MANAGER, PERFORMANCE CONTRACTING (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to:-
 Design and execute a robust performance-contracting framework that aligns with the University of Zimbabwe’s strategic plan and national guidelines;
 Facilitate the creation, review and signing of performance contracts with the heads of departments and key staff;
 Establish and manage a system for continuous monitoring and evaluation of performance set targets;
 Prepare regular performance reports for senior management;
 Provide expert advice to improve institutional performance;
 Conducting training needs analysis to identify skills gaps and training requirements;
 Designing and developing training programs, materials and resources to meet identified training needs;
 Facilitating training workshops to employees, either in-person or virtually;
 Evaluating the effectiveness of training programs and making recommendations for improvement;
 Producing reports on activities done for submission to the Deputy Registrar, Human Capital Management.

Qualifications and Experience

The position requires an individual with:-
 A Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Strategic Management, Public Administration or related field;
 A Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Strategic Management or Business Administration is a must;
 A training and development professional qualification is a must.
 Sound knowledge of the Integrated Results Based Management (IRBM) system.
 A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a performance management role, strategic planning or monitoring and evaluation;
 Proven record of accomplishment in successfully developing and implementing performance-based systems;
 Proficient in data analysis tools and software.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit six (6) copies of applications. Each set of application must be accompanied by a Curriculum Vitae, giving full particulars including full names; place, date of birth, copies of I.D, birth certificate and copies of academic (O’ and A’ level) and professional qualifications, all certified. Applicants must give information on experience,date of availability, telephone numbers, names, email addresses and physical addresses of three contactable referees. Applications should be hand delivered to Office No. 113, Administration Building at the University of Zimbabwe or posted to:

DEPUTY REGISTRAR, HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
University of Zimbabwe
P O Box MP167

Mount Pleasant HARARE
The closing date of receipt of applications is Friday, 24 October 2025.The University of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer and therefore, men and women are equally encouraged to apply.