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RISK AND LOSS CONTROL OFFICER: SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE (Bulawayo)

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RISK AND LOSS CONTROL OFFICER: SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE (Bulawayo)
Purpose of the Job

This position exists to lead in the maintenance of a safe and secure environment for employees, clients and protection of all ZINARA assets from loss or damage through physical security, intelligence operations, electronic security monitoring and access control management as well as joint enforcement operations with law enforcement and other government security agencies in line with the ZINARA Risk Management and Loss Control function’s Mandate. The position reports to the Risk and Loss Control Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Assists the Risk & Loss Control Manager in the development and review of corporate security risk management policies, strategies, standards, and guidelines to ensure protection and preservation of all organisational assets and minimise the cost of assets insurance.
  2. Conducts periodic security surveys/assessments across the organisation to ensure that security processes and systems remain relevant and effective.
  3. Identifies security system and process weaknesses and failures and recommend immediate corrective action to senior management.
  4. Designs and communicates clear and simplified operating instructions to contracted security service companies, deployed police officers and review as necessary.
  5. Carries out random checks on deployed police and security guards both during the day and during the night to monitor alertness and to check compliance to stipulated deployment instructions and times to maximise security of assets.
  6. Works closely with other industry and government security players to curb leakages and stay up to date with emerging criminal intelligence and risk trends.
  7. Recommends appropriate intelligence gathering skills and methods for the risk function.
  8. Implements risk and intelligence driven operational strategies to minimise revenue leakages and recover lost revenue
  9. Implements measures to ensure that syndicate related crimes are identified through efficient and effective Intelligence.
  10. Directs all matters relating to CCTV monitoring and access control system at all ZINARA workstations across the country and at the CCTV Control Centre.
  11. Develops and enforces security systems, policies and procedures (SOPs) necessary for monitoring of CCTVs and management of access control system.
  12. Conducts and monitors employees’ appraisals, identifying performance discrepancy and make appropriate recommendations for improvement.
  13. Provides input to the departmental budget formulation and ensure the efficient use of budgets.
  14. Designs and implements security training and awareness programs across the organisation.
  15. Participates in internal disciplinary and court procedures.
  16. Submits regular and ad-hoc security risk reports to senior management.

 

Qualifications and Experience
  1. Minimum of 5 Ordinary Level passes including English Language and Mathematics
  2. Advanced level passes are an added advantage.
  3. Relevant Bachelor`s Degree in Security Risk Management/Policing/Intelligence or equivalent.
  4. Possession of an industry standard certification such as: CSMP/PSP/CPP/CPO/CFE/CIA/CIO or similar is a distinct advantage.
  5. Membership of a recognized and relevant professional body is an added advantage
  6. Clean class 4 driver’s license
  7. A minimum of five (5) years relevant work experience in a security environment.
  8. Demonstrable experience in corporate security/ intelligence or law enforcement environment is preferred.
How to Apply

Written applications including CVs and certified copies of certificates should be submitted not later than 4:30pm on 19 February 2021 to:
Director Administration & Human Resources Zimbabwe National Road Administration 489 Runiville, Glenroy Crescent,
Highlands,
Harare

 

Please note candidates out of Harare can lodge their CVs and applications at their nearest ZINARA Provincial Office.

BUSINESS ANALYST

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Business Systems Support Specialist
Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, assists in all business matters of the CEO, from business analysis, rapid execution to strategic planning, and proactively following up on internal & external meetings. The incumbent will measure and analyse ZINARA’s performance and its evolution by synthesizing information through accurate performance dashboards and Key Performance Indicators tracking for all ZINARA key business processes with subsequent comments and recommendations thus allowing the Chief Executive Officer to make informed business decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Collecting relevant business data regarding organisational performance and constructing innovative ideas to improve business processes
  2. Assist the CEO in planning and executing upcoming strategic and operational high impact projects
  3. Proactively follow up on meetings with internal and external stakeholders with the CEO
  4. Monitor and Evaluate ZINARA programs and projects as a road fund manager
  5. Provide well thought out perspectives on ZINARA operations through coordinating with executives and department heads to streamline business processes, increase productivity and successful implementation of key business initiatives
  6. Provide input into key strategic decisions, formulation of business strategies, analysis of business opportunities, developing business plans including budgeting and forecasting.
  7. Identify areas of cost reductions and operational improvements and assist the CEO in periodic business reviews.
  8. Carry out variance analysis and reporting, return on investment calculations, marketing and operations reporting, price modelling and efficiency audits.
  9. Coordinate, prepare and challenge business plans, budgets, and forecasts to actual performance.
  10. Provide CEO with clear, objective financial and business data to support the decision-making process.
  11. Preparation of key business performance indicators to support target setting for short/medium/long-term plans.
  12. Monitor program costs monthly and challenge profit improvement strategies
  13. Ensure that business plans are integrated into the decision-making process.
  14. Participate in multi-function project teams.
  15. Provide periodic and ad-hoc business performance reports
  16. Monitor and ensure the compliance of all policies and SOPs.
  17. Suggest business improvement methods and tactics

