Dr. Vincent Hungwe
Chairman
Public Service Commission, Defence Forces Service Commission,
Police Service Commission, Prisons and Correctional Service Commission
Dr Vincent Hungwe has over 25 years of professional training and work experience in policy development and management, programming in natural resource management, agriculture development, local government, public sector reform, decentralization, science and technology development, sustainable livelihoods and community-driven development.
Dr Hungwe rose from humble beginnings as a teacher to Town Planning Officer, Principal Director, a renowned University Lecturer and to be a Permanent Secretary in the then Ministry of Local Government, Public Works and National Housing. He then became a Technical Adviser on Local Economic Development at United Nations Development Programme where he joined the Commissions from.
He has served and still sits on several boards including; Agricultural & Rural Development Authority, Agricultural Land Settlement Board, Zimbabwe Agricultural & Industrial Development Agency, Midlands State University Council, Advisory Board of Governor of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe and the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe.
Dr Hungwe holds a PhD in City and Regional Planning (Real Estate Development) from the University of Cornell (USA), two Masters Degrees and a BA in Geography and history.
Dr. N. Ndiweni
Deputy Chairperson of the Commission
Dr Nomathemba Ndiweni has a wealth of knowledge and experience gathered in the Public Service and Academic sectors. She was appointed Deputy Chairperson of the Public Service Commission on the 2nd of September 2020. Prior to this appointment, she was the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Lupane State University. As PVC she chaired most of the key committees of the University. She contributed to both policy crafting and implementation as well as the construction of the University’s nascent infrastructure.
She garnered extensive experience in the Higher Education sectors of Zimbabwe, South Africa and Europe. Until her appointment as Pro-Vice Chancellor in July 2015, Dr Ndiweni was the inaugural Dean and Senior Lecturer at the Medical School’s Division of Basic Medical Sciences at the National University of Science and Technology (NUST). She was instrumental in the establishment of the Medical School at NUST. She has also served as an External Examiner for several Universities.
Her service includes being a Staff Development Fellow in Veterinary Biochemistry at the University of Zimbabwe, and, thereafter, a Lecturer. Dr Ndiweni has contributed on various Boards including Mpilo Central Hospital, the Research Council of Zimbabwe, the Zimbabwe Investment Authority, and the Health Professions Authority of Zimbabwe.
Dr Ndiweni holds a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Biochemistry (University of Zimbabwe), Graduate Certificate in Education (University of Zimbabwe), Master of Philosophy in Biochemistry (Cambridge University) and PhD in Biochemical Immunology from the University of Bristol. She also holds several certificates in Supervisory Management and Higher Education Management.
Prof. Carroll Temba Khombe
Commissioner
Prof. Carroll Temba Khombe is a specialist in strategic planning, entrepreneurial development and business support. Dr Khombe possesses expertise in the formulation and use of formative and summative evaluations in programme and project development and management. He has extensive work experience in agricultural research and development and currently sits on boards of state enterprises, parastatals and universities in Zimbabwe and in Southern Africa.
He has, and continues to supervise several post graduate students at local universities and universities in South Africa.
Mr. Lawrence David Mavima
Commissioner
Commissioner Mavima holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration with a Minor in Public Administration. He has vast knowledge and experience in International, Private and Public Sectors.
Commissioner Mavima started his career in the Private Sector as a Customer Service Manager for Allstate Insurance Company in Los Angeles, California, USA from 1978 to 1981. He was appointed as Group Management Accountant for Wiroplastics Division in 1981 and later promoted to the post of General Manager within the same Company. He also held various positions at SEDCO and at Baxter International in California, USA where he worked as the General Manager Finance.
Upon his return to Zimbabwe he was appointed Southern Africa Representative for Trade Promotion by the State of Michigan, USA where he successfully promoted trade and commerce between SADC countries and the State of Michigan, USA.
