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Assistant Mechanic (3 Posts: 2 Zvishavane; 1 Harare)

Midlands State University

Expires: 10 Apr 2026

Full Time

Harare

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MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCIES
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
CENTRAL SERVICES, AMENITIES AND MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT
Post J: Assistant Mechanic (3 Posts: 2 Zvishavane; 1 Harare)

Duties and Responsibilities

-Ensuring reliability, safety, and efficiency across all vehicles and generators.
-Regular inspection, diagnosis, and remedy of defects
-Coordinated servicing through the Transport Office
-In-house maintenance, repairs, and servicing where feasible
-Recommendation and procurement of spare parts
-Accurate record-keeping of operations and maintenance
-Oversight of external service providers’ work quality
-Commitment to after-hours availability
-Contributes to departmental success by performing all essential duties as assigned.

Person Specification
-Reliable, efficient and available
-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

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

Qualifications and Experience

-Class 2 or 3 Journeyman Certificate in Motor Mechanics
-A minimum of 2 years’ professional work experience as a Motor Mechanic
-Knowledge of different vehicle models, construction equipment and heavy-duty generators that include John Deere, Cummings and Perkins

How to Apply

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification 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 addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)
Midlands State University

The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected].

Closing date for applications is 10 April 2026. Note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.

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Job overview

  • Salary

    this position offer…

  • Location

    Harare

  • Job Type

    Full Time

  • Expiry Date

    10 Apr 2026

  • Date Posted

    07 Apr 2026