INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

GENERAL MANAGER - FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Reports to: ZCHPC Director

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, control, and monitor institutional budgets, financial performance and asset management, ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations and audit requirements.
• Oversee human resources management including recruitment, performance management, staff development, remuneration administration, discipline, and compliance with labour laws and public service regulations.
• Direct facilities and infrastructure management, including buildings, utilities, electrical and mechanical systems, safety, and maintenance programmes, to ensure reliable and secure operations.
• Line-manage and supervise the Senior Accountant, Facilities Officer, and Human Resources Officer, setting performance targets, approving workplans, and ensuring effective service delivery.
• Advise the Director on financial sustainability, staffing requirements, facilities risks, and operational efficiencies, and prepare management reports for executive decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with governance, health and safety, environmental, and risk management frameworks, and coordinate stock-taking and inspections.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A university degree in Finance, Accounting or a closely related field is required.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related managerial role.
• A Masters degree and professional certification in Finance, Human Resources, Administration or a closely related field are required.
• Proficiency in common computer software applications will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Teamwork.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime and to handle pressure.

Application Process:

Submit an application letter, copies of certificates, and a CV with full personal details (including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, and three referees). Applications should be sent to the email address below by 19 January 2026, clearly indicating the position applied for.

Address:

Email: hr@zchpc.ac.zw

Note:
· Advert is open only to internal candidates that is permanent ZCHPC staff, Resident Innovators, and Interns.
· Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR - SYSTEMS SUPPORT

Reports to: ZCHPC Director

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and oversee the ZCHPC functions including security, design, development, installation and maintenance of hardware and software according to stakeholder needs and the strategic vision.
• Lead, manage, mentor, and build an engineering team to deliver innovative advances in High-Performance Computing.
• Identify and incorporate new technologies to High Performance Computing as the new technology become available.
• Carry out strategic planning of technical functions, specifically developing future plans for Centre systems, facilities and personnel.
• Manage acquisition of infrastructure, equipment and software.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A university degree or a Higher National Diploma in High Performance Computing, Distributed Systems, Advanced Computing, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related role.
• Possession of a masters degree and professional certifications in any of the above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.
• Proof of academic publications and registration of intellectual property rights will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Teamwork.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime and to handle pressure.

Application Process:

Submit an application letter, copies of certificates, and a CV with full personal details (including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, and three referees). Applications should be sent to the email address below by 1 February 2026, clearly indicating the position applied for.

Address:

Email: hr@zchpc.ac.zw

Note:
· Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
· Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
· Those who applied for these posts before will need to re-apply in order for them to be considered.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR - APPLICATIONS

Reports to: ZCHPC Director

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities:

• Business development, customer relations, marketing, consultancy and research.
• Facilitate specialised research and development projects and activities on ZCHPC application areas including geospatial and earth observation science, engineering, life sciences, artificial intelligence and big data analytics.
• Carry out strategic planning, implementing monitoring and evaluation of operational functions, specifically developing future plans for Centre systems, facilities and personnel.
• Ensure effective communication between ZCHPC, and HPC users and stakeholders.
• Coordinate quality management systems.
• Collaborate with HPC users to determine their needs, and translate them into business requirements to drive sales and improvements.
• Direct the development of project strategy and budget in line with the ZCHPC constitution.
• Facilitate HPC user training, workshops and conferences.
• Generate revenue.
• Negotiate all agreements.
• Identify future business needs and make recommendations.
• Develop and promote human and institutional capacity strengthening in the field of High Performance Computing in Zimbabwe.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A university degree in High Performance Computing, Distributed Systems, Advanced Computing, Computer Engineering or a closely related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in a related role.
• Possession of a masters degree and professional certifications in any of the above-mentioned fields will be an added advantage.
• Proof of academic publications and registration of intellectual property rights will be an added advantage.

Competencies:

• Meticulous attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Teamwork.
• High ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Ability to work overtime and to handle pressure.

Application Process:

Submit an application letter, copies of certificates, and a CV with full personal details (including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, and three referees). Applications should be sent to the email address below by 1 February 2026, clearly indicating the position applied for.

Address:

Email: hr@zchpc.ac.zw

Note:
· Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
· Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
· Those who applied for these posts before will need to re-apply in order for them to be considered.