Senior academic and business executive with over 20 years of leadership experience spanning higher education, human resources, governance, labour relations, and executive training. Proven expertise in strategic leadership, academic lecturing, institutional development, human capital management, and policy oversight. Recognised for analytical depth, strong governance orientation, and the ability to lead complex organisations across corporate, academic, and regulatory environments.
Hi, I’m
TONDERAI MACDONALD CHIMOMBE
Senior Executive | Academic Leader | Human Capital & Governance Specialist
Middelburg,MP
Summary
Overview
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Church / Ministry Leadership
Senior Pastor & Counselling Lead
02.2015 - Current
Job overview
- Serve as Senior Pastor, providing spiritual oversight, leadership, and governance to the congregation.
- Lead pastoral counselling, offering guidance in family, leadership, personal development, and faith-based counselling.
- Provide strategic direction, teaching, mentoring, and leadership development within the ministry.
- Oversee organisational administration, stakeholder engagement, and community outreach initiatives.
Pearson Group of Companies
Senior Lecturer & Academic Executive
01.2010 - 01.2015
Job overview
- Provide senior academic leadership in Business Administration, Statistics, Commercial Law, and Human Resources.
- Lead curriculum delivery, assessment, moderation, and academic quality assurance across multiple programmes.
- Contribute to institutional growth through academic governance, compliance, curriculum development, and staff mentoring.
PC Training & Business College
Senior Lecturer – Business & Management
01.2010 - 01.2011
Job overview
- Deliver senior-level instruction in Business Administration, Statistics, Commercial Law, and Human Resources.
- Support academic planning, learner assessment, and moderation in line with institutional standards.
- Mentor students and junior lecturers to improve academic outcomes.
Zimbabwe Open University – Faculty of Business Administration
Part-Time Lecturer
01.2008 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Delivered undergraduate business administration modules to adult and distance-learning students.
- Conducted assessments, marking, and academic support aligned with university standards.
Institute of People Management
Lecturer & Consultant
01.2006 - 01.2008
Job overview
- Lectured in Human Resources, Training Management, and Personnel Development.
- Provided consulting services on HR systems, training frameworks, and labour compliance.
Speciss College
Business Studies & Management Tutor
01.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Taught Business Studies, Management of Business, and Mathematics.
- Supported learner progression through structured teaching and assessment.
Lord Malvern High School
Junior Teacher – Business & Mathematics
01.2004 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Delivered foundational business and mathematics education.
- Developed early academic leadership and instructional skills.
Dulux Paints
Human Resources Officer
01.2003 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Progressed from Graduate Trainee to Human Resources Officer.
- Supported recruitment, employee relations, and HR compliance functions.
Zimbabwe Chemical and Inks National Employment Council
National Committee Secretary
01.2002 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Served on the national committee responsible for salaries, labour negotiations, legal, and disciplinary matters.
- Supported labour relations governance and national-level policy execution.
Education
University Of ZimbabweZimbabwe, Harare
MBA from Business Administration
04.2001
University Overview
Skills
Strategic & analytical thinking
Executive report writing and correspondence
Affiliations
Affiliations
- Institute of People Management
- Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (South CIS – Academic Credits)
References
References
Antony, Mabvirakare, Lecturer, 073 524 6540, CTI Group of Colleges, Randburg, South Africa, Available on requestLEADERSHIP APPROACH
LEADERSHIP APPROACH
Values-driven executive leader committed to ethical governance, people development, institutional excellence, and sustainable impact across academic, corporate, and faith-based environments.ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctoral Research Training Programme
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Bachelor of Administration – University of Zimbabwe
- Higher Diploma in Human Resources – Institute of People Management
- Diploma in Training Management
- Diploma in Personnel Management
- Degree in Biblical Studies
- Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (South CIS) – 10 Credits
CORE EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES
CORE EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES
- Executive & Academic Leadership
- Corporate & Institutional Governance
- Human Capital Management
- Labour Relations & Compliance
- Strategic Planning & Policy Development
- Higher Education Lecturing & Assessment
- Organisational Development
- Stakeholder & Board Engagement
- Research, Reporting & Academic Writing
Reading
Reading
Leadership and governance literature; organisational development and human capital strategy; theology and pastoral leadership; ethics, faith, and social transformation; contemporary business and economic thought.
Timeline
Senior Pastor & Counselling Lead
Church / Ministry Leadership
02.2015 - Current
Senior Lecturer & Academic Executive
Pearson Group of Companies
01.2010 - 01.2015
Senior Lecturer – Business & Management
PC Training & Business College
01.2010 - 01.2011
Part-Time Lecturer
Zimbabwe Open University – Faculty of Business Administration
01.2008 - 01.2009
Lecturer & Consultant
Institute of People Management
01.2006 - 01.2008
Business Studies & Management Tutor
Speciss College
01.2005 - 01.2006
Junior Teacher – Business & Mathematics
Lord Malvern High School
01.2004 - 01.2005
Human Resources Officer
Dulux Paints
01.2003 - 01.2004
National Committee Secretary
Zimbabwe Chemical and Inks National Employment Council
01.2002 - 01.2004
University Of Zimbabwe
MBA from Business Administration
04.2001