INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

HPC PLATFORMS TECHNICIAN

Reports to: Director HPC Platforms & Infrastructure

Location: Harare, Zimbabwe

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine installation, configuration, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting of HPC, cloud, and data centre ICT platforms, including servers, operating systems, virtualisation, and storage systems.
• Monitor system health, performance, logs, and alerts across HPC clusters, cloud platforms, and critical services, and escalate faults in accordance with incident management procedures.
• Execute approved operational tasks such as system startups and shutdowns, user account setup, access management, backups, and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Assist with deployment of software updates, patches, and configuration changes under approved change management processes.
• Support data centre ICT operations, including rack-and-stack activities, cabling, hardware replacement, and coordination with facilities and infrastructure teams.
• Maintain accurate operational records, system logs, asset information, and daily inspection checklists, and update job cards or tickets as required.
• Comply with information security, safety, and operational procedures, and support audits, inspections, and business continuity activities related to HPC and cloud services.

Qualifications and Experience:

• At least a university degree in High Performance Computing, Electronics, Computer Engineering, Network Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or a closely related field.

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 11 March 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.