MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY

STAFF VACANCY

MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:

 MACHINE MINDER – PRESS AND PUBLICATIONS UNIT

The incumbent will be responsible for operating, setting up, and monitoring lithographic printing machines to ensure the efficient production of high-quality printed materials in accordance with production schedules, quality standards, and safety requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least a Certificate in Lithographic Printing Technology
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience operating lithographic printing machines.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Troubleshooting skills
• Paying attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties, among others:

• Operating a two-color machine, guillotine machine and plate making.
• Training of subordinates.
• Page making.
• Operating lithographic printing machines according to approved production specifications and schedules.
• Setting up printing machines and adjust paper feed, ink, registration, impression, and other operating settings to achieve the required print quality.
• Monitoring the printing process to ensure consistent quality, accurate registration, correct colour reproduction, and minimal wastage.
• Conducting routine checks on printed materials and promptly identifying and reporting print quality defects.
• Performing routine cleaning, lubrication and basic preventive maintenance of printing machines and equipment.
• Identifying and reporting machine faults and assisting with troubleshooting and corrective maintenance where required.
• Ensuring that the correct paper, inks, plates and other printing materials are used for each job.
• Maintaining accurate production records, machine logs and reports on faults, downtime and material usage.
• Following approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), occupational health and safety requirements and other relevant workplace procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and orderly working area and ensuring that printing equipment is properly maintained.
• Working closely with the production team to meet set production targets and deadlines.
• Any other duties assigned by management.

NB: Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.

APPLICATIONS

Applicants must submit copies of applications with the following: application letter, certified certificates and curriculum vitae giving full details of names, place and date of birth, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact telephone number(s) and names and email addresses of three referees to:

The Deputy Registrar (Human Resource)

Midlands State University

vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw

Application documents must be in a single scanned PDF format.  Closing date for applications is 23 October 2026

Applicants should clearly state the post being applied for in the subject line.  It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the applications not be considered.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be communicated to.