Machine Operator/Transcriber

DUE: 19 JULY 2023

Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) is an autonomous parastatal under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It is an internationally accredited examinations board. ZIMSEC is an examinations board responsible for assessment, evaluation and documentation of the academic readiness, learning progress, and skill acquisition of students
at primary and secondary school levels in Zimbabwe. The Council is inviting suitably qualified and motivated persons for the following vacant position that has arisen.

Job Summary

The position exists to transcribe a wide variety of instructional materials into Braille and large print and operating various Braille equipment including a Braillewriter, Braille word processor, computer and related software.

Key Performance Areas

 Interprets pictures, graphs, and charts.
 Prepares such items as raised line drawings, diagrams and charts to accompany text,
test question papers and other materials.
 Coordinating with Foremen for materials to be transcribed and printed.
 Ensuring that equipment and raw materials needed to print Braille are available.
 Prepare and submit status and performance reports
 Ensuring that all products and goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner
 Enforcing reconciliation of Embossed products.
 Working with Foremen to enforce spoilage control after all processes are done
 Obtain output information (number of Embossed products, percentage of defective products etc).
 Maintaining re order levels and advise Foremen on stocks to be re- ordered.
 Monitor jobs to ensure they will finish on time and within budget.
 Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover Braille products demand.
 Demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

 Higher Diploma or Degree Qualification in Special needs (with specialization in Visual Impairment).
 Minimum of one year in a Braille or Embossing transcription environment.
 Teaching Experience is an added advantage

Required Competencies and Attributes

 Ability to communicate effectively.
 Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.
 Computer software proficiency pertaining to Braille transcription and tactile graphics.
 Ability to operate a variety of specialized Braille equipment.
 Knowledge of Braille codes, and Textbook format.

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications and Curriculum Vitae with contact telephone numbers and names of at least three (3) referees. Applications should be done online on the google application form accessible on the ZIMSEC website CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Applications should be received not later than 19 July 2023.

Applications should be addressed to:

Human Capital Director
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
Head Office Examination Centre
Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant
P.O. BOX CY1464, Causeway
Harare

ZIMSEC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnical backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply to these positions.