Gwanda State University
DUE: 13 OCT 2023
VICE-CHANCELLOR’S OFFICE
1.2. Department of Information and Communication Technology
1.2.2. Web Master (1 Post)
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Information Technology/ Information Systems/ Software Engineering.
- Certification in programming will be an added advantage.
- Five (5) Ordinary level passes including English Language and Mathematics.
- A minimum of two (2) years relevant post qualification experience.
- Codes websites using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or other web-based programming languages.
- Proficiency with server-side languages such as Python, Ruby, Java, PHP, .Net.
- Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, Oracle, and MongoDB.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Crafting and developing the University website and web applications.
- Sustaining and enhancing the Gwanda State University website, ensuring web pages are functional, user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and up-to-date.
- Enhancing website visibility by analyzing search engine patterns to strategically place keywords and content (SEO).
- Implementing and upholding website security measures and data protection.
- Executing website backups and implementing disaster recovery procedures.
- Defining and orchestrating user interactions on web pages, addressing both technical and user-centric needs.
- Writing, implementing, and testing code.
- Minimizing website downtime, debugging pages, and resolving broken links or images.
Conditions of Service
Medical Aid, Leave and Pension Benefits are offered. The information on salary and other benefits will be made available to the short-listed candidates.
TO APPLY
Soft copies in a single continuous PDF file of each of the following: application letter, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, national identity card, birth certificate and curriculum vitae giving full personal particulars including full name, place and date of birth, qualifications and previous employment and experience, present salary, date of availability, telephone number, email address, names and addresses of three eferees including email addresses should be sent to human.resources@gsu.ac.zw or hand delivered to:
Acting Senior Assistant Registrar
Human Resources Section
Gwanda State University
Epoch Mine Campus
P O Box 30
Filabusi
The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 13 October 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.