Great Zimbabwe University is inviting external applications for social work staff development fellow. The vacancy is listed on the university’s official KhethaConnect recruitment portal. It offers an opportunity to contribute to university education in social work through the specific teaching or development work described in the employer’s advert.
Employer: Great Zimbabwe University
Location: Zimbabwe
Closing date: 2026-11-07
Role and responsibilities
Three staff-development fellowships are advertised. The listed subject areas include introductory social work, professional ethics, social policy, community work, group work and fieldwork practice. This opportunity has different entry requirements from the university’s doctoral-level lecturer posts. Applicants are encouraged to express an interest in a social-work specialism, such as clinical practice, child protection, medical social work or community development. The employer’s detailed page should guide how you describe your training interests and fit for the fellowship.
Qualifications and experience
A relevant first degree with at least a 2.1 classification is required. Candidates must be registered or registrable with Zimbabwe’s Council of Social Workers and hold a current 2025/2026 practising certificate. Enrolment on an MSc Social Work programme is advantageous.
Preparing your application
Build your application around the social work expertise the role needs. Identify the subjects you have taught or studied, the level of student work you have supported and the evidence for your academic or professional development. State completed and ongoing qualifications separately. Where appropriate, include accurate details of publications, projects or supervision, explaining your own contribution. Avoid sending confidential student records as examples of your work.
How to apply
Apply through the official university vacancy page linked below. Sign in or create an applicant account and follow the role-specific instructions for your profile and supporting documents. Review the exact qualifications and any registration requirement before submitting. The portal displays 7 November 2026 as its closing date; its stored cutoff is 22:00 UTC, equivalent to 00:00 CAT on 8 November. Submit during 7 November or earlier. Salary is not specified in the checked listing. Keep your application confirmation and use the employer’s portal for updates.
Apply through the employer directly
Source: Official employer vacancy information.
Reference: GZU portal vacancy 87
Checked on 28 October 2026. Independently written by SmartLinksJobs from the cited vacancy information. Follow the employer’s latest instructions when applying.