Nipper

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

Nipper

Number of posts

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.

Key responsibilities

• Assist jumbo operators and other underground mining crews with face preparation, drilling support and other assigned production and development activities.
• Transport, prepare, organise and make available the tools, materials and equipment required for underground work, ensuring crews are adequately supported to complete assigned tasks.
• Support the safe preparation and maintenance of underground work areas and assist with other operational tasks as directed by the supervisor.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and ensure that work areas, tools and equipment are kept safe, clean and orderly in accordance with site procedures.

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.

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