Duties and Responsibilities

The Artisan Supervisor is required to carry out the following duties:
-Allocating duties to Artisans in the Maintenance Section
-Producing weekly and monthly reports of maintenance works
-Raising material requisitions for approval by the Director Central Services, Amenities and Maintenance to carry out construction and maintenance works
-Carrying out comprehensive maintenance requirements/assessments for University buildings and infrastructure
-Assisting the Deputy Director (Maintenance) in preparing a face lifting and renovation plan for existing University buildings and infrastructure
-Assisting the Deputy Director (Maintenance)in the compilation of budgets for Maintenance activities before the beginning of each semester or year
-Supervising Artisans and subcontractors working on various maintenance works for the University
-Submitting weekly and monthly performance review reports
-Contributing to the success of the Central Services and Amenities Department by performing all other essential duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

-Class One Journeyman certificate in Building or Plumbing or Carpentry or Welding / Fitter and Turner or Electrical Power Engineering or Painting
-A minimum of 5 years’ relevant professional supervisory working experience

Person Specification
-Excellent organizational and time management skills
-Good analytical and problem-solving skills
-The ability to multitask
-Exceptional customer service skills
-Effective verbal and written communication skills

How to Apply

*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number (s), and names and email addresses of three referees to:

Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Application documents must be in a single-scan pdf format.

The closing date for this advert is 09 May 2025.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 30 days from the closing date of the advert. If not contacted, your application will be deemed not successful.