Julius Nyerere School of Social Sciences

Department of Human Resources Management

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

Welcome to the Human Resource Management Department in the Julius Nyerere School of Social Sciences. The Department recognizes the strategic importance of human capital in business and remains focused to this end. The Department houses the following pragrammes: Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Human Resource Management, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Industrial Relations, Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Politics and Public Administration and the Master of Science Degree in Human Resource Management. These programmes are meant to equip students with the knowledge, capabilities and abilities needed to drive both private and public institutions in Zimbabwe and world over.

Position: Chairperson

email: hmupani@gzu.ac.zw

Doctor of Human Resources Management [Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa; 2020], MSc (HRM) [MSU, 2012], BSc (Psy. and HRM) [GZU, 2008], Dip. (Edu) [UZ, 1997]

Research Areas

DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARY – Mrs. R. Matingwina

email: rmatingwina@gzu.ac.zw

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LECTURERS

TITLE & NAME	QUALIFICATIONS	CONTACT DETAILS	RESEARCH INTERESTS
Dr. W. Nyamubarwa	Doctor of Human Resources Management [Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa;2020] MSc (HRM) [MSU, 2009] BA (Eng and Comm Studies) [ZOU, 2002] Diploma in Training Management (IPMZ) [2010] HND (Lib and Info Science) [ Harare Polytechnic, 2001]	wnyamubarwa@gzu.ac.zw	Family–owned business, Relief HR in SMEs, SMEs and Regional Development, Formalising HR in SMES
Ms P. Mabika	Msc HRM [MSU-2018] BSc HRM [MSU, 2009] Diploma in HRM (IPMZ-2007) Certificate in HR Analytics (IPMZ-2020)	pmabika@gzu.ac.zw	Decent work, Artificial Intelligence, Public Sector HRM, Workplace diversity, Contemporary HR issues
Dr. T. Rashirayi	PhD in Public Management and Governance (North West University, 2024) Msc in Public Administration [UZ-2012] Bsc Honours in Administration [UZ-2009] PGDHTE [GZU-2022]	trashayi@gzu.ac.zw	Public Finance, Participatory Approaches, Public Policy, Local governance, Service delivery and rural development and governance
Mr. F Muzavazi	MSc in International Relations BSc in Political Science Cert in Project Planning and Management	fmuzavazi@gzu.ac.zw	International Law, Resource Governance, War and Gender
Dr. N. Mapira	PhD in Employment Relations (UJ 2023), MSc (HRM) [MSU, 2013] BSc (HRM) [BUSE, 2010]	nmapira@gzu.ac.zw	Talent Management, Organisational Analysis Flexibility
Mr. E. Muchadenyika	MSc (HRM) [MSU, 2011] B. Admin (Bus Mgt, Public Admin) [UNISA, 2005] Bed. (Eng. & Special Educ.) [UZ, 1988] CE (GTC, 1981)	cemuchadenyika@gzu.ac.zw	Labour Relations, Sustainable HR practices in SMEs, Leadership and Change
Dr. P. Mkandatsama	PhD in Management Studies Advanced training in Payroll Management ,Bellina ,2021 Post Graduate Diploma In Higher and Tertiary Education (PGDHTE, GZU ,2017) MSc. (HRM) [MSU, 2015] BSc (HRM) [MSU, 2005]	pmkandatsama@gzu.ac.zw
Ms. V. Zvobgo	Master of Public Admin [Kennesaw University] BComm Hons. (Organ Psychology) [UCT] BSc (Labor, Org Psycho and HRM) [UCT]	vzvobgo@gzu.ac.zw	Human Resources Management, Organizational Behavior, Managing Diversity
Mr. P. Muchacha	MBA [UZ, 2004] BSc Hons. (Econs)[UZ, 1991] Dip (Accountancy) [Institute of Admin and Commerce, SA, 1996]	pmuchacha@gzu.ac.zw	Organisational Quality Culture, Corporate, Governance in State Universities in Zimbabwe
Dr. J. Tinarwo	PhD in Public Management and Governance (UJ, 2021) MSc. (Pub. Admin.) [UZ, 2012] BSc Hons. (Admin.) [UZ, 2008]	jtinarwo@gzu.ac.zw	Governance of Food and Nutrition Security, Monitoring and Evaluation, Public Policy Analysis, Political Economy, Public Enterprise Reform, Social Protection, Public Finance, Development Management, Value Chains Analysis and Project Management
Dr. T. M Nyanga	Doctor of Business Leadership (UNISA, 2020) MBA (NUST, 2004) BCOM (Honours) in HR, Industrial and Labour Relations Management (RCU, 2018) BED (UZ) Diploma in Personnel Management, (IPMZ, 2004) Diploma in Education (UZ)	nyangatm@gzu.ac.zw	Job satisfaction, Employee welfare, Family owned businesses, Management of HR in SMEs, Employee engagement, Reward management
Prof N MASHAVIRA	Doctor of Human Resources Management [ Central Univeristy of Technology, Free State , South Africa;2020] MBA degree [ Solusi University, Zimbabwe,2007] B Comm Hons degree in Human Resources Management(passed with a Distinction) , Lupane University, Zimbabwe,2017] B A with Education [Africa University,1999] Diploma in Education[University of Zimbabwe,1994] Certificate in Human Resource Analytics [IPMZ,2020]		exploring the black box between HRM practices and the performance of entrepreneurial ventures in selected SADC countries, Decent work and the variables that mediate performance in contemporary organisations, Managing performance, Managerial Competencies