Deputy Director Human Resources

ZIPAM ZIMBABWE INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacant positions that have arisen within the Institute. The Zimbabwe Institute of Public Administration and Management (ZIPAM) is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all suitably qualified candidates to apply. DEPUTY DIRECTOR HUMAN RESOURCES - GRADE D3 Reports to the Director - Finance and Support Services Job Purpose: Provide strategic and operational leadership in the management and development of the Institute's human capital. Key Result Areas: Human Resource (HR) planning and development; talent management and employee performance; employee relations and welfare; learning and development; HR administration, policy and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Develop, review and implement HR policies and systems in compliance with labour laws. Coordinate recruitment, selection, employee relations, discipline and grievances. Oversee remuneration, benefits, occupational health and safety, and employee wellness. Coordinate training, professional development and performance management aligned to the strategic plan. Promote engagement, retention, gender mainstreaming, diversity and equal opportunities. Advise Management, maintain HR records and drive digitalisation using Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and payroll systems (SAP, Belina, Sage). Supervise and develop HR staff. Core Competencies: Leadership and people management; communication and relationship management; mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution; analytical and decision-making skills; planning and coordination; integrity, confidentiality and emotional intelligence. Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Business Administration or a related field. Professional HR qualification (IPMZ or equivalent). At least 7 years' post-qualification experience, preferably in a senior or supervisory HR role, covering industrial relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation and development. Knowledge of Zimbabwean labour legislation. Advantage: public sector or public entity experience. TO APPLY How to apply: Applicants should submit an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and contact details of three referees to the Director General via zrecruit2026@gmail.com not later than 20 November 2026. Applications must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Duties and responsibilities Human Resource (HR) planning and development; talent management and employee performance; employee relations and welfare; learning and development; HR administration, policy and compliance. Develop, review and implement HR policies and systems in compliance with labour laws. Coordinate recruitment, selection, employee relations, discipline and grievances. Oversee remuneration, benefits, occupational health and safety, and employee wellness. Coordinate training, professional development and performance management aligned to the strategic plan. Promote engagement, retention, gender mainstreaming, diversity and equal opportunities. Advise Management, maintain HR records and drive digitalisation using Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and payroll systems (SAP, Belina, Sage). Supervise and develop HR staff. Core Competencies: Leadership and people management; communication and relationship management; mediation, negotiation and conflict resolution; analytical and decision-making skills; planning and coordination; integrity, confidentiality and emotional intelligence. How to apply How to apply: Applicants should submit an application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV), certified copies of academic and professional qualifications, and contact details of three referees to the Director General via zrecruit2026@gmail.com not later than 20 November 2026. Applications must clearly indicate the position applied for in the subject line of the email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.