Applicants are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts:

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

Department of Crop and Soil Sciences (Irrigation Engineering) Technician/Senior Technician (1 Post) Duties and Responsibilities Trains and supervises junior staff in the proper work methods/procedures and in the preparation of practicals for students.

Demonstrates the use of topographical surveying equipment, mapping and drawing equipment/instruments and GIS to students.

Assists lecturing staff carrying out research/projects by setting up apparatus and preparing required materials/chemicals (where appropriate).

Assists students in carrying out work related projects.

Assists in the operation, maintenance and repair of irrigation equipment.

Deputies in the absence of the Chief Technician (where appropriate).

Organises and coordinates practicals for students/lecturers as per schedule.

Carries out any other duties assigned to him/her by the Head of Department.

Personal Attributes The Department places high priority on individuals who can work well in a team environment. Candidates should possess good communication and interpersonal skills.

A good command of both oral and written English is essential.

Work/Educational Requirements Ideally the successful candidate should possess a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Degree in Irrigation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Water Resources or Natural Resources Management with a degree class of 2.1 or better and 3 years work experience.

Successful candidates will be expected to organise all practical sessions.

I n addition, the incumbent will be expected to assist academic staff with their research projects.

He/she must demonstrate commitment to self-advancement within the academic and research environment of the University.

To Apply Interested and qualified persons should submit six (6) sets of applications each consisting of the application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees.

Applications should be sent through post or hand delivered to any of the following addresses:- Senior Assistant Registrar Human Resources Section Lupane State University 1st Floor Faculty of Agricultural Sciences Building Lupane Main Campus P o sox 170 LUPANE

or

Senior Assistant Registrar Human Resources Section Lupane State University 2nd Floor CBZ Building Cnr 10th Avenue/Fife Street po. sox AC 255, Ascot BULAWAYO