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Purpose of the Job:
The Town Clerk is the Accounting Officer and Chief Advisor of Council and is expected to proffer overall leadership in the provision of service delivery and strategic direction to the City of Gweru in line with stakeholder expectations.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Mayor and to Council Committees, the Town Clerk’s main responsibilities are:
* Spearheading Council’s vision, mission, values and goals.
* Formulating the City strategy and supervising its implementation.
* Ensuring effective management service delivery to the City and stakeholders.
* Providing oversight of all City management and its operations.
* Overseeing effective management of the City’s financial and non-financial resources including budgeting, reporting and auditing.
* Promoting the image of the City through sound stakeholder management.
* Setting performance benchmarks for Directors in line with the Council national policy.
* Chairing critical City meetings and directing the Heads of Departments in implementing meeting resolutions.
* Ensuring the drafting of by-laws, binding of legal and regulatory documents and monitoring legal compliance.
* Serving as the Chief Engagement person for the City and ensuring proper representation of the City to the community.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Applicants should hold a minimum of a Degree from a recognised university in Administration, Local Government, Politics, Business Studies, Social Science, Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Law, Arts, Agriculture & Rural Development or equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
* A Masters degree in administration or equivalent will be an added advantage.
* At least 5 years post qualification experience at Middle or Senior management level.
* A proven and documented record of programs delivered will be an added advantage.
Personal Attributes:
* Diplomacy and ability to demonstrate positive leadership skills.
* Good Team player and builder.
* Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
* Financial probity.
* Good corporate governance acumen and personal integrity.
Remuneration:
* A package commensurate with the status of this position will be disclosed to the successful candidate.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
If you are interested and possess the above qualifications and are Zimbabwean with a high degree of initiative and visionary approach to change management then submit an application with ten (10) certified copies of academic and professional certificates and your detailed CV addressed to: The Worship, The Mayor City of Gweru at the address below or Drop in the Tender Box in the Mayor's Office at The Civic Centre, Gweru, at the address below. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates. Closing Date: Friday, 22 August, 2025 Time: 1500 hours City of Gweru Municipal Building Civic Centre Gardens Corner Robert Mugabe Way and 8th Street P.O. Box 278 Gweru Councillor M. Chivhoko His Worship The Mayor
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