Principal

Job Description

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacancies which have arisen within the Tertiary Education Service Council (TESC).

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1. Principal

No. of Posts: 1
Station: Nyadire Teachers College
Reporting to: Secretary

Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

* Assume overall responsibility for the management and operation of the institution in line with TESC policies, strategies and regulations.
* Manage the institution’s human, financial and material resources.
* Ensure implementation of good corporate governance.
* Drive innovation and industrialisation in line with the Heritage-Based Philosophy of Education 5.0.
* Lead curriculum development, review and evaluation to align with national goals.
* Oversee student enrolment and promote gender equality and equity.
* Monitor production of institutional timetables.
* Maintain high teaching and learning standards through effective supervision.
* Ensure compliance with the institution’s code of ethics and safeguard student welfare.
* Oversee administration of examinations.
* Present assessment profiles for certification.
* Monitor adherence to approved lecturer-student ratios.
* Coordinate implementation of institutional income-generating projects.
* Foster good public relations and staff morale.
* Perform any other duties assigned by TESC.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications, Experience and Required Attributes

* Bachelor’s Degree in Education Administration, Adult Education, Applied Education, Educational Management or equivalent.
* Master’s Degree in Educational Administration or equivalent.
* PhD is an added advantage.
* Minimum of 2 years’ experience at Vice Principal level or equivalent.
* Thorough understanding of national education policies and priorities.
* Knowledge of the Manpower Planning and Development Act and Tertiary Education Service Regulations (SI 27 of 2025).
* Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good public relations.
* Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills.
* Highly computer literate.

How to Apply

Other Requirements

Applications must include:

* Performance appraisal reports for the last full cycle.
* Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with contact details.
* Copies of National ID.
* Birth certificate.
* Academic and professional qualifications.

Applications must be submitted in triplicate to the Tertiary Education Service Council.

Applications that do not comply with the above requirements will not be processed.

NB: Eligible female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Closing Date

Applications should be submitted by 12 August 2026 to:

The Secretary
Tertiary Education Service Council
No. 3 Barlow Close
Glen Lorne
P.O. Box HR 4730
Harare