About Us

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training

Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training

About Us

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training was established in September 2023 to spearhead youth empowerment and development in Zimbabwe.

The Ministry is committed to fostering a vibrant and innovative youth population by providing opportunities for skills development, entrepreneurship, leadership, and economic participation.

Vision

An Empowered Youth actively participating in National Development by 2030.

Mission

To develop, promote and implement policies and programmes for youth empowerment to achieve sustainable and equitable development.

OUR PRINCIPALS

Meet Our Principals

Hon. T. Machakaire (MP)

Hon. T. Machakaire (MP)

MINISTER

Hon. K. Mupamhanga (MP)

Hon. K. Mupamhanga (MP)

DEPUTY MINISTER

Mr S. Mhlanga

Mr S. Mhlanga

PERMANENT SECRETARY

Ministry Core Functions

01

Formulate and establish policy frameworks to promote the development of Youth and Vocational Training.

02

Design and implement mechanisms to regulate the activities of youth development, empowerment, and vocational training.

03

Institutionalize and enforce good corporate governance in Youth programmes to attract investment and full participation of individuals and corporate.

04

Formulate and implement strategies that ensure the development of Youth.

05

Establish and administer revolving youth funds to stimulate the growth of youth industries.

06

Capacitate youth clients and stakeholders through skills training to enhance high performance, high quality of goods and services.

07

Strengthen Youth associations so as to achieve employment creation and poverty reduction.

08

Promote entrepreneurial skills development for Youth.

Clients’ Service Charter

Our promise to the clients we serve: our values, the standards we commit to, and your rights and obligations.

Preamble

The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Development and Vocational Training (MYEDVT) is mandated to empower and develop young people aged 15–35 through education, vocational training, employment opportunities and economic empowerment. It promotes youth participation in decision making and implements programmes aligned with NDS1, NDS2 and Vision 2030, including the youth service in Zimbabwe. This Clients’ Service Charter is therefore a promise to clients, outlining the Ministry’s commitment through its values and core functions, the rights and obligations of clients, and providing feedback mechanisms to improve performance, service delivery, transparency and engagement with clients.

Vision

An empowered youth actively participating in national development by 2030.

Mission

To develop, promote and implement policies and programmes for youth empowerment to achieve sustainable and equitable development.

Mandate

To develop, promote and implement policies and programmes for youth empowerment to achieve sustainable and equitable development.

Core Values

Patriotism

Desire or love for one’s country (Zimbabwe first).

Accountability

Being transparent, accountable, responsible and answerable for our individual and collective actions.

Teamwork

Integrity, leveraging each other’s experiences and strengths, and working inclusively with love and respect.

Innovation

Initiating and embracing new methods or ideas for enhancing service delivery timeously.

Honesty

Being trustworthy, steadfast and adhering to moral and professional principles.

Terms of Reference

  • Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act 2013: Chapter 2:20
  • National Youth Policy
  • Zimbabwe Youth Council Act [Chapter 25:19] of 2001

Service & Commitment Standards

  • To treat all clients and customers fairly, honestly and impartially, without discrimination based on gender, race, creed, disability or social standing.
  • To ensure that complaints are responded to swiftly and appropriately, with timely feedback on progress and outcome.
  • To advise Government and Cabinet on youth development, empowerment and vocational training issues.
  • To be accountable to the public.
  • To operate in a conducive, clean and safe environment for our clients, customers and stakeholders.
  • To satisfy our financial obligations to service providers and multilateral institutions.

Ministry Obligations & Rights

  • Obligations: fair, non-discriminatory service; timely complaint handling; advising Government on youth matters; and maintaining a safe service environment.
  • Rights: enforcing rules, withholding services for non-compliance and taking legal action where warranted.

Client Rights & Obligations

  • Rights: humane treatment; timely and accurate information; privacy and confidentiality; the right to complain, to redress and to participate in Ministry programmes.
  • Obligations: provide feedback; participate in programmes; follow up on late responses; comply with government procedure; respect staff; attend meetings punctually; and report corruption or misconduct.
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