UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
FACULTY OF COMPUTER ENGINEERING
INFORMATICS AND COMMUNICATIONS
COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
INDUSTRIAL ATTACHMENT LOGBOOK
PLACEMENT SUMMARY
STUDENT DETAILS
STUDENT’S NAME:
Kudzai C Pemhiwa
REGISTRATION NUMBER: R229417K
DEGREE PROGRAMME: Computer Science (HCS)
ADDRESS: 4 ST KILDA ROAD MT PLEASANT
TELEPHONE NUMBER: +263 78 620 9200
PLACEMENT DETAILS
NAME OF COMPANY/ESTABLISHMENT ATTACHED: TELEPHONE NUMBER:
FOSSIL CONTRACTING- CLARITY SMART
TECHNOLOGIES +263786019996
FULL POSTAL ADDRESS OF COMPANY:
38 Mchlery Ave,
Eastlea Harare
WEB SITE (IF APPLICABLE): www.claritysmarttech.com
CONTACT/INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR’S NAME:COLLINS JIMU
JOB TITLE: SENIOR DEVELOPER
TELEPHONE NO:+263 77 346 8496
EMAIL ADDRESS:
1) START DATE: 17 SEPTEMBER 2024 2) COMPLETION
DATE:31 AUGUST 2025
GUIDELINES TO TRAINEE
This logbook forms an important record of your practical training and assessment of the
industrial attachment. It will assist the student to keep a record of the training and show the
departments and sections in which the student has worked and the periods of time spent in
each. It also serves as a means of checking whether you would have had balanced and adequate
practical training. If and when you apply for employment it may serve as proof of your practical
training. It may also serve as proof of your practical training when you apply for membership of
professional bodies such as the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers.
1. You are therefore requested to fill in the log book daily or weekly, detailing all work done
and tasks performed. Your detailed account of the training and experience received should
include (whenever applicable) statement of the objectives for each area of training;
information on method of training provided; a concise description of each training task
undertaken; a critical but constructive appraisal of methods, materials, processes,
equipment, etc. as found used in the work environment; comments on the knowledge and
skill gained, together with a constructive appraisal of the effectiveness of the training; brief
details of technical reading, use of resource facilities and attendance in meetings, etc.
2. Any tasks performed that are not on the task list in this log book should also be included.
3. Care should be taken to record all work done as accurately as possible and in detail
4. Ensure that you present your log book to your supervisor regularly for confirmation and
signature
5. Read and understand the code of conduct. Failure to abide by it will lead to disciplinary
action being taken against you, which may lead to withdrawal from the course.
GUIDELINES TO THE EMPLOYER AND INDUSTRIAL SUPERVISOR
The following are guidelines for the benefit of the employer and industrial supervisor where
a trainee is undergoing on the job training.
1. The trainee on the job training is expected to work as much as possible under the
supervision of a skilled worker.
2. The trainee should be placed in the normal operations of the organization and afforded
the opportunity where possible to acquire individual experience.
3. We request you to give the trainee guidance and assess his/her performance as closely
and as accurately as possible
4. Please fill in your objective assessment of the trainee in his/her log book once every two
weeks for record.
5. A skills task table has been prepared to guide you. These are in no way conclusive and
extra tasks/skills can be taught to the trainee.
6. We believe a trainee would have got adequate training if he/she covers at least all the
listed tasks.
7. Trainees who do not abide by the code of conduct may be withdrawn from the course.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
It shall be the duty of every student while on industrial attachment:
a) to take reasonable care of the health and safety of HIMSELF/HERSELF and of OTHER
PERSONS who may be affected by her/his acts or omissions at work.
b) to co-operate with the employer by complying with all safety rules and requirements,
including attending any specific trainings.
c) to use the prescribed or provided personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
Students must know how to use such PPE and the limitations for such use.
Students must be trained on machinery before use and if not sure, should not proceed. In
the interest of Health, Safety or Welfare no person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere
with or misuse any appliance, equipment or protective equipment provided.
It is important that you ensure ALL items on the checklist and any other local health and
safety concerns are explained to/and understood by you. Please remember the organisation
would rather you asked than assumed anything.
