Drilling Assistant

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 following vacant post of Drilling Assistant on a Fixed
• Term employment contract
basis, renewable subject to performance.
DRILLING ASSISTANT

Key Responsibilities:
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Assisting the Drilling Operator in executing all drilling operations.
 Assisting on 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.
 Assisting with Rig Setup and operation.
 Reading gauges, operating pumps, and collecting core samples, all under the
guidance of the Drilling Operator.
 Ensuring that drilling operations are done as per procedures, standards and comply
with safety regulations.
 Filling out daily drilling reports and keeping records of drilling operations.

MINIMUM Requirements & Experience
 At least 5 Ordinary level passes including Mathematics and English.
 Diploma in Survey/Geology or equivalent from a reputable tertiary institution is an
added advantage.
 At least 1 year working Experience in a mining environment.
 Full Blasting License (unendorsed) an added advantage.
 Working knowledge of safety management systems, with exposure to the NOSA SHE
System being an added advantage.
 Ability to communicate at all levels both verbally and written.
 Clean Class 4 Driver’s Licence a must.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
 Assisting the Drilling Operator in executing all drilling operations.
 Assisting on 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.
 Assisting with Rig Setup and operation.
 Reading gauges, operating pumps, and collecting core samples, all under the
guidance of the Drilling Operator.
 Ensuring that drilling operations are done as per procedures, standards and comply
with safety regulations.
 Filling out daily drilling reports and keeping records of drilling operations.

Applications from persons meeting the above stated Requirements together with adetailed Curriculum Vitae and proof of Requirements to be submitted to: Human Resources Officer. Re: ‘DRILLING ASSISTANT’Zimasco (Private) Limited. P. O. Box 124SHURUGWIOR Email to: recruitment@zimasco.co.zw. CLOSING DATE: 21st of October 2025NB: Only applications from short listed candidates will be acknowledged