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Exceptional analytical and structured problem-solving skills
  • Unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency.
  • Relentless drive and desire to be the very best.
  • Possesses excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills, handling everything with high-level professionalism and confidentiality.
  • Independent, meticulous, patient, hardworking, proactive, resourceful, reliable, tenacious, and a self-starter.
  • Relentless in following up aggressively to complete projects.
  • Open to and thrives on receiving critical feedback
Qualifications and Experience
  1. Degree in Business Studies, Finance, Commerce or equivalent
  2. Relevant Master’s Degree
  3. Clean Class 4 driver’s license
  4. 5 years relevant working experience in a fast-paced environment
  5. Unquestionable integrity
  6. Knowledge of business improvement methods
How to Apply

Application letters with detailed resumes, certified copies of national ID, academic and professional certificates with three traceable referees should be submitted not later than 21 March 2022 at 4:30pm to:

 

The Director Administration and Human Resources

ZINARA

Stand No 489 Runiville

Glenroy Crescent

Highlands, Harare

Or email vacancies2022@zinara.co.zw

CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT

Candidates outside Harare can lodge their applications at the nearest Zinara Provincial Offices

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

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CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Purpose of the Job

The Contract Specialist plays a critical role for the organization to direct and oversee contracts throughout their lifecycle, serving as the liaison between companies, employees, customers, vendors, and independent contractors. The Contract Specialist serves as the main facilitator for negotiations, recommendations, record keeping, monitoring, change management, claims administration/management and variations to contracts throughout the lifecycle and ensures ZINARA is compliant to all statutory requirements. The job requires independent and professional judgment and is performed under the supervision of the Head of Procurement Management Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Develops and implements contract management procedures and policies.
  2. Maintaining and updating contractual records and contractual correspondences.
  3. Implements the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act (Chapter 22:23) in respect of Contract Administration.
  4. Advises on contracts management functions for all the major projects to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
  5. Negotiates, drafts, and administrates contracts towards increasing revenue for the company.
  6. Initiates, manages and defends claims arising from contracts and on projects undertaken by the organisation.
  7. Ensures full legislative & regulatory compliance of company contracts to avoid cost escalations and penalties due to non-compliance.
  8. Briefs and evaluates performance of suppliers, contractors and service providers.
  9. Creates and maintains relationships with suppliers and customers
  10. Monitors contracts and moving forward with close-out, extension, or renewal of contracts
  11. Communicates and presents information to stakeholders regarding contracts.
  12. Prepares periodic procurement reports and statistics for onwards submission to PRAZ.
  13. Adheres to Service Level Agreements (SLA).

JOB SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

  • Self-starter with ability to work under pressure and long hours.
  • Ability to communicate at all levels.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, talent for accuracy and precision
  • Deep understanding of procurements contracts, contract governance, contractual language and the contract lifecycle
  • Critical thinking skills and the ability to research and understand legal and financial implications
Qualifications and Experience
  1. 5 Ordinary levels including Mathematics and English.
  2. Degree in Supply Chain Management /Procurement/Level 6 Professional Graduate qualification in procurement & supply (CIPS)/ Law OR equivalent.
  3. Full member with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain Management) MCIPS is a must.
  4. 5 years’ experience in procurement field and 2 years’ experience in Contract Management or project management in similar environment is a must.
  5. Knowledge of ERP such as SAP is a requirement.
How to Apply

Application letters with detailed resumes, certified copies of national ID, academic and professional certificates with three traceable referees should be submitted not later than 21 March 2022 at 4:30pm to:

 

The Director Administration and Human Resources

ZINARA

Stand No 489 Runiville

Glenroy Crescent

Highlands, Harare

Or email vacancies2022@zinara.co.zw

CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT

Candidates outside Harare can lodge their applications at the nearest Zinara Provincial Offices

MARKETING MANAGER

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MARKETING MANAGER
Purpose of the Job

