The Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZIMSTAT) is looking for a Director – Human Resources to lead its human capital function at Head Office in Harare, reporting to the Director-General.
| Reference | ZIMSTAT/VAC/2026/04 |
| Duty station | Head Office, Harare |
| Reports to | Director-General |
| Closing date | 28 November 2026 |
The role in brief
You will set and drive the Agency’s human capital strategy: workforce planning and organisational design, merit-based recruitment, performance management, remuneration and grading, learning and succession, and employment relations under the Labour Act. You will also lead the digitalisation of HR, oversee staff wellness and inclusion, resource the large temporary field teams used for censuses and surveys, and advise the Director-General and the Board’s Human Resources Committee.
What you need
- A degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology or Business Administration (HR major), plus a relevant Master’s degree
- IPMZ professional qualification and active IPMZ membership (mandatory)
- High-level knowledge of payroll management and the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01]
- Eight years’ post-qualification HR experience, at least three of them at senior management or directorate level
- Hands-on experience with HR information and payroll systems; SAP HCM and public entity experience are an advantage