Manager, Legal Advice (Grade D3)

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 4: MANAGER, LEGAL ADVICE (1 post).

Reference: ZICC/HR2/2026/04. Grade: D3. Reports to: General Manager – Legal. Employment: permanent. Duty station: Head Office, Harare. Closing: 30 October 2026, 16:30 CAT.

Purpose of the position

Provide expert legal advisory services across all directorates to ensure statutory compliance, protect institutional integrity and mitigate legal, regulatory and governance risk. The role leads statutory and jurisprudential research, drafts legal opinions and policy advisories, reviews contracts and instruments, and guides the Commission on its domestic and international legal obligations.

Key performance areas

• Legal Opinions and Strategic Advisory: research national statutes, comparative case law and international instruments; prepare well-reasoned legal opinions and position papers to guide Commission decisions, executive management and operational programmes.
• Statutory and Regulatory Monitoring: track and interpret newly gazetted Acts, Statutory Instruments, regional treaties and significant judicial decisions; advise on their implications for the Commission's mandate and recommend procedural adjustments.
• Contracts and Legal Documentation: draft, review and negotiate contracts, service level agreements, memoranda of understanding, inter-agency agreements and internal policies to protect the Commission's interests.
• Legal Risk Management and Governance Support: conduct legal audits across departments to identify exposure to liability, procedural defects or administrative injustice; design mitigation measures and advise committees on administrative law and compliance.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB Honours) degree from an accredited university.
• Registered Legal Practitioner of the High Court of Zimbabwe with a current practising certificate from the Law Society of Zimbabwe.
• A Master of Laws (LLM) is an added advantage.
• Minimum of four (4) years of post-admission experience, including litigation, in a law firm, corporate legal department or statutory body.

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/HR2/2026/04 - Manager, Legal Advice); (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 (Manager, Legal Advice - ZICC/HR2/2026/04) in the subject line and all documents attached as PDF files.

By hand delivery or registered post: in a sealed envelope clearly marked "VACANCY: Manager, Legal Advice - REF: ZICC/HR2/2026/04", 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].