Company: City of Mutare
Job Title: Town Planner: Grade 10 X 1
Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe
Closing Date: 28 March 2025
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The City of Mutare invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced, and dedicated individuals to fill the position of Town Planner within the Spatial Planning Department. The successful candidate will report directly to the Principal Town Planner.
THE PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Rural and Urban Planning or an equivalent qualification recognized by ZimCHE.
- Current membership in a recognized professional body such as the Zimbabwe Institution of Regional and Urban Planners.
- Proficient in computer skills, including AutoCAD and GIS.
- A minimum of five (5) years relevant experience, with at least two (2) years in a local authority or government setting.
- Valid Class 4 driver’s license.
- Must be a citizen of Zimbabwe.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Ensure development control in accordance with the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act (Chapter 29:12).
- Process applications for development permits.
- Manage applications for subdivisions, consolidations, and special consents.
- Prepare site and layout plans.
- Oversee planning and management of public transport.
- Conduct forward planning by preparing master, local, and layout plans.
- Compile Town Planning reports.
- Supervise Town Planning Technicians.
- Develop departmental/sectional budgets.
- Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates.
- Ensure value for money while reducing operational costs and risks.
- Develop and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Interested applicants should submit six (6) certified hard copies of their academic and professional certificates along with their CVs to the Office of the Town Clerk by no later than 28 March 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Please note: Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
City of Mutare
Civic Centre
P.O. Box 910
K.B Chafesuka
Mutare