Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC)
DUE: 02 JULY 2023
The Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing (ZCHPC) was created through Statutory Instrument 168 of 2019, the Manpower Planning and Development (Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing), Regulations, 2019.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position that has arisen within the organisation.
Primary responsibilities will be to perform professional legal work for the Centre under the direct supervision of the Director. Duties include appearing in court, providing legal advice and opinions and drafting legal documents on the matters involving the Centre.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Represents the Centre in all legal matters
Researches on legal matters and works in liason with external lawyers where necessary
Provides appropriate legal advice to management and ensures regulatory compliance as necessary
Stays abreast with corporate law, regulations and compliance measures and updates the Centre of any changes
Drafts and review contracts
Advises the Centre on regulatory Compliance matters in accordance with the applicable legislation
Analyses and identifies legal risks and implications
Gives legal advice to internal departments
Ensures that the Centre complies with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
Ensures that all the licenses, agreements and permits of the Centre are valid and ensures the renewal of all legal contracts before lapsing
Ensures the development of service level agreements for service support and delivery with third parties
Investigates and ensures corrective action on issues of non-compliance as may be required
Oversees all the legal implications of new projects
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES
- A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution.
- At least two (2) years post-graduation legal experience preferably gained in a public sector organisation
- Practical experience in legislative drafting and/or regulatory work
- The ability to demonstrate an appreciation of the country’s commercial laws.
TO APPLY
Application letters, certified copies of certificates and CVs giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience and names of at least three referees should be sent to the address below by not later than 02 July 2023 clearly indicating the vacancy applied for.
The Director
Zimbabwe Centre for High Performance Computing
High Performance Computing Centre Building
University of Zimbabwe
630 Churchill Avenue,
Mount Pleasant,
HARARE
Zimbabwe
or email to: hroffice@zchpc.ac.zw
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be invited for interviews.