Director – Human Resources

Key responsibilities

• Lead the formulation, implementation and review of the Agency's Human Capital Strategy in line with the ZIMSTAT Strategic Plan.
• Lead workforce planning, organisational design and establishment control.
• Direct transparent, merit-based recruitment, selection, placement and onboarding.
• Design and monitor a results-based performance management system linked to individual performance contracts.
• Oversee job evaluation and grading, remuneration, benefits and conditions of service.
• Drive learning and development, leadership development, succession planning and capacity-building programmes.
• Manage employment relations, including the Works Council, collective bargaining, grievances and disciplinary processes, and represent the Agency in conciliation, arbitration and Labour Court proceedings.
• Develop and review HR policies aligned with the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] and the Public Entities Corporate Governance Act [Chapter 10:31].
• Champion digital HR, including the HRIS, records management, payroll integrity controls and HR analytics.
• Oversee occupational safety, health and wellness, and promote engagement, diversity and gender inclusion.
• Coordinate HR planning, recruitment, contracting and welfare for temporary census and survey field staff.
• Advise the Director-General and the Board HR Committee, prepare Board papers and manage the Division budget.

Qualifications & experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration (HR major) or a related field.
• Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management or a related field.
• Mandatory IPMZ professional qualification in HR Management and active IPMZ membership.
• Mandatory high-level knowledge of payroll management and the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01]. A Labour Law or Conciliation and Arbitration qualification is an advantage.
• At least eight (8) years of post-qualification HR management experience, with at least three (3) years at senior management or directorate level.
• Hands-on experience with HR information and payroll systems. SAP HCM and public entity experience are an advantage.

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Published on UPNEXT

14 Nov 2026

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