Applications from suitably qualified members are invited to fill the following posts: 1. CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES 1.1 DEPUTY DIRECTOR (1 Post)
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities The successful candidate must be able to:- Develop periodical reviews, initiate and coordinate postgraduate policy framework and instruments for managing and governing the delivery of quality postgraduate programmes in Faculties, Institutions, Schools and Departments. Promote and market all University postgraduate programmes in line with the University Strategic Plan. Prepare reports as needed by the University on postgraduate programs offered by the University. Support postgraduate programmes by ensuring that Faculties and Schools comply with the General and Faculty Regulations, Academic Committee and Senate resolutions. Identify and nurture opportunities for collaborative student exchange programmes with other recognised and reputable Universities so as to enhance the students’ postgraduate experience. Advise Faculties, Institutes, Schools, and Departments on admission, registration, examinations, regulations and policies on postgraduate students. Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Centre for Postgraduate Studies.
Qualifications and Experience
A Bachelor’s Degree in Administration or any Social Science Degree; A Master’s Degree in Strategic Management or Business Administration; A PhD qualification would be an added advantage; A postgraduate qualification in Monitoring and Evaluation would be an added advantage; Prolific researcher with a minimum of at least 3 years’ experience of working directly with higher degrees related professional work experience in designing postgraduate programmes, seminars, workshops, conferences, symposia, collaborative student exchange programs and Internationalisation Drive; Excellent Project Management and Marketing skills; Excellent problem-solving and report-writing skills; Good communication skills and co-ordination of postgraduate programmes in Faculties, Institutions, Schools and Departments and Highly focused, flexible and detail oriented with an attention to quality.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full names; place, date of birth, copies of I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic (O’ and A’ level) and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names, email addresses and physical addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
DEPUTY REGISTRAR, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT University of Zimbabwe P O Box MP167 Mount Pleasant HARARE
The closing date of receipt of applications is Friday, 24 October 2025. The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women are equally encouraged to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
