Shift supervisor

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

Shift supervisor

Number of posts

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.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate all underground mining activities during the assigned shift, ensuring that daily production and development targets are achieved in accordance with approved mine plans and operational priorities.
• Lead underground crews, allocate personnel and equipment, communicate work instructions and ensure that employees have the resources and information required to perform assigned tasks safely and efficiently.
• Monitor shift performance, identify and respond to operational constraints, equipment issues and changing ground conditions, and accurately report production, safety and other operational matters to the Mine Captain.
• Ensure all shift activities comply with Company procedures, statutory requirements and applicable safety and environmental standards, including hazard identification, workplace inspections and incident reporting.

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.

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