DEPUTY DIRECTOR, PROVINCE (MASVINGO & MASHONALAND CENTRAL)

Ministry of Skills Audit and Development

Harare, Zimbabwe

Application Deadline September 18, 2026

Role Overview

Contribute to the formulation, implementation and review of policies and programmes that respond to critical skills gaps in line with the Ministry’s strategic plan and national development imperatives; Lead and participate in the collection and analysis of data on the current skills landscape within the province, including skill gaps, emerging trends, and industry-specific needs; Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement comprehensive workforce development strategies aligned with provincial economic development goals; Develop and implement methodologies for conducting skills audits at various levels including sectoral audits and value chain audits; Analyze and interpret data to inform policy decisions and resource allocation related to workforce development; Coordinate funding initiatives from government, private sector, and international donors to support workforce development initiatives; Facilitate partnerships between educational institutions, training providers, and employers to bridge skills gaps and enhance workforce opportunities; Develop and manage programmes to promote career guidance and skills training for diverse populations; Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of workforce development programmes and make recommendations for improvement; Coordinate the dissemination of information on skills audit findings and workforce development initiatives to diverse audiences, including policymakers, businesses, educators and the general public; Organize workshops, presentations and other outreach activities to raise awareness about workforce development needs and opportunities; Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration and support for workforce development initiatives; Consolidate reports on skills audit findings, workforce development progress and programme outcomes to the Director; Supervise, coach and counsel subordinates.

Requirements & Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Research and Development, Administration Labour studies, Development Studies, ICT or related fields
A Master’s Degree in related field(s) is an added advantage
A minimum of six (6) years relevant professional experience in human resources management and or skills audit and workforce development
A high degree of maturity, self-discipline, initiative and creativity
Knowledge of Public Service Regulations and Procedures
Possess strong communication skills
Proven experience in developing tools and instruments within the Human Resource field
An understanding of public sector related legislative and accountability framework
Proven track record in negotiation partnerships and working with multiple stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good organizational, leadership, analytical, investigation, negotiation and team building skills
Experience with labour market modelling and forecasting
Knowledge of national and international skills frameworks
Proficiency in managing both structured and unstructured data, including retrieval, integration, cleaning and manipulation
Ability to apply analytical, statistical and machine learning techniques to real-world data problems.

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