TOWN CLERK – CITY OF GWERU 183 views

VACANCY

 

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the post of Town Clerk which is vacant.

 

 

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;
Spearhead Council’s vision, mission, values and goals.
Formulating the City strategy and supervising its implementation.
Ensuring effective and efficient service delivery to the City and stakeholders.
Providing oversight of all City activities and managing 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 City and national policy.
Chairing critical City meetings and directing the Heads of Departments in implementing meeting resolutions.
Ensuring the drafting of by-laws, filing 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 4 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 Building Skills.
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. 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 their detailed CVs addressed to His 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.

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Gweru

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Category

Clerk

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Closing Date

August 22, 2025