Parliament of Zimbabwe
DUE: 17 MAR 2023
JOB VACANCIES NOTICE NUMBER 1 OF 2023
1. MANDATE OF APPOINTING OFFICERS OF PARLIAMENT
Section 154 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe stipulates that the Clerk of Parliament and other Staff
of Parliament are appointed on terms of conditions of service approved from, time to time, by the
Committee on Standing Rules and Orders (CSRO) and are Public Officers, distinct and separate
from the Civil Service. These appointments are on an open, performance based contracts subject
to the provisions of the Officers of Parliament (Terms of Service) Regulations, 2018, as amended
from time to time.
Applications are, therefore, invited from suitably qualified and experienced Zimbabwean citizens
below the age of fifty (50), with a clean disciplinary / criminal record, to fill the following vacant
positions
Grade : 10
Location : Journals and Hansard
Reports To : Director Hansard
Job Description
Training will focus on the following subject areas:-
Parliamentary reporting and practice
English and sub-editing
Parliamentary procedures
Parliamentary terminology(terms)
Records management
Performing any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Director Hansard
Minimum Person Specification
A Higher or National Diploma in Secretarial Studies
At least 5 “O” Levels including English Language and Accounts / Maths
Excellent command of English
Knowledge of current affairs
Typing speed (50 w. p.m.)
High level computer literacy
Audio Typing
Excellent listening skills
Experience in shorthand is a distinct advantage
Able to work under pressure in a team environment
NB: Candidates who applied for this position in 2022 should not apply.
In return, Parliament of Zimbabwe offers a comparatively competitive remuneration package
which will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates.
TO APPLY
Applications, together with detailed curriculum vitae, copies of certified educational and
professional certificates, a motivation letter of not more than 200 words (for post 1 only) and
three contactable referees, clearly showing which job is being applied for, should be handdelivered and / or sent to:-
The Clerk of Parliament
Parliament Building
Corner Third Street & Nelson Mandela Avenue
P.O. Box CY 298
Causeway
Harare
Alternatively submissions can be e-mailed to: hrvacancies@parlzim.gov.zw
Canvassing and CV fraud will lead to automatic disqualification.
The closing date for the submission of applications is 17 March 2023.
NB: Parliament of Zimbabwe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women, with the
requisite experience, are strongly encouraged to apply
