Section 310: Appointment of Auditor-General
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) The Auditor-General is appointed by the President with the approval of Parliament.
(2) The Auditor-General must be a Zimbabwean citizen chosen for his or her integrity, and must have been qualified to practise as an auditor for at least ten years.
(3) The term of office of the Auditor-General is a period of not more than six years and a person must not be appointed as Auditor-General after he or she has served for one or more periods, whether continuous or not, amounting to twelve years.
(4) Before entering office, the Auditor-General must take, before the President or a person authorised by the President, the oaths of loyalty and office in the forms set out in the Third Schedule.
Key Insight: Auditor-General's Independence and Term Limits
This section establishes checks and balances by requiring both presidential appointment and parliamentary approval for the Auditor-General. The 12-year maximum career limit (across multiple terms) helps prevent entrenchment while allowing sufficient time to develop expertise. The citizenship and professional experience requirements ensure the position is held by a qualified Zimbabwean with established auditing credentials.