July 2021 - Zimbabwe International Trade Fair

VACANCY | Real Estate Project Manager

July 23, 2021by DM DM No Comments

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the position of Real Estate Project Manager.

Job brief: We are looking for an experienced Real Estate Project Manager to ensure the successful implementation of the Zimbabwe International Conference and Exhibition Smart City (ZICESC) master plan. The individual will be reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

Key Responsibilities:

The Real Estate Project Manager is responsible for the following functions:

The overall implementation of the ZICESC master plan.
Liaising with potential funding and joint venture partners, lessees, promoters, developers and other stakeholders in developing the full master plan.
Planning and designating project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed.
Reviewing and recommending engineering designs, architectural, proposed plans and construction documents for approval.
Evaluating RFQs and EoIs for the implementation of the project. Analysing and recommending sites for new real estate projects.
Monitoring construction works and signing off development stages.
Preparing certificates for completion of works.
Preparing and tracking project implementation schedules to meet set targets.
Supervising developments and ensuring all necessary standards are met.
Ensuring compliance with local authority bylaws relating to real estate developments.
Ensuring compliance to regulatory, safety, health, engineering, procurement statutes and standards.
Preparing and presenting progress reports, updates and recommendations to the Real Estate Development and Maintenance Committee.

Attributes:

Should be a holder of a Degree in either Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or Architectural Science.
Should be a member of an Engineering Professional Association or any Engineering Board.
Should have at least 5yrs experience in a similar project or related role.
Analytical and project management skills is a must.
Must have good oral and written communication skills:
Excellent leadership and teamwork skills a must.
Interpersonal and multi-tasking abilities.

Send your CV to hr@zitf.co.zw. Should be sent no later than Friday 30th of August 2024.Visit www.zitf.co.zw/vacancy for more info

ZITF Company appoints new CEO, deputy

July 15, 2021by DM DM No Comments

THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has appointed Dr Nicholas Ndebele as the substantive chief executive officer and Ms Stella Nkomo as his deputy.

The appointments are with immediate effect.

In a statement, the ZITF Company said: “The ZITF Company board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Nicholas Ndebele as the substantive chief executive officer with immediate effect.

“Dr Ndebele will be supported in his new role by Ms Stella Nkomo who has been appointed deputy chief executive officer, also with immediate effect.”

Dr Ndebele joined the organisation in 2017 as the sales executive tasked with increasing gains in profit performance, revenue growth and market share across all the firm’s strategic business units.

He was appointed acting general manager in the following year after the resignation of the previous general manager.

“More recently, he has demonstrated capacity and leadership depth taking the company to profitability and guiding the company through one of the most tumultuous periods of its history; ensuring business survival and sustainable continuity despite the disruption on the business brought about by the Covid-19 pandemic and the attendant knock-on effects,” said the ZITF Company.

Dr Ndebele holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree majoring in Business Leadership from the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) of the University of Pretoria.

He is also a holder of an Executive Development Programme (GIBS), a Master of Science in Marketing from the National University of Science and Technology (Nust), Masters of Business Administration from Midlands State University, Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations from Nust and a Bachelor of Business Studies from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ).

The ZITF Company said Ms Nkomo has been with the company for over 14 years driving the marketing, communications and business development functions of the entity and will continue to manage that portfolio as well in addition to her new duties.

“As an accomplished events manager and co-ordinator specialising in exhibitions, conferences and events infrastructure management, she has been instrumental in making sure that the ZITF Company’s exhibitions and events remain the biggest and effective platforms for business growth in the country,” it said.

Ms Nkomo is a holder of a Business Leadership Certificate, ZimChartered Marketer,

Master of Science in Marketing, Bachelor of Science in Journalism and Media Studies from Nust, Marketing Practitioner (Marketers Association Zimbabwe) and is currently studying towards a Master of Science degree in International Relations with UZ.

“Given their combined arsenal of qualifications, knowledge and expertise in the business development and marketing fields, Dr Ndebele and Ms Nkomo are more than equal to the task.

“The board wishes them well in the new roles. The board is fully persuaded that these two appointments supported by a loyal senior management team will be able to deliver the pending transformational strategy to reposition the ZITF Company for the future,” said the organisation. — @okazunga

JUST IN: ZITF appoints Dr Nicholas Ndebele as CEO and Ms Stella Nkomo his deputy

July 14, 2021by DM DM No Comments

THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has appointed Dr Nicholas Ndebele as the substantive chief executive officer and Ms Stella Nkomo as his deputy.

The appointments are with immediate effect.

In a statement, the trade fair company said: “The ZITF Company board of directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Nicholas Ndebele as the substantive chief executive officer with immediate effect.

“Dr Ndebele will be supported in his new role by Ms Stella Nkomo who has been appointed deputy chief executive officer, also with immediate effect.”

ZITF dates moved to August

July 10, 2021by DM DM No Comments

THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) will be held from August 23-27 after it was postponed due to the prevailing Covid-19 pandemic which has seen an upsurge in cases being recorded in the country.

Cabinet postponed the ZITF which was supposed to be held from July 20 to 23 following an upsurge in Covid-19 cases.

The ZITF company had initially written a letter to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr Sekai Nzenza proposing 21-24 September and September 28-October 1 as the new dates.

ZITF Company proposes September for trade showcase

July 2, 2021by DM DM No Comments

THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has proposed to hold this year’s trade showcase in September.

This comes after Cabinet postponed the ZITF which was supposed to be held from July 20 to 23 following an upsurge in Covid-19 cases.

Eleven countries had confirmed participation, namely Angola, Belarus, Botswana, Indonesia, Japan, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Tanzania.

In a letter addressed to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr Sekai Nzenza the ZITF company has proposed September 21-24 and September 28 – 1 October as the new dates.

LATEST: New dates proposed for ZITF

July 1, 2021by DM DM No Comments

THE Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) Company has proposed to hold this year’s ZITF in September.

This comes after Cabinet postponed the ZITF which was supposed to be held from July 20 to 23 following an upsurge in Covid-19 cases.

In a statement addressed to the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Dr Sekai Nzenza the ZITF company has proposed 21-24 September and 28 September- 1 October as the new dates.

ZITF Company board chairman, Mr Busisa Moyo said this will allow exhibitors and potential visitors to reschedule their preparations with ample time and also allow the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic to subside.