District Spatial Planner

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following vacant post that has arisen in the Council's Planning Department:

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• A degree from a recognized University in Rural and Urban Planning.
• At least 3 years experience in local Authority, Local Government environment
• Be a member of ZIRUP
• At least thirty (30) years old and mature.
• Knowledge in Local Authority operations.
• A clean class 4 Drivers' Licence.
• A Zimbabwean citizen.
• Knowledge or qualification in urban design is an added advantage
• No criminal records.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To coordinate and manage the day-to-day functions of the Spatial Planning Department.
• Liaising with the department of Spatial Planning and Development on planning matters.
• Plan appraisal and approvals and to Render advice to the Council Planning committee.
• Preparing layouts/ surveys/ designs and pegging of rural service and business centre plans.
• Facilitate development control and general administration of the RTCP Act, RDC Act and related Acts.
• Enforcement of planning statutes-laws, bylaws, resolutions, policies, orders, instructions.
• Carrying out relevant planning and inspections, pegging and demarcation of land for different land uses.
• Any other duty assigned by the CEO.

Application Deadline: 15 May 2026

How to Apply: Applications accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications should be addressed to The Chief Executive Officer not later than Friday 15 May 2026. All correspondences should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer. Webmail: info@gutu-rdc.org.zw