Description
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

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the above position, which has arisen within the Technical and Projects Management Department at Mupani Mine. Reporting to the Mupani Mine Project Section Engineer, the successful candidate will supervise SMPP works execution and the contractors' works supervisors, interface with mining operations teams and EPCM engineers to arrange logistics facilitating works progress, plan and expedite project construction works, inspect works execution and report achieved progress daily, and expedite the generation and transmittal of red-lined drawings to the EPCM office.

REFERENCE NUMBER - PJI2608005

DATE OF DISTRIBUTION - 27 August 2026

CLOSING DATE - 03 September 2026

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION - Technical and Projects Management, Mupani Mine

JOB TITLE - SMPP Supervisor - Fixed Term Contract

JOB GRADING - C5

Duties and Responsibilities
Interfacing with client and EPCM officials to obtain a full set of the IFC drawings required for full project execution.
Quantifying and coordinating the mobilisation of all construction materials required for the project.
Interfacing with mining operations teams and coordinating the timely transportation of construction materials underground.
Supervising works execution by contractor teams and ensuring adherence to all design specifications.
Comparing constructed / installed works with designs and facilitating accurate red-lining of drawings for the later production of accurate As-Built drawings.
Compiling and reviewing constructability proposals ahead of works execution and proposing mitigation measures to envisaged challenges.
Proactively exploring and recommending project cost optimisation measures before and during project execution.
Reviewing and reporting works progress to the projects team on a daily basis during the daily project progress review meetings.
Checking works quality, instituting corrective actions, and signing off completed areas as the works progress.


Qualifications and Experience
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering.

At least three (3) years post-learnership experience in a mining / heavy industrial environment.

Experience in the management and coordination of SMPP works construction / installation projects.

Experience working and managing works in a project environment.

Good experience with maintenance and repair of jaw crushers, conveyor systems and drives, chutes, and vibro-feeders.

A qualification in Project Management will be an added advantage.

A valid Class 4 driver's licence.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Good interpersonal skills.
Planning and problem-solving skills.
Ability to drive results-oriented teams.
Ability to operate with and manage competing priorities.
Demonstrable capacity to handle multifaceted teams.
In-depth understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment systems.