VACANCY
GRADUATE INTERNS
Applications are invited from suitably qualified personnel for Industrial Internship (Graduate Intern) for period of 2years who specialised in the following disciplines:
- ICT X 1
- Accounting X 1
- Purchasing and Supply/Supply Chain Management X 1
- Urban and Regional Planning/Rural and Urban PlanningX 1
- Development Studies/Social Work/Social Sciences X1
- Internal Auditing X1
- Public Administration/Records Management X 1
- Natural Resources/Environment Management X 2
Interested candidates whose qualifications are relevant to the above positions and graduated between 2019-2022 are required to submit their curriculum vitae and cover letter, indicating position applied for to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. For more information visit our website www.nkayirdc.co.zw. Applications to be received not later than 9 September 2022. You can also deliver your application addresed to The Chief Executive Officer, Nkayi Rural District Council, P.O. Box 20, Nkayi from Monday – Friday between 0800hrs and 1645hrs.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Internship Opportunities
Nkayi RDC operates an equal opportunities policy and actively encourages diversity.
Nkayi Rural District Council is recruiting for suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacancies:
Job Purpose
The primary objective of this internship is to give recent graduates experience and exposure in the practical aspects of their respective areas of study.
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Position: Information Technology Graduate Intern X1
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- IT Incident Management – Responsible for the effective implementation of the IT incident management process and carries out corresponding reporting.
- Information Technology (IT) Service Operation and Support – receive, register, classify and ensure resolution of all IT service support requests.
- IT Service Availability Management – responsible for defining, analysing, planning, measuring and improving all aspects of the availability of IT Services.
- Provide IT expertise to communities that the organisation works with (IT as a medium of development).
- IT Problem Management – responsible for managing the lifecycle of all problems.
- IT Information Security – responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the organisation’s assets, information, data and IT services.
- Provide support in corporate system implementation through related capacity building training interventions to staff and providing required support to users.
- Promote and abide by internal policies and procedures
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a degree or equivalent in Information Systems or Computer Science from a recognised university.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows/Office environment.
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Position: Internal Audit Graduate Intern X1
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of internal audit department.
- Develop a detailed understanding of the activity under audit, including information systems risks and controls.
- Assess risks and internal control strengths and weaknesses.
- Review and interpret data to identify trends and investigate exceptional items.
- Participate in and work productively.
- Document the work performed and conclusions on work papers.
- Assist in the identification and preparation of audit issues and assist in preparing reports on audit issues.
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a Higher National Diploma in Accounting or Higher National Diploma in Internal Auditing.
- A Degree in Accounting or Internal Auditing from a recognised university would be an added advantage.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Windows/Office environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
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Position: Procurement Graduate Intern X1
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- Ensure confidentiality to all prices and quotations.
- Monitor and control vendor’s performance.
- Monitor daily and monthly material requirements to avoid over/under supply.
- Ensure purchases are made at the right quantity, quality and prices.
- Accountable for stock accuracy – daily stock transaction.
- To organise and maintain proper records of inventory checking and receiving data entry.
- To provide general administrative support to the department and other clerical administration.
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a National Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
- A Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Purchasing and Supply from a recognised university will be an added advantage.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
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Position: Accounting Graduate Intern X1
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- Prepares demand letters.
- Captures data on the status of various categories of debtors.
- Processes, monitors and follows up on payment plans with debtors.
- Create data base of all business, and residential stands.
- Recommend to the Accountant the accounts discrepancies adjustments.
- Maintains and processes accounting transactions and records related to accounts receivables.
- Captures, tabulates, compares and reports on statistical financial data of revenue received.
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Studies or equivalent from a recognised university.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
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Position: Social Services Graduate Intern X1
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- Participate in the formulation of annual plans for the Social Services Department.
- Assist in managing gender mainstreaming activities.
- Assist in the recruitment of Health Sector staff for RDC Rural Health Centres.
- Assist in the compilation of departmental returns and reports.
- Assist in the coordination and the implementation of sports, recreation and cultural activities.
- Co-ordinate the activities of NGOs operating within the district.
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a Degree in Development Studies/ Social Work or any relevant Social Sciences Degree from a recognised university.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
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Position: Environment Graduate Interns X2
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- Spearheading the identification, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of community based environmental conservation projects in the district.
- Controlling and managing environmental pollution.
- Managing sand abstraction sites, natural resources utilization and management of veld fires.
- Producing environmental plans in communal areas to be used as bases for environment management.
- Conducting environmental resources and assessing potential for conservation and management.
- Crafting of environment related by-laws.
- Co-ordination of cattle sales and formation of buyers’ database.
- Education of communities on various environmental issues.
- Preparation of budgets and district plans.
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a Degree in Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences or any other related degree from a recognised university.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
- Ability to communicate effectively in the local indigenous language.
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Position: Civil Engineering Graduate Intern X1
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- To take charge of the planning function of RDC – liase with Department of Physical of Planning for production / review of annual, and Strategic plans.
- Responsible for supervision of stands allocation.
- Planning and producing weekly and monthly progress reports on construction projects i.e road, buildings.
- Approval of buildings under construction throughout the district and produce reports.
- Producing of BOQs for council projects.
- To ensure the putting in place of a waste management & refuse removal system.
- To design, construct and maintain sewerage works of council.
- To plan, site and implement all council projects and pegging of business and residential stands.
- Preparation of council budgets and building plan.
- To service stands for council and prepare business and residential leases.
- Carries out regular surveys and prepares reports.
- Provides technical support, repairs, estimate costing and preparation of works programmes on mainly non domestic properties.
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a National diploma in Urban and Regional Planning or Rural and Urban Planning or any relevant planning qualification from a recognised higher learning institute.
- A first degree in Planning will be an added advantage.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
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Position: Administration/Records Management Graduate Intern X1
Duration: 2years
Location: Nkayi District
Key responsibilities
- Maintaining the filing system of the organization & performing adhoc administrative duties.
- Answering questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information requested.
- Support administrative and special projects requirements, as assigned.
- Managing office supplies such as stationery, staff teas, etc
- Scheduling appointments for council executives and management as well as making travel & accommodation bookings.
- Asset numbering and record management of organisation files and assets.
Entry qualifications and experience
- A recent graduate with a Degree in Records Management, Administration or any relevant qualification from a recognised university.
- At least 1year industrial attachment.
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