VACANCY
CITY OF HARARE
VACANCIES NOTICE: TC/2025
POST : HEAD VALUATIONS AND ESTATES (1 POSITION)
GRADE : 8
LOCATION : ROWAN MARTIN BUILDING
DEPARTMENT : OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
REPORTING TO: TOWN CLERK
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for appointment to the above executive vacant position.
JOB PURPOSE
The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the smooth functioning of the division through the diligent management of all matters to do with the valuation and estates management. To ensure that Council’s real estate assets are properly valued and maintained, providing a clear and transparent framework for managing property transactions and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements that valuation and estates policies, programmes, and practices are aligned with the Council’s overall strategic goals. To ensure effective delivery of services, and adherence to established departmental budgets and deadlines.
KEY DUTIES
Developing and implementing valuation and estates policies, procedures and regulations on Valuation and Estates Management and ensure that they are in sync
with the Council’s strategic goals.
Coordinating with other departments, consultants, and external agencies on issues regarding
and policy matters on valuation of council immovable property to the Town Clerk.
Liaising with relevant professional bodies, regulatory agencies, and government departments to ensure compliance with
Recommend policy decisions on the Estates and valuations for rating issues for the Town Clerk.
Overseeing the management and disposal of all council immovable property ensuring that it is
proper land distribution.
Overseeing and managing land allocation guided by the council laws to ensure land is
properly used.
Manage all Council properties within the Municipal boundary and in other neighboring
Local Authorities.
Supervising, training, and evaluating property and management of the department, by
matters relating to property valuation and estates management.
Preparing of annual budget and estimates for the division.
Preparation of monthly reports for the Town Clerk on the progress of the division roll to
maximize property tax collection thus enhance revenue collection.
Ensuring the department is adequately resourced with professional staff to increase
revenue collection.
Manage contract management for a specific purpose so as to maintain expected
performance.
Overseeing the acquisition, development, and disposal of council land in possession of
valuation rolls.
Supervising the Division at Relevant Council Committee and other meetings.
QUALIFICATIONS
A Degree in Valuation and Estates Management/Property Development or equivalent
Master’s Degree would be an added advantage.
A Member of the Real Estate Institute of Zimbabwe (REIZ) and the Valuation Council of
Zimbabwe.
A clean Class Four Driver’s License a must.
EXPERIENCE
At least ten (10) years working experience with at least 3 years of senior management level.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong financial and revenue optimization acumen
Proven leadership and management abilities
Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Proven leadership and people management abilities
Ethical and impartial
Team player
High levels of integrity
KEY PERFORMANCE/EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
A competitive executive remuneration package will be disclosed to the successful candidate.
The incumbent will be offered a fixed-term contract convertible into a performance-based contract and this is appraised on an annual basis.
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APPLICATION DETAILS
NB: Only shortlisted and most appropriate employees. A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum in vitae and certified copies of both educational and professional certificates should be submitted to the:- Acting Human Capital Director Harare City Council P.O. Box 1680 Harare. OR Hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B32 - Rowan Martin Building Closing Date for applications: Friday, 25 October 2025 CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS.
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