Corporate Affairs Officer (2 Posts, Grade C3)

The Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission (ZICC) invites applications from suitably qualified, ethical and results-oriented candidates for the position below. It is one of thirty (30) positions, comprising thirty-five (35) posts, advertised in the Commission's External Circular No. 1 of 2026 (reference ZICC/HR2/2026), issued on 21 October 2026. The Commission offers competitive public sector remuneration commensurate with qualifications and experience, and meaningful professional growth in a national oversight institution.

The Commission is the independent mechanism required by section 210 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe, established under the Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission Act [Chapter 10:34]. It receives and investigates complaints from members of the public about misconduct by members of the security services, and provides for the remedying of harm caused by such misconduct. Its core values are Independence, Justice, Truth, Transparency and Integrity.

Position 23: CORPORATE AFFAIRS OFFICER (2 posts).

Reference: ZICC/HR2/2026/23. Grade: C3. Reports to: Manager – Corporate Affairs. Employment: permanent. Duty station: Head Office, Harare. Closing: 30 October 2026, 16:30 CAT.

Purpose of the position

Support corporate governance workflows, prepare documentation for Commission and committee meetings, track implementation of Commission decisions and manage the institutional calendar.

Key performance areas

• Meeting Preparation: consolidate agenda items, compile and check meeting packs, arrange physical and virtual venues and manage attendance for Commission and executive meetings.
• Decision Implementation Tracking: administer decision-tracking templates; obtain implementation updates from heads of department, calculate compliance rates and compile quarterly Decision Implementation Matrices.
• Institutional Calendar: maintain and circulate the weekly institutional calendar; schedule committee sittings, resolve conflicts and prepare programmes for corporate ceremonies.
• Quality Assurance and Archiving: proofread departmental submissions against corporate standards; verify annexures and archive final documents in the electronic document management system.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in International Relations, Political Science, Public Administration, Law or a recognised social science discipline.
• Registration as a Legal Practitioner with the Law Society of Zimbabwe is an added advantage.
• Minimum of two (2) years of progressive experience in corporate secretarial administration, legal governance or public affairs.

How to apply: a separate application is required for each position. Each application must contain, in this order: (1) an application letter stating the position applied for and its reference number (ZICC/HR2/2026/23 - Corporate Affairs Officer); (2) a detailed curriculum vitae with complete employment history and dates; (3) certified copies of the National Identity Document and Birth Certificate; (4) certified copies of academic and professional certificates and academic transcripts; (5) certified copies of current professional registrations and practising certificates where the position requires them (Council of Social Workers, Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Law Society of Zimbabwe, PAAB/ICAZ, Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe); and (6) the names of at least three (3) professional referees, with verifiable telephone numbers and email addresses.

By email: send to [email protected] with the position title and reference number (Corporate Affairs Officer - ZICC/HR2/2026/23) in the subject line and all documents attached as PDF files.

By hand delivery or registered post: in a sealed envelope clearly marked "VACANCY: Corporate Affairs Officer - REF: ZICC/HR2/2026/23", addressed to The Human Resources Department, Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission, First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Applications must be received by 16:30 hours (CAT) on Friday 30 October 2026. Late, incomplete or incorrectly marked applications will not be considered.

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity, diversity and non-discrimination. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to background checks, verification of academic and professional credentials, and standard state security vetting. Canvassing in any form, direct or indirect, will result in immediate disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; applicants who have not heard from the Commission within thirty (30) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Personal information submitted will be used solely for this recruitment process and handled in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07].