Job Openings FOREMAN - REFRACTORY (C6)

About the job FOREMAN - REFRACTORY (C6)

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 Smelter reporting to the Senior Production Metallurgist.

REFERENCE NUMBER – SMC202402003

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 16 April 2026

CLOSING DATE – 22 April 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – SMC Smelter

JOB TITLE – Refractory Foreman

JOB GRADING – C6

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Possession of a nationally recognised Refractory Mason trade certificate, minimum of a National Diploma
  • A minimum of eight (8) years' post-apprenticeship experience as a Refractory Artisan, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role
  • Experience in all aspects of smelter refractory maintenance, including hot gas generators, furnaces, converters, ladles, tapholes, launders, and ducts, and knowledge of refractory materials and applications
  • Demonstrated experience in refractory brickwork and material installation and repair, failure analysis, hot work in confined spaces, safety management, and campaign life optimisation
  • Experience in managing major refractory projects such as furnace, converter, and HGG relines.
  • Knowledge of budget control and refractory cost management
  • Certification in supervision and SHE management will be an added advantage
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 will be an added advantage
  • Computer literacy with proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office will be an added advantage

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and supervisory skills
  • Effective root cause analysis capability, planning, coordination, and organisational skills

REFRACTORY FOREMAN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Ensure full compliance with SHE standards applicable to all refractory activities
  • Manage and supervise refractory maintenance and masons and contractors, ensuring adherence to quality standards for bricklaying, castable installation, gunning, curing, and testing of refractory materials
  • Develop, manage refractory budget and costs, monitor refractory material usage, costs ensure proper handling and storage, maintain effective stock control, and ensure availability of critical spares
  • Assess refractory wear mechanisms and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions
  • Train, mentor, and develop refractory apprentices and junior personnel

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.

Written applications from persons meeting the above criteria together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications should be sent by 22 April 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer – Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Refractory Foreman – SMC Smelter

P.O. Box 61

SELOUS

or email: humanresources@zimplats.com or online at https://www.careers-page.com/implats

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


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