Job Openings Section Engineer (D2)

About the job Section Engineer (D2)

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 reporting to the Operations Engineer.

REFERENCE NUMBER – SMC20260401

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 13 April 2026

CLOSING DATE20 April 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – SMC Concentrator Engineering

JOB TITLE – Section Engineer

JOB GRADING – D2

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

  • Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years post learnership experience in a mining or heavy engineering environment
  • Experience in the maintenance of conveying, crushing, milling and flotation plants.
  • Knowledge of projects and ISO55000 asset management systems
  • Possession of a Mine Engineer's Diploma is an added advantage

LEADERSHIP SKILLS:

  • A self-starter with excellent interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to operate in an environment with competing priorities.
  • Good communication and organisational skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set and enforce minimum standards/parameters to ensure zero harm to employees and the environment by meeting legal and SHEQ regulations.
  • Ensure equipment maintenance and reliability management and meeting production targets.
  • Ensure effective project delivery to enable future growth and attainment of production targets.
  • Implement effective engineering and cost management processes.
  • Lead an engineering team and ensure effective people management methodologies are implemented to attract, retain, and develop staff for optimal performance.
  • Implement contingency plans to reduce production losses.

Written applications from persons meeting the above criteria together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications should be sent by 20 April 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer - Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Section Engineer (D2) – SMC Concentrator Engineering

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.

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