Administrative Assistant – HR / Assistant Registrar – HR

DUE: 17 JUL 2026

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts:

NB: Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences (MSUAS) is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT-HR/ASSISTANT REGISTRAR-HR

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Principal Assistant Registrar in implementing HR policies and SOPs.
• Assisting in faculty and departmental HR planning.
• Assisting in the identification, attraction and retention of talent.
• Conducting staff induction.
• Identifying and coordinating staff training and development programmes.
• Administering employee contracts in time with labor laws and maintaining an accurate employee data base.

• Creating, reviewing and maintaining job descriptions.
• Assisting in handling employee grievances and disciplinary processes.
• Leave management.
• Servicing University Committees.
• Any other assigned duties.

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in HRM or equivalent.
• MSc in HRM is an added advantage.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Knowledge of NEC Agriculture and Construction Industry operations a must.
• Good communication skills and interpersonal relations.
• Knowledge of Labour Laws and best practices in HR field.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates must submit six (6) sets of hardcopy applications, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification (ID & birth certificate) and a detailed curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications, date of availability, current salary, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to:
Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences
Bag 7001, Stair Guthrie Road
Mutare
The deadline for submission of applications is no later than 1400 hours on 17 July 2026. Applicants should clearly indicate the post being applied for on the application letter, and only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to. Applicants must also submit a soft copy of all documents in a single PDF thread to: Apply Now