MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (1 POST)
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Position Overview
All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Applications, which should include
curriculum vitae (giving full personal particulars of applicant, including full names, place and
date of birth, qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone numbers
and the names, addresses (including e-mail) and telephone numbers of three contactable
referees) and copies of certificates must be addressed to:
The Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Department
National University of Science and Technology
P O Box AC 939
Ascot
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE.The National University of Science and Technology is an equal opportunities employer.
In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 31 January, 2026.
ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED.
Qualifications Required
Applicants must have at least an MSc/MEng Degree in Agricultural Engineering /Mechanical
Engineering/Irrigation Engineering/ Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent. A PhD
qualification in the respective area would be an added advantage. The applicant must have a
BEng/BSc/BTech Honours Degree in one of the following fields: Agricultural
Engineering/Agricultural Equipment Design/Mechanical Engineering/Industrial and
Manufacturing Engineering with specialisation in Engineering Mechanical design, and should
have research interests in those areas.
Skills & Competencies
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the
following courses, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level: Engineering Materials,
Engineering Mechanics, Theory of Structures, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer and
contribute to the supervision of student research.He/she must also design and develop
experiments and lead research in the areas of specialisation. Membership of a professional
body such as the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers is an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to teach the
following courses, at both undergraduate and postgraduate level: Engineering Materials,
Engineering Mechanics, Theory of Structures, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer and
contribute to the supervision of student research.He/she must also design and develop
experiments and lead research in the areas of specialisation. Membership of a professional
body such as the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers is an added advantage.
Terms & Conditions
An attractive package which includes Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits is offered;
details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.