Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced individuals for the above post.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Gweru
- Category: Housing and Social Services
- Closing Date: 2026-06-01
Key Responsibilities
- Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the incumbent will be responsible for the following:
- Allocating stands in urban and communal lands in the Council’s area of jurisdiction in line with applicable legislation and government and council policies;
- Receiving applications for stands and maintaining an up to date housing waiting list using relevant software;
- Administering land leases to ensure that they are always up to date and paid up;
- Recommending stand repossessions;
- Servicing of the Housing and Social Services and Gender committees through the preparation and presentation of quarterly reports;
- Coordination of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (Wash) activities with the engineering and planning and environment departments;
- Coordinating NGO activities in council’s area of jurisdiction to ensure alignment with council’s strategic objectives;
- Coordinating disaster management activities in liaison with the District Civil Protection Unit to ensure readiness to prevent and respond to disasters;
- Preparing, implementing and monitoring departmental budgets;
- Administration of council clinics and schools;
- Provision of sound social services and amenities in the district;
- Formulating, reviewing and implementing departmental policies and procedures;
- Supervising staff in the Housing and Social Services Department and
- Any other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
Requirements
- A Degree in Administration, Local Governance or Social Sciences from a recognized and reputable university;
- Computer literacy and proven knowledge of relevant software applications;
- A relevant Master’s Degree is an added advantage;
- The ideal candidate must be 30 years of age and above;
- At least 3 years’ relevant post-qualification experience in middle management in an administrative or social service position;
- No criminal record;
- Must be a citizen of Zimbabwe;
- A clean Class 4 driver’s license is a distinct advantage;
- Local government experience is an added advantage;
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications with clearly marked envelopes with position being applied for, detailed curriculum vitae and application letter and certified copies of their qualifications, national ID, driver’s licence and birth certificate attached to the Chief Executive Officer, Vungu RDC P.O. Box 936 Gweru or submit at No. 19 Lincoln Road, Light Industrial Site, Gweru or email to: [email protected] on or before 1 June 2026.
Job Code: GRADE 10
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