CHAMBER SECRETARY -MUNICIPALITY OF KARIBA 4 views

Vacancy

 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above mentioned vacant position within the Municipality of Kariba.

 

 

THE POSITION

 

The position of Chamber Secretary is first among equals in the management hierarchy and will deputize the Town Clerk in his absence and be the Head of Central Administration Department. As Deputy to the Town Clerk, the position demands familiarity with the roles of the Town Clerk. In particular, the position requires hands on experience and exposure to the following areas:

Governance and Performance Management including the whole of Government System
Public Sector Procurement and Disposal of Assets, Gender mainstreaming, Strategy and Public Engagement and Public Sector budgeting.

 

 

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

• Managing the day to day running of the Central Administration Department.
• Preparing and distributing agendas and notices of any Mayoral, Council or Committee meetings.
• Preparing and distributing minutes of the proceedings of the Council and all committees.
• Formulating and implementing Central Administration and Secretarial Services/Chamber Secretary Department Strategies.
• Following up on implementation of all council resolutions.
• Handling the legal affairs of the Municipality.
• Overseeing the total human resources functions such as recruitment, selection and placements as well as industrial relations.
• Conducting capacity assessments on the existing monitoring and evaluation system.
• General administration of Council activities including provision of security services and efficient maintenance of records keeping systems.
• Provide administrative support to Councillors, ensuring they have the necessary resources, and information to perform their duties
• Manage the welfare of Councillors, addressing any issues or concerns that may impact their wellbeing or ability to perform their duties.
• Overseeing the Fire and Ambulance Section and Cyber Data Protection Systems
• Any other duties as assigned by the Town Clerk.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

 

 

• Have an approved University degree in the Social Sciences, Commerce or law.
• A Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration and Strategic Management will be an added advantage.
• At least 5 years post qualification experience in middle management in an administrative position. Local Government or Public Sector organization.
• At least 35 years of age and not above 55 years
• Clean Class 4 Driver’s License.
• No criminal record and Police Clearance is a must.

Job Summary

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Job Type

Contract

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Location

Zimbabwe

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Category

Secretary

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Closing Date

June 16, 2025