VACANCY:
DIRECTOR OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES – GRADE 15
DEPARTMENT : HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
REPORTING TO : THE TOWN SECRETARY
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above-mentioned senior position.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
A successful candidate should have the following qualifications and experience:
* A degree from a recognized university in Administration, Local Government, Social Science or Arts.
* At least three years post qualification experience in middle management position.
* A citizen of Zimbabwe.
* No criminal record.
* A clean record of service within the Local Government sector, where applicable.
PERSONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
* Proven skills in strategic planning and management and must have the ability to plan and manage change.
* A proven track record of corporate management of a large organization preferably in the broad area of local government and able to demonstrate excellent organization and inter-personal skills.
* Highly organized, self-motivated, result driven and committed to the continuous improvement in the provision of quality services within the Town’s core business, and must have the capacity to create an environment that puts increasing emphasis on productivity, cost effectiveness and team work.
* Able to create rapport with all stakeholders.
* Good communication skills and interpersonal skills.
* Problem solving skills and time conscious.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Providing and administration of housing
* Managing and maintaining rental stock.
* Providing estates and valuation services to Council including the acquisition of land for all Council purposes, and the disposal of commercial, industrial and institutional stands conveyancing and the valuation of property for rating, sale, purchase and leasing purposes.
* Providing social amenities such as pools, halls, libraries, and stadia.
* Providing welfare activities such as HIV/AIDS programmes, linkages with NGOs and vulnerable groups.
* Providing poverty alleviation programmes such as vending, small shops and garages.
* Providing and maintaining cemeteries.
* Providing education services.
* Providing health services.
* Maintaining parks and open spaces.
* Any other duties as assigned by the Town Secretary.
Job Summary
More Information
-
Job Application Details
APPLICATION DETAILS
Ten sets of application letters and detailed CVs with 3 traceable referees, certified academic, professional qualifications, Identification Documents and Police Clearance are to be submitted to the undersigned on or before Friday, the 29th of August, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The Acting Town Secretary Zvishavane Town Council P.O.Box 5 Zvishavane
Please say that you got this job advertisement through Jobs Zimbabwe