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PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT INTERNAL ALL HEADS OF MINISTRIES VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NO : 31 of 2022 REFERENCE NO X REF : : A/GEN/14/4 A/GEN/13/4 DATE OF ISSUANCE : 24 October 2022 DEADLINE FOR APPLICANTS POST A POST B POST C POST D : : : : : 10 November 2022 Chief Director – Traditional Leaders Support Services (F2) Chief Director, Civil Protection( F2) Director, Stateland Management (F1) 2 x Deputy Director, Public Works (E5) For further details on the duties, responsibilities and requirements for the jobs, please visit the link indicated below.
REQUIREMENTS A.

Applications must be accompanied by performance appraisal reports for the last full cycle.

A detailed C.V. with contact details and copies of national I.D.

card, birth certificate and qualifications should be attached to the application.

The C.V. must contain the following details -: 1.

Full names (Surname first) 2.

E.C.

No.

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Date and place of birth 4.

Full residential address 5.


Present Ministry/Department 1 Present grade and date of appointment thereto Relevant qualifications and experience 6.

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Work experience 9.

Relevant vacancy announcement and reference number B.

All applications should be submitted through the PSC email address: recruitment@psc.org.zw.

Applications that do not comply with the above requirements will not be processed.

Eligible female candidates and people encouraged to apply.

living with disabilities are DR. T.R.


CHORUMA SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Cc.

Head, Human Capital Development and Management General Manager, Organisational Development and Management General Manager, Technical Communication General Manager, Talent Management Provincial Coordinator Section Float, Talent Mobility 2 V VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No.
31 of 2022 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION POST A : Chief Director – Traditional Leaders Support Services GRADE REPORTS TO DEPARTMENT STATION MINISTRY : : : : : F 2 Permanent Secretary Traditional Leaders Support Services Head Office Local Government and Public Works Preamble The Government of Zimbabwe recognises the importance of traditional communities, traditional leadership and the need to provide a statutory framework for leadership and positions within the institution of traditional leadership.
Some people regard tradition as a phenomenon that plays an important role in their lives.

Tradition creates unity among people and helps keep a culture “on its feet” thereby providing a sense of belonging, meaning and identity for people.

Since the passing of the Traditional Leaders Act in Zimbabwe in 1998, the State’s recognition and incorporation of traditional leadership in governance has increased considerably.

Section 280 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.
20) of 2013) recognizes the role of traditional leadership institutions and role within Zimbabwe.

The status of the Traditional Leaders has been greatly enhance through the establishment of the National Council and provincial assemblies of Chiefs which 3 promote and protect their interests.

They are a key stakeholder in the governance of the country; politically, socially and economically.
The recognition of traditional leaders, their installation and removal as well as their conditions of service requires coordination at the highest level.

Traditional Leaders have a big role to play in the devolution matrix.

The Devolution Agenda makes the role of traditional leaders more critical in National Development as they become key players in ensuring the sustainable exploitation of rural resources in production for the benefit of communities.
The Chief Director, Traditional Leaders Support Services post serves to ensure that the Traditional Leaders are capacitated to perform their functions as custodians of natural resources, national heritage and preservation of culture.

This is a strategic leadership post that provides a link between the Ministry and the country’s traditional leadership.

All the operations of the Traditional Leaders are facilitated by the Department of Traditional Leaders Support Services.
Issues of appointment, inheritance and succession are all handled by the Department.

Thorough research and high level decision making is therefore necessary.

The Chief Director, Traditional Leadership support Services post is a senior management position reporting to the Secretary and will manage the following functional areas: - • Legislative issues of Traditional Leadership.

• Appointment of Traditional Leaders.

• Inheritance and succession.

• Conditions of Service.


• Research and policy development.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Spearhead the formulation and implementation of policies, regulations and programmes for the support of Traditional Leaders’ welfare, roles, powers and civic mandate and ensure that they are in sync with the Ministry’s Strategic Plan and National Development Goals and aspirations.

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Superintend over the resource mobilisation, budgetary development and the design of other funding initiatives for traditional leaders support services.

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Promote and coordinate the involvement of Traditional Leaders in rural and cultural development programmes and projects in the communities.

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Superintend over implementation of measures to improve the conditions of service of Traditional Leaders in order to enhance their status in the community.

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Oversee the provision of communication platforms and related facilities for communities to access traditional leaders’ civic services.

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Provide a link between Central Government and the traditional leadership of the country.

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Superintend over research on national, regional and international best practices and legislation on the Traditional Leadership and Governance framework and the installation and removal of traditional leaders in the provision of support services and facilities for traditional leaders.

