About Murewa RDC
Murewa Rural District Council is established as a quasi-governmental body under the constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe under the RDC Act (Chapter 29:13). The legislature is comprised of forty -two (42) Policymakers (39 Councillors and 3 Town Board Members) for the Rural District Council and the Town Board. The Executive has a total establishment of one hundred and twenty (120) staff members – the Chief Executive Officer, six (6) Heads of Departments (HODs) eleven (11) Assistant Executive Officers/ Deputy Heads of Departments, eight (8) supervisory managers, and ninety- four (94) operational staff members. It provides and facilitates the provision of goods and services. The Organization has 30 wards, two of which are urban wards (Murewa Town Board and Macheke) and 28 are rural wards. Murewa Rural District Council is located in 86km from Harare.
The head-office is located at Murewa Growth Point while there is a sub office at Macheke Growth Point. The economy of the district is primarily agrarian with potential for mining especially black granite, gold and tantalite. The district boasts of a rich cultural heritage being home to the world acclaimed Jerusarema Mbende dance and various heritage sites. There is a dearth of skilled and qualified manpower and a well developed transport and communications network.
Vision & Mission
A Prosperous and Empowered District with a High Standard of Living For Its Communities By 2030.
To Develop, Coordinate and Facilitate Sustainable Socio-Economic Services to Uplift the General Living Standard of The Murewa Community.
Council, in pursuit of its strategic intent, shall derive its mandate from the following:
1. Constitution of the Zimbabwe Amendment (No 20) Act, 2013- Sections 275-279
2. Rural District Council’s Act Chapter 29:13)
In line with the terms of reference, the Council’s overall functions are defined below.
1. Provision of social services.
2. Promoting economic growth and development in the district.
3. Promoting sustainable agriculture and environmental management and conservation practices in communities.
4. Infrastructure development and maintenance.
5. Human capital management and development.
6. Revenue mobilisation and generation.
7. Promotion of good corporate governance.
8. Promotion of Gender equality.
9. Promotion of good local governance inclusivity and public participation.
Core Values
Upholding of guiding principles, rules and ethics in the discharge of duty.
Timeous and Optimum utilization of resources.
Openness to client and stakeholders.
Being responsible for one’s actions.
New ideas with value.
Council Departments
1. Chamber business
2. Asset Management
3. Management of Entry; Recruitment and selection
4. Management of Stay: - Rewards, Emoluments, Grievance handling and instituting relevant codes, training and development of staff etc.
5. Manpower planning and development
6. Management of Exit – Pensions, gratuity etc
7. Labour relations management
8. Manpower planning and development
9. Provision of social amenities
10. Natural resources, conservation and management
11. Extension services in Agriculture, wildlife, land management, afforestation, Land reclamation, and mining
12. Facilitating Gender mainstreaming
13. Social safety nets
14. Promotion of Gender equality, equity and social inclusion
15. Facilitating the elimination of Gender Based Violence
16. Stores Management
1. Financial management
2. Identification of the District’s strategic resources for comparative and absolute deployment for economic growth and development through strengthening of local value chains.
1. Infrastructure development and maintenance.
2. Waste management
3. Plant and equipment management
4. Road construction and maintenance
5. Projects management
1. Land use planning
2. General Land Management
3. Spatial Planning
4. Production of Annual Development and Rolling Plans
5. Development Control within Murewa District
6. Land Management and Lease Management
1. Evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the organisation’s governance
2. Risk management and control processes.
3. Loss control
1. General Management of Murewa Town Board
2. Service provision - (planning, roads, building, tourism, refuse, water and solid waste management, etc.)
1. Environment and Natural Resources
2. Procurement Management Unit
3. Information and Communication Technology Unit
Meet The Team
Meet The Ladies & Gentlemen Whose Dedication & Skill Ensures The Smooth Service Delivery To The Community & Beyond
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