Staff Reporter

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Ambassador Rudo Chitiga as the Head of Secretariat on Harmonisation and Standardization of Salaries and Conditions of Service within the Public Sector in the Office of the President and Cabinet.

Speaking in a statement yesterday, Chief Secretary to the President and Cabinet, Dr Misheck Sibanda said that the appointment was in terms of Section 205 of the Constitution.

“His Excellency the President, Cde E.D Mnangagwa, in terms of Section 205 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe as read with Section 340 subsection 1(b), (e) and (f) and after consultation with the Public Service Commission, has appointed Ambassador Rudo Mabel Chitiga as the Head of Secretariat on Harmonisation and Standardization of Salaries and Conditions of Service within the Public Sector in the Office of the President and Cabinet (Permanent Secretary Grade),” said Dr Sibanda.

Dr Sibanda said that Ambassador Chitiga took over from Major General (Rtd) Dr Gerald Gwinji, who is now Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage.

Ambassador Chitiga holds a Master`s Degree in Policy Studies and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sociology. She has extensive experience in diplomacy, international senior management, multi-stakeholder relationships and governance in developing countries of Africa, Asia, the Pacific and Caribbean.

Her appointment as Head of Secretariat on Harmonisation and Standardization of the Public Sector in the Office of the President and Cabinet is with immediate effect.