Gwanda State University Recruitment 2026: 11 Vacancies Across Departments

# Gwanda State University Recruitment 2026: 11 Vacancies Across Teaching, Engineering, Agriculture, Legal and Risk Management Gwanda State University (GSU) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for 11 advertised positions, representing 13 posts, across academic, technical and administrative departments. ## 1. Graduate Trainee - Risk Management Department: Internal Audit Section Closing Date: 28 October 2026 Experience: None ### Duties and Responsibilities - Maintenance of University Risk Registers & ensuring departments have updated registers - Monitor the progress of risk mitigation activities - Compile monthly, quarterly and annual risk management reports - Helps to close out on audit observations - Conduct risk assessments across departments - Develop risk mitigation plans and policies - Manage the university’s insurance portfolio, including claims - Monitor risk mitigation activities and report quarterly - Perform additional duties as assigned ### Qualifications and Experience - Five (5) Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics - Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management and Insurance, Auditing and Risk management - Applicants must have a degree classification of at least 2:1 and should have graduated no more than two (2) years at the date of application - Applicants should be 30 years old or below ## 2. Laboratory Technician - Horticulture and Crop Production (1 Post) Faculty: Natural Resources, Management and Agriculture Closing Date: 31 December 2026 Experience: None ### Duties and Responsibilities - Prepares laboratories, equipment, reagents, specimens, and materials for practical classes, research, and field experiments - Operates, cleans, and performs routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory and field equipment, reporting faults when necessary - Assists academic staff and students during practical sessions, ensuring compliance with laboratory safety and standard operating procedures (SOPs) - Collects, processes, labels, stores, and records laboratory and field samples, while maintaining accurate laboratory records and inventories - Monitors laboratory consumables, maintains cleanliness and orderliness of the laboratory, and supports procurement and stock control activities ### Qualifications and Experience - A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Crop Science/Horticulture - Two A-level passes in Crop Science/Biology/Chemistry or related subjects or a diploma in Agriculture or related studies - At least five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics ## 3. Teaching Assistant - Irrigation and Water Engineering (1 Post) Faculty: Natural Resources Management and Agriculture Department: Horticulture and Crop Production Closing Date: 31 December 2026 ### Duties and Responsibilities - Assist lecturers in delivering tutorials, practicals, and laboratory sessions in irrigation and water engineering - Support students with coursework, assignments, and fieldwork related to irrigation systems, water resource management, and hydrology - Conduct demonstrations on irrigation technologies and water conservation practices - Provide academic guidance and mentorship to undergraduate students - Contribute to research projects and departmental activities ### Qualifications and Experience - A Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1 classification or better) in Irrigation and Water Engineering or a closely related field - Five O-Level passes, including English and Mathematics - Applicants must be 30 years of age or below - Must enroll for a Master’s Degree in the 1st year of study - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and students - Qualifications must be obtained from a reputable institution ## 4. Teaching Assistant - Metallurgical Engineering (1 Post) Faculty: Engineering and the Environment Department: Metallurgical Engineering Closing Date: 31 December 2026 ### Duties and Responsibilities - Assist Lecturers in delivering tutorials - Mark students’ assignments and tests - Support student research projects - Participate in community outreach activities - Contribute to the University’s income-generating projects - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson ### Qualifications and Experience - At least five (5) Ordinary Level passes, including Mathematics and English Language - BSc/BEng (Hons) Degree in Metallurgical Engineering or Chemical Engineering - Applicants must have a degree classification of at least 2:1 - Applicants should be 30 years old or below - Successful applicants are expected to enroll for a relevant Master’s Degree within the first year of employment ## 5. Teaching Assistant - Department of Accounting (2 Posts) Faculty: Business Management Department: Accounting Closing Date: 31 December 2026 ### Duties and Responsibilities - Tutoring undergraduate courses including Financial Reporting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Management & Cost Accounting and any other modules as assigned by the Department board - Actively participate in community outreach activities - Participate in University income generation projects - Contribute significantly to the research, innovation and industrialization activities - Perform academic and administrative duties as assigned by the Department Board ### Qualifications and Experience - Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) Degree in Accounting/ BCom Honours degree in Accounting and Finance/ BSc Honours in Accounting or equivalent obtained from a reputable institution - Degree classification of upper second class (2:1) or better - At least five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics - Applicants must be 30 years of age or below - Must enrol for Master’s Degree within the first year of employment ## 6. Teaching Assistant - Centre for University Wide Modules (1 Post) Department: Centre for University Wide Modules Closing Date: 31 December 2026 ### Duties and Responsibilities - Assist lecturers in developing tutorials - Mark student’s assignments and tests - Support student research projects - Participate in community outreach activities - Contribute to the university’s income generating projects - Perform any other duties as assigned by the chairperson ### Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Physics - Applicants must have a degree classification of at least 2:1 - Successful applicants are expected to enrol for a relevant Master’s Degree within two years of employment ## 7. Teaching Assistant - Department of Geomatics and Surveying (1 Post) Faculty: Engineering and the Environment Department: Geomatics and Surveying Closing Date: 31 December 2026 ### Duties and Responsibilities - Assist lecturers in developing tutorials - Mark student’s assignments and tests - Support student research