In the Public Sector, Commissioner Mavima started as a Harare City Councilor – ward 20 Tafara (1994-1999), he became a Member of Parliament for Zvishavane-Runde (2008-2013), he was elected Senator for Shurugwi-Zvishavane (2018-2023), and he was appointed the Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution – Midlands (2018 – 2023).
In November 2023 he was appointed Commissioner, in the Public Service Commission. Commissioner Mavima brings vast experience in monitoring and evaluation of Government projects and programmes. Commissioner Mavima is also an accomplished businessman and he is a major shareholder in various entities which includes Hanawa Super Foods Pvt Ltd, Fortune Construction (Pvt) Ltd, Bluestar Logistics (Pvt) Ltd, Kexten Trading (Pvt) Ltd among other family businesses. He is married with four children.
Mrs Rosemary Rubvumo Mukogo
Commissioner
Mrs Mukogo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe, and post graduate qualifications in Environmental Economics and Policy Analysis from Harvard University. She has three decades-long experience in strategic and transformative leadership garnered from working for Government and the Private Sector. She served Government in trade and commerce and rose to the post of Under-Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. She was a substantive Director for Research and Product Development at the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority and at some point served as interim Chief Executive at the Authority. She also served as Executive Director of Harbour Technologies, a private company.
Mrs Mukogo further proved her capability and credibility as Special Adviser in Africa in founding and managing Green Tourism Services Pvt Ltd, a company with reach across Africa and which has consistently consulted for the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD) and the Regional Tourism Organisation for Southern Africa (RETOSA). In addition to all the above, Mrs Mukogo has also served on several boards of organisations in key pillars of the economy, which focus on sustainable utilisation and marketing of natural resources such as Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management, Forestry Commission, Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe, Mosi Oa Tunya (Pvt) Ltd and Zimbabwe Council for Tourism. Mrs Mukogo has also been on the board of the Zimbabwe Newspaper Group of Companies.
Dr. Millicent Mombeshora
Commissioner
Commissioner Dr. Millicent Sibongile Mombeshora is a multi-sectoral professional who has specialised in policy and strategy at institutional, corporate, public, and individual levels. Her impactful career has straddled media, broadcasting, tourism, politics, finance, corporate services, transformational leadership, investment, and governance.
Dr. Mombeshora began her career as a presenter on Zimbabwe’s leading pop radio station, television host, newsreader, and producer/anchor for current affairs programs. She received training from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) in the “Start Your Business” and “Expand Your Business” programs, enabling her to support SMEs in the private sector. As a licensed facilitator for Success Motivation International (SMI, USA), she guided numerous private institutions in transformational leadership. Dr. Mombeshora contributed immensely to the Africa Microcredit Summit (ARMS), advancing the global campaign against poverty through access to credit. She also held roles as a marketer, public relations consultant, leadership coach, financial advisor, and strategy facilitator in the private sector before serving for a decade as a strategy advisor to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) Governor.
At the RBZ, she was instrumental in providing relevant strategic guidance to navigate the harsh economic environment created by various inimical forces that beset the nation of Zimbabwe. She managed Foreign Investments for three of her ten years at the RBZ, leading promotion teams across the USA, Europe, Asia, and Africa. She also spearheaded turnaround strategies for local authorities and state enterprises, overseeing sourcing, deal structuring, and strategic projects. Her initiatives included housing construction, income-generation programs, skills retention efforts, and innovations like the bio-diesel plant and acetylene-powered car in collaboration with the private sector and higher education institutions. During her tenure, she also participated in IMF and World Bank staff meetings.
From 2009 and 2015, Dr. Mombeshora served as a Commissioner on the Zimbabwe Media Commission while simultaneously holding a position on the Zimbabwe Police Service Commission, where she served until 2019. During this time, she chaired the boards of two state enterprises, the Tobacco Research Board and Kingstones Holdings (Pvt). Additionally, she represented the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe as a board member for Tuli Coal and Sirtech Investments. Dr. Mombeshora’s multidisciplinary approach to education earned her diplomas in Public Relations and Marketing, a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance (Economic Policy), an MBA, an MSc in Strategic Management, an MPhil in Development Finance, and a PhD in Strategic Management (Banking & Finance). She has also completed various courses, including Global Diplomacy in the Modern World. While at the RBZ, she attended the “Financial Management & Banking Crises” course at the World Bank Training School.
