Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Harare
- Category: Legal & Compliance
- Closing Date: 2026-06-19
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and maintain effective compliance programmes.
- Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments to identify potential areas of exposure.
- Provide guidance to management and staff on legal, regulatory and ethical obligations.
- Ensure that all regulatory reporting requirements are met accurately and within stipulated timelines.
- Monitor changes in legislation and advise the University accordingly.
- Promote and foster a culture of compliance, transparency and integrity across the Institution.
- Developing and reviewing compliance policies and procedure manuals.
- Assist in the development of compliance risk management and monitoring plans.
- Generate reports on results of ICT audits for presentation of the Chief Internal Auditor.
Requirements
- A Bachelors of Law Degree or a related field.
- Masters in Law, Strategic Management and Corporate Governance or related field.
- At least 3 years’ experience in compliance, risk management, or regulatory affairs.
- Sound knowledge of legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the sector.
- High levels of integrity with the ability to promote ethical conduct within the organisation.
How to Apply
Applicants must apply online through the University of Zimbabwe Careers Portal at www.uzcareers.co.zw. All required documents must be uploaded in PDF format and include a detailed Curriculum Vitae with full particulars such as full name, place and date of birth, national I.D. number, birth certificate, and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications.
Applicants should also provide information on their work experience, date of availability, contact telephone numbers, and the names and addresses of three contactable referees. The application letter must be addressed to:
Deputy Registrar, Human Capital Management
University of Zimbabwe
P.O. Box MP 167
Harare
Zimbabwe
Only applications submitted via the online portal will be considered.
About the Company
The University of Zimbabwe (UZ) is a public university in Harare, Zimbabwe. It was opened in 1952 as the University College of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and was initially affiliated with the University of London. It was later renamed the University of Rhodesia, and adopted its present name upon Zimbabwe's independence in 1980. UZ is the oldest university in Zimbabwe.