Metallurgical Technician - B3

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

The position will be part of the dynamic team based at Smelter, reporting to the Metallurgical Technician.

REFERENCE NUMBER – SMC20260302

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 25 March 2026

CLOSING DATE – 31 March 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – Metallurgical Services

JOB TITLE – Metallurgical Technician Assistant

JOB GRADING – B3

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

6 O' level passes including Mathematics, English Language and Science

Good understanding of SHEQ standards and procedures

Previous work experience in a processing or mining environment

Diploma in Mineral Processing or Extractive Metallurgy will be added advantage

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Good communication and organisational skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assisting the Metallurgical Technician in carrying out metallurgical test work in the plant and in the

metallurgical laboratory. Test work includes and is not limited to PSD determination for all smelter consumables and furnace cooling water quality testing

Manning of smelter cooling water plant and furnace cooling water demineralization plant

Assisting in internal NDTs activities around the furnace

Working with external service provider for all NDT activities around the furnace

Supporting the Business Management System implementation

Written applications from persons meeting the above criteria, together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications, should be sent by 31 March 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer – Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Assistant Metallurgical Technician – Metallurgical Services

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.