Dr. Mombeshora’s career reflects her exceptional governance and management skills, which she has brought to the Public Service Commission. Her strategic acumen and ability to navigate complex challenges have significantly contributed to organisational transformation and national development. Her achievements exemplify her dedication to excellence, innovation, and leadership in diverse sectors, making her a valuable asset to Zimbabwe’s governance landscape.
Ambassador James Manzou
Commissioner
Ambassador James Manzou whose diplomatic career spans for over 43years, has a wealth of diplomatic knowledge and experience. From 1980 to 1998, he rose within the ranks of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from Desk officer, First Secretary, Counsellor, Minister Counsellor and Deputy Ambassador at various stations including New York, Moscow and Bonn.
Ambassador Manzou was seconded to the United Nations Political Affairs Department in New York from 1999-2001 as the Secretary General’s Expert appointee to the United Nations Security Council Sanctions Committee Against the then UNITA rebel movement in Angola.
Ambassador Manzou served as Ambassador to Angola from 2001 to 2010 before being appointed Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva a post which he held from 2010 to 2014.
Upon his return to Zimbabwe in 2014, Ambassador Manzou served as Principal Director and SADC, COMESA, AU focal point until his appointment as Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Trade in September 2018, a post he held till his retirement from the Foreign Service on 10 December 2023.
He brings with him skills and experience in diplomatic negotiations, consensus/team building, conference diplomacy and research. He has represented Zimbabwe at various Conferences in SADC, COMESA, AU, the Non-Aligned Movement Group of 77 and the United Nations.
He was appointed Commissioner of the Public Service on 1 January 2024 a position he currently holds.
He is a holder of a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Zimbabwe and an MBA Certificate from St Johns University in New York. He holds a Foreign Service Certificate, Certificate in trade negotiations and mediation.
He speaks fluent English, Portuguese and Shona.
Mrs Sibusisiwe Zembe
Secretary
Public Service Commission, Defence Forces Service Commission,
Police Service Commission, Prisons and Correctional Service Commission and Health Service Commission
Mrs. Zembe is an accomplished bureaucrat, who has served as the immediate past Executive Secretary of National Peace and Reconciliation Commission from 1st of December 2018 to 24 June 2024. She has distinguished herself as a strategist in planning and implementation of national programmes and projects. Mrs. Zembe is also a former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development from June 2017 to November 2017. Prior to that, Mrs Zembe served as a Principal Director in the Organ on National Healing, Reconciliation and Integration from 29 June 2009 to 2017. She is not new to the Public Service Commission as she served as General Manager from 15 August 2007 to June 2009, and Director Human Resources in the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare from April 2001 to August 2007. She holds a Master of Science in Strategic Management from Chinhoyi University of Technology, BSc (Honours) in Politics and Administration, Diploma in Personnel Management, Certificate in Conflict Prevention and Peace Making in Africa, Certificate in Conflict Transformation, Certificate in Human Resources Planning and Certificate in Labour Relations, and numerous professional qualifications obtained inside and outside Zimbabwe.
Mr. Walter Mpandawana
Head – Human Capital Development and Management
Mr Walter Mpandawana is Head of the Human Capital Development and Management Agency. He has over two decades work experience and training in the field of human resources administration in the Public Service.
He joined the Public Service as a novice, Administrative Officer. In recognition of his performance, experience and commitment to duty, Mr Mpandawana was promoted through the ranks. He has served in the capacities of Manager, General Manager and now Head, Human Capital Development and Management. His modus operandi has earned him the reputation of being a policy expert.
As Head, Human Capital and Development and Management he is responsible for overseeing the following work streams; organisation development and management, talent management, performance management, Behavioural Alignment (discipline and grievance handling) and Human Resources Management System.
