Job Description
Job Description
Legal Officer – Dispute Resolution (C3): 2 Posts
Mashonaland West
Reporting to: Head of Province
Duties and Responsibilities
Summary of Duties: Prepare Provincial Commission Oral Hearings and present case summaries of disputing parties; draft Commission resolutions and determinations for disputing parties; register farm boundary disputes and complaints on administration of agricultural land vested in the state and maintain a database of complaints and disputes; prepare and carry out farm boundary dispute investigations; compile and analyse field farm boundary submissions of disputing parties; act as an intermediary between disputing parties in terms of the Land Commission Act Chapter 20:29; and any other related duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications, Experience and Attributes: An Honours Degree in Law from a reputable university; specialisation in mediation and conciliation is an added advantage; registered with the Law Society or potential to register. Sound knowledge of Zimbabwean land law, administrative law and civil procedure; knowledge of section 297 of the Constitution and the Land Commission Act; strong legal drafting, analytical and research skills; excellent mediation, negotiation and conflict management skills; excellent report writing, communication and stakeholder engagement skills; integrity, impartiality, confidentiality and sound judgement.
How to Apply
Interested persons must deliver four (4) copies of their applications, accompanied by a detailed CV with contact details and certified copies of National ID Card, Birth Certificate, and academic and professional certificates, not later than 24 July 2026 to:
The Secretary
Zimbabwe Land Commission
No. 1 Kenilworth, Newlands
Harare