Harare City Council
DUE: 02 JUNE 2023
HARARE TO ACHIEVE A WORLD CLASS CITY STATUS BY 2025
POSITION : HEAD BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT UNIT (1 POSITION)
REPORTING TO : TOWN CLERK
GRADE : 4
LOCATION : TOWN HOUSE
DEPARTMENT : TOWN CLERK’S
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above
mentioned vacancy in the Town Clerk’s Department, City of Harare.
JOB PURPOSE
The position exists for the coordination of investment promotion and business development activities in the City of Harare to enhance value creation.
KEY RESULT AREAS
Investment Promotion
Research and Business Development
Business Venture incubation and management
Management of Service Level Agreements with Council Strategic Business Units
Core management of the City of Harare’s Investment Prospectus
Establishment and nurturing of strategic smart partnerships that maximize value to Council
Subordinate supervision and performance management
QUALIFICATIONS
Degree in Economics/Finance/Business Studies from a reputable institution or equivalent
MBA /MBL/Msc or equivalent a must.
Full member of a recognized professional body.
Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence a must.
EXPERIENCE
5-7 years relevant working experience with 2 years at middle management level.
KEY COMPETENCES
High levels of ethics and personal integrity
Should have strong business acumen
Good analytical skills
Exceptional relationship and people management skills
Strong leadership and communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Abreast with local and regional investment thrust
COMPENSATION
A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.
A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae including certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications and three (3) traceable references should be submitted to: –
The Acting Human Capital Director
Rowan Martin Building
P O Box 1680
HARARE
Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B38 at Rowan Martin Building.
CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS
City of Harare is an equal opportunities employer.
To arrive not later than Friday 2nd June 2023