DEPUTY DIRECTOR OFHOUSINGAND SOCIAL SERVICES-GRADE 15 – CITY OF MASVINGO 165 views

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An Industrialized World Class Metropolitan City By 2030
“An equal opportunity**
POST1

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above post that has arisen in the Housing
and Social Services department.
Deputy Director of I lousing and Social Services 15
Director of I lousing and Social Services

QUALIFICATIONSANDEXPERIENCE
• A degree in Local Governance, Administration ora Social Science Degree.
• A relevant Masters Degree is an added advantage
• A Minimum of 5 O’ Levels including English Language and Mathematics
• At least 3 years post qualification experience at Senior level preferably in a Local Authority environment.
• Have excellent managerial skills and must be a strategic thinker
• Must demonstrate a thorough understanding of relevant statutes concerning 1 lousing and Social sen ices
• Must be at least 30 years of age with a clean crim inal record
• A clean class 4 driver’s licence a must.

DUTI ESAND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the Director of Housing and Social Services in providing adequate shelter and amenities to the entire community ofMasvingo.
• Taking full charge ofthc departmental operations including implementation of Council resolutions.
• Assist in the preparations of Counci land Committee reports.
• Attending Council and Committee meetings and assist in preparing Departmental budgets and its control.
• Assist to administer by-laws and cnhancingof informal sectors to be part of integrated economy ofthc City.
• Liaising with Human Resources Manager on staff and personnel issues.
• Interpreting relevant Housing and Social Services statutes
• Correspondence with the cnitside organisations.
• Supervision ofstaff under the Housing and Social Services Department
• General management and administration ofthe Housing and Social Services Department
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Director of Housing and Social Services