Mr Mpandawana is currently a member of the Public Service National Joint Negotiating Council (NJNC) and the Public Service Skills Retention and Development Fund Board.
He holds a Master of Public Administration from the prestigious Tsinghua University, Beijing, PRC and a Bachelor of Honours degree in Sociology from the University of Zimbabwe.
Dr. H. Chikova
Head – Strategic Planning and Programme Management
Dr. Henry Chikova is Head of Strategic Planning and Programme Management. He joined the Public Service Commission in October 2022. He has vast experience in corporate governance processes for social security and pensions administration, having started his career as an Economist with the Ministry of Finance in 1992.
He then moved to the Central Statistical Office, where he was a Statistician and Demographer from 1992 to 1995. Following that, he joined the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) and worked there from 1995 to 2004 as a Statistician/Economist before rising through the ranks to the post of Director Benefits, Schemes Planning and Research. He later became Acting General Manager in the same organisation (NSSA). From 2017 to 2020 Dr Chikova worked for the International Labour Organisation as an External Collaborator in Malawi, Eswatini and various SADC countries in the field of social security and social protection. He was also the Social Protection Technical Officer for Sudan, from 2021 to 2022, assisting the government in social protection policy development and capacity strengthening of social insurance institutions. Dr Chikova has published three books and also co-edited one other book, all in the areas of social security and social protection. He has published several peer-reviewed journal papers.
He holds the following qualifications: Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Development Studies (Social Security Modelling), UZ; Master of Social Protection Financing (University of Maastricht – The Netherlands); Master of Business Administration (UZ); Master of Science in Population Studies (UZ); Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Economics (UZ); and a Certificate in Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management (UNISA).
Mr. Nobert Machinjike
Head – Pay and Benefits Development and Management
Mr Nobert Machinjike joined the Public Service Commission in July 2023 as Head, Pay and Benefits Development and Management.
He is a Public Finance Economist and an accomplished strategist, who holds a Master of Arts in Policy Economics from Williams College, Centre for Development Economics, (Massachusetts, USA) and a Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) Degree in Economics from Midlands State University. He is also a SAP Certified Application Associate in Business Objects Planning and Consolidation with a special interest in the automation of the planning and budgeting process.
Mr Machinjike worked as the Director Expenditure Management in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development from December 2022 to July 2023, having risen through the ranks from an economist in 2009 to Deputy Director responsible for Programme Based Budgeting, Public Finance Reforms and Expenditure Management in 2021. Mr Nobert Machinjike is an accomplished financial and economic analyst, a pragmatic public policy expert whose tremendous financial analytical work in the financial sector, spans over 14 years.
Mr Machinjike has held several positions in the corporate world and quasi-government entities. From January 2024 to present, he is Government Team Leader of negotiators for the National Joint Negotiation Council and is also a board member of the PSMAS since 2024. Additionally, he has been a technical representative of Treasury in the Tripartite, a role which he still holds now, representing the Public Service Commission in the Tripartite. He was a Member of the Technical Steering Committee for NDS1 (2021-2025), and Deputy Chair of the NDS1 drafting team. Further, he has led various Public Expenditure Reviews jointly prepared by the Government of Zimbabwe and the World Bank.
Mr. Charles Ncube
Head – ICT Development and Modernisation
Mr Charles Ncube is Head, ICT Development and Modernisation. He has extensive knowledge and skills in ICTs having worked for ZB Bank (1996-2000) before moving to the United Kingdom where he worked for Halifax Bank as a Business Systems Analyst. He worked for various organisations in the United Kingdom before moving to Australia in 2009 where he left the post of Head of ICT, Data Security and Strategy Advisor (CIO) at the Institute for Urban Indigenous Health (Brisbane, Australia) to join the Public Service Commission Secretariat as Head, ICT Development and Modernisation.
Mr Ncube holds a Master of Business Management Degree from the University of South Wales, Australia (2016), a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, United Kingdom (2004) and is currently an MBA candidate with the Haroun Education Ventures.