Job Description
\n\t\t\t\tApplications are invited from suitably qualified, experienced, and high-calibre professionals to ill the following executive position within the Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC).REGULATORY DIVISIONDeputy Commissioner – RegulationGrade: Executive I Location: Harare 1 Reporting to: The CommissionerAbout IPECThe Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is the statutory authority mandated to reaulate and supervise the insurance and pensions industries in Zimbabwe.The Commission is committed to promoting financial stability, protecting policyholders andpension fund members and beneficiaries, and ensuring a sound, resilient, competitive and inclusive financial services sector.Role OverviewThe Deouty Commissioner – Reculation is a senior executive role responsible for leadina the develooment, implementation. and enforcement of regulatory frameworks for the insurance and pensions sectors. The role provides strategic and technical oversight of regulatory policy, risk-based supervision, licensina. compliance enforcement. actuarial oversiaht, and consumer protection. ensuring alignment with national legisiation and international supervisory standards.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tDuties and Responsibilities
\n\t\t\t\tKey Duties and ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Leadership & Policy Development: Lead the development, review, and implementation of regulatory policies, standards, and supervisory frameworks. Ensure alignment with applicable legislation, internationai best practice, and emerging market trends whilst providing strategic regulatory input to support the Commission’s mandate.Supervision, Licensing & Compliance Enforcement: Oversee risk-based supervision of insurers, pension funds, and intermediaries. Ensure compliance with prudential, market conduct, and governance requirements and direct all licensing, registration, inspections, and enforcement processes.Prudential, Actuarial & Financial Oversight: Oversee solvency monitoring, actuarial assessments, and financial reporting requirements. Ensure financial soundness and sustainability of regulated entities.Risk Surveillance & Market Stability: Identify systemic and sector-specific risks and implement appropriate supervisory interventions. Strengthen regulatory effectiveness to safeguard financial stability.Stakeholder Engagement & Representation: Engage and cultivate relationships with Government, industry stakeholders, and regulatory bodies. Represent the Commission in regional and international forums.Consumer Protection & Market Conduct: Strengthen consumer protection frameworks and ensure fair market conduct.Oversee dispute resolution mechanisms and stakeholder feedback integration.Strategic & Operational Leadership: Contribute to corporate strategy and regulatory transformation initiatives. Lead and develop high-performing regulatory teams and oversee performance of regulatory functions to drive continuous improvement.Required Competences and CapabilitiesRegulatory & Prudential Expertise: Deep understanding of insurance and pensions legislation, risk-based supervision. solvency frameworks, and regulatory complianceTechnical Authority: Strong grounding in financial analysis, regulatory policy and appreciation of actuarial principles.Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex regulatory functions and institutional reformAnalytical & Decision-Making Capability: Strong judgment in high-pressure regulatory environmentsGovernance & Integrity: Demonstrated ethical leadership and commitment to public sector accountabilityStakeholder Engagement: Ability to influence and collaborate at executive, industry, and policy levels.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tQualifications and Experience
\n\t\t\t\tBehavioural Competencies\u2022Include, but not limited to: \u2022 Honesty and integrity \u2022 High Ethical Standards \u2022Professionalism \u2022 Fairess \u2022 Tact & Diplomacy Composure and Decision-Making Under Pressure \u2022Strategic Communication & Influence \u2022 Fit and proper.<\/p>\n
Qualifications and ExperienceThe ideal candidate should possess the following:A Bachelor’s Degree in Insurance, Finance, Economics, Actuarial Science, Law, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field.\u2022A Post Graduate Qualification in a relevant discipline (e.g., Insurance, Finance, Economics, Law, Actuarial Science, Risk Management, Public Policy, or MBA)\u2022A relevant professional qualification from a recognised body e.g., Chartered Insurance qualification (CIl\/ACI\/FCIl), Actuarial qualification (Associate or Fellow). Chartered Accountant (CA\/ACCA\/CIMA), Pensions (ClI\/IISA) or Risk management or governance certification (ARM)\u2022A Minimum of 10 years’ progressive experience in insurance, pensions supervision, financial services regulation, or a closely related sector.At least 5 years at senior management level.Demonstrated experience in regulatory framework development and policy formulation, risk-based supervision and compliance enforcement, licensing. inspections, and regulatory reporting and market conduct supervision and consumer protectionExposure to regional or international regulatory frameworks (SADC, IAIS, IOPS, or equivalent) will be a distinct advantage.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\tHow to Apply
\n\t\t\t\tHow to ApplyInterested persons should submit their written applications together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and certified copies of their national identity document, academic, and professional qualifications by not later than:15 May 2026Applications should be addressed to:The CommissionerInsurance and Pensions Commission90 Speke Avenue, Harare | 160 Rhodesville Avenue, Greendale, HarareEmail: vacancies@ipec.co.zw<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"_promoted":"","_job_location":"","_application":"vacancies@ipec.co.zw","_company_name":"Insurance and Pensions Commis\u2026","_company_website":"https:\/\/ipec.co.zw\/","_company_tagline":"About Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) Vacancies | Jobs The Insurance and Pensions Commission (IPEC) is a statutory body established in terms of the Insurance and Pensions Commission Act [Chapter 24:21], to regulate the insurance and pensions industry with the objective of developing the industry for the protection of insurance policyholders and pension fund members\u2019 interests. Currently, IPEC regulates the Private Occupational Pension Schemes and the Individual Pensions Policies. The Commission commenced its operations in 2005 after it was weaned off the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development. The Commission is accountable to the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development.","_company_twitter":"","_company_video":"","_filled":0,"_featured":0,"_remote_position":0,"_job_salary":"","_job_salary_currency":"","_job_salary_unit":""},"job_listing_region":[17],"job-categories":[51],"job-types":[13],"class_list":{"0":"post-5325","1":"job_listing","2":"type-job_listing","3":"status-expired","4":"hentry","5":"job_listing_region-harare","7":"job-type-full-time"},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings\/5325","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-listings"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/job_listing"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5325"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"job_listing_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job_listing_region?post=5325"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-categories?post=5325"},{"taxonomy":"job_listing_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/zimbabwe\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/job-types?post=5325"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}