Ministry of Women Affairs Is Hiring: Deputy Director, Business Skills Development – Apply by 18 September 2026

## Deputy Director, Business Skills Development - Ministry of Women Affairs Zimbabwe The **Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development** is inviting applications for the position of **Deputy Director, Business Skills Development** in Harare, Zimbabwe. **Job Title:** Deputy Director, Business Skills Development **Job Location:** Harare, Zimbabwe **Closing Date:** September 18, 2026 **Work Format:** Full-time **Vacancy No.:** 42 of 2026 **Reference:** A/GEN/13/51 **Ministry:** Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development The Deputy Director, Business Skills Development will contribute to the development and implementation of policies, strategies and programmes supporting women, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives. ## Key Responsibilities Key responsibilities include: - Contributing to the formulation, implementation and review of policies and strategies for Small and Medium Enterprises Development in line with the Ministry’s strategic plan and national development imperatives. - Coordinating and designing business skills development programmes targeting women, SMEs and cooperative members. - Developing frameworks for monitoring and evaluating business skills programmes under the Ministry. - Facilitating skills training for SMEs and cooperatives on product development, quality standards, packaging, branding and market access. - Coordinating business mentorship, coaching and incubation support for start-ups and growth-stage businesses. - Facilitating market linkages, exhibitions, trade fairs and e-commerce platforms for women and community enterprises. - Managing and maintaining a national database of trained beneficiaries. - Facilitating the mobilisation of resources for training infrastructure, tools and kits for beneficiaries. - Supervising, coaching and counselling subordinates. ## Requirements and Qualifications Candidates should have: - A Bachelor’s degree in **Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Commerce, Economics**, or a related field. - A Master’s degree is an added advantage. - A minimum of **six (6) years’ experience at Officer grade level**. - Proven ability to integrate digital business, e-commerce and climate-smart practices into training. - Ability to plan budgets, implement, monitor and report on large-scale skills programmes. - Extensive research and analytical skills. - Strong presentation skills. - Leadership and management skills. - Strong ability to design practical, adult-learning-based curricula and build the capacity of trainers. - Ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in business skills development programmes. ## How to Apply Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Public Service Commission e-Recruitment platform: **Apply Here:** VIEW OFFICIAL ADVERT AND APPLY HERE/ **Application Deadline:** September 18, 2026 **TEN (10) MORE JOB OPENINGS ON APPLYNOW:**