Nafasi ya kazi :- Mine superintendent job at Shanta Mining Company Limited July 2026

Mine superintendent

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 position.

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.

Position

Mine superintendent

Number of posts

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.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all underground mining operations, ensuring that production and development activities are aligned with short-, medium- and long-term mine plans and that safety, production, cost and operational targets are achieved.
• Provide leadership and direction to Mine Captains and other underground operational teams, ensuring the effective allocation and utilisation of personnel, equipment, contractors and other resources.
• Monitor and analyse operational performance, identify and address constraints, and drive continuous improvement in productivity, cost control, equipment utilisation and overall underground mining performance.
• Ensure all underground mining activities comply with statutory requirements, approved mine plans, Company policies and procedures, and applicable safety, health and environmental standards.

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.

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 [email protected], 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.

Shanta Mining Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.