STUDENT PLACEMENT INDUCTION
This student orientation and safety checklist for placement students is for guidance. All on
site safety requirements MUST be adhered to. Below are items you need to be made aware
of.
ORIENTATION
1. Introduction to key staff members and their roles explained
2. Location of toilet facilities
3. Location of rest room and, canteen (where relevant), etc.
4. Lunch, tea and coffee arrangements
5. Place of work
6. Dress code
7. Work space
8. How to answer the telephone, transfer calls and deal with clients
HEALTH & SAFETY ISSUES
1. Means of fire evacuation from work area/building
2. Fire evacuation and assembly points
3. Location of fire alarm call points and extinguishers
4. First Aider and first aid facilities, accident reporting
5. Personal Protective equipment where issued (with instruction as required)
(You have a duty to report any damage, loss or defects of issued items to
your local supervisor)
6. Housekeeping, toilet facilities, locations where you can/cannot eat and drink
7. Observation of safety signs e.g. noise areas, safety specifications etc
8. Transport movement on site e.g. fork lift truck, etc
9. The known local safety hazards applicable to a process or procedure
10. Permits to operate/work where applicable
11. Other issues:
RECORD OF WORK DONE
DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE
Week 1 ─ - Induction :
Week ending
─ -Company, Departments
20/09/24
─ -Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment(HIRA)
─ -Introduction to Fossil Contracting’s policies and safety measures
─ -Understanding and acknowledgement of the standard operating
procedures,objectives and quality manual related to human resources.
Week 2 ─ Started Intern Bootcamp Program
Week ending ─ Introduction to web design principles (purpose, simplicity, navigation,
27/09/24
responsiveness etc)
─ Navigation, F-pattern, and visual hierarchy
─ Content strategy and grid-based layouts
─ Load time optimization and mobile-friendly design
─ Website analysis activity (Review and critique existing websites)
Week 3 ─ Introduction to HTML (elements, tags, attributes, structure)
Week ending ─ Introduction to CSS (selectors, properties, box model, layout)
04/10/24
─ JavaScript Basics through React
Week 4 ─ Introduction to React (JSX, components)
Week ending ─ JavaScript fundamentals (variables, functions, loops, conditionals)
11/10/24
─ React state management (useState, props)
─ Handling events and form inputs in React
Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................
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Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…
Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……
Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..
DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE
Week 1 Project: Penny Bets Game Development
Week ending
- Worked on the design for the game UI, collaborating closely with the client
18/10/24
to ensure alignment with their vision and requirements.
- Started developing the frontend for the Penny Bets game alongside
colleagues, utilizing React for the framework and Tailwind CSS for styling.
- Delivered an initial user-friendly interface, focusing on engaging features
and responsiveness.
- Created reusable and modular components, such as the game board, player
profiles, and betting interface, ensuring consistent quality and easy
maintenance.
Week 2 Project: Logistics Website Development
Week ending - Started working on the frontend of a logistics website, collaborating with
25/10/24
colleagues using React and Tailwind CSS to deliver a responsive, user-friendly
experience.
- Implemented client feedback and made team-driven improvements to enhance
the visual appeal, usability, and overall functionality of the website.
Week 3 Project: Logistics Website Development
Week ending - Enhanced the website's frontend with additional dynamic content updates
01/11/24
and better data visualization using React.
- Held regular meetings with the client to integrate their feedback and ensure
alignment with their vision.
- Conducted team code reviews to maintain high-quality, clean code and
ensure consistent design across all components.
Project: Aura Starlink Project Portal
-Designed and delivered responsive email templates for the Aura Starlink
project, for flows such as user registration ,order confirmation ,ticket
resolution etc. I collaborated with the team to incorporate client
requirements and feedback, ensuring the final product was visually appealing
and met all client expectations.
Week 4 - Conducted comprehensive user testing to identify and fix usability issues,
Week ending ensuring an optimal user experience.
08/11/24
- Optimized website performance by reducing load times and improving
responsiveness.
- Prepared and delivered a detailed presentation to the client, highlighting
key features and improvements made based on their feedback.
Supervisor’s Comments …………………………………………………………………….....................................
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Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…
Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……
Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..
