Background

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. TalentAcquisition services

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.

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.

• 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.

• Strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively in an underground mining environment.

• 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.