Office and Information Manager

Mrs Elizabeth Samakande

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Qualifications

• PhD – MSU, Pending
• Master in English Degree – UZ 2019
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) Degree English in Literature - UZ 2017
• LCCI Executive Secretarial Diploma CCOSA College Harare, 2005
• International Computer Driver’s License, UZ, 2024
• International Computer Driver’s License, BEB Technical Harare 2003
• Audio Typing Certificate, RECO College Harare, 2011
• Dataease, UZ 2011

Work Experience

2019 to date: Office Manager, UZ Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

2019 to date     : Researcher ( Media, Film and Cultural  studies)

2011 – 2019      : Secretary, UZ Department of Electrical Engineering

2000-2003: Merchandiser, National Foods, Zimbabwe

Skills: Analytical, communication, proficiency with technology, decision making, computer multitasking and organizational and administration skills.

Research Interests:

Academic research in Film and Cultural Studies, AI (Writing & Editing tools), African and European literature.

Additional Profession:

Internet Blogger, Script writing and Film production

Memberships

• Zimbabwe Film Industry Development Platform (ZFIDP)
• United Pan Africanist Movement (UPAM) Zimbabwe  

Office Assistant

Ms Otilia July

 Qualifications

• National Certificate  in Secretarial Studies    (Pitman) - 1994
• Diploma in Audio Typing-  2005
• Word perfect 5.1 Advanced – 1997
• Lotus 123 Advanced – 1997
• Microsoft Excel 5.0 1996
• Receptionist course 1993
• Client & Customer Care – 2009
• Data- Ease from Departmental Level up to Faculty Level

Work Experience

• 1993-1996: NEHAMS (Pvt) Ltd - Receptionist/Typist

June 1996- Dec 1996: Ministry of Local Govt (Japanese International Cooperation Project)  - Secretary

• March 1999- June 1999: Murray & Roberts Construction Zimbabwe -Typist Receptionist
• June 2003- November 2003: Twilight Advertising Zimbabwe - Administrative Secretary
• Dec 2003 to date : University of Zimbabwe, Electrical and Electronic Department   Office

Senior Technician 

Mr. Lovemore Madakuenda 

Qualifications

• Diploma in Applied Information and Technology (UZ)
• Part 3 Electrical and Electronics (City &Guilds)
• Applied Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology (Jomo Kenyatta University of Technology) Kenya
• Networking Of Rural Community Information Infrastructure (TIC Tokyo Japan)
• CCNA(UZ)  
• PINE & Security (UZ)

 

Work Experience

• 1991-1992 Electronics Technicians (WRS)
• 1993 Joined the University of Zimbabwe

Area of specialization

• Electronics
• Computer Engineering Hardware
• Microwave
• Telecommunications

Acting Chief Technician: Mr.Stephen Aruferi 

Qualifications

• MSc in Communication Engineering, UZ (2019)
• Telecommunication Honours Degree, MSU (2017)
• National Diploma in Electrical Power Engineering, Harare Poly
• National Certificate in Electrical Power Engineering, Masvingo Tech
• Electrician Skilled Worker Class 1
• Cisco Certified Instructor Trainer, Cisco SA
• Cisco Certified Academy Instructor, UZ
• CCNA-Security Instructor, UZ
• IT Essentials 11, UZ
• IT Essentials 1, UZ
• Panduit Network Infrastructure Essentials (PNIE), UZ

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Work Experience

• 1993-1997: Apprentice at Delta Engineering Training Centre.
• 1998-2000: Maintenance-Cum Shift Manager, Maize for Africa (Tayders Chips Plant)
• 2001-2003: Maintenance Supervisor, Maize for Africa (Maize Grits Plant)
• 2004-2005: Maintenance-Cum production Manager, MFA, (Corn Soya Blend Plant)
• 2005-Date: Technician, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe
• March 2018 to date: Acting Chief Techinician, Electrical Engineering Department, University of Zimbabwe

Area of Specialization

• Electrical Machines
• Electronics
• Computer & Data Networks

Technician 

Mr Michael Mandizvidza

Qualifications

• 2000:  City & Guilds- Technician Certificate in Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering.
• 1997: Electronic Servicing certificate.
• 2005: Panguit Network Infrastructure Essentials Certificate (PNIE)
• 2002: City & guilds Microcomputer Technology Part 3 Certificate.
• 2002: Embedded systems Design Certificate.
• 2000: Technician Diploma in Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering.
• 1994: ‘O’ Levels

Work Experience

• 1982- 1985: Electrician L.H Mathinusen.
• 1986 to date: Technician, University of Zimbabwe.

Area of Specialization

• Digital Electronics
• Telecommunications

 

Technician

Mr Wilson Manyota 

Qualifications

• 2007: IT Essentials 2 Cisco.
• 2005: Panduit network Infrastructure Essentials (PNIE)
• 2002: Microcomputer Technology City & Guilds Certificate.
• 2000: Technician Diploma in telecommunication and Electronics Engineering City & Guilds.
• 1998: Electrical Installation Technology.
• 1997: Electronics Servicing.
• 1996: Journeyman Class 1
• 1996: ‘O’ Levels

Work Experience

1986 to date: University of Zimbabwe.

Area of specialization

Measurements & Instrumentation

Electrical Power

Technician 

Mr Alec Mabandi

Qualifications

1989: O Levels

2011: Certificate in Telecommunications Systems , ( Fundamentals of Electronic Communication & Communication Systems & Digital Networks) UZ

2023: PCB Manufacturing Training, UZ

Work Experience

• 3/12/2003 – March 2023 University of Zimbabwe,  Department of Geomatics & Surveying  and March 2023 to date, Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.  He conducts undergraduate laboratories from level 1 to 4; practicals, logic gates, colour coding, induction motor parameter determination and many others.

Area of Specialization

• PCB Manufacturing
• Telecommunications
• Digital Electronics

Clerical Assistant: Mr Bekezela Mlotshwa 

Qualifications

• 2009: University of Zimbabwe- Executive Certificate in Hospitality Operations Management.
• 2008:Institute of Administration and Commerce-Certificate in Purchasing & Materials Management.
• 1994:  DMC Hotel Training Centre-Certificate in Customer Care.
• 1988: O Levels
• Work Experience
• 1990-2001: Harare City Council.
• 2001-2003: Star Studios Harare.

• 2003 to date University of Zimbabwe.

Messenger /Cleaner

Mr. Fureki Gono 

Qualifications

• 2002: City & Guilds Technician Certificate Unit- Electronic Servicing UZ.
• 2002: City & Guilds Technician Certificate Unit- Microcomputer Technician UZ.
• 2000:  City & Guilds Technician Certificate Unit - Telecommunication & Electronics-UZ.
• “O” Levels.

Work Experience

1989: Zimbabwe Sugar Refinery- Machine Operator

1991: Art Cooperation- Machine Operator

1992 to date University of Zimbabwe.

Messenger /Cleaner

Mr. Gilmore Chipfunde

 

Qualifications

• 2000: City & Guilds Certificate of Unit Microcomputer Technology Part 1 ( Hardware)
• 2000: City & Guilds Microcomputer Technology Part 1
• 1998: ‘O” Level

Work Experience

• 1988: PG Timbers
• 1990 to date University of Zimbabwe