Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the above position that has risen at the Women’s University in Africa. Reports to the Manager, Marketing, Communications and Public Relations
Duties and Responsibilities
Developing and designing front-end website architecture through appealing visual designs; Defining and designing user interactions on web pages, meeting both technical and user needs; Developing back-end website applications; Increasing website traffic through search engine optimisation and other strategies; Identifying areas for modification in existing programmes and subsequently developing these modifications; Testing website across browsers, operating systems and devices; Monitoring online traffic and conversions;; Minimizing website downtime, debugging pages and fixing broken links or images; Updating the website content and reviewing SEO; Providing content management for weekly and adhoc site changes; Addressing user complaints; Optimising loading speeds and capacity; Maintaining, configuring and troubleshooting servers; Identify and resolve application system issues to ensure high availability and accuracy; Tracking, analyzing and reporting web traffic statistics and reviewing content effectiveness; Verifying all web and social media content-id consistent with the university design and style guide; Staying abreast of developments in web applications and programming languages; Working closely with other stakeholders to develop and deploy functional systems; and Training users.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or related degree; A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in designing, deploying and managing web platforms or content management systems; Experience and proficiency with software design and development in a test-driven environment; Ability to code websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or other web-based programming languages; Proficiency with server-side languages such as Java and PHP; Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL and MSSQL; Familiarity with Content Management Systems WordPress, Joomla; Familiarity with Graphic Design and Multimedia programming; Experience with continuous deployment and automated testing i.e. GIT; Good team player; Ability to learn new languages and technologies; and Excellent communication skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit 6 sets of applications with detailed curriculum vitae, and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications by Monday 21 March 2024 to:
The Deputy Registrar (Human Resources & Administration) Women’s University in Africa P.O Box GD 32 Greendale Harare
Or
Hand deliver at Women’s University in Africa Number 549 Arcturus Road Greendale Harare
