About the job ARTISAN CLASS 1 ELECTRICIAN, C4
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 SMC Transport & Services reporting to the Services Foreman.
REFERENCE NUMBER – SMC20260903
DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 14 September 2026
CLOSING DATE – 20 September 2026
DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – Engineering Transport & Services
JOB TITLE – Artisan Class 1 Electrician
JOB GRADING – C4
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Apprenticeship trained Class 1 Electrician
- 5 O' level passes including Mathematics, Science and English Language
- National certificate in Electrical Power Engineering or equivalent
- At least 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience in a mining or heavy engineering environment
- A clean class 4 drivers' license
- Experience in high voltage cable joining and terminations, reticulation installations, switching and maintenance
- Knowledge of planned, preventative and predictive maintenance systems
- Experience in Alstom HV circuit breakers and Siemens Drives is an added advantage
- Knowledge of the Business Management System (BMS)
CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Technical Expertise
- Problem Solving
- Safety & Compliance
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintain 33kV electrical reticulation networks, fixed plant, and associated equipment to ensure reliable operations
Inspect, maintain, and test safety devices and systems to safeguard personnel and equipment
Execute electrical maintenance and project activities in compliance with statutory requirements, engineering standards, and approved work procedures
Support and actively implement the Company's Business Management System (BMS) requirements and continuous improvement initiatives
Written applications from persons meeting the above criteria together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications should be sent by 20 September 2026 to.
The Human Resources Officer – Processing
Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited
Artisan Class 1 Electrician –Engineering: Transport & 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 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.
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