23 Job Vacancies at Shanta Mining Company Limited July 2026, Shanta Mining Company Limited intends to recruit suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the commencement of underground mining operations at Singida Gold Mine.
Singida Gold Mine is entering a new phase of development involving the establishment of underground mining infrastructure, including portal development, decline excavation and associated underground mine development activities.
To support this expansion from open-pit to underground mining, the Company invites applications for the following positions.
This recruitment offers successful candidates an opportunity to be part of the team establishing and developing a new underground mining operation from its early stages.
Duty station
Singida Gold Mine, Ikungi District, Singida Region.
Qualified Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
1. JOB TITLE: Mine superintendent (1 post)
Role purpose
To manage and coordinate all aspects of underground mine operations to achieve regulatory, safety, production and cost targets, while ensuring that mining activities support the short-, medium- and long-term operational requirements of Singida Gold Mine.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Relevant underground mine management or statutory competency certification will be an added advantage.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Valid blasting and dangerous goods certificates are preferable.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in underground mining environment.
• Extensive underground mining supervisory and operational management experience, preferably in a gold mining environment.
2. JOB TITLE: Mine captain (2 posts)
Role purpose
To coordinate and oversee underground mining operations across assigned areas to ensure the achievement of weekly and monthly production and development plans in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related mining discipline is preferable.
• Relevant underground mining supervisory competency or certification is preferable.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Valid blasting and dangerous goods certificates are preferable.
• Minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in underground mining operations, including at least five (5) years in an underground supervisory role.
3. JOB TITLE: Shift supervisor (2 posts)
Role purpose
To supervise and coordinate underground mining activities during the assigned shift to ensure that daily production and development targets are achieved safely and efficiently in accordance with approved mine plans, instructions and operational standards.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Relevant mining technical qualification or underground supervisory certification is preferable.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Valid blasting and dangerous goods certificates are preferable.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in underground mining operations, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or crew-leading role.
4. JOB TITLE: Underground mine surveyor (1 post)
Role purpose
To provide comprehensive survey control services for underground and surface mining activities in support of production and development targets, while ensuring compliance with applicable survey, environmental, health and safety standards.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Degree or Advanced Diploma in Mine Surveying Technology or equivalent.
• Relevant professional registration or recognised survey competency certification is preferable.
• Proficiency in mine design or CAD software, preferably Deswik.
• Competency in the use of Leica survey equipment, CMS and global positioning systems.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in mine surveying in open-pit and underground mining environments.
5. JOB TITLE: Graduate underground mining engineer
Role purpose
To support underground mining engineering activities, including mine planning, scheduling and other technical assignments, while developing the practical knowledge and skills required for safe and effective underground mining
operations.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of mine design and scheduling software.
• Good computer, report-writing and presentation skills.
• Practical training or internship experience in a mining environment is advantageous.
• Applicants must demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn and work in a physically and mentally demanding underground mining environment.
6. JOB TITLE: Jumbo operator (3 posts)
Role purpose
To safely and accurately drill underground development headings in accordance with approved mine plans and designs, undertake ground support and face preparation activities, and operate jumbo drilling equipment to required safety and productivity standards.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Advanced Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Recognised competency or certification in the operation of underground jumbo drilling equipment.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Valid blasting and dangerous goods certificates are preferable.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience operating jumbo rigs in underground hard-rock mining.
• Experience operating Atlas Copco, Sandvik or similar jumbo drilling equipment.
• Demonstrated experience in drilling techniques, ground-support installation, scaling and basic equipment maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret underground mine plans and a demonstrated record of safe underground mining practices.
7. JOB TITLE: Development – charge-up (3 posts)
Role purpose
To safely and efficiently prepare, charge and fire development and production drill holes in underground mining operations, ensuring compliance with operational procedures, legislative requirements and applicable safety standards.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Valid blasting certificate appropriate to the duties to be performed.
• Valid dangerous goods certification or competency, as applicable.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in underground mining operations as part of a charge-up crew.
• Demonstrated practical experience in charging and blasting underground development or production headings.
• Proven track record of safe handling and use of explosives and detonators and safe underground blasting practices.
8. JOB TITLE: Loader operator (2 posts)
Role purpose
To safely and efficiently operate underground loaders (boggers) for the movement and loading of ore and waste materials in accordance with operational instructions, mine procedures and statutory requirements.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Recognised competency or certification in the operation of underground loaders or boggers.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Tele-remote operating competency is required where tele-remote equipment will be operated.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience operating underground mining machinery, particularly loaders or boggers.
• Minimum of twelve (12) months’ tele-remote operating experience where the role requires tele-remote operation.
• Demonstrated experience in underground ore and waste movement and a record of safe underground mobile equipment operation.
9. JOB TITLE: Truck operator (3 posts)
Role purpose
To safely and efficiently operate underground mobile equipment for the haulage of ore and waste rock in accordance with operational instructions, mine procedures and statutory requirements.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence of the appropriate class for the vehicle or equipment to be operated.
• Recognised competency or certification in the operation of underground trucks or relevant mobile equipment.
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in underground mining operations.
• Practical experience operating underground trucks or similar heavy mobile equipment.
10. JOB TITLE: Service crew (3 posts)
Role purpose
To safely and efficiently install and maintain underground mining services, including ventilation, water, paste and power infrastructure, in support of underground production and development activities.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Relevant technical or vocational training in mechanical, electrical, plumbing or a related trade is advantageous.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Training or competency in working at height.
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in underground mining operations or industrial services installation and maintenance.
• Experience in the installation and maintenance of underground ventilation, water, paste or power services is advantageous.
11. JOB TITLE: Nipper (2 posts)
Role purpose
To assist the underground mining team, particularly jumbo operators, in the safe and efficient execution of daily mining activities and achievement of operational targets.
Minimum qualifications and experience
• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Previous underground mining experience is advantageous.
General competencies
All successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork and operational excellence.
They must comply with Company policies, procedures and applicable laws and be capable of working effectively in an underground mining environment. Position-specific licences, certifications, competencies and site inductions will apply where required.
Mode of application
Applicants are invited to submit an application letter, an updated CV and copies of relevant certificates by email to recruitment@shantagold.com, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line.
Application deadline: 18th July 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you are not contacted by Shanta Mining Company Limited within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, please
consider your application unsuccessful.
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