DAY/DATE DESCRIPTION OF WORK DONE
Week 1 Property Management System - Initial Development
Week ending
- Started working on a property management system with colleagues, setting
15/11/24
up the project's frontend using React and Tailwind CSS.
- Attended initial meetings with supervisors to gather requirements and
understand the project scope.
- Developed initial prototypes for key components such as property listings,
user dashboard, and booking forms.
Week 2 - Designed and developed reusable components like property cards,
Week ending navigation bars, and user profile sections.
22/11/24
- Participated in regular feedback meetings with supervisors, making
necessary corrections.
- Implemented initial feedback to improve the UI/UX, creating a more user-
friendly design.
Week 3 - Resolved identified bugs and issues, improving the application's stability and
Week ending functionality.
29/11/24
- Added new features, such as advanced search filters and property sorting
options, based on user feedback.
- Made visual and design adjustments to align the application with the client's
branding and preferences.
Week 4 - Optimized frontend performance to ensure fast load times and seamless
Week ending user interactions.
06/12/24
- Conducted a detailed final review with supervisors to verify that all project
requirements were met and that the application was ready for the client
presentation.
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Trainee’s Signature: ……………………………………………………………………….… Date: …………….…….…
Industrial Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………………………………….….. Date:………………..……
Academic Supervisor’s Signature: ………………………....……………….……….. Date: …….…….………..
ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE
Note to the Industrial Supervisor:
You are encouraged to discuss your responses with the student in a positive and objective
manner, just as you would review job performance with your employees/colleagues. You
are provided with 10 criteria in the table below upon which to base your assessment of the
student and award him/her the appropriate grade on a scale of 1 to 10.
Criteria Mark
Below Average Above Outstanding
4, 5 Average 9, 10
Average
6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3
1 Organizes work well/ work attitude
2 Completes assigned tasks on time/punctual
at work
3 Initiative/resourcefulness
4 Accuracy of work
5 Adapts to working conditions
6 Has ability to get along with others at work
7 Follows up on assignments
8 Has ability to communicate with superiors
9 Has ability to apply theory in practice
10 Has ability to judge or take decisions
Total mark
RECORD OF WORK DONE (Alamait Private Limited)
DAY/DATE
Week ending
Week ending: 07/03/25
- Joined Alamait Private Limited for industrial attachment.
- Introduced to company operations including property and accommodation services.
- Began website development by working on the landing page layout and site-wide navigation structure using
React and Tailwind CSS.
DAY/DATE
Week ending
Week ending: 14/03/25
- Installed WiFi extenders at St Kilda student residence to resolve signal issues.
- Continued refining homepage interface and responsiveness across different devices.
- Collected feedback from users and staff for UI improvement suggestions.
DAY/DATE
Week ending
Week ending: 21/03/25
- Installed WiFi extenders at Belvedere student house to enhance internet coverage.
- Added dedicated "Student Residences" section and dynamic property pages to the website.
- Designed property templates for efficient reuse and consistency across listings.
DAY/DATE
Week ending
Week ending: 28/03/25
- Developed an admin dashboard module on the website to allow staff to manage bookings and communicate
with students.
- Integrated features for receiving inquiries and sending property updates.
- Created Canva promotional material to advertise Belvedere student accommodation.
DAY/DATE
Week ending
Week ending: 04/04/25
- Created the student dashboard interface that connects directly to the admin system.
- Enabled students to submit booking requests and view available properties in real-time.
- Designed and distributed Canva advertising content for St Kilda student residence.
DAY/DATE
Week ending
Week ending: 11/04/25
- Designed and built a finance dashboard to display and track student payments and billing summaries, linked
to the admin system.
- Designed and published Canva posters advertising office spaces in Greendale with the "rent-a-chair" option.
- Handled communication with Starlink regarding a faulty unit installed in Nyanga and coordinated a
replacement.
DAY/DATE
Week ending
Week ending: 12/04/25
- Travelled to Nyanga to install the newly received Starlink equipment at a managed property.
- Verified satellite alignment, completed setup, and confirmed full internet restoration.
- Created and edited a promotional video for Shaw Cottage in Nyanga and published it on social media
platforms.
