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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is seeking an Assistant Corporate Secretary to fill a full-time position located at the Head Office in Harare. Reporting directly to the…
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The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is seeking an Assistant Corporate Secretary to fill a full-time position located at the Head Office in Harare. Reporting directly to the Corporate Secretary at job level 7, the professional in this role will deliver comprehensive corporate secretarial services to assigned boards and committees, guide executive management meetings, and ensure strict alignment with relevant legal standards and governance guidelines. This position requires preparing agendas, compiling meeting…
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority is seeking an Assistant Corporate Secretary to fill a full-time position located at the Head Office in Harare. Reporting directly to the Corporate Secretary at job level 7, the professional in this role will deliver comprehensive corporate secretarial services to assigned boards and committees, guide executive management meetings, and ensure strict alignment with relevant legal standards and governance guidelines.
This position requires preparing agendas, compiling meeting packages, drafting minutes, and tracking resolution implementation. Key duties involve offering governance and legal counsel during sessions, formulating advisory papers, updating the compliance matrix, and reviewing various policy documents prior to board approval. Additionally, the selected candidate will assist with board evaluations, support member training programs, and prepare stakeholder reports for entities such as the parent Ministry.
Suitable candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree alongside extensive professional experience in legal advisory or secretarial functions, management roles, and electronic board portals. The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority encourages applications from female candidates and individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide secretarial services to assigned Board and Board Committees by recording proceedings and circulating approved minutes
- Coordinate meeting agendas, packs, annual calendars, and master agendas in cooperation with chairpersons
- Circulate resolutions and matters arising reports while monitoring implementation and compiling progress updates
- Offer legal and corporate governance advice during meetings and prepare governance advisory papers
- Assist in the creation and review of the Board Charter and Committee Terms of Reference to ensure regulatory compliance
- Help develop board performance evaluation tools and track adherence to annual master agendas
- Deliver secretarial support for Executive Management and stakeholder meetings, including minute taking and tracking resolution follow-ups
- Prepare Board and Committee reports for external stakeholders like the parent Ministry
- Coordinate onboarding and continuous professional development programs for Board members
- Review policy documents for legal and corporate governance compliance before board submission
- Maintain the corporate governance compliance matrix to align operations with applicable legislation and regulations
Requirements
- Hold a Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree
- Bring at least five years of experience in legal advisory or corporate secretarial work
- Have at least seven years of experience in a management position
- Possess a clean class four driver’s licence
- Demonstrate experience utilizing board management software and electronic board portals
Qualifications
- A Master of Laws degree
- A Master of Business Administration
Core Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the location of the Assistant Corporate Secretary role?
The position is based at the ZB Centre Head Office in Harare.
What is the employment type for this job?
The posting does not specify the employment type, though it is designated as Job Level 7.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor of Laws Honours Degree. A Master of Laws degree or Master of Business Administration serves as an added advantage.
When is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted by 13 November 2026.
What is the salary for this position?
The posting does not specify the salary.
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