CBZ Holdings Is Hiring a Governance Specialist in Harare

Opportunity Details

CBZ Holdings Governance Specialist Vacancy 2026 – Apply by 30 October

CBZ Holdings Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Governance Specialist – Policies, Frameworks & Regulatory Affairs within its Group Governance and Legal Department.

The position focuses on corporate governance policies, regulatory compliance, board and committee operations, and governance risk management.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Governance Policies and Frameworks

• Coordinate the development, review and periodic updating of governance policies, frameworks, charters and related instruments.

• Maintain a central register of policies and monitor review and approval cycles.

• Ensure policies comply with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements and governance standards.

• Monitor implementation of approved governance policies and address identified gaps.

• Maintain records of policy approvals, amendments and effective dates.

Regulatory Affairs and Compliance

• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their implications for the organisation.

• Maintain regulatory obligations and submissions calendars.

• Coordinate regulatory submissions, returns and correspondence with regulatory authorities.

• Maintain accurate records of regulatory approvals, submissions and commitments.

• Coordinate responses to regulatory information requests.

Board and Committee Governance

• Coordinate board and committee meetings, including scheduling, logistics and follow-up activities.

• Support the preparation of governance and regulatory affairs reports for management and the Board.

• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, resolutions and matters arising.

• Review and maintain Board and Board Committee Charters.

• Track governance action items and follow up with responsible executives and business units.

Governance Risk Management

• Identify emerging governance and regulatory risks and escalate significant matters.

• Support assessments of compliance with governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

• Maintain governance dashboards, registers and monitoring tools.

Qualifications and Requirements

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Commerce, Business Administration, Finance or a related field.

• Master’s degree in Corporate Governance, Commercial Law, Business Administration or a related field.

• Professional qualification such as CGP, CPA, CIMA or ICSA.

Experience

• At least 3–5 years of experience in corporate governance, company secretarial practice or a related field.

• Experience managing board and committee operations.

• Proven experience in regulatory compliance and corporate law.

• Practical experience developing and implementing governance policies, frameworks and procedures.

• Experience monitoring legislation and regulatory developments.

• Experience in a regulated financial services environment, particularly banking or insurance, is advantageous.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.

• Ability to prepare board meeting agendas and minutes.

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

• Knowledge of board and committee operations.

• Understanding of regulatory compliance within the financial services sector.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their applications through the official CBZ Holdings LinkedIn recruitment platform.

• Application Deadline: 30 October 2026

Apply Here – CBZ Holdings