Braille Transcriber/ Embosser Operator
Zvishavane
Sep 14, 2026
Job Description
MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY
STAFF VACANCY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following post:
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTRE -ZVISHAVANE CAMPUS
POST: BRAILLE TRANSCRIBER/ EMBOSSER OPERATOR
Requirements
• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Information Technology, or a related field from a recognised university.
• A Certificate or qualification in Computer Operations, Office Packages (including Word Processing, Spreadsheets/Excel, Presentation Software, and Databases), or Assistive Systems.
• Practical proficiency in reading Braille, transcribing documents, and operating an embosser (a practical skills test may form part of the selection process).
• A recognised qualification or certificate in Braille Transcription / Special Needs Support will be an added advantage.
Responsibilities
• Transcribing braille documents (examination scripts, assignments and tests) for lecturers to mark.
• Production of braille documents using an embosser.
• Assisting/ accompanying students with disabilities in carrying out daily activities in which they need help (using computers and other gadgets, reading, registration, invoice requests and any other learning needs)
• Facilitating and running examination processes for students with special needs, including printing papers in accessible formats and invigilating.
• Accompanying and motivating students with disabilities in sporting and club activities.
• Carrying out any other duties assigned by the Coordinator.
• Midlands State University is an equal opportunities employer. In the interest of promoting gender parity, female candidates are encouraged to apply.
About Midlands State University
The idea of a University in the Midlands dates back to the foundation of the National University of Science and Technology when Gweru, which was identified as a possible site for a second university campus in the country, lost its bid to Bulawayo. Two other opportunities to host institutions of higher learning (the Open University and the Catholic University) were also missed by the Midlands Province, when the two universities went to Harare instead. It was in the midst of such disappointments that two initiatives gradually converged to give birth to what has since become the Midlands State University. His Excellency, the President R G Mugabe, on the nudging of the Provincial political leadership of the Midlands, accepted to the idea of a national university being built in the Midlands.
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