INVESTIGATOR

Number of Posts: 2

Grade: C3 Reference: ZICC/HR2/2026/13 Reports To: Manager – Investigations Employment: Permanent Duty Station: Head Office, Harare Closing Date: 30 October 2026, 16:30 CAT

Purpose of the Position

Conduct impartial, independent and rigorous investigations into public complaints alleging misconduct, human rights violations, abuse of power or criminal conduct by members of the security services, and compile evidential dockets to support prosecution or administrative redress.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas

1. Investigation Execution: Investigate assigned complaints in accordance with statutory standard operating procedures, gathering and analysing physical, electronic, forensic and documentary evidence within prescribed timelines.

2. Evidence Management and Scene Preservation: Preserve incident scenes; record statements from complainants, witnesses and respondents; catalogue, label and maintain chain of custody for all exhibits.

3. Docket Analysis and Reporting: Analyse and corroborate evidence, evaluate conflicting testimony, identify applicable legal thresholds and draft investigation reports with clear findings and recommendations.

4. Case Tracking: Maintain case registers, update the complaints and case disposal register, record matters declined for want of jurisdiction and escalate complex investigations to the Manager.

5. Inter-Agency Collaboration: Participate in approved joint investigations, liaise with the National Prosecuting Authority and recommend measures to prevent recurrence of misconduct.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience

* Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB), Security Studies, Governance, Criminology, Police Studies, Psychology, Social Work or Public Administration.
* Investigative or operational experience in the security services, anti-corruption bodies or human rights oversight institutions is strongly preferred.
* Minimum of two (2) years of professional investigative experience in the Public Sector, including at least one (1) year as an investigator.

How to Apply

SECTION 3: HOW TO APPLY

1. Application dossier

Each application must contain the following, in this order:

* An application letter stating the position applied for and its reference number (e.g. ZICC/HR2/2026/13 – Investigator). A separate application is required for each position.
* A detailed curriculum vitae with complete employment history and dates.
* Certified copies of the National Identity Document and Birth Certificate.
* Certified copies of academic and professional certificates and academic transcripts.
* Certified copies of current professional registrations and practising certificates where the position requires them (Council of Social Workers, Allied Health Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe, Law Society of Zimbabwe, PAAB/ICAZ, Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe).
* Names of at least three (3) professional referees, with verifiable telephone numbers and email addresses.

2. Submission

By hand delivery or registered post: In a sealed envelope clearly marked “VACANCY: POSITION TITLE – REF: ZICC/HR2/2026/POSITION No.”, addressed to:

The Human Resources Department Zimbabwe Independent Complaints Commission First Mutual Building, 99 Jason Moyo Avenue Harare, Zimbabwe

By email: to [email protected], with the position title and reference number in the subject line and all documents attached as PDF files.

3. Closing date

Applications must be received by 16:30 hours (CAT) on Friday, 30 October 2026. Late, incomplete or incorrectly marked applications will not be considered.

4. Equal opportunity

The Commission is an equal opportunity employer committed to gender equity, diversity and non-discrimination. Qualified women and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

5. Vetting, canvassing and communication

Shortlisted candidates will be subject to background checks, verification of academic and professional credentials, and standard state security vetting. Canvassing in any form, direct or indirect, will result in immediate disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted; applicants who have not heard from the Commission within thirty (30) days of the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

6. Protection of personal information

Personal information submitted will be used solely for this recruitment process and handled in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act Chapter 12:07.