Zimbabwe
Expand your global workforce in Zimbabwe
Your guide to the employment landscape, working customs and local labor laws in Zimbabwe
Capital
Harare
Currency
Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) or United States Dollar (USD).
Languages
Shona, Ndebele, Nambya, English, Southern Sotho, Tshwa, Kalanga
GDP per Capita
1,773.92 USD
Employer Tax
5.5%
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Talent overview
Zimbabwe is a developing country with growing GDP. The country holds the 17th position in Africa in terms of GDP. Zimbabwe mainly focuses on agriculture and services for the growth of the economy.
Major economic hubs:
Bulawayo, Harare, Chitungwiza, Mutare
Skills in demand:
Information Technology Manager, Data Analyst, Software developers
Top local universities in Zimbabwe
University of Zimbabwe
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Local: 1
World : 3653
Midlands State University
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Local: 2
World : 5188
Africa University
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Local: 3
World : 5823
National University of Science and Technology
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Local: 4
World : 7443
Bindura University of Science Education
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Local: 5
World : 8959
Salary Data
The average monthly salary of some jobs available in Zimbabwe is as follows:
| Job Title | Average Salary (ZWL) | Average Salary (USD) |
| Financial Manager | 408,000 | 1,127.38 |
| Information Technology Manager | 273,000 | 754.35 |
| General Manager | 361,000 | 997.51 |
| Business Development Manager | 326,000 | 900.80 |
| Financial Analyst | 279,000 | 770.93 |
| Business Analyst | 242,000 | 668.69 |
| Project Manager | 236,000 | 652.11 |
Employ in Zimbabwe
Employing in Zimbabwe
When looking into hiring employees in Zimbabwe, employers must have knowledge of the country’s employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes. This section will provide the employer with the basics of what to prepare when onboarding talents from Zimbabwe.
Employee Contract:
The language of the employment contract must be English or the language that is understandable to both parties.
Probation Period:
The probation period in Zimbabwe is upto 3 months.
Public and Provincial Holidays
| Date | Name | Type |
| January 1 | New Year | National Holiday |
| February 21 | Robert Gabriel Mugabe National Youth Day | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | National Holiday |
| April 18 | Independence Day | National Holiday |
| April 19 | Holy Saturday | National Holiday |
| April 20 | Easter Sunday | Local Holiday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | National Holiday |
| May 1 | Workers’ Day | National Holiday |
| May 25 | Africa Day | National Holiday |
| May 26 | Africa Day observed | National Holiday |
| August 11 | Heroes’ Day | National Holiday |
| August 12 | Defence Forces Day | National Holiday |
| December 22 | Unity Day | National Holiday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | National Holiday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | National Holiday |
Employee Leaves
| Type of Leave | Time Period | Mandatory |
| Annual Leave | Upto 90 days | Yes |
| Sick Leave | 90 days | Yes |
| Maternity Leave | 98 days | Yes |
Leave Compliance
Public and Provincial Holidays
Payroll in Zimbabwe
Payroll cycle
The payroll cycle in Zimbabwe is monthly.
Minimum wage
The minimum wage in Zimbabwe is $150 per month.
Overtime pay
Overtime pay is mandatory in Zimbabwe. However, the minimum overtime rate is generally 150% of the standard wage rate.
How taxes work
Employer Payroll Tax:
| Fund | Contribution |
| National Social Security Scheme (NSSS) | 4.5% |
| Manpower Training Levy | 1% |
Employee Payroll Tax:
| Fund | Contribution |
| National Social Security Scheme (NSSS) | 4.5% |
Employee Income Tax:
| Annual Taxable Income
(United States Dollars, USD) |
Tax Rate (%) |
| 0 to 1,200 | 0% |
| 1,201 to 3,600 | 20% |
| 3,601 to 12,000 | 25% |
| 12,001 to 24,000 | 30% |
| 24,001 to 36,000 | 35% |
| Above 36,000 | 40% |
VAT:
In Zimbabwe the standard rate of VAT is 15%.
Bonus
13th Month Pay:
There is no statutory rule for 13th-month pay in Zimbabwe. However, the employees can receive bonuses from the employer.
Employee Benefits:
- Pension Benefits: This is a contribution from social security to ensure that the employee gets compensation after retirement.
- Accident Compensation: Based on the industrial classification, the compensation is allocated as an insurance rate after the risk analysis.
- Periodical Payments for Loss of Earnings: A compensatory income is provided to the employee where it has been lost or stopped by work-related accidents.
- Medical Costs: NSSS pays all medical costs related to the injury using Association of Health Funders of Zimbabwe (AFHoZ) rates.
- Lump-Sum: If the employee is permanently disabled, compensation will be paid as a lump sum if the disability is 30% or less and the monthly pension is less than the minimum pension prevailing at the time of assessment.
- Funeral Grant: Funeral expenses are entitled if there is a death resulting from a work-related accident or disease.
Employee offboarding
Either the employee or the employer can terminate the employment contract with a notice period based on the years of service. If there is any misconduct on the employee’s part, the employer can terminate the contract without notice.
The notice period in Zimbabwe is 30 days.
The severance pay in Zimbabwe is three months of pay per year.
Visa and
immigration
A foreign individual will require a permit and visa to work from Zimbabwe. However, there are three categories of visas in Zimbabwe.
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Visa and Immigration
| Type of Visa | Condition |
| Category A | This visa is for individuals who can travel within the country. |
| Category B | This visa is only for EU individuals and can be availed upon arrival. |
| Category C | This visa is for other countries and will require to be applied before entering the country. |