Reporting to the Head Corporate Communications and Marketing, the position exists to manage the promotion and positioning of the ZINARA brand. The incumbent will re- align the marketing strategy with ZINARA’s legislative mandate by building and maintaining a strong and consistent brand through a wide range of online and offline marketing channels.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1.  Manages ZINARA’s marketing mix
  2. Develops strategies and tactics to make the ZINARA brand visible and equitable.
  3. Builds strategic relationships and partners with key industry players, agencies, and vendors.
  4. Develops and markets new and existing products.
  5. Selling of ZINARA products.
  6. Prepares annual marketing plans.
  7. Prepares the digital marketing and social media plan.
  8.  Plans exhibitions, promotions, and any other marketing activities.
  9. Prepares and monitors the annual marketing activities budget.
  10.  Leads a team of customer service representatives and call center attendants.
  11. Develops customer loyalty programs.
  12. Analyses consumer behavior and adjusts advertising campaigns accordingly.
  13. Measures and reports on the performance of marketing campaigns and metrics.
  14.  Develops and oversee a team of designers, account executives, brand managers, marketing analysts and digital content creators.
  15.  Research on current and emerging market trends.
  16. Oversees and approves marketing material from website banners to hard copy brochures and case studies.
  17. Trains staff on customer centricity
  18. Produces periodic and ad-hoc marketing reports, intelligence, and statistics.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience in developing marketing plans and campaigns
• Good marketer with outstanding selling skills
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills.
• Metrics-driven marketing mind with an eye for creativity
• Willingness and ability to travel
• Strong negotiating skills
• Person of unquestionable integrity

Qualifications and Experience
  1.  5 O levels including Mathematics and English
  2. 2 A level passes
  3. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
  4. Professional marketing qualification such as IMM Diploma
  5.  Relevant Master’s degree an added advantage
  6.  Clean Class 4 Driver’s license
  7. At least 5 Years working experience of which 3 should have been at managerial level
How to Apply

Application letters with detailed resumes, certified copies of national ID, academic and professional certificates with three traceable referees should be submitted not later than 21 March 2022 at 4:30pm to:

 

The Director Administration and Human Resources

ZINARA

Stand No 489 Runiville

Glenroy Crescent

Highlands, Harare

Or email vacancies2022@zinara.co.zw

CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT

Candidates outside Harare can lodge their applications at the nearest Zinara Provincial Offices

HEAD OF ICT

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HEAD OF ICT
Purpose of the Job

The Head of ICT is required to consolidate and lead the digital transformation agenda, in line with ZINARA’s aspiration to deliver technology solutions to enhance revenue collection. Reporting to the Technical Director, the Head of ICT will be primarily responsible for managing the process of innovation and leveraging on cutting edge technology to re-engineer ZINARA’s processes and product offering.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1.  Participates as part of the Management team in the formulation and review of the corporate strategy.
  2.  Leads the strategy for technology platforms, partnerships, and external relationships
  3.  Leads in the acquisition and/or development of requisite software and management of all software licenses and renewals.
  4. Drives the deployment and operations of I.T. infrastructure and Data Centre
  5. Ensures that information systems are appropriately scaled and efficiently designed.
  6. Maintains a stable computing environment with optimum system availability and performance.
  7. Manages technology vendor relationships in a manner that ensures cost-effective and timely procurement of hardware, software, and services.
  8. Ensures that technology-related policies and procedures including data security policies, blueprints, standards, and procedures are in place and adhered to.
  9. Manages projects and priorities efficiently.
  10. Advises the Executive on information technology network development and management for business success.
  11. Initiates and drives the information technology business plans in response to defined customer requirements.
  12. Identifies, compares, selects, and implements technology solutions to meet current and future needs
  13.  Keeps abreast of new trends and best practices in the technology landscape
  14.  Works closely with Operations and other Business Units to define and deliver new products and enhancements

Qualifications and Experience
  1. 5 Ordinary levels including Mathematics and English.
  2. Must be a holder of a B.Sc. Information Systems, Computer Science, or equivalent degree.
  3. Diploma in Project Management is a requirement.
  4. MBA, M.Sc. Information Technology, or other relevant master’s degree is a prerequisite.
How to Apply

Application letters with detailed resumes, certified copies of national ID, academic and professional certificates with three traceable referees should be submitted not later than 21 March 2022 at 4:30pm to:

The Director Administration and Human Resources
ZINARA
Stand No 489 Runiville
Glenroy Crescent
Highlands, Harare


Or email vacancies2022@zinara.co.zw CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT

Candidates outside Harare can lodge their applications at the nearest Zinara Provincial Offices

