The above-mentioned positions have arisen within the TIMB, and applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the positions on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidates will be located at any of our Regional Offices (Chinhoyi, Karoi, Mvurwi, Bindura, Marondera, Rusape and Mutare).
Reports to: INSPECTORATE MANAGER
NB: TIMB is an equal opportunity employer; female candidates are encouraged to apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Key Responsibilities
- Effective enforcement of set compliance regulatory frameworks.
- Identifying and investigating illegal activities in the tobacco industry.
- Arresting offenders violating set compliance regulations.
- Conducting necessary searches where there are some suspected violations of the guiding regulations.
- Giving evidence in courts during the prosecution of cases reported to the Zimbabwe Republic Police.
- Strategic Intelligence gathering to solve tobacco related challenges.
- Conducting criminal profiling of tobacco related offenders.
- Compliance monitoring and checks through inspections on tobacco merchants and other related stakeholders.
- Identifying gaps and shortcomings in the existing statutes and making the necessary recommendations.
- Effective coordination with the Law Enforcement and other related agencies in solving tobacco related criminal challenges.
- Innovation and effective implementation of strategies that will assist in fighting existing and evolving tobacco related criminalities
- Making necessary and informed recommendations on strategic issues affecting the orderliness of the tobacco industry.
Requirements
- Higher National Diploma/Degree in Risk and Security Management/Forensic investigation or a Degree in Police and Security Studies or Equivalent from a recognised institution.
- Five years’ experience in crime management.
- A serving or retired member from the uniformed forces, preferably from ZRP.
- Clean class four (4) driver’s license.
- Skill in quality report writing.
- Investigation of white-collar crimes skill.
- Data driven analytical skills to guide strategic decision making & problem solving.
- Conflict management skill.
- Knowledge of community relations & understanding society.
How to Apply
Submit CERTIFIED COPIES of ALL qualifications, other cited requirements and a detailed CV in a single PDF File addressed to [email protected] not later than 21 January 2026, clearly indicating in block letters the position in the subject line, that is, “CONTRACT INSPECTOR“.