The Kabanga Nickel Project in North-West Tanzania is one of the world’s largest high-grade undeveloped nickel sulphide deposits, located in the Ngara District of northwest Tanzania.
13 Job Opportunities at Tembo Nickel January 2026
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a HR LEAD to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will be accountable in delivering best practice in managing people and contractors on site. The successful candidate for this role will report to the Site General Manager
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
• Support development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems on site
• Providing training on policies and procedures for employees and contractors on site
• Lead recruitment process for site-based roles
• Prepare and submit all Human Resources Reports on monthly and quarterly basis
• Review and implement effective on-boarding plans
• Develop training and development programs
• Assist in performance management processes,
• Provide support to management on matters relating to disciplinary and grievances
• Maintain employee records according to TNCL policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct monthly auditing to contractors to ensure they comply with labor legislation
• Supervisor travel and camp teams.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related discipline. Master’s degree in Social Science is an added
advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ working experience in HR management in a large-scale operation, preferably in the mining
and extractive industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tanzanian and international regulatory framework for HR Management.
2: GIS AND DATABASE SPECIALIST-NGARA
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a GIS and Database Specialist to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will support RAP and Geology activities on site. This is a Fixed Term contract of 1 Year and the successful candidate will report to the RAP Lead
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in
accordance with technical guidelines and project requirements
• Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements,
and desired outputs
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including but not limited to, CAD, field
observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Perform quality control checks of GIS Data and non-spatial databases with minimal supervision to ensure data
integrity
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualizationn
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data
Qualifications and Competencies
• Minimum 5 years of ESRI ArcGIS experience AS/BS in Engineering or related field
• Previous experience in developing GIS project deliverables
• Able to perform field data collection activities requiring long durations of walking and climbing of stairs
• Able to travel for extended periods of time for up to three weeks at project locations
• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS Software, Autodesk Software, and Microsoft Office is desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field.
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Nurse to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will support the site clinic and OHS
department in executing day to day clinical activities.
This is a Fixed Term contract of 1 Year and the successful candidate will report to the Medical Doctor
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
• Assisting Medical Doctors in organizing and providing care and treatments to patients, always respecting the rules of hygiene, safety, comfort, dignity, medical secret and patient confidentiality. Giving response to doctors’ requirements in case of an emergency
• Participating in the surveillance and monitoring of the patient and reporting to the Doctor any relevant information.
• Participating in the monitoring of nursing activities (correctly fill in patient files, etc.) and ensuring a relevant transfer of information between duty teams. Reporting any problem arising in the care unit, especially the loss, robbery or damage of equipment or medicines.
• Ensuring cleanliness of working environment (including facilities, material, linen, equipment, and carrying out the sorting and disposal of waste)
• Participating actively in the hospital platform (meetings, committee,.), trainings and in the basic health education sessions
• Performing minor maintenance and cleaning of the biomedical equipment following user manual and protocols. Alerting the supervisor in case of malfunctioning of any device.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Certificate in Nursing and Midwifery.
• 3 Years working experience
• Working in Mining or mega project is an added advantage
• Must be Registered by Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC) with Valid License to Practice
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a HR Officer to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will be accountable in delivering
best practice in managing people and contractors on site. The successful candidate for this role will report to the HR Lead
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
This is a fixed term contract for 1 Year
Duties and Responsibilities
• To assist in attending staff matters regarding recruitment and selection, confirmation promotions and internal
transfers.
• To assist on preparations of orientation and induction programs
• Collect, analyse and keep employment records for employees
• To assist in conducting training needs assessment, preparation and implementation of resulting annual training
plans
• To assist in monitoring of daily staff attendance and recommend solutions to resolve chronic attendance difficulties.
• To follow up on all office requirements in liaison with procurement unit.
• To prepare and monitor implementation of staff leave roster.
• To Manage and update Local skills Labor Desk
• To maintain proper records of TNCL staff personnel files, leave records, contract expiry and renewals.
• To assist in monitoring implementation of succession plans
Qualifications and Competencies
• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in HR management in a large-scale operation, preferably in the mining
and extractive industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tanzanian and international regulatory framework for HR Management .
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Paramedic to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role will support the site clinic and
OHS department in executing day to day clinical activities.
This is a Fixed Term contract of 1 Year and the successful candidate will report to the Medical Doctor
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
• Attending all medical emergencies that may arise on site.
• Serve as a member of the mine rescue team on site and always show commitment.
• Assist in the equipment inspection and manage safe storage and readiness.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly activity plans.
• Conducting daily/weekly/monthly inspection of emergency equipment.
