Company: City of Mutare
Job Title: Town Planning Technician (Grade 9) x3
Location: Mutare, Zimbabwe
Closing Date: 28 March 2025
The City of Mutare’s Spatial Planning Department is seeking applications from suitably qualified, experienced, honest, self-motivated, and task-oriented individuals to fill the Town Planning Technician positions.
The successful candidates will report directly to the Senior Town Planner.
Minimum Specification:
- Diploma in Rural and Urban Planning or an equivalent recognized by ZimCHE
- Membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., Zimbabwe Institution of Regional and Urban Planners)
- Proficient in computer skills including AutoCAD and GIS
- A minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience, with at least one year in a local authority or government setting
- Valid class 4 driver’s license
- Must be a citizen of Zimbabwe
Key Result Areas:
- Participate in Development Control in compliance with the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act Chapter 29:12.
- Draft site plans and operate the drawing office.
- Appraise building plans.
- Conduct building inspections for Shop Licensing.
- Process applications for subdivision, consolidation, and special consent.
- Provide advice to clients on planning-related issues.
- Update and maintain the Town Planning register.
- Prepare monthly reports.
- Enforce discipline among subordinates.
- Conduct performance appraisals for team members.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit six (6) certified hard copies of their academic and professional certificates along with their CVs to the office of the Town Clerk. Applications must be received no later than 28 March 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
City of Mutare
Civic Centre
P.O. Box 910 K.B Chafesuka
Mutare