Registration and Accreditation Officer

Grade: C3. Reports to: Registrar. Department: Media Development and Governance. Station: Head Office, Harare.

Duties and responsibilities

1. Receive and acknowledge applications for the registration of mass media services and accreditation of media practitioners.
2. Process registration and accreditation applications using approved systems, ensuring physical and digital records are accurate and fully reconciled.
3. Administer, update and secure official databases and registers of mass media services and accredited media practitioners.
4. Compilation of regular reports on registration and accreditation.
5. Support public awareness and outreach initiatives for registration and accreditation.
6. Respond to stakeholder inquiries professionally and escalate complex, sensitive or policy-related matters to the Registrar.

Qualifications

1. A Degree or HND in Media Studies, Mass Communication, Public Administration, Records Management, Information Management, or equivalent.
2. Strong understanding of the Zimbabwean media landscape and relevant legal frameworks.
3. Excellent computer literacy, proficient data entry skills and strong report-writing capabilities.
4. Ability to keep abreast of emerging technologies and digital solutions for secure database creation, data protection and records integrity.
5. At least two (2) years' relevant experience in registration, licensing, regulatory compliance, database administration, or records and information management.

How to apply: interested candidates should submit their application letters accompanied by their detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates and transcripts, including birth certificates and national identity documents, by the 11th of September 2026 to [email protected], or hand deliver to The Manager Human Resources, 108 Swan Drive, Alexandra Park, Harare. Clearly indicate the post being applied for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.