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Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The Airports Company of Zimbabwe is recruiting and training new staff to ensure there is enough empower for the recent commissioning of the new-look US$153 million extension and upgrade of the Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport.
President Mnangagwa recently commissioned the extensions to RGM International, as the Second Republic continued to deliver key projects in line with the country’s vision of attaining an upper middle-income economy by 2030.
RGM International extensions were recently handed over to the Airports Company of Zimbabwe by the contractor, China Jiangsu International-RGM Airport Project.
Developing an efficient air transport system is critical in enhancing economic growth in line with the country’s aspirations as expressed under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1).
The major airport upgrade has set the tone for massive transformation in the aviation and tourism sectors.
Now ACZ is looking for a divisional secretary, stores assistants, procurement assistants, procurement assistants, terminal and grounds supervisor, risk officers, public health officer, environment officer, financial accountant, trainee customer services assistants, plumbers, transport clerks, human resources assistants, human resources officer (industrial relations), system support officers, systems developer and an IT developer, among other positions.
In an interview yesterday ACZ public relations and communications manager Mr Tonderai Mangombe confirmed the recruitment drive.
“Airports Company of Zimbabwe (Private) Limited has taken the initiative to embark on a recruitment drive. The recently commissioned Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport development project has subsequently created new positions and the need to enhance operational efficiency, customer service, and overall service quality.
“This move not only reflects the company’s dedication to its business and infrastructure growth but also its commitment to improving the quality-of-service provision. By actively seeking new talent, the company is ensuring that it has the necessary resources to meet the growing demands of the industry. This, in turn, will have a positive impact on the overall travel experience for passengers and stakeholders,” he said.
Mr Mangome said recruitment drives not only provide opportunities for job seekers but also contribute to the overall economic development of the country.
“As airports continue to play a crucial role in facilitating travel and connecting people across the globe, it is essential for ACZ to have a well-qualified and capable workforce. Recruitment drives not only provide opportunities for job seekers but also contribute to the overall economic development of Zimbabwe.
“The recruitment drive also indicates the company’s commitment to the attainment of the NDS1’s strategic vision of rebuilding and transforming Zimbabwe into an upper-middle income economy by 2030 as envisaged by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde, Dr ED Mnangagwa,” he said.
Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona said the upgraded International Airport now boasts of state-of-the-art facilities, including a new terminal building, expanded runway, and enhanced security systems.
Three air navigational aids were also procured, received and installed at RGM International, Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo International Airport in Bulawayo and Masvingo Airport.
He said the air navigational aids were in the form of doppler very high-frequency omni-directional range distance measuring equipment.
The Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport modernisation is one of the flagship projects being implemented by the Second Republic under the leadership of President Mnangagwa, who has placed emphasis on high impact projects in line with the National Development Strategy 1.
The airport will become a regional aviation hub able to handle about
6 million passengers annually, from the present 2,5 million.
The upgrading of RGM International is also expected to see more international airlines opening routes into Harare and a corresponding increase in tourist arrivals.
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