Job Description
Job Description
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts:
RETAIL SHOP
POST A: CARCASS CUTTER / SAW MAN CUTTER (1 POST)
Duties and Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To execute the daily production plan to ensure quality production of all store butchery product lines.
The incumbent is expected to drive customer engagement and relations through merchandising and delivery of exceptional customer care service.
Implement cost containment plans and ensure departmental costs are maintained at lowest possible levels.
Implement approved plans and measures to reduce shrinkage before, during and after production.
Reviews and records the stock on hand daily before production.
Implement the daily production plan to ensure adequate stock availability.
Ensures that all finished products are correctly packaged and sealed off after production.
Maintain consistency in product quality, freshness and presentation at all times.
Gathers and shares customer feedback with management.
Conduct daily price checks and updates the price talkers.
Observes and adheres to the set housekeeping and hygiene standards.
Observe the butchery equipment operation rules and adhere to safety standards at the department in order to minimize cases of workplace hazards such as fire safety or any possible injury at work.
Ensures that injury incidents should be promptly reported to the immediate Supervisor and Manager on Duty
Participates in scheduled staff development programmes as communicated from time to time.
Carrying out any other relevant functions as assigned.
Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
At least five ordinary level passes.
At least 2 years working experience in retail butchery section.
A Certificate in Meat Cutting and Processing, Butchery, or Food Processing will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
*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, transcripts, copies of academic (‘O’ and ‘A’ level), national identification 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 addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: vacancies@staff.msu.ac.zw.
Closing date for applications is 11 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should clearly state the post they are applying for in the subject line. It should also be noted that non-adherence to any of the above instructions will automatically cause the application to be disqualified.