Job Responsibilities
- Management of the smooth running of the Spatial Planning Department
- Advising council on development and management issues
- Preparing state land layout plans and reports for industrial, commercial and residential development in terms of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12)
- Ensuring compliance with public and private facilities in the Council area
- Preparing and commenting on master and local plans for centres or district in terms of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12)
- Carrying out or commenting on planning research as well as planning legislation, planning policy and planning standards
- Performing any other planning and administrative duties assigned by the Town Secretary
Director of Housing and Community Services
- Council housing planning and estate management
- Educational planning, development and management of council schools in liaison with the Ministry of Education
- Coordinating the implementation of council Community Services programs
- Providing technical support to the Town Secretary on all housing, health, education and Community Service programs in the Council
- Supervising and coordinating activities in the department
Educational Qualification
Qualifications and Experience for Director of Spatial Planning and Land Management:
- Adherence to Rural and Urban Planning
- Membership of the relevant institute
- Masters in Urban Planning will be an added advantage
- 5 years experience of Senior post preferably in the Local Government
- At least 35 years and above
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Adequate record of service within the Local Government fraternity
- Academic Class 4 driver's license
Qualifications and Experience for Director of Housing and Community Services:
- A Social Science degree from a reputable institution
- A master's degree in Administration, Public Management, Strategic Management or Governance will be an added advantage
- A minimum of 6 years managerial experience with not less than 3 years at senior level preferably in a Local Authority
- Experience in housing delivery, education, health or other social service delivery programs in a Local Authority highly desirable
- A results oriented person with high need to achieve and contribute to the development targets of Chiredzi Town
- A mature communicator with good interpersonal skills, able to interact at all levels and produce analytical management reports
- A strategic thinker capable of long term planning and effective problem solving
- An astute team player with demonstrable leadership and innovation qualities
- Computer literate and should have a clean Class 4 driver's license
- No criminal record
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application letter, a detailed CV with traceable references and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications. Kindly enclose five copies of the application letter, CV, and certified copies of certificates. Envelope must be clearly marked with "JOB TITLE" and posted by hand or by dose of business on or before 23 JUNE 2025 to Engineer W. KAUMA, TOWN SECRETARY, Chiredzi Town Council, Box 128, CHIREDDZI.
