Closing on: Oct 3, 2026

Zimasco (Pvt) Limited, a major player in Zimbabwe’s Ferrochrome sector, has an exciting and challenging career opportunity within its Shurugwi & South Dyke Mining Division.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, competent and experienced individuals to fill the vacant post of Drilling Operator on a 5-year Fixed-Term employment contract basis, renewable subject to performance.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

  • At least 5 ‘O’ Levels including English, Mathematics and Science
  • Certificate of Competency in Diamond Drilling operation.
  • At least 4 years’ drilling experience in a Mining/Mineral processing environment with a good understanding of meter eater, kempe, and the ability to use Cantonu machines
  • Full Blasting Licence/Surface Endorsed Blasting License holder is an added advantage.
  • Working knowledge of safety management systems, with exposure to the NOSA SHE system being an added advantage.
  • Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence

 

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

  • Set up and operate drilling machines to bore holes in metal blocks and other materials as per procedures, standards and comply with safety regulations.
  • Maintenance of drilling equipment, laying core according to depth, coupling drilling rods, ferrying water, securing & carrying core trays and drilling equipment, digging sumps and concreting holes, greasing equipment etc.
  • Reading gauges, operating pumps, and collecting core samples.
  • Calculate dimensions and tolerances using measuring instruments.
  • Maintain records of each drilling operation and prepare regular maintenance and production reports.
  • Inspect finished products and ensure they meet the required standards
  • Development and coaching of subordinates.
  • SHE Management within the drilling section

 

Applications from persons meeting the above stated requirements together with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and proof of qualifications to be submitted to following address with clear title of the position being applied for:

 

The Human Resources Officer

Zimasco (Private) Limited

P.O. Box 124

SHURUGWI

 

OR Email to: recruitment@zimasco.co.zw including Position Title in the Subject Line.

 

NB: Only applications from short-listed candidates will be acknowledged

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: SHURUGWI

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