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Oversee the establishment and maintenance of effective liaison, coordination platforms between the Traditional Leaders and all relevant Government Line Ministries, Departments, Local Authorities, non-state players and other key stakeholders in the execution of their civic duties.

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Provide for effective representation of the Directorate, Ministry and Government at local, regional and international meetings, conferences, and workshops related to the establishment of Traditional Leadership facilities.
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Oversee the establishment and updating of an integrated national database on traditional leadership classifications, numbers, bio-data and operations.

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Provide reports on the situation status on traditional leadership posts and vacancies.

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Manage human, financial and material resources allocated to the Department.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES • At least a Master’s degree in Local Governance, Rural Development, Development Studies or equivalent.
5 • Candidate should have served in a relevant field as a Director or equivalent for at least two (2) years.

• At least 10 years’ senior management level experience in Local Governance, Rural Development and Development Studies field.

• Sound knowledge of Ministry policies and National Development policies, priorities and goals.

• Familiar with Traditional Leadership legislation, regulations and policies • Sound judgment and good leadership qualities.
• Ability to interact and communicate with stakeholders at all levels.

• Must be prepared to travel widely within and outside the country.

• Ability to employ information communication technology in the management of traditional leaders support services.
: : : : : : Chief Director, Civil Protection F 2 Permanent Secretary Civil Protection Local Government and Public Works Head Office POST B GRADE REPORTS TO DEPARTMENT MINISTRY STATION PREAMBLE The need for a robust civil protection framework for Zimbabwe is imperative.

The need is made even more critical by the Climate change forces that have added a heavy load to the country and the world’s burden of disasters and emergencies caused by human activity and natural phenomena.
6 Disaster management plans are multi-layered and are planned to address issues such as floods, hurricanes, fires, mass failure of utilities, rapid spread of disease and droughts.

Zimbabwe is especially vulnerable to natural disasters because of its unique geo - climatic condition, having recurrent floods, droughts, fires, winds and cyclones.

Disasters and emergencies also arise in the socio-economic environment.
Road, rail, water and air transport emergencies, industrial, mining and agricultural disasters need to be prevented and or mitigated.

The Post of Chief Director, Civil Protection becomes central in the advocacy and education that serves to ameliorate disasters and in the preparation and implementation of strategies and action plans that militate against disasters and their impact on affected communities.
The Post of Chief Director, Civil Protection is a strategic leadership position that carries responsibility over the wellbeing of communities and the safety of the country’s resources in the face of manmade or natural emergencies and disasters.

The Chief Director is responsible for two major functional areas: • Disaster Planning and Management • Disaster Response/Relief and Coordination.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.


Oversee the formulation, implementation and review of disaster and emergency prevention and management strategies, programmes, policies, guidelines and regulations and ensure that they are in sync with the Ministry’s Strategic Plan and National Development Goals and aspirations.

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Superintend over the assessment and inspection of facilities and equipment, such as emergency management centres and communications equipment, to determine their operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.

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Superintend over the establishment of robust and transparent control systems for the management of relief aid and related donations related to the implementation of 7 disaster and emergency prevention and management policies, programmes and strategies.

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Oversee the provision of facilities for communities affected by disasters to access emergency support facilities, funding and materials and the evaluation of emergency management plans.

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Establish a dash-board monitoring platform for activities or changes in human activities or natural phenomena that may cause emergencies, or affect emergency response efforts.

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Spearhead the development of advocacy and stakeholder education of disaster and emergency management issues.

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Oversee research on national, regional and international best practices in the prevention and or management of human and natural phenomena emergencies and disasters.

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Establish effective liaison, collaboration and coordination platforms with all relevant Government Line Ministries, Departments , Local Authorities, non-state players and other key stakeholders in the implementation of disaster and emergency management 9.
Ensure regular updates and the mapping of the key natural and manmade hotspots for emergency and disaster interventions.

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Ensure effective representation of the Directorate, Ministry and Government at local, regional and international meetings, conferences, and workshops on disaster management and preparedness.

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Provide national emergency situation status reports that describe response and recovery efforts, needs, and preliminary damage assessments.

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Superintend over resource mobilisation, budgetary development and the design of other funding initiatives for disaster management and prevention.

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Ensure acquisition and effective maintenance of all equipment, materials and service facilities to support all emergency preparedness plans.

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Oversee the establishment and maintenance of an integrated national database on disaster management, emergency prevention, preparedness and intervention programmes, projects and activities.
QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES • At least a Master’s degree in Disaster Management or equivalent.

• A first degree in social sciences/Disaster Management or equivalent.

• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience, two (2) of which must be at Director level or equivalent grade.

• Fully conversant with civil protection/disaster management issues.

• Knowledge of National Development policies, priorities and goals.

• Understanding of planning, operating procedures for management of disasters.
• A team builder with ability to interact and communicate with a diversity of stakeholders.

• Judgmental skills and the ability to work under pressure.

• Ability to employ information communication technology in the design and management of civil protection policies, programmes and procedures.
9 POST C GRADE REPORTS TO : : : Director, Stateland Management F1 Chief Director, Valuations and Estate Management MINISTRY DIRECTORATE STATION : : : Local Government and Public Works Valuations and Estate Management Head Office DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Develop, implement and review policies, strategies, guidelines and regulations on the management of all State Land and ensure that they are in sync with the Ministry’s Strategic Plan and National Development Goals.

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Recommend the allocation of State Land to beneficiaries to the Chief Director.

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Lodge Title Deeds with the Deeds Registry.

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Monitor and manage the maintenance of a commitment register on the status of all State Land.

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Coordinate the development of documentation to facilitate decisions on the disposal of State Land through sale, trade or lease.

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Liaise with cooperating partners (Local Authorities, Surveyor General’s Department, and Department of Physical Planning) and other Stakeholders on matters relating to State Land management as well as the purchase and disposal of State Land.

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Superintend over the administration and management of all State Land leases.

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Oversee the development of funding strategies and budgets for financing all the activities related to State Land Management.

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Ensure the inclusion of technical input in the acquisition of equipment, materials and services as well as human resources capacity development required in the facilitation and coordination of State Land Management processes.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES • A degree in Real Estate Management / Property Development and Estate Management / Land Management / Valuation and Estates Management/ Rural and Urban Planning.
• A relevant Master’s degree will be an added advantage • A minimum eight years relevant experience, two (2) of which must be at Deputy Director or equivalent grade.

• A thorough understanding of the relevant Acts including the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act and its attendant statutes.

• Well-developed communication and analytical skills.

• Ability to make sound and good judgment.

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.

• Ability to work under pressure.


• Must be a good team leader • Sound knowledge of local authorities operations • Ability to employ Information Communication Technology (ICTs) in the allocation and management of State Land.

11 POST D GRADE REPORTS TO MINISTRY Works STATION : : : : : 2 x Deputy Director, Public Works E5 Provincial Public Works Director Local Government and Public Midlands Province : Masvingo Province DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
Contribute to the formulation of policies and regulations on matters related to construction and maintenance of government offices and institutions in line with the Ministry’s mandate, strategic plan and national development aspirations 2.

Supervise all planning, building and maintenance of government offices and institutions in the Province.

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Provide technical advice to Line Ministries/Departments and Agencies on construction and maintenance of government offices and institutions in the Province.

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Manage the preparation of architectural and engineering designs in the Province and recommend their approvals.

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Assign projects to Architects, Engineers and Quantity Surveyors and supervise their implementation 6.

Prepare operational guidelines and manuals on construction and maintenance of government offices and institutions in the Province.

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Manage and maintain a database on the allocation of office accommodation to Line Ministries/Departments and Agencies in the Province.

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Manage the construction and maintenance of all state functions infrastructure in the Province.

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Administer Contracts in liaison with the Provincial Public Works Director.

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Prepare and submit reports to the Director on the status of Government construction and maintenance projects and programmes in the Province.

12 QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES • A Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical/ Structural /Mechanical /Civil/ Architectural Engineering or equivalent.
• Possession of a Master of Science Degree in any of the above fields is an added advantage.

• A minimum of least six (6) years’ experience in the Engineer/ Architect grade or equivalent.

• Registration with the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers/Architects is an added advantage.

• Thorough understanding of construction and maintenance standards and regulations.

• Must be prepared to travel widely in the Province.

• Possess an analytical mind • A Good team leader.

• Ability to work under pressure.


• Ability to work under pressure.

All application letters including CVs and copies of certificates should be submitted to recruitment@psc.org.zw by 10 November 2022 and should be addressed to the Secretary Public Service Commission.

Applications that do not comply with the above requirements will not be processed.

NB Eligible female candidates and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
DR. R. T. CHORUMA SECRETARY PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION Cc: Chairman, Public Service Commission Head, Human Capital Development and Management General Manager, Talent Management General Manager, Technical Communications General Manager, Organisational Development and Management 10x Provincial Coordinators Partner, Talent Management 13 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION ROUTING SLIP Secretary……………………………………………………………………………….. Head, Human Capital Development and Management………………………………… General Manager, Organisational Development and Management…………………….
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