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Our Departments
Finance, Administration and Human Resources
Provincial Coordination
Economic Affairs and Investment
Infrastructure Planning and Environmental Management
Audit
Procurement
Finance, Administration and Human Resources
- Superintend over the formulation, implementation and evaluation of financial management, administration and human resources management systems, policies and procedures to ensure effective and efficient management of the Ministry’s operations
- Oversee the adherence to statutory requirements and the Accounting Officers instructions by the Office as stipulated in the Public Finance Management Act in respect of the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements for appropriation, statutory and donor fund for the Ministry
- Preside over the preparation of estimates of expenditure for both recurrent and capital requirements including the Public Sector Investment programme for the Ministry.
- Develop strategies for the mobilization and control of financial resources to ensure that sufficient funds are available to meet ongoing operational and Public Sector Investment Programmes (PSIP) requirements.
- Monitor the management of all the financial resources from appropriation, statutory funds, development partners and State Enterprises and Parastatals under the Ministry.
- Coordinate the production of audit statements of Accounts for ministry funds and all State Enterprises and Parastatals under the Ministry to facilitate regular reporting and the preparation of responses to Audit observations raised by the Chief Internal Auditor of the Ministry and the Auditor General’s Office.
- Superintend over the management and maintenance of the Ministry’s movable and immovable assets and provide the annual Assets Certificate for the Ministry.
- Superintend over transport and stores management in the Ministry.
- Coordinate research and innovation on contemporary management trends to learn and adopt best practices in general administration and assets management and control.
- Formulate in liaison with Government Protective Security Intelligence (GPSI) effective security policies on Government buildings
- Oversee the conduct of boards of inquiries to assess monetary value on damages to state property.
- Create and maintain relationships with service providers and contractors.
- Facilitate and coordinate the identification, development, management, nurturing and placement of fit for purpose human resources in all job categories in the Office in concurrence with the Accounting Officer and with the approval of the Public Service Commission.
- Provide for the control and management and accounting for the Employment Cost Vote for the Ministry
- Oversee the adherence of the Ministry to existing Public Service Human Resources Policies and Regulations and Procedures.
- Oversee the development, implementation and management of the Human Resources Development Plans for the Ministry.
- Superintend over the management and institutionalization of the Performance Management System in the Ministry.
- Recommend appropriate staff establishments/manning levels for the Ministry to the Accounting Officer for consideration by the Public Service Commission.
- Coordinate research and innovation on contemporary management trends to learn and adopt best practices in financial administration, human resources, general administration and assets management and control.
- Oversee the establishment and maintenance of a database on the Ministry’s finances and human resources and other assets and resources, to facilitate the generation of reports on the same
Provincial Coordination
- Monitor and evaluate service delivery and operations of all Line Ministries and Departments in the Province to ensure that their operations are in line with national development imperatives, the Devolution Agenda and Provincial Development Plans.
- Oversee the development and roll-out of an effective monitoring and evaluation system to track the performance and assess the effectiveness, relevance, impact and sustainability of initiatives planned and targeted at achieving the objectives set out in the growth and transformation plans of the Province.
- Foster and promote the activities of the various Ministries and organs of central government in implementing development plans prepared by the Provincial Development Committee.
- Facilitate and coordinate Provincial Development Committee meetings.
- Ensure that the local governance architecture is all inclusive at provincial, district and village level so as to enable the optimal exploitation of factor endowments in pursuit of economic growth, service delivery and sustainable livelihoods for all citizens.
- Develop and manage mechanisms to promote effective stakeholder mapping and build engagement and ongoing momentum in support of inclusive and sustainable economic growth, service delivery and livelihoods in the Provinces and their Districts.
- Work closely and in collaboration with the Director, Economic Affairs and Investment so as to create seamless coordination in order to spur economic growth and transformation of the Province and District.
- Track and supervise all PVOs activities in Province;
- Plan and coordinate Provincial and State events;
- Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of devolved Provincial MDAs strategic plans;
Economic Affairs and Investment
- Coordinate formulation and implementation of Provincial Economic Development Plans, Programmes and Services that promote and facilitate local and foreign investment
- Coordinate identification, design and facilitation of business projects that attract investment by combination of small, medium and large enterprises for the women, youths and other economic actors within and outside Zimbabwe.
- To develop and implement an Informal Sector Formalization Plan;
- Coordinate establishment of economic governance systems in the province in liaison with the relevant line ministries/ Departments Parastatals, State Enterprises and private sector players.
- Coordinate the formulation and implementation of marketing, business and investment attraction strategies for the province.
- Coordinate mobilisation of resources and the development of budgets and funding strategies for economic development and economic empowerment programmes in the province.
- Maintenance of an integrated database for economic development and empowerment programmes and projects in the province.
- Advise Local Authorities and Provincial Development Committees on economic development issues
- Prepare Economic Development Reports for the Province
- Monitoring and evaluation (impact assessment) of projects and programmes
- Conduct continuous research and produce Provincial sectoral research as well as infrastructure and utilities survey papers that aid in investment analysis and fiscal performance reporting.
- Coordinate Provincial Economic Empowerment and Poverty Eradication Programme;
Infrastructure Planning and Environmental Management
- Oversee the planning and implementation of Provincial High Impact projects and programmes;
- Develop, superintend and recommend sustainable infrastructure plans, policies and programmes in the province in consultation with relevant Government Ministries Departments and Agencies:
- (i)Coordinate the maintenance of the Provincial Transportation Infrastructure.
- (ii) Coordinate the implementation of the Provincial Energy Development
- (iii) Coordinate the implementation of the Provincial Digital Economy Development
- (iii)Coordinate the implementation of the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Development
- (iv) Coordinate Provincial Housing and Social Amenities Development
- Coordinate the development and implementation of Spatial Plans in the Province
- Conduct research programmes designed to increase access to, efficiency and effectiveness of infrastructure and utilities, public transport services
- Coordinate the development and implementation of Provincial Environmental Management programmes and policies
- Monitor and evaluate infrastructure and environmental policies, programmes and projects to ensure compliance
Audit
- Ensure that there is accountability, transparency and responsible utilization of Government resources in the Province;
- Consistently audit and evaluate the adequacy of the public administration systems in the Province;
- Review internal process efficiency policies to ensure the proactive improvements to the respective department standard operating procedures;
- Deliver independent, efficient and effective Internal Audit Services in line with International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF) Standards, Public Finance Management Act, Treasury Instructions, Regulatory guidelines and other best practices.
- Provide technical advice to the Accounting Officer on the strengthening of operating systems in the Office.
Procurement
- Procurement of goods and services
- Establish ethical and beneficial relationships with suppliers and stakeholders to ensure that Government gets value for money;
- Conduct market analysis and research to ensure that Government procures quality, reliable and affordable goods / services at all times;
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and industry standards in guarantying professional supply chain management.
