Senior Plant Operator (C)

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Limited (ZIMPLATS) is the largest platinum group metals producer in Zimbabwe. It owns and operates the Selous Metallurgical Complex (SMC), Ngezi Concentrator and the Ngezi Underground Mines

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position will be part of the dynamic team based at SMC Concentrator reporting to the Shift Superintendent.

REFERENCE NUMBER – SMC20260401

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 17 April 2026

CLOSING DATE – 23 April 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – SMC Concentrator

JOB TITLE – Senior Plant Operator

JOB GRADING – C3

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 O' levels including Mathematics, English and Science
• Diploma in Mineral Processing/Extractive Metallurgy or NEC Certificate for Plant Operators
• Minimum 3 years' experience as a Junior Plant Operator in a Smelter or Concentrator
• Knowledge of the Business Management System (BMS)

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• A self-starter with excellent interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills
• Supervisory experience is a must
• Good communication and organisational skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforce safety, health and environmental standards in the plant, and highlight for further investigation and improvements operational, safety, health and environmental issues to ensure sustainable operation of the plant
• Supervise section of the plant
• Implement plant operating strategies to improve performance and meet business plan objectives
• Notify the Shift Superintendent on equipment and plant malfunctions or breakdowns
• Assist in the coordination of planned and unplanned shutdowns to ensure sustainable plant operation.
• Ensure availability of and enforce operating procedures for all critical tasks to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation
• Lead and maintain discipline in the plant
• Train subordinates
• Ensure good housekeeping in the plant.
• Support the Business Management System (BMS)

Written applications from persons meeting the above criteria together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications should be sent by 23 April 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer - Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Senior Plant Operator – SMC Concentrator

P.O. Box 61

SELOUS

or email: humanresources@zimplats.com

or online at https://www.careers-page.com/implats

Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to psychometric or other assessments – Zimplats reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not hear from the Human Resources Department within 30 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.