• Taking specimens from patients e.g. urine and blood
• Giving oral medication to patients as prescribed.
• Administering intra-muscular injections as prescribed.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Completion of Secondary Education and Diploma in Nursing/Clinical Officer and a Paramedic.
• Qualification issued by accredited authority such as BLS, ACLS, ITLS and critical care monitoring
• Registered with Medical Council of Tanganyika or the Tanzania Nurses and Midwifery Council.
• Must possess a valid Tanzania Driving License Class B & D and must pass site driving assessment
6: PROCUREMENT OFFICER-DAR ES SALAAM
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Procurement Officer to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role is responsible for procurement of goods and services. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring timely procurement of goods and services required by various internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate must demonstrate high level of integrity and Teamwork. The successful candidate will report to the Procurement Manager
This is a Fixed Term contract of 1 Year
Duty Station: Dar es salaam
Duties and Responsibilities
• Evaluate MRP daily, generate purchase orders in timely manner, resolve material issues/shortages, support
responsible inventory management practices and reporting to help achieve KPI goals.
• Negotiate pricing and terms for parts and services and establishes strategic stocking plans and/or blanket
purchase agreements with vendors, subject to management approval.
• Manage Day to Day relationship ownership of active suppliers and assessing supplier risk and develop mitigation
plans.
• Maintain accurate supplier and part information in SAP/Pronto.
• Acquiring quotations from Third Party and Tembo Nickel vendors
• Review Purchase requisition for completeness and accuracy
• PO Creation and Transmittal & PO related services for multiple segments of Tembo Nickel
• Assist in execution of PO changes
• Delivery follow-ups and PO confirmation with Supplier
Qualifications and Competencies
• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics Management or Business Administration.
• 5 years of work experience in procurement or as a Buyer
• Conversant with procurement systems like SAP, pronto etc.
• Excellent analytical and judgment skills. Strategic sourcing, opportunity analysis, and strong negotiation with highly effective communication skills is a must
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit RAP Officer to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. RAP Officer will support the Community Relations and Social Performance Manager in implementing the Tembo Nickle RAP by promoting a clear understanding of the Tembo Nickel Resettlement implementation activities amongst the PAPs and local communities.
This is a Fixed Term contract of 1 Year and the successful candidate will report to the RAP Lead
Duty Station: Tembo Nickel Project Site- Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
• Serve as liaison between TN and identified local stakeholders. Assist with key studies and research with a social aspect e.g., Environmental & Social Impact Assessment and Health Impact Assessment
• Facilitate key Project work streams that have a community interface e.g., resettlement and exploration/surface drilling.
• Assist other Project departments (e.g., Security and Health, Safety & Environment) to identify and plan mitigation strategies for key social impacts.
• Write and submit all relevant reports (e.g., stakeholder engagement report, weekly report etc) to the Community Relations Lead for review and submission.
• Participate on development of department plans, monitoring and evaluation of department activities.
• Jointly with Community Relations team, undertake monitoring, internal evaluation and documentation of all work done by CR Department
• Undertake other duties as reasonably assigned by Community Relations Lead.
• In the absence of CRL the Senior Community Relations Officer will act as Community Relations Lead.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Advanced Degree in Social Sciences, Sociology, Social Anthropology, rural development, Environmental Sciences or a related discipline, required.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of professional experience working within rural communities in Tanzania required.
• Experience of investor financed Projects compliant with the International Performance Standards on land acquisition and livelihood restoration preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experience in, implementing and monitoring of Land Acquisition, Resettlement programs with specific experience on conducting land acquisition negotiations and agreements.
• Experience of overseeing execution of compensation payments and interfacing with banking institutions required.
• Willingness to be based and work in an assigned Region, essential.
• Excellent and proven data management skills and attention to detail required.
• Fluency in English and Swahili (written and spoken) essential.
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Safety Officer to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. This role is based at Kabanga. The safety officer ensures providing service and support to employees and supervisors in respective departments across Tembo Nickel Project regarding employees’ Health and Safety in the workplace. Supporting operations TNCL to ensure that safety objectives are aligned with the business plans and that all safety programs are in accordance with organization standards and legislative requirements. The successful candidate will report to the OHS Lead
This is a Fixed Term contract of 1 Year
Duty Station: Kabanga Project Site-Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
• Lead and influence change whilst developing a positive safety culture.
• Provide support and guidance to Safety Representatives
• Conduct On job coaching and training to employees on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safe work
practices.
• Conduct scheduled weekly and monthly Safety meetings.
• Detailed knowledge of establishing and implementing of ISO 45001:2018 management system,
• Participate in the review of Standard Operating Procedures
• Conduct workplace inspections and audits as required.
