Central Administration
Ms A Zvoutete
Chamber Secretary
Ms Antonia Zvoutete is the Chamber Secretary for the Municipality of
Marondera. She has a strong legal and management background, having
served as a Senior Legal Officer in the Zimbabwe National Army from 2005
to 2008 and then in various roles at the City of Harare, including Senior Legal
Officer, Principal Legal Officer, Chief Legal Officer and among others. Most
recently, she was a Senior Associate at T. Pfigu Attorneys. Ms. Zvoutete holds
a Bachelor of Laws Honours from the University of Zimbabwe, a postgraduate
diploma in Peace and Governance from Africa University, and a Bachelor of
Arts Special Honours in Theology from the Zimbabwe Open University.
Office Mandate
Leadership, Administration & Compliance
The Chamber Secretary's Office provides coordinated
administrative leadership and supports effective,
accountable municipal governance across the Council.
Central Administration
Agenda preparation, minutes and records management.
Human Resources
Human resources management and employee welfare.
Legal Compliance
Oversight of municipal by-laws, compliance and contracts.
Municipal Enforcement
Supervision of municipal police and enforcement functions.
Council Development
Current Projects
Roads Development
Water and Sewer Management
People & Workforce
Human Resources
The Human Resources Section operates under the Chamber
Secretary's Department and supports the development,
management and welfare of the Council workforce.
HR Strategy & Policy
Formulating and implementing human resources
strategy and policy.
Salaries & Payroll
Supporting salary and payroll administration.
Employee Welfare
Supporting employee welfare and handling grievances
and disciplinary procedures.
Industrial Relations
Promoting harmonious industrial relations and
adherence to Council conditions of service and
the Code of Conduct.
Public Safety & Enforcement
Municipal Police
The Marondera Municipal Police was established under
Section 142 of the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29:15].
The section provides for Council employees to assist
in the control and protection of property under the
Council's control and for Parking Supervisors to assist
with enforcement of applicable enactments.
Core Responsibilities
By-law Enforcement
Enforcement of Council by-laws.
Property Protection
Guarding and protecting Council property,
councillors and employees.
Cash Escort
Providing cash escort services.
Security Advisory
Advising Council on matters relating to security.
Security Coordination
Liaising with State security agents, private
security and relevant security stakeholders.
Operational Structure
Municipal Police Units
Environmental Patrol
Cash Escort
Licensing Unit
Protection Unit
Ranging Unit
Dog Section
Traffic Section
V.I.P Protection Unit
Training Unit
Governance & Compliance
Legal Section
The Legal Section operates under the Chamber Secretary's
Department and provides legal support to Council and
management.
Legal Advice
Advising Council and management on legal matters.
Municipal By-laws
Reviewing municipal by-laws and supporting their
alignment with applicable legislation and policy.
Contracts & Agreements
Reviewing Council contracts, wayleave agreements
and notarial deeds of servitude.
Legal Representation
Representing Council in courts, labour hearings
and arbitrations in liaison with Human Resources.
External Counsel
Liaising with Council's external lawyers.
Property Conveyancing
Dealing with matters relating to conveyancing
of Council property.
