Applications are being invited from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Director: Human Resources in the ZIMCHE based in Harare.  As a government parastatal, we are looking for a highly qualified, competent and innovative professional who is committed to ensuring that we manage our human resources function to ensure that we achieve our goals and objectives in the key areas of our organization. This position has been established to advise, safeguard and control human resources and in order to achieve the strategic goals of the ZIMCHE We are also looking for someone who will ensure that in terms of the human resources function we are able to manage and retain the best talent available on the market.  The ZIMCHE needs a human resources unit to enable us to be “competitive amid constant turbulence and disruption” in our economy. We are also looking for a dedicated and committed individual who is willing to re-think our thinking about human resources in the ZIMCHE so that we realize our competitive advantage as a regulator in our Higher and Tertiary Education environment. The Director Human Resources will report to the Chief Director: Human Resources, Planning and Financing (CD:HR, Planning and Financing) the position requires strong knowledge and competencies as well as best practice knowledge on Human Resource Management. He/she must be flexible in his/her approach and award the required attention to HR. The incumbent will advise Council on matters to ensure corporate goals are met such as formulation of corporate strategies and plans in Human Resources. The incumbent will formulate internal controls to safeguard the ZIMCHE’s Human Resources. The Director HR will maintain up to date human resources records to ensure effective control and will process HR issues to ensure that operations of the ZIMCHE run smoothly. The Director HR) will also play a critical in developing human resources policies for the ZIMCHE.  He or she will also manage the Integrated Results Based Management (IRBM) system of the ZIMCHE.  He or she will be the main custodian of the ZIMCHE’s Individual Performance Management System.  He or she will also play a key role in continuous professional development of staff. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure the attraction and retention of high caliber staff. This will include the development, motivation of the staff through competitive benefits and working conditions befitting a knowledge-based organization. He/she will produce and seek approval of human resources policies and procedures manuals to guide operations. The Director HR will also participate as part of the ZIMCHE team in institutional accreditation and auditing missions of ZIMCHE for purposes of improving quality in teaching, learning, research and governance in Higher Education Institutions in line with ZIMCHE’s quality assurance mandate. During such visits the incumbent is assigned to tasks relating to institutional governance structures; strategic plans; charters/ acts; HR issues etc. The incumbent will be required to develop short course sin human resources for staff and to work closely with HR Directors in universities to mount workshops in HR for colleagues in the university sector.