Deputy Director, Rural Social Amenities

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About This Role

The Public Service Commission Zimbabwe is seeking a candidate for a full-time position located in Harare. This on-site role involves coordinating human resources functions, monitoring government operations, and ensuring regulatory compliance at the district level. Responsibilities include maintaining talent pools, overseeing payroll and pension functions, tracking project execution, and gathering feedback on decentralization initiatives. This position is suited for professionals experienced in public administration, strategic planning, or human resources who…

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a database of prospective candidates for talent acquisition within the district
• Track establishment strengths and vacancy returns across line ministries and government departments in the district
• Facilitate the identification, placement, and development of human resources across all job categories locally
• Inform public service personnel regarding sanctions and remedial measures associated with underperformance
• Oversee district-level payroll and pension operations alongside relevant departments
• Observe line ministries as they execute strategies aligned with national development goals
• Coordinate the monitoring and evaluation of government initiatives and projects in the district
• Supervise systems to promote effective and responsive service delivery
• Enforce compliance with HR statutes and public service regulations
• Draft reports concerning government operations, projects, and activities
• Engage in national programs deployed within the district
• Collect feedback from line ministries regarding performance audits, monitoring systems, and devolution

Requirements

• Hold at least a bachelor degree or equivalent in human resources, public administration, business management, or strategic planning and management
• Bring a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience at the officer level or equivalent
• Demonstrate knowledge of public service statutes, regulations, and procedures
• Possess strong communication and analytical capabilities
• Show proficiency with standard software applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrate proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Exhibit management and supervisory skills
• Display excellent oral and written command of English as well as a working knowledge of at least one local language

Qualifications

• Possess a master degree or equivalent in human resources management, public administration, business management, or strategic planning and management as an added advantage

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