Job 31 Jul 2026

Mutoko Rural District Council

Chief Executive Officer

Posted 2 hours ago

About the Role

The Chief Executive Officer is the Accounting Officer and Chief Advisor of Council, providing overall leadership in service delivery and strategic direction. Reports to the Council Chairperson.

Duties:
- Spearhead Council vision, mission, values and goals; formulate and supervise implementation of council strategy.
- Provide technical, legal and administrative advice to Council and committees.
- Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of service delivery; facilitate implementation of council resolutions.
- Promote the council's image through sound stakeholder management.
- Oversee effective management of financial and non-financial resources, including budgeting and auditing.
- Preside over management meetings and ensure Heads of Departments implement resolutions.

Requirements

- Minimum of a Degree in Administration, Local Government, Politics, Business, Social Science, Engineering, Finance, Law, Planning or Rural Development from a recognised university (a Master's is an added advantage).
- At least 4 years' post-qualification experience at Middle or Senior Management level.
- At least 35 years old and mature; clean driver's licence; no criminal record.
- Clean record of service within the Public Service; must be a Zimbabwean citizen.

How to apply: submit police clearance, driver's licence, national ID and an application letter addressed to the Council Chairperson, together with 3 copies of a detailed CV and certified academic and professional certificates, by 31 July 2026, to the Council Chairperson, Mutoko RDC, P Bag 509, Mutoko, or email [email protected].
Application deadline
31 Jul 2026
Apply by Email

[email protected]

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.