The Engineering & Technical Services Department

Head of Department: Mr Sithole Ernest ( BSc Hons CIV Eng, UZ ) He is a graduate member of the Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (Z.I.E) responsible for servicing and advising the projects and planning committee as well as the Roads And Works Committee.

Committee Responsibilities
1. Servicing and advising the projects and planning committee as well as the roads and works committee
2. Designing, Construction & Maintaining Council Infrastructure.
3. Prepare short term , medium & long term strategic plans for the department.
4. Prepare & Monitor the Department’s Budget.
5. Spatial Planning in The District.
6. Roads Construction & Maintenance.
7. Housing Service Delivery.
8. Development Control.
9. Buildings Inspection
10. Waste management
11. Estate Management
12. Projects Management

The District Aids Department

Mission: The Mission of the department is to lead and coordinate with a motivated team, the national strategy in the response to HIV and AIDS.

Head of DepartmentMrs N. Darikwa

Committee Responsibilities
1. Ensure Implementation Of Policies And Guidelines
2. Strengthen Collaboration Among All District Stakeholders And Programmes
3. Conduct Quarterly Meetings
4. Identify Capacity Building Gaps
5. Ensure Equitable Distribution Of Resources According To Needs
6. Ensure Standardisation Of Programmes By All Implementers
7. Resource Mobilisation For Programmes.

The Gender Department

Mission: The Mission of the department is to promote equality and equity in access to economic opportunities for men and women in Murewa District.

Head of Department: Winnet Chitauro (Cert. BA (LCCI), Dip. Com Development (MSU), BSBE (CUT) She is a holder of a Bachelor of Honours Degree in Business Management attained from Chinhoyi University of Technology and a Diploma in Community Development with Midlands State University. She joined Murewa Rural District Council in July 2004 and currently she is the Gender Focal Person and PA to the Chief Executive Officer.

Committee Responsibilities
1. To Consider And Recommend To Full Council On All Matters Relating To Gender Mainstreaming In Service Delivery And Budgeting.
2. To Promote Equal Access To Education For Boys And Girls And Their Retention At All Levels Of Education And To Promote Access To Training Opportunities For Men And Women, To Make Possible Their Equal Participation In The Workplace, Marketplace And In Governance Structures.
3. To Reduce All Forms Of Gender Based Violence In The District.
4. To Increase Gender Responsiveness Of The Environment And Natural Resources Management Strategies And In Climate Change Adaptation And Mitigation Initiatives.
5. To Promote Equality And Equity In Access To Economic Opportunities For Men And Women In Murewa District.
6. To Promote Gender Sensitivity In Health Service Delivery.
7. To Ensure That The Constitutional And Legislative Provisions On Gender Justice Are Implemented And Gender Equality Targets Set In The District, National, Regional And International Protocols Are Achieved.

Stakeholders Servicing The Committee
Ministry Of Rural Development, Ministry Of Women Affairs, Ministry Of Health and Child Care, Ministry Of Primary And Secondary Education, ZRP- VFU, Heather Chimhoga Opharn Centre, Rozaria Memorial Trust, Legal Resources Foundation, ZICHIRE, National AIDS Council, Ministry Of Youth, Department Of Child Welfare, Zimbabwe Women Lawyers Association, Face Zimbabwe, Gender Links, Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Services, Caritas, WILSA.

The Internal Audit Department

Mission: The Mission and scope of the committee is to provide an independent, objective assurance and consulting service designed to add value and improve the council’s operations.

Head of Department: Mr Gorejena Tapfuma Chiseve (ACCA) (UK) (R.P.Acc-Z). He is a holder of a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Accounting attained from Solusi University , he is also a full member of the Association Of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)(UK) and a registered as a Public Accountant (RPA-Z) with the Public Accountants and Auditors Board Of Zimbabwe(PAAB) and is also a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).

Committee Responsibilities
1. To Consider The Appointment Of The External Auditor, The Audit Fee, And Any Questions Of Resignation Or Dismissal.
2. To Discuss With The External Auditor Before The Audit Commences The Nature And Scope Of The Audit.
3. The Committee Shall Monitor The Integrity Of The Financial Statements Of The Council.
4. To Review And Discuss The Risk Management And Compliance Initiatives Planned For The Year.
5. To Examine The Manner In Which Management Ensures And Monitors The Adequacy Of The Nature, Intent And Effectiveness Of The Risk And Control Infrastructure Of The Council.
6. To Obtain Reasonable Assurance With Respect To The Organization’s Values And Ethics Practices.
7. To Obtain Reasonable Assurance With Respect To The Organization's Governance Arrangements.
8. To Obtain Reasonable Assurance With Respect To The Organization’s Risk Management Arrangements.
9. To Obtain Reasonable Assurance With Respect To The Organization’s Management Control Framework.
10. . To Obtain Reasonable Assurance With Respect To The Organizations Procedures For The Prevention And Detection Of Fraud

The Environment Department

Mission: The Mission of the department is to ensure the sustainable utilization of natural resources and the promotion of sound agricultural practices

Head of Department: Mr Serere John (Msc Strategic Management-C.U.T) (Bsc Geo and Env Studies-Z.O.U).

Committee Responsibilities
1. To Formulate By –Laws On Environmental Conservation And Ensure Compliance Of The By- Laws And Other Statutory Instruments.
2. To Advice The Environment Committee On Legislative Issues Relating To Sustainable Natural Resources Utilisation.
3. To Draw Up, Implement And Monitor The Committee Budget.
4. To Promote The Peaceful Co-Existence Of Farmers Through Conflict Resolution Of Land And Boundary Disputes.
5. To Administer Pounds In Compliance To The Stock Trespass Act Chapter 19:14 And Council By Laws.

The HR & Administration Department

Mission: The Mission of the department is to sustainably support and enhance corporate growth through prudent administration management.

Head of Department: Mr. Raymond T. Mudautsi Diploma in Personnel Management (IPMZ) obtained in 2005 and a Bachelor of Science Honors Degree in Development Studies (ZOU) obtained in June 2015. He also holds short course qualifications/certificates in Personnel Procedures, Accounting, Computers and Procurement.

Committee Responsibilities
1. Human Capital Development And Management.
2. Management Of Information Systems
3. Provision Of Secretarial Services To Council
4. Transport Management.
5. Performance Management.
6. Departmental Budget Preparation, Implementation And Control.
7. Public Relations And Client Care.
8. Provision And Management Of Social Services
9. Gender Mainstreaming And Protection Of Special Population.
10. Asset And Procurement Management