Senior Plant Operator - C3

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Pvt) Limited (ZIMPLATS) is the largest producer of platinum group metals in Zimbabwe It owns and operates the Ngezi Underground Mines, the Ngezi Concentrator Plant, and the Selous Metallurgical Complex (SMC), delivering long-term value through responsible mining and sound financial stewardship.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

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

REFERENCE NUMBER – NGC202607001

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 15 July 2026

CLOSING DATE – 21 July 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – Ngezi Concentrator

JOB TITLE – Senior Plant Operator

JOB GRADING – C3

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)

CORE COMPETENCIES:

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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforcing safety, health and environmental standards
• Supervising section of the plant
• Implementing plant operating strategies to improve performance and meet business plan objectives
• Notifying the Shift Superintendent of equipment and plant malfunctions or breakdowns
• Assisting in the coordination of planned and unplanned shutdowns to ensure sustainable plant operation
• Ensuring availability and enforcement of operating procedures for all critical tasks to ensure a safe, efficient and cost-effective operation
• Leading and maintaining discipline in the plant
• Training subordinates
• Ensuring good housekeeping in the plant.
• Supporting 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 21 July 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer – Ngezi Concentrator

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Senior Plant Operator (C3) – Ngezi 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 to invite only those candidates it deems suitably qualified for interview. 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.By submitting an application, 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.