projects - Participate in community outreach activities - Contribute to the university’s income generating projects - Perform any other duties as assigned by the chairperson ### Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Rural and urban Planning or equivalent - Applicants must have a degree classification of at least 2:1 - Successful applicants are expected to enrol for a relevant Master’s Degree within two years of employment ## 8. Teaching Assistant - Department of Mining Engineering (2 Posts) Faculty: Engineering and the Environment Department: Mining Engineering Closing Date: 31 December 2026 ### Duties and Responsibilities - Assist Lecturers in delivering tutorials - Mark students’ assignments and tests - Support student research projects - Participate in community outreach activities - Contribute to the University’s income-generating projects - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson ### Qualifications and Experience - At least five (5) Ordinary Level passes including Mathematics, English Language and a Science subject - First Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent with at least an upper second (2:1) degree classification - Applicants must be 30 years of age or below - Successful applicants are expected to enroll for a relevant Master’s Degree within the two (2) years of employment ## 9. Teaching Assistant - Animal Production and Health Faculty: Natural Resources Management and Agriculture Department: Animal Production and Health Closing Date: 31 December 2026 ### Duties and Responsibilities - Assist lecturers in delivering tutorials - Mark students’ assignments and tests - Support student research projects - Participate in community agricultural income-generating projects - Invigilate exams - Perform any other duties as assigned by the Chairperson ### Qualifications and Experience - A Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc) Degree or a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Honours Degree in Veterinary Anatomy or a BSc (Hons) Degree in Veterinary Biochemistry or a BSc (Hons) Degree in Veterinary Physiology or a BSc (Hons) Degree in Animal Production and Health, or a BSc (Hons) Degree in Animal Health and Production Extension or a related field - Alternatively, the candidate may hold a Diploma in Animal Production and Health or a Diploma in Veterinary Sciences, and a BSc (Hons) Degree in Animal Production and Health or BSc (Hons) Animal Science or BSc (Hons) Animal Science Technology or BSc (Hons) Livestock Sciences or a related field - The applicant must have a degree classification of at least 2:1 - Applicants must be 30 years or below at the time of application - Successful applicants are expected to enroll in a relevant Master’s degree program within the first year of employment ## 10. Assistant Legal Officer Department: Vice-Chancellor’s Office Closing Date: 28 October 2026 Experience: 1-2 years ### Duties and Responsibilities - Assist with the drafting, review, negotiation and management of contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding and other legal instruments - Provide support in legal and regulatory compliance, including monitoring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, regulations and institutional requirements - Assist with legal research and preparation of legal opinions, memoranda and advisory notes on matters affecting the Institution - Assist with employment and labour law matters, including employee relations, disciplinary processes and interpretation of employment-related legislation and policies - Assist in identifying, assessing and mitigating legal and institutional risks - Review institutional policies, procedures and other governance documents and make recommendations for legal compliance and improvement - Assist with legal due diligence, investigations and fact-finding exercises as may be assigned - Maintain proper legal records, registers, case files and contract documentation - Assist with monitoring contractual obligations, breaches, claims, disputes and legal remedies available to the Institution - Provide legal support to committees, departments and other institutional structures as directed - Perform any other legal or related duties that may reasonably be assigned by the Legal Office or appropriate authority ### Qualifications and Experience - At least five (5) O Level passes, including English Language - A Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) from a recognised institution - Be a registered Legal Practitioner and member of the Law Society of Zimbabwe, in good standing - Have at least one (1) to two (2) years post-registration legal experience - Have practical experience in contract drafting and review, legal research, litigation and/or disciplinary proceedings - Possess good legal drafting, analytical and communication skills - Demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality, professionalism and attention to detail ## 11. Senior Laboratory Technician (1 Post) Faculty: Natural Resources, Management and Agriculture Department: Horticulture and Crop Production Closing Date: 31 December 2026 Experience: At least 2 years ### Duties and Responsibilities - Manages laboratory operations, ensuring laboratories, equipment, and instruments are maintained, calibrated, and safe for teaching and research - Prepares laboratory practicals, field experiments, specimens, reagents, and equipment for undergraduate, postgraduate, and research activities - Supervises laboratory technicians, student assistants, and interns while ensuring compliance with laboratory safety, biosafety, and quality assurance procedures - Supports research by assisting with sample collection, analysis, data recording, equipment troubleshooting, and procurement of laboratory consumables and equipment - Maintains laboratory inventories, equipment maintenance records, budgets, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), while ensuring compliance with university and regulatory requirements ### Qualifications and Experience - A Master’s Degree in Animal Science or Crop Science from a recognized University - A Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Crop Science or Animal Science - At least two (2) years of experience as a Laboratory Technician - Two A-level passes in Biology, Chemistry or related subjects/a diploma in Agriculture or related fields - At least five Ordinary Level subjects including English Language and Mathematics ## How to Apply Interested candidates should access the Gwanda State University website for the relevant vacancy and its application process. - **Official Jobs Website: Gwanda State University Careers Page** - Human Resources Email: **human.resources@gsu.ac.zw** ### Application Deadlines - 28 October 2026: Graduate Trainee - Risk Management and Assistant Legal Officer. - 31 December 2026: All nine remaining vacancy categories.