Director
Professor Francis Machingura
Qualifications: PhD in Intercultural Biblical Studies, University of Bayreuth, Germany; MA in Religious Studies (UZ), Post-Graduate Diploma in Education (UZ), BA in Religious Studies (Hons) (UZ); Diploma in Project Planning and Management (CCOSA).
Professor Francis Machingura brings his vast academic experience to the Postgraduate Centre. He is an Associate Professor in intercultural biblical studies. He has edited 4 published books, published 3 books and published more than 70 articles and book chapters.Some selected relevant experience include positions such as former chairperson of the Arts and Languages Education Department in the Faculty of Education; Committee member in a number of boards and as an education consultant.
Deputy Director
Qualifications: PhD in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Beijing Language and Culture University (China); MPhil in Linguistics (UZ); BA Honours in Linguistics (UZ); Cert. Mandarin Chinese (BLCU, China).
Professsor Victor Mugari brings extensive academic, research, and leadership experience to the Centre for Postgraduate Studies. He is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Zimbabwe, where he has taught since 2003. Prior to his appointment as Deputy Director, he served as Acting Dean of the Faculty of Education (November 2024-April 2026), providing strategic academic leadership and oversight. He previously served as Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities (February 2020-November 2024) and Chairperson of the Department of Linguistics (May 2017-August 2020). His broad experience in teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, and academic administration positions him well to advance the Centre's mandate of promoting excellence in postgraduate education and research
Administration Officer - Admissions and Registration
Mr Trymore Mutsadyanga
Qualifications: Master of Business Management, BSc in Psychology, IPMZ, Diploma in Business Management
Student Development Manager
Mr Tawanda Manenji
Qualifications:MSc in Public Administration, BSc in Administration, Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Management
Office Manager
Mrs Faith Mapurazi
Qualifications: MSc in Public Administration (UZ), BSc in Sociology and Gender Development (Hons) (WUA), HND in Human Resources Management (IPMZ), Diploma in Labour Relations (IPMZ), Diploma in Personnel Management (IPMZ),Diploma in Adult Education (UZ), Private Secretary Diploma (Speciss College).
Office Information Manager
Mrs E Tshuma
Qualifications: Honors degree in Human Resources Management (ZOU), Masters in Business Administration (Women's University)
Administration Officer
Mr Brightone Shadaya
Qualifications: MSc in Supply Chain Systems Design and Application; Masters in Business Administration; Diploma in Management for Executives; HND in Purchasing and Supply
Administrative Officer
Mrs Linda Zinyohwera
Qualifications: IPMZ - Diploma in Human Resources Management, Bachelors of Business Administration, Master of Science Degree in Human Capital Development
Administrative Assistant
Mr Given Makuyana
Qualifications: BSc in Public Administration (Hons) (UZ), Masters in Politics and International Relations
Administrative Assistant
Mrs Sandra Buta
Qualifications: MSc in Public Administration (UZ) ; BSc in Public Administration (Hons) (UZ)
Administrative Assistant
Mr Hilarious Toringepi
Qualifications: National Certificate in Purchasing and Supply, Higher National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply ; National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply
Messenger/Cleaner
Mrs Chinembiri