Posted Jan 16, 2026
Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
NUST Campus

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.