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The Zimbabwe School of Mines is a mining school in Zimbabwe that provides a higher education qualification in mining by providing competency-based training for high caliber, hands-on technicians.
Job Summary
- Type: full-time
- Location: Bulawayo
- Category: Mining
- Closing Date: 2026-05-22
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and supervise chemistry and fire-assay practicals.
- Conduct sample testing, fire-assay, and wet chemical analyses.
- Prepare chemicals and laboratory solutions for practicals.
- Demonstrate operation of laboratory equipment and assist with research work.
- Operate laboratory equipment including AAS, XRF, ICP, UV-Vis, Fusion and Muffle Furnaces.
- Mark student practical assignments and maintain laboratory records.
- Manage laboratory inventory, consumables, and supplier inspections.
- Maintain laboratory cleanliness, safety, and chemical waste disposal standards.
- Participate in departmental income-generation projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of industrial work experience, preferably in the metallurgical assaying laboratories.
- Diploma in Metallurgical Assaying/or Equivalent.
- Higher Diploma/ degree in a relevant field an added advantage.
- Experience of fire assaying techniques a prerequisite
- Knowledge of ISO:17025 QMS implementation
- Superior communication skills in English, including the development of executive presentations and briefings.
- Candidate must be prepared to start work on the 1st of June 2026
How to Apply
Online applications from persons meeting the above criteria in the form of a detailed Curriculum Vitae, Academic and professional qualifications and at least 3 references should be sent by Friday, 22 May 2026 to:
The Human Resources & Administration Manager – Zimbabwe School of Mines
“Laboratory Technician” as the subject to
e-mail: [email protected]
The Human Resources & Administration Manager – Zimbabwe School of Mines
“Laboratory Technician” as the subject to
e-mail: [email protected]
NB: Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to assessments – Zimbabwe School of Mines reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not hear from the Human Resources Department within 5 days after the closing date of applications, please consider your application as having been unsuccessful.
About the Company
The Zimbabwe School of Mines is an institution whose mandate is pivotal to the socio-economic development of Zimbabwe. From its inception in 1926 the school has produced competent mining practitioners who are in demand in the SADC region and internationally. The school is located in Killarney, Bulawayo. Zimbabwe School of mines mainly offers qualification in National Diploma and Higher National Diploma in Mining, Mine Geology, Mine Survey, Mining Mineral Processing & Extractive Metallurgy and Metallurgical Assaying. The curriculum constantly is revised and updated with help from mining companies in Zimbabwe and Southern Africa.