Council is an equal opportunity employer and is inviting applications from rightly qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above vacant posts that have arisen within its Treasury and Housing, Health, Education and Community Services Departments. The incumbents will be reporting to the Town Secretary. It is imperative that the individuals occupying the posts be persons of integrity, inspired by the desire for efficient and effective service delivery in line with Council and national policies and programmes.
To extend overall leadership and counsel in managing housing programs, managing staff and budgets, and implementing community development strategies in line with stakeholder and clients’ expectations.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Karoi
- Category: Community Services
- Closing Date: 2026-06-05
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership & Performance Management: Administering the day-to-day management of the HHEC Services department through designing, implementing and reviewing policies, by-laws, internal control systems and procedures, implementing IRBM performance appraisal systems and developing performance improvement plans in line with Minimum Service Delivery Standards.
- Service Delivery Programming: Leading and managing all urban housing renewal and community development programmes aligned to Council developmental goals, national policies and priorities.
- Planning: Forward planning and executing extensive community health and education programmes and preparing departmental budget and spearheading revenue collection in liaison with Director of Financial Services.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Representing the department in Council and in interactions with other agencies, organizations and partners on Housing, Health, Education and Community Services.
- Reporting and Advisory Services: Providing analytics and advisory services and commending strategies for improvement on housing and community development initiatives to management and Committees.
- Land Management: Ensuring a focus on improving the quality, security, and liveliness efficiency of housing stock and managing service delivery to meet the needs of residents and prospective developers.
Requirements
- A degree from a recognized University in Administration, Local Government, Social Science or Arts.
- A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in middle management.
- A Zimbabwean Citizen.
- No criminal record.
- A clean record of service within the Local Government sector, where applicable.
- A relevant Master’s degree is an added advantage.
- A member of Professional Board.
- A valid Class 4 driver’s license.
- Strategic thinking and analytical capability.
- High integrity and ethical conduct.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Highly computer literate.
- Strong housing administration and compliance expertise (Vacancy No.2).
How to Apply
Competitive remuneration package proportionate with the status of the position will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates. Applicants MUST submit (8) eight hard copies of application letters, detailed and typed CV with at least three (3) contactable referees and certified identity documents, academic and professional qualifications on or before 5 June 2026 before 1630 hours to The Town Secretary, Karoi Town Council, P.O. Box 255, 78 Brooks Street, KAROI.
Please Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Canvassing will automatically disqualify the perpetrating candidates.
Vacancy Circular No: VACANCY NO.2 | Job Code: GRADE: 15