HEAD OF PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT UNIT

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Purpose of the Job

The role of Head Procurement Management Unit exists to oversee the procurement of goods and services and proper contract Management. The incumbent will be responsible for developing strategies for cost-effective procurements and ensure ZINARA is compliant to all statutory requirements. Work requires independent and professional judgment and is performed under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Oversees the cost-effective procurement of goods and services for the Administration in line with the provisions of the Public Procurement and Public Assets Disposal Act (Chapter 22:23)
  2. Manages day to day operations of ZINARA’s Procurement Management Unit (PMU)
  3.  Leads in contract negotiations with contractors of goods and services.
  4.  Advises the Accounting Officer on all procurement issues.
  5. Ensures adherence to best practice and good Corporate Governance by members of the Procurement Management Unit.
  6. Determines applicable procurement methods to be used when internal requests are received.
  7.  Reviews tender documents in line with the Public Procurement and Public Assets Disposal Act and Procurement Regulations for sourcing of goods and services.
  8.  Prepares evaluation reports recommending awards for tenders to best advantage.
  9. Carries out market environmental scanning and procurement research for guidance and adoption of the most economic options.
  10. Provides timeous expert advice to the CEO and Executive on all aspects of procurement
  11. Plans annual and periodic procurement activities.
  12. Adheres to Service Level Agreements (SLA).

JOB SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Self-starter with ability to work under pressure and long hours.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Good report & writing skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Unquestionable integrity.
• Exceptional attention to detail, talent for accuracy and precision
• Deep understanding of procurement contracts, contract governance, contractual language, and the contract lifecycle

Qualifications and Experience
  1.  5 Ordinary levels including Mathematics and English
  2.  Degree in Supply Chain Management OR Equivalent.
  3. A relevant Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management/Business Administration/Business Leadership.
  4. Professional qualification in Procurement and Supply
  5. Full member with Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply Chain Management) MCIPS is a must.
  6. 10 years’ experience in procurement field and 5 years’ experience at Senior Management level in Public Procurement environment.
  7. Knowledge of ERP such as SAP is a requirement.
  8. Clean Class 4 Driver’s license

How to Apply

Application letters with detailed resumes, certified copies of national ID, academic and professional certificates with three traceable referees should be submitted not later than 21 March 2022 at 4:30pm to:

 

The Director Administration and Human Resources

ZINARA

Stand No 489 Runiville

Glenroy Crescent

Highlands, Harare

Or email vacancies2022@zinara.co.zw

CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT

Candidates outside Harare can lodge their applications at the nearest Zinara Provincial Offices

BUSINESS SYSTEMS SUPPORT SPECIALIST

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Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the job is to ensure all ZINARA Business Systems are working properly. The Business Systems Support Specialist is responsible for the technical design, planning, implementation, and the highest level of performance tuning and recovery procedures for mission critical enterprise systems and helpdesk support.

 The position reports to the ICT Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1.  Ensure system availability and optimal performance of the various ZINARA ICT systems (transit coupon, fuel levy, vehicle licensing and tolling.
  2. Administration of SAP, Pastel, Belina, Domain and Exchange Systems.
  3. Follow up on system upgrades and maintenance work carried out on all ZINARA systems to provide a correct picture on the prevailing situation as and when required.
  4. Configure the ZINARA server environment for all business systems.
  5. Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware and software upgrades relating to server and network equipment as assigned.
  6. Monitor and maintain system standard to ensure compliance with IT policies.
  7. Develops and maintains installation and configuration procedures for all applicable systems.
  8. Receive, prioritize, and respond to incoming work orders, calls, and or emails regarding equipment and or connectivity problems.
  9. Attend to Helpdesk issues in a timely manner
  10. Monitor that all networks are configured correctly to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulling organisational objectives and processes.
  11.  
Qualifications and Experience
 
  1.  5 O’Levels including Maths and English.
  2. 2 A ‘Level passes or equivalent
  3. Degree   in   Computer   Science/Information   Systems/   Electronic   Engineering   orTelecommunication Engineering.
  4. Networking Certificate/Programming certification is an added advantage
  5. Prince 2 ,ITIL or equivalent is an added advantage
  6. 2 year relevant working experience
How to Apply

Application letters with detailed resumes, certified copies of national ID, academic and professional certificates with three traceable referees should be submitted not later than 21 April 2023 at 4:30pm to:

The Director Administration and Human Resources
ZINARA
Stand No 489 Runiville
Glenroy Crescent
Highlands, Harare

Or email 2023technicalvacancies@zinara.co.zw

CLEARLY INDICATING THE POSITION APPLIED FOR ON THE SUBJECT

Candidates outside Harare can lodge their applications at the nearest Zinara Provincial Offices

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