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SENIOR DEVELOPMENT CONTROL INSPECTOR

TRAFALGAR COURT Reports To: REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CONTROL INSPECTOR CIRCULAR NO DPUS/2026 Posted: 2 Sep 2026 60 Views
Closing Date: 11 Sep 2026
1 days remaining to apply
Position Overview

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill in the above mentioned vacancies in the Town Planning Division (Development Control Section) of the Department of Urban Planning Services.

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be responsible for enforcing land-use policies to enhance environmental quality in City of Harare’s residential, commercial and industrial areas.

Key Performance Areas

• Recommends and supervises enforcement actions for non-compliant activities. • Receives and documents complaints from ratepayers. 

• Carries out follow-up inspections on contentious issues in terms of Regional, Town and Country Planning Act and Urban Councils Act. 

• Enforces the Harare Dog and Bicycle Licensing and Control By-Laws. 

Duties to and supervises Development Control Inspectors.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Town Planning/ Administration/Social Sciences or related fields. 

• Minimum of 5 ‘O’ levels subjects. 

• Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence is a pre-requisite. 

• Five years in enforcement or related field. 

Skills and Competencies

• Attention to detail 

• High level of integrity. 

• Good oral and written communication skills. 

• Ability to work under pressure. 

• Effective team player. 

Compensation

A competitive salary commensurate with the post and other benefits will be disclosed to successful candidates.


How To Apply

A written application letter together with a detailed curriculum vitae including certified copies of both educational and professional qualifications should be submitted to:

The Acting Human Capital Director
Rowan Martin Building
P. O. Box 1680
HARARE

Or hand deliver to Records Office, Basement, Room B38 at Rowan Martin Building.

CANVASSING WILL DISQUALIFY APPLICANTS.
NOTE: Only short-listed applicants will be responded to.
CITY OF HARARE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER.

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  • Department Department of Urban Planning
  • Type Full-time
  • Job Grade 7
  • Closing Date 11 Sep 2026
  • Email vacancies@hararecity.co.zw
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