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DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING VACANCIES Jobs in Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe at Midlands State University
Title: DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING VACANCIES
Company: Midlands State University
Location: Gweru, Midlands Province, Zimbabwe
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MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED PERSONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSTS:
The duties and responsibilities of a Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor/Professor are grouped into 5 main categories which are:
- Teaching – the incumbent is expected to teach or deliver lectures in accordance to the Department and or Faculty guidelines and standards.
- University Service and Community engagement– the incumbent should participate in all Department, Faculty/School and University activities such as attending meetings, training workshops, conferences and seminars, among others.
- Research – the incumbent is expected to engage in active research in his/her area of specialization which benefits both the students and the University.
- Innovations – leading to tangible products and services
- Industrialisation –through commercialisation of products
FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND GEOSCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF MINING ENGINEERING
- Post: Lecturer – Mining Department (2 Posts), Zvishavane Campus
Qualifications And Experience
- First degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent with at least an upper second-degree class.
- A Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering or any closely related field
- A PhD in Mining Engineering or any related field will be an added advantage
Duties & Responsibilities
- The candidates must be capable of supervising undergraduate students’ research work, assess students on Work Related Learning and must be able to teach modules selected from the following list of Bachelor of Engineering in Mining Engineering modules.
- Mine Survey and GIS, Professional Ethics, Practice and Engineering Management,
- Mineral Resource Evaluation or Mine Machinery and Materials Handling
- Computer Applications in Mining, Surface Mining Technology.
- Post: Teaching Assistants (2 Posts), Zvishavane Campus
Qualifications And Experience
- A first degree in Mining Engineering, or any other related field, with at least a 2.1 pass.
- Applicants should be 28 years old or below.
- Successful applicants are expected to enroll for a relevant Master’s degree within the first year of employment or are already enrolled for a relevant Master’s degree
Duties & Responsibilities
- The candidates must also be able to support student research projects, mark students’ assignments and tests, assess students on work-related learning, and perform any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson. The successful candidates must be able to assist with teaching at least three modules from the following;
- Mine Survey and GIS, Professional Ethics, Practice and Engineering Management,
- Mineral Resource Evaluation or Mine Machinery and Materials Handling
- Computer Applications in Mining, Surface Mining Technology.
- Post: Ventilation Technician (1 Posts), Zvishavane Campus
Qualifications And Experience
- At least a Diploma /Higher National Diploma in Mine Ventilation and Environmental Engineering.
- At least 2 years relevant experience.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Organize, manage laboratories, and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
- Setting up equipment and keeping records to ensure equipment is safe for use.
- Facilitating students’ practical work.
- Demonstrating the use of equipment and experiments to students.
- Assist students on technical research.
- Any other duty as prescribed by the chairperson in the department.
NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource.
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is 08 June 2026. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
NB: Candidates who hold international qualifications are required to provide a ZIMCHE qualifications assessment report.
To apply for this job email your details to [email protected]
