Maintenance Engineer
Engineering Jobs
- Karo Platinum
- Expires 06 Sep 2026
- Mhondoro–Ngezi District
- Full Time
Job Description
MAINTENANCE ENGINEER WANTED
Karo Platinum [Private] Limited commenced mining operations on its lease in Ngezi. As we transition from project execution into full operational readiness, we are seeking experienced, results-driven professionals with proven expertise in environmental management and social performance within Zimbabwe’s mining sector. Successful candidates will play a key role in safeguarding regulatory compliance, protecting the environment, strengthening community relations and embedding responsible operating practices within a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment.
ROLE PURPOSE
Lead the General Engineering Services (GES) team in the safe and cost-effective execution of plant and services infrastructure maintenance; and oversee small works projects as the operation transitions from project execution into steady-state operations. The Maintenance Engineer ensures high equipment and facility availability, effective breakdown response, sound contractor management, disciplined spares and cost control, and the development of a competent, statutorily compliant maintenance workforce.
Duties and Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the General Engineering Services team in the execution of planned, preventive, predictive and breakdown maintenance across plant, site infrastructure and facilities.
• Plan, coordinate and control site maintenance activities, installations, modifications and small works projects, ensuring work is executed safely, on time, within budget and to set engineering standards and specifications.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve maintenance procedures, work instructions, job cards, maintenance strategies, schedules and critical spares lists.
• Maintain and manage facilities and site infrastructure, including HVAC, boreholes and water reticulation, fire detection and suppression systems, sewer and plumbing, solar installations, and electrical infrastructure up to 33kV.
• Oversee the maintenance and serviceability of mobile plant and light equipment, including LDVs, tractors, front-end loaders and ancillary equipment, including service intervals, statutory inspections and defect management.
• Manage contractors, service providers and vendors engaged on maintenance and small works, including scope definition, technical evaluation, permits to work, site inductions, supervision, quality assurance, KPI monitoring and performance reviews.
• Manage parts and consumables inventory, including stock levels, reorder points, requisitions, receipting and issuing, obsolescence control and stock accuracy.
• Manage maintenance tools, workshops, stores and equipment, including calibration, statutory testing, safekeeping, custody registers and condition monitoring.
• Monitor and control maintenance costs against budget, prepare cost forecasts, motivate capital and operating expenditure, and drive cost-saving and efficiency initiatives.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance in all engineering activities, including the Mining (Management and Safety) Regulations (S.I. 109 of 1990) and the Factories and Works Act (Ch. 14:08).
• Drive SHE performance within the maintenance function, including risk assessments, isolation and lock-out, working at heights, hot work, confined space entry, incident investigation and implementation of corrective actions.
• Ensure the integrity and availability of engineering records, including asset registers, equipment histories, drawings, manuals, statutory certificates and CMMS data.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to operations during breakdowns, ensuring effective coordination, prioritisation, escalation and timely restoration of services.
• Prepare and present maintenance performance reports, including availability, reliability, backlog, downtime analysis, cost variances and KPI dashboards for management reporting.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement, reliability and asset care initiatives to reduce downtime, extend asset life and improve life-cycle cost.
• Train, coach, mentor and appraise the GES team, including skills gap analysis, on-the-job training, succession planning and performance management.
Qualifications and Experience
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Membership of the Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers (ZIE).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate traineeship maintenance work experience in a mining or heavy processing environment.
• Working knowledge of the Mining (Management and Safety) Regulations (S.I. 109 of 1990) and the Factories and Works Act (Ch. 14:08).
• Knowledge of mobile plant maintenance, including LDVs, tractors and front-end loaders.
• Knowledge and practical application of predictive maintenance techniques.
• Proficiency in the use of diagnostic tools and equipment for mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience in contractor and small works project management, including SLAs, scope control and quality assurance.
• Sound competence in maintenance management systems (CMMS), spares and inventory control, cost control and MS Office.
• Excellent project management, planning and organisational skills.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to perform under pressure.
• High level of integrity, safety leadership and a strong governance and cost-control mindset.
• Clean Class 4 driver’s licence.
How to Apply
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications online through the Karo Mining website at www.karomining.com under the “Vacancies” section.
Application deadline: 6 September 2026.
