Artisan - Refractory Mason

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 Refractory Foreman.

REFERENCE NUMBER – SMC20260704

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 02 July 2026

CLOSING DATE – 08 July 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – Smelter

JOB TITLE – Artisan: Refractory

JOB GRADING – C4

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a nationally recognized refractory mason trade certificate
• A minimum of 3 years post apprenticeship experience
• Tradesman experience in all aspects of smelter refractory maintenance, including but not limited to maintenance on hot gas generators, furnace, converters, ladles, ducts, tapping and granulation launders
• Experience in furnace relines would be an added advantage
• Familiarity with Zimplats Management System and SAP will be added advantage

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• A self-starter with excellent interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills
• Supervision experience is a must

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining refractory for hot gas generator, ladles, tapping and granulation launders and converters

• Maintaining all refractory lined ducts

• Maintaining furnace tapholes and all other refractory work related to the furnace

• Condition monitoring of all Smelter refractory units

• Working closely with Materials Department with respect to refractory related products stock control and refractory testing

• Supervising refractory mason assistants

• Maintaining laboratory fusion furnaces

• Supporting and implementing 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 08 July 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer – Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Artisan: Refractory (C4) – Smelter

P.O. Box 61

SELOUS

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

By applying, candidates consent to the processing of their personal information by Zimplats for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with the Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07]. Personal information will be treated confidentially and used only for legitimate employment-related purposes.

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.