Operational Department
Heroes Dependants Assistance
Supports recognised dependants through assistance guidance, records, and service coordination.
Dependants assistance
Education support
Recognition records
Head of Department
Ms Gladys Moyo Commissioner Heroes Dependents Assistance
Head of Department
Head of Department
Ms Gladys Moyo
Commissioner Heroes Dependents Assistance
Department: Heroes Dependants Assistance
Departmental Mandate
Supports recognised dependants through assistance guidance, records, and service coordination.
Department Overview
Public Mandate & Service Focus
The Heroes Dependants Assistance department administers support services for eligible dependants of national heroes, including registration, welfare coordination, and statutory assistance processes.
It also supports public awareness, board resolutions, health and wellness programming, and the ministry's duty to recognise and honour hero families through lawful service delivery.
Public Support Areas
Registration support for heroes dependants
Welfare and statutory assistance guidance
Public information on approved support pathways
Service Path
Typical Public Service Journey
- Register and maintain records for heroes dependants.
- Coordinate statutory benefits and approved assistance channels.
- Support awareness, welfare programming, and hero family resolutions.
Internal Structure
Key Responsibility Areas
The department organises its work across distinct functional areas to ensure focused service delivery and clear public accountability.
Education support
Recognition records
Department Surveys
Feedback and Service Surveys
Use the department-specific survey links below to submit focused feedback.
Heroes Dependants Assistance Service Survey
Department-specific feedback survey for Heroes Dependants Assistance.
Open SurveyComplete Mandate
Full Function Set
The complete list of statutory and operational functions as prescribed for this department.
Administer the National Heroes Act
Register all Heroes'dependents
Create and maintain a comprehensive database of Heroes'Dependents
Administer statutory benefits to Heroes'Dependents
Provide support services to the Heroes'Dependents Board
Conduct stakeholder consultations and awareness programs
Conduct clients'needs assessment
Formulate and implement current and emerging issues that affect the welfare of Heroes dependents
Participate in the burials of National Heroes
Implement Heroes Dependents resolutions
Carry out health and wellness program for Heroes Dependents
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