Job Summary
- Type: contract
- Location: Kwekwe
- Category: Mining
- Closing Date: 2026-06-26
Key Responsibilities
- Effectively manage laboratory operations to ensure delivery of high-quality, compliant analytical services supporting chromium fines and smelting processes
- Develop, evaluate, and implement enhancements to analytical systems, sampling methods, and procedures, leveraging technological advancements to optimise efficiency in the analysis of Ferro chrome, gold, PGMs, and base metals
- Drive optimisation of chromium throughput by identifying and alleviating bottlenecks across production and ferrochrome processing, ensuring adherence to planned volumes and required chemical specifications
- Oversee and manage pyro-metallurgical processes to consistently produce conforming products that meet customer quality and performance requirements
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of ISO 17025:2017 and ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, alongside NOSA SHE System, to ensure operational excellence, compliance, and workplace safety
Requirements
- A degree in Chemistry or equivalent from a reputable institution
- A minimum of five (5) years post qualification experience, three (3) of which should have been in a similar position in a heavy industrial manufacturing or mining and mineral processing environment
- Pyro-metallurgical and ferrochromium smelting processes knowledge
- Ability to apply laboratory sampling and analysis techniques including for gold, PGMs and base metals analysis.
- Working knowledge of laboratory instruments maintenance systems and that include AA, XRF, ICP OES and UV VIS
- Computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite and any other reputable ERP System, preferably SAP
- Working knowledge of SHE and Quality Systems and exposure to the NOSA SHE System will be an added advantage
How to Apply
About the Company
Zimasco (Pvt) Limited stands as a cornerstone of Zimbabwe's mining sector, renowned as a major integrated chrome mining and ferrochrome production company. The company operates extensive chrome ore mines across various locations in the country, including Shurugwi and Mberengwa, extracting vital raw materials. These ores are subsequently processed at its advanced smelting complex located in Kwekwe, Zimbabwe, transforming them into high-carbon ferrochrome destined for global markets. As a significant employer and foreign currency earner, Zimasco plays a crucial role in the national economy, supporting numerous livelihoods within the country. Its operations underpin the nation's industrial output, contributing substantially to Zimbabwe's mineral wealth and industrial development.
Zimbabwe's leading integrated chrome miner and ferrochrome producer.