Job Description

Organization: Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Zimbabwe
Institution: Ponesai Vanhu Technical College
Location: Shamva District
Job Type: Full-time
Contract: Fixed Term

About DAPP Zimbabwe
Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Zimbabwe is a locally registered NGO that has been operating since 1980. Our mission is to work alongside communities to promote social and economic development through health, education, food security, and environmental programs. Guided by principles of social cohesion and respect for humanity, DAPP supports the government's efforts in implementing Zimbabwe’s Growth and Development Strategy.

About Ponesai Vanhu Technical College
Established in 1981, Ponesai Vanhu Technical College is a key project of DAPP Zimbabwe, dedicated to equipping youth with self-reliance skills. Over the years, the college has adapted to meet market demands, accredited all its courses with registered examination boards and trained over 7,800 youth in various disciplines.

Job Summary
We are seeking a talented and dynamic Motor Mechanics Teacher to join our vocational training team. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical education, ensuring students meet HEXCO standards, and driving the success of college-led production projects. We are looking for an innovative educator who combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset to bridge the gap between the classroom and the industry. The teacher will have access to staff housing conveniently located on the college premises.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and deliver comprehensive theoretical and practical lessons in Motor Mechanics according to HEXCO and college syllabi.
• Design, invigilate and mark internal examinations.
• Maintain rigorous records of student performance.
• Prepare students for external HEXCO examinations and ensure all accreditation and portfolio requirements are meticulously met.
• Lead and manage departmental income-generating projects (hubs)
• Teaching students the business side of mechanics through real-world repair and maintenance services.
• Serve as a professional role model, providing career guidance and instilling a culture of workplace discipline and safety.
• Maintain accurate student attendance registers, departmental inventory and equipment maintenance logs.
• Submit detailed monthly and termly progress reports to the Principal regarding pass rates and project targets.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
• A holder of Higher National Diploma (HND) automotive engineering/degree and auto electrician.
• Qualified in metal fabrication,
• Panel beating and spray painting an added advantage
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching experience with traceable references. Must have experience handling HEXCO or University accreditation processes.
• Candidates between 30 and 40 years of age are preferred.

Skills and Abilities
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to remote/hard-to-reach areas.
• Innovation-driven with the ability to take initiative and build new capacities.
• Clean criminal record.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a single PDF document containing a cover letter, resume and certificates and contactable references.
Email to: [email protected] and copy [email protected]
Deadline: End of day, Sunday, 11 January 2026.
Note: DAPP Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity organization. We encourage both female and male candidates to apply. We also encourage Persons Living With Disability to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.