Ministry of Skills Audit and Development Is Hiring: Deputy Director, Province (2 Posts) – Apply by 18 September 2026

## Ministry of Skills Audit and Development Is Hiring! The **Ministry of Skills Audit and Development** is inviting applications for the position of **Deputy Director, Province (Masvingo & Mashonaland Central)**. **Job Title:** Deputy Director, Province (Masvingo & Mashonaland Central) **Job Location:** Harare, Zimbabwe **Closing Date:** September 18, 2026 **Work Format:** Full-time **Reference:** A/GEN/13/69 **Vacancy No.:** 64 **Ministry:** Ministry of Skills Audit and Development The successful candidate will 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. ## Key Responsibilities The Deputy Director will be responsible for: - Leading and participating in the collection and analysis of data on the current skills landscape within the province, including skill gaps, emerging trends and industry-specific needs. - Collaborating with stakeholders to develop and implement workforce development strategies aligned with provincial economic development goals. - Developing and implementing methodologies for conducting skills audits, including sectoral and value chain audits. - Analysing and interpreting data to inform policy decisions and resource allocation related to workforce development. - Coordinating funding initiatives from government, private sector and international donors to support workforce development initiatives. - Facilitating partnerships between educational institutions, training providers and employers to bridge skills gaps and enhance workforce opportunities. - Developing and managing programmes to promote career guidance and skills training for diverse populations. - Coordinating the dissemination of information on skills audit findings and workforce development initiatives to policymakers, businesses, educators and the general public. - Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of workforce development programmes and making recommendations for improvement. - Organizing workshops, presentations and other outreach activities to raise awareness about workforce development needs and opportunities. - Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration and support for workforce development initiatives. - Consolidating reports on skills audit findings, workforce development progress and programme outcomes for the Director. - Supervising, coaching and counselling subordinates. ## Requirements and Qualifications Applicants should have: - 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 a related field 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. - Strong communication skills. - Proven experience in developing tools and instruments within the Human Resource field. - An understanding of public sector-related legislative and accountability frameworks. - A proven track record in negotiating 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. - Proficiency in managing both structured and unstructured data, including retrieval, integration, cleaning and manipulation. - Knowledge of national and international skills frameworks. - Ability to apply analytical, statistical and machine learning techniques to real-world data problems. ## How to Apply Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Public Service Commission e-recruitment portal. **Apply Here:** Public Service Commission e-Recruitment - Vacancy 64 **Application Deadline:** September 18, 2026 **TEN (10) MORE JOB OPENINGS ON APPLYNOW:**