Deputy Secretary – Operations
Admin & Office Jobs
- Zimbabwe Land Commission
- Expires 24 Jul 2026
- Harare
- Full Time
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacancies which have arisen within the Zimbabwe Land Commission Secretariat.
Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to: Secretary
Summary of Duties: Assist the Secretary in executing the Commission mandate; spearhead formulation of policies and programmes for enhanced service delivery; coordinate periodic audits and comprehensive inspections of agricultural land, policy recommendations, research and development, and investigation of disputes on agricultural land; supervise General Managers and Provincial Heads; coordinate implementation of Commission resolutions; provide strategic and technical advice to the Secretary; lead strategic planning and institutional performance management; ensure compliance with statutory and governance requirements; coordinate preparation of annual budgets and work plans; spearhead resource mobilisation; monitor programme implementation; represent and act for the Secretary where delegated; and any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications, Experience and Attributes: Bachelor's degree in Land Administration, Natural Resources Management, Environmental Sciences, Agriculture, Rural and Urban Planning or related qualification from a recognised institution. A Master's degree in any of the above disciplines is a must, or MBA/MBL is an added advantage. Minimum ten (10) years' relevant experience in Land Management and Administration, Land Auditing, or Natural Resources Governance; at least five (5) years as Director or equivalent grade in Land Management, Land Administration, Land Governance, Resettlement or Rural Development in the public sector is a must. Deep understanding of land issues in Zimbabwe including the land reform programme, land tenure systems, land rights and land use; knowledge of GIS and digital land information systems. Leadership competencies: strategic leadership, visionary thinking, excellent communication, integrity and impartiality, high ethical standards, negotiation and mediation skills, stakeholder engagement, sound decision-making under pressure, political awareness, emotional intelligence and change management capability.
How to Apply
Interested persons must deliver four (4) copies of their applications, accompanied by a detailed CV with contact details and certified copies of National ID Card, Birth Certificate, and academic and professional certificates, not later than 24 July 2026 to:
The Secretary
Zimbabwe Land Commission
No. 1 Kenilworth, Newlands
Harare
