Artisan - Motor Mechanic C4

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 Engineering: Transport & Services reporting to the Transport Foreman.

REFERENCE NUMBER – SMC20260303

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION – 24 March 2026

CLOSING DATE – 31 March 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION – SMC Engineering: Transport & Services

JOB TITLE – Artisan Class 1: Motor Mechanic (C4)

JOB GRADING – C4

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

5 'O' level passes including Mathematics, English and Science

Apprentice trained Class 1 Motor Mechanic

A recognized technical qualification in Motor Mechanics preferably National Certificate. An HND/ND or City and Guilds will be an added advantage

5 years post-apprenticeship experience in maintenance of processing equipment in a heavy engineering environment.

Knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance systems

Knowledge of the Business Management System (BMS)

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

A self-starter with excellent interpersonal, planning and problem-solving skills

Good communication and organisational skills

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Diagnosing and troubleshooting all mechanical failures and performing component repairs

Carrying out routine, scheduled and non-scheduled repairs and maintenance as required

Diagnosing mechanical issues and proposing appropriate action

Attending to breakdowns as per standard

Performing rebuilds and overhauls on major assemblies and accessories

Completing work order documentation after performing tasks

Identifying and ordering spares

Providing supervision and enforcing standards as per statutory requirements and standard work procedures.

Supporting and implementing 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 31 March 2026 to:

The Human Resources Officer - Processing

Zimbabwe Platinum Mines (Private) Limited

Motor Mechanic Class 1 – SMC 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 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.