- 1960 An informal group of personnel officers organised itself to discuss personnel practices and listen to guest speakers.
- 1962 The Personnel Management Panel was formed. A syllabus for a diploma in personnel management was put forward.
- 1963 The first Executive Committee, known as the "Steering Committee" was elected. There were 40 applications for membership to the Personnel Management Panel.
- 1965 The first examinations for Part 1 of the Diploma were held. IPMR was established as a branch of IPMSA.
- 1967 The Diploma courses were advertised in the local press as correspondence courses with UNISA, with tutorials at UCR during vacations.
- 1973 IPMR set up offices in Savoy House, Inez Terrace, Harare and employed three permanent staff - a national organiser, a shorthand typist and a messenger.
- 1974 IPMR formally merged with IPMSA in order to extend its services. This meant, among other things, that the IPMR diploma would be phased out.
- 1981 The Institute separated from IPMSA and became IPMZ.
- 1983 The new local intermediate diplomas were introduced.
- 1985 The first five graduates of the local intermediate diploma received their certificates.
IPMZ Labour Briefing - 2012
The year 2011 is coming to an end and it is that time again when the Institute provides a platform for Labour Experts to forecast some important labour issues which will impact on the coming year.
Notice of Accreditation
We are glad to inform you that the long awaited accreditation and reinstatement of the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe Diploma Status which was being done by the Ministry of Higher & Tertiary Education has been successfully completed and our Diploma Status has been reinstated.
NOTICE: Exam Dates Changes
NOTICE: Exam Dates Changes
The 2011 October exams dates have been moved to the month of December.
Click here to access the new calendar.
Click here to access the new calendar.
Remuneration Seminar Well Appreciated
According to IPMZ Executive Director, the seminar on remuneration and salary structuring held on the 30th of August 2011 was well appreciated by IPMZ members and the delagates in attandance as it was an eye opener on current remuneration trends. Delagates expressed interest in the total package remuneratiomn approach, however it was suggested that total package remuneration approach be linked to productivity.
Rose Nhamo Assumes Duty as new IPMZ President
ROSE NHAMO - IPMZ President 2011-2013
Rose is the Managing Director of Distinctive Consultancy Services. She has 19 years working experience with stints in both Marketing and Human Resources.
Rose is the Managing Director of Distinctive Consultancy Services. She has 19 years working experience with stints in both Marketing and Human Resources.
IPMZ 2011 Convention "a success"
THE fundamental role of human resource as an enabler in 21st century business cannot be over-emphasised.
This is especially so in this global, knowledge economy where everyone is instantly connected, and communities are breaking with tradition by challenging the status quo and demanding accountability of leadership at all levels, including the leadership of the business community.
IPMZ History in Brief
Order e-Publication
Over the years we have collected papers that have been presented at our meetings. We now market them as IPMZ e-books on CDs which you can order from our office
Accredited Colleges
IPMZ accredits select tertairy education institutions that are capable to tutor the various programs that we offer. We highly recommend that you go to these institutions for your tuition.
Membership Benefits
- Receiving regular mail shots to keep you informed.
- Accessing resource and information centre.
- Receiving professional recognition.
- Creating professional networking opportunities.
Student Application
A prospective student who is not already a member of IPMZ must:
- Apply for membership of the Institute of People Management of Zimbabwe (forms are available from the IPMZ offices in Harare and Bulawayo)
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