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 I: Assistant Painter (1 Post: Kwekwe)
-Skilled in preparing work areas and protecting surfaces before painting
-Experienced in scaffolding and ladder setup for elevated tasks
-Proficient in wall and surface preparation: scraping, sanding, and removing old paint
-Adept at filling cracks and holes with suitable materials
-Mixes paints and materials to achieve precise colours and textures
-Applies paint, varnish, and finishes with various tools and techniques
-Committed to strict health and safety practices on every project
-Contributes to departmental success by performing all essential duties as assigned.
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
*NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunity employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Class 2 or 3 Journeyman certificate in Painting
A minimum of 2 years’ professional work experience as a painter
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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