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Harare Polytechnic JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2026 INTAKE

January 4, 2026

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MINISTRY OF HIGHER AND TERTIARY EDUCATION, INNOVATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

HARARE POLYTECHNIC

JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2026 INTAKE

Applications are invited from suitably qualified people to undertake the following National Certificate courses beginning in February 2026.

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants should have 5 O-levels, including English, for all courses.
Mathematics and science are mandatory for all engineering, science, [and] ict courses, and other courses.

1.0 APPLIED ARTS

1.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Hairdressing (Full-Time)
Beauty Therapy (Full-Time)
Fashion, Clothing and Textiles (Full-Time and Part-Time)

2.0 AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING

2.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Motor Vehicle Mechanics (Part-Time)
Motorcycle Mechanics (Full-Time)
Motor Vehicle Body Repairs (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Applicants must have Integrated Science, Combined Science/ Physics & Chemistry

3.0 COMMERCE

3.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Accountancy (Mathematics required) (Part-Time)
Banking and Finance (Mathematics required) (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Health Services Management (Part-Time)
Human Resources Management (Part-Time)
Pensions and Investments Management (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Sales and Marketing Management (Part-Time)
Transport and Logistics Management (Part-Time)

4.0 CIVIL ENGINEERING

4.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Surveying and Geomatics (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Urban and Regional Planning (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Quantity Surveying (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Architectural Technology (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Cartography and Geovisualisation Technology (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Valuation and Estate Management (Part-Time)
Water Resources and Irrigation Engineering (Part-Time)
Science subjects considered: Integrated Science, Chemistry, Physics and Physical Science (excluding Biology)

5.0 CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING

5.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Carpentry and Joinery (Full-Time and Skills Development Programme)
Building Technology (Full-Time and Skills Development Programme)
Painting and Decorating (Full-Time and Skills Development Programme)
Plumbing and Drain laying (Full-Time and Skills Development Programme)

6.0 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Science subjects considered: Integrated Science, Physical Science, Physics, Computer Science and ICTF.

7.0 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

7.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Electronic Communication Systems (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Computer Systems (Part-Time)
Instrumentation and Control Systems (Part-Time)

8.0 LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCES

8.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Library and Information Sciences (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Records Management and Information Sciences (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Health Information Management
Entry Requirements: 5 ‘O’ Levels Including English language

9.0 MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEERING

9.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Refrigeration and air conditioning (Part-Time, Block Release and Skills Development Programme)
Draughting and Design Technology (Full-Time, Part-Time, Block Release and Skills Development Programme)
Fabrication Engineering (Part-Time and Block Release and Skills Development Programme)
Vehicle Body Building (Part-Time, Block Release and Skills Development Programme)
Machine shop Engineering (Part-Time, Block Release and Skills Development Programme)
Millwright Works – (Block Release) – written and oral examinations will be conducted during the selection process.
Science subjects considered: Integrated Science/Physics and Chemistry/Physical Science/Combined Science

9.2 SPECIALIST COURSES

CNC Milling and Lathe Machining
Advanced CNC Machining (Using Mastercam)

10.0 PRINTING AND GRAPHICS ARTS

10.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Graphic Design and Print Origination (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Machine Printing (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Packaging Machine Minding (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Photography (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Applied Art and Design (Full-time)
Printing Finishing and Converting (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Science subjects considered: Integrated Science, Physics, Chemistry and a relevant NFC.

11.0 SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY

11.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Laboratory Technology (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Chemical Engineering (Part-Time)
Polymer Technology (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Horticulture (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Metallurgical Assaying (Part-Time)
Food Science (Part-Time)
Science subjects considered for all other NC courses include Physical Science, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, Biology, and Combined Science.

12.0 SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION

12.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Mass Communication/ Journalism (Full-Time)
Public Relations (Full-Time)
Applicants should undergo a written interview and pass an oral interview.

13.0 SCHOOL OF OFFICE MANAGEMENT

13.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Office Management (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Entry Requirements: 5 ‘O’ Levels Including English language

14.0 SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

14.1 NATIONAL CERTIFICATE

Tourism and Hospitality Management (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Professional Cookery – (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Bakery Technology and Management (Full-Time and Part-Time)
Entry Requirements: 5 ‘O’ Levels Including English language

15.0 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (Honours) DEGREE PROGRAMS

15.1 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (Honours) DEGREE IN CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

Applicants must have an HND in Applied Chemical Technology/ Chemical Engineering/ Metallurgical Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
Mode of study: Full time
Duration: 2 Years.

15.2 BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY (Honours) DEGREE IN MASS COMMUNICATION

Mode of Study: Full-time/ Block release
Duration: 3 Years
Applicants must have:
- National Diploma in Mass Communication/ Journalism awarded by the Higher Education Examination Council (HEXCO) or equivalent
- OR
- A first degree in social sciences and related fields

Special entry: Applicants without the above qualifications will be considered, provided they have 5 years of journalism and communication experience in addition to 5 Ordinary levels, including English language with a grade of C or better.

Applications must be submitted online via this link (https://app.hrepoly.ac.zw) by 12 January 2026. Priority will be given to females who apply for male-dominated fields and vice versa

NB: HARARE POLYTECHNIC DOES NOT ENGAGE THIRD PARTIES IN RECRUITING STUDENTS. NO MONEY SHOULD BE PAID TO OBTAIN A PLACE. IF YOU ARE DUPED BY CONMEN, HARARE POLYTECHNIC WILL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.

Harare Polytechnic

Tel: +263 8612456804

Website: www.hrepoly.ac.zw