Zimbabwe police launches recruitment drive

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a nationwide recruitment exercise as part of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at strengthening its human resource base and enhancing public confidence through restructuring and rebranding.

In a statement, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the exercise targets suitably qualified Zimbabwean citizens across several categories, including general duty constables, construction technicians, artisans and tailor technicians.

"The Zimbabwe Republic Police is recruiting suitably qualified candidates who are Zimbabwean citizens, physically fit, to join the organisation as general duty constables and train for a Diploma in Police Studies at Morris Police Academy, an affiliate of the University of Zimbabwe," he said.

Authorities have, however, cautioned the public against fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the process by demanding money in exchange for promised recruitment placements.

Applicants for general duty constable positions must be aged between 18 and 22, possess at least five ‘O' Level passes including Mathematics, English and a Science subject obtained in not more than two sittings, and meet strict physical fitness requirements.

Candidates must be physically fit, with minimum height requirements of 1.68 metres and 57kg for males, and 1.60 metres and 55kg for females. They are also required to complete a 5km road run within set time limits.

Commissioner Nyathi said successful candidates will undergo a one-year training programme at the Morris Police Academy.

The recruitment exercise also covers construction technicians and artisans aged between 18 and 30, including bricklayers, carpenters, tilers, plumbers, painters, electricians, welders, boilermakers and refrigeration mechanics.

Applicants in this category must have at least five ‘O' Level passes, including English and Mathematics, and relevant vocational qualifications such as journeyman certificates, national certificates or diplomas.

Technical posts are also available in fields such as civil engineering, quantity surveying and architecture, requiring appropriate academic and professional qualifications as well as practical experience.

The ZRP further indicated that tailor technician positions are open in areas such as industrial clothing technology, fashion design and garment construction.

The recruitment drive forms part of broader efforts to modernise the police service, improve operational efficiency and strengthen service delivery nationwide.