Senior Plant C3

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 – SMC20260707

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 02 July 2026

CLOSING DATE – 08 July 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

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 08 July 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer - Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Senior Plant Operator (C3) – SMC Concentrator

P.O. Box 61

SELOUS

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

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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.