Nafasi ya kazi :- Underground mine surveyor job at Shanta Mining Company Limited July 2026

Underground mine surveyor

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

Underground mine surveyor

Number of posts

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.

Key responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and verify accurate survey control networks and provide the set-outs, mark-ups, measurements and other survey services required for underground and surface mining activities.
• Conduct development surveys, pickups, cavity and volume measurements and other field surveys, ensuring that accurate and timely information is available to support production and development activities.
• Process survey data and maintain accurate mine plans, spatial records, survey databases and other statutory and operational survey documentation.
• Provide timely survey information and technical support to mining and technical teams while ensuring that all survey activities comply with applicable standards, procedures and safety requirements.

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.

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.