Regional and Urban Planning Office Technician at Midlands State University – Gweru
Employer: Midlands State University | Location: Gweru | Category: Construction & Architecture
Job Description
The Regional and Urban Planning Office Technician will provide technical support to the Design Studio Lecturer and students in practical planning, design, and studio-based activities. This includes assisting in the preparation and delivery of studio-based teaching, demonstrations, and practical sessions.
The technician will also assist students in preparing technical drawings, design layouts, presentations, and project submissions using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. Duties further involve assisting in the preparation of regional and urban planning maps, plans, diagrams, presentations, and visualisation materials for teaching, research, and consultancy purposes. The role requires producing 3D models, renderings, and visual presentations using relevant visualisation software to support teaching, learning, research, and community engagement activities.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and managing the planning studio, drawing equipment, computers, software, and related technical resources to ensure their effective operation. The technician will train and assist students in the use of CAD, visualisation, rendering, and presentation software. They will also assist in the organisation and preparation of design reviews, exhibitions, presentations, and other studio-related activities. Additional duties involve assisting in fieldwork preparation, data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis activities, and providing technical assistance in research, consultancy, innovation, industrialisation, and community engagement projects.
Maintaining records of equipment, software licences, studio inventories, and related technical resources, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures within the planning studio and related facilities are also part of the role. The technician may perform any other duties as assigned by the Design Studio Lecturer, Chairperson of Department, or Dean.
The technician will also assist students in preparing technical drawings, design layouts, presentations, and project submissions using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software. Duties further involve assisting in the preparation of regional and urban planning maps, plans, diagrams, presentations, and visualisation materials for teaching, research, and consultancy purposes. The role requires producing 3D models, renderings, and visual presentations using relevant visualisation software to support teaching, learning, research, and community engagement activities.
Key responsibilities include maintaining and managing the planning studio, drawing equipment, computers, software, and related technical resources to ensure their effective operation. The technician will train and assist students in the use of CAD, visualisation, rendering, and presentation software. They will also assist in the organisation and preparation of design reviews, exhibitions, presentations, and other studio-related activities. Additional duties involve assisting in fieldwork preparation, data collection, mapping, and spatial analysis activities, and providing technical assistance in research, consultancy, innovation, industrialisation, and community engagement projects.
Maintaining records of equipment, software licences, studio inventories, and related technical resources, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and operational procedures within the planning studio and related facilities are also part of the role. The technician may perform any other duties as assigned by the Design Studio Lecturer, Chairperson of Department, or Dean.
Requirements & Qualifications
- A National Diploma in Regional and Urban Planning or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
- A Higher National Diploma in Regional and Urban Planning will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) Ordinary Level passes, including Mathematics, English Language, and Science.
- At least two (2) years of relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector.
- Demonstrable proficiency in Computer-Aided Design software, including AutoCAD and ArchiCAD.
- Proficiency in rendering and visualisation software such as Twinmotion, Lumion, and Artlantis.
- Strong technical drawing and drafting skills.
- Sound knowledge of regional and urban planning drafting, layout design, subdivision planning, and building design.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software will be an added advantage.
- Good communication, interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
- A Higher National Diploma in Regional and Urban Planning will be an added advantage.
- A minimum of five (5) Ordinary Level passes, including Mathematics, English Language, and Science.
- At least two (2) years of relevant post-qualification experience in the public or private sector.
- Demonstrable proficiency in Computer-Aided Design software, including AutoCAD and ArchiCAD.
- Proficiency in rendering and visualisation software such as Twinmotion, Lumion, and Artlantis.
- Strong technical drawing and drafting skills.
- Sound knowledge of regional and urban planning drafting, layout design, subdivision planning, and building design.
- Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software will be an added advantage.
- Good communication, interpersonal, organisational, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
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