• Assist in incident and accident investigations.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Tertiary qualification in health and safety management or equivalent from a Tanzanian or internationally recognized institution
• ISO 45001:2018 OHS Management system certification.
• Formal Training Qualification in Risk Management, Accident Investigations, and Occupational Health and Safety
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit an Emergence Response Team Coordinator to join Tembo Nickel Project Team.This role is based at Kabanga. The ERT Coordinator ensures provision of emergency response leadership, lead the Emergency Response Team (ERT) to the rescue event, and provides basic training related to evacuation plan, emergency exits, and ERT training.
• Ensure total compliance/adherence to all safety, occupational health, and safety policies and procedures as well as policies and procedures, and guidelines.
• Follow work schedules to maximize efficiency, taking into consideration roles and responsibilities in cooperation with other team members.
• Responsible for incidents, including natural disasters (Fire and water rescue), and assess the situation to determine the level of response required and assist with any other accident/incident onsite and offsite.
• Identify all unsafe acts, situations, and hazards within ERT training and real emergency.
• Ensure all fire equipment inspection and rescue, ensure fire extinguishers are properly inspected, and update records on the register.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Certificate/ in Emergency Management
• NOSCH I and II – OSHA Tanzania
• Industry Fire Training
• Rescue Certificates on BG4, Fire Rescue, Rope Rescue, Hazmat, SCBA, and Vehicle extrication
• Evidence in heat tolerance and workload training.
• Mine Health & Safety Act awareness.
• A Valid Tanzania Driving License
10: TRAVEL AND ADMIN COORDINATOR-DAR ES SALAAM
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit a Travel and Admin Coordinator to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. Travel coordinator is responsible for planning and coordinating all aspects of a company’s travel-related activities and ensure that all planned and unplanned travels are successful. The successful candidate for this role will report to the HR Lead
Duty Station: Dar es Salaam
This is a fixed term contract for 1 Year
Duties and Responsibilities
• Coordinating with travel agents to make sure that all travel arrangements are made correctly.
• Managing the financial aspects of travel planning by tracking expenditures and generating reports on travel
spending.
• Ensuring that travel arrangements meet all legal requirements, including obtaining passports and visas.
• Resolving any issues that arise during travel, such as delays or changes in itinerary.
• Maintaining contacts with traveller/guest regarding their travel plans to ensure satisfaction with arrangements.
• Communicating with embassies, airlines and/or hotels to arrange necessary services for travellers.
• Scheduling airline reservations and hotel accommodations for business trips and vacations
Qualifications and Competencies
• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in Travel management in a large-scale operation, preferably in the mining and travel agents.
11: ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER -NGARA
Position Summary:
Tembo Nickel is seeking to recruit Environmental Officer to join Tembo Nickel Project Team. Environmental Officer is accountable for supporting Environmental Lead in running environmental functions within the Tembo Nickel site. The successful candidate will ensure that environmental policies are well implemented and communicated to all stakeholders. The successful candidate will report to the Environmental Lead
This is a Fixed Term contract of 1 Year
Duty Station: Ngara
Duties and Responsibilities
• Execute developed environmental management plans, programs, and strategies on site.
• Plan environmental projects and provide reports on status and outcomes.
• Prepare written reports as required, briefs for projects and or services, and strategies, policies, and
management plans.
• Assist in the coordination of field personnel to ensure works are completed to specified standards.
• Provide technical input into the development of environmental policies, guidelines, and procedures for Tembo
Nickel.
• Conduct environmental incident reporting & incident investigation program.
• Oversee contractors and consultants as per the company’s standard operating procedures.
• Ensure monitoring programs of air quality, water quality, noise & vibration, meteorological, soil and biodiversity
are maintained and undertaken in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Facilitate the dissemination of information and training of environmental management aspects for all employees.
• Provide input to Environmental Lead into the development of environmental quality standards, guidelines,
objectives, policies, procedures and/or legislation.
• Carry out inspections, conduct investigations, resolve conflict, and take appropriate action.
Qualifications and Competencies
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or Environmental Engineering or related discipline. Master’s degree
in Science/Environment is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in environmental management in a large-scale operation, preferably in
the mining and extractive industry. Experience in the application of EHS management systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Tanzanian and international regulatory framework for environmental management in
general.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 EMS implementation process
• Good understanding of Audit/EMS management systems
• Knowledge of NEMC registrations for Audit and EIA
How to Apply
Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role title in the subject via email jobs@tembonickel.com
Application closing date is 30th January,2026
Note: We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities based on merits, and we do not charge candidates any fees in the whole recruitment process. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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