Assistant Director – Software Development and Digitalisation

DUE: 20 JUN 2025

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT AND DIGITALISATION
Reports to: Director, ICT Services

Duties and Responsibilities

• Champion the digitalization and innovation agenda for the
  institution
• Manage and design the digitalization models
• Oversee and implement software products and applications
• Plan, direct and coordinate the actions of the software
  products and applications
• Provide leadership and advice senior management on ICT
  matters
• Develop and maintain ICT systems, infrastructure and
  networks
• Define the needs of the University of Zimbabwe with regards
  to information systems in close co-operation with senior
  management and proposing a prioritized programme of
  systems development in support of the organization’s
  objectives and strategic plans
• Identify and implement ICT sourcing opportunities
• Oversee contractual arrangements related to ICT services
  and acquisitions
• Maintain a motivated workforce and fostering a work
  environment conducive to efficient and effective results
  based teamwork
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director ICT
  Services

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Computer Science/
  Bachelor of Business Management Systems Design and
  Applications/ Bachelor of Science in Information Systems or
  any other related degree
• A relevant Maters degree
• Extensive exposure to ERP implementations
• Familiarity with Linux network administration
• Project Management certication such as PMP or Prince2 is
  required
• Solid exposure to networking infrastructure administration
  and software development
• Extensive hands on skills in Java, C#, Python and a
  Scripting language
• Three to ve years working experience in a management IT
  position
• Maturity, integrity and decorum
• Good communication skills
• Good report writing skills

TO APPLY
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.
Applicants will be required to follow the following application procedure:
1. Completion of an application form through the following link: https://forms.gle/fKFYX8iPxG2DR9xT8
2. After completing the Application Form on the above link, applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full name; place, date of birth, ID, birth certificate and copies of academic and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience, date of availability, telephone numbers, names and addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113 Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:
Deputy Registrar
Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P.O Box MP 167
HARARE
Closing date of receipt of applications is Friday 20th of June, 2025
The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore men and women are equally encouraged to apply.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted