Investigator (2 Posts)

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.

Job Summary

• Employer: zicc
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Harare, Zimbabwe
• Category: Investigations
• Closing Date: 2026-10-30

Key Responsibilities

• Investigation Execution: Investigate assigned complaints in accordance with statutory standard operating procedures, gathering and analysing physical, electronic, forensic and documentary evidence within prescribed timelines.
• 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.
• Docket Analysis and Reporting: Analyse and corroborate evidence, evaluate conflicting testimony, identify applicable legal thresholds and draft investigation reports with clear findings and recommendations.
• 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.
• Inter-Agency Collaboration: Participate in approved joint investigations, liaise with the National Prosecuting Authority and recommend measures to prevent recurrence of misconduct.

Requirements

• 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

Apply by email: hr@zicc.org.zw

REF Code: ZICC/HR2/2026/13