Senior Open Pit Supervisor
2026-09-09T07:10:31+00:00
Shanta Mining Company Limited
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https://www.shantagold.com/
FULL_TIME
Singida
Singida Urban
00000
Tanzania
Mining
Management, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering
2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00
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Company: Shanta Mining Company Limited
Mine: Singida Gold Mine, Tanzania
Department: Open Pit Mining
Reports To: Senior Mining Engineer
Number of Positions: 1
Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF
Contract: Open Ended
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Shanta Mining Company Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced mining professionals to join its Open Pit Mining team at Singida Gold Mine.
If you are safety-conscious, results-driven and committed to working in line with best practices, you are invited to apply.
ROLE PURPOSE
To coordinate and supervise all load and haul operations in accordance with the daily mining plan to ensure that required productivity and utilization of mining equipment are met safely.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and supervise execution of daily load and haul activities, ensuring production targets are achieved safely and in accordance with the mining plan.
- Lead pre-shift meetings, allocate resources and manage subordinate performance, including employee leave and handover of tasks between shifts.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and Tanzania Laws guiding the mining industry.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or environmental standards.
- Manage equipment availability and ensure equipment are used in accordance with training provided.
- Coordinate with HME mechanics for scheduled service and breakdown maintenance.
- Coordinate with Drill and Blast, Dewatering, Survey, Geotechnical and other stakeholders working with the Production team.
- Monitor machine performance against the daily plan, including non-performance, and make recommendations for improvement to the Senior Mining Engineer.
- Ensure ore losses and dilution during mining are avoided, and that all required tools and resources are available before starting shift.
- Perform any other valid duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor/HOD.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Certificate of Secondary Education (O/Level) or equivalent.
- Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence.
- Minimum of ten (10) years' mining experience in operation with proven competency in at least three open pit primary equipment:
- Excavator.
- Dozer D10 & D10T.
- Grader 16H & 16M.
- Truck CAT 777D.
- MT4400.
- CAT 785C.
- Coordinate and supervise execution of daily load and haul activities, ensuring production targets are achieved safely and in accordance with the mining plan.
- Lead pre-shift meetings, allocate resources and manage subordinate performance, including employee leave and handover of tasks between shifts.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and Tanzania Laws guiding the mining industry.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or environmental standards.
- Manage equipment availability and ensure equipment are used in accordance with training provided.
- Coordinate with HME mechanics for scheduled service and breakdown maintenance.
- Coordinate with Drill and Blast, Dewatering, Survey, Geotechnical and other stakeholders working with the Production team.
- Monitor machine performance against the daily plan, including non-performance, and make recommendations for improvement to the Senior Mining Engineer.
- Ensure ore losses and dilution during mining are avoided, and that all required tools and resources are available before starting shift.
- Perform any other valid duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor/HOD.
- Proven competency in at least three open pit primary equipment: Excavator, Dozer D10 & D10T, Grader 16H & 16M, Truck CAT 777D, MT4400, CAT 785C.
- Coordination and supervision of load and haul operations.
- Resource allocation and performance management.
- Compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and Tanzania Laws.
- Project site inspection and monitoring.
- Equipment availability management.
- Coordination with maintenance and other stakeholders.
- Machine performance monitoring and recommendation for improvement.
- Minimizing ore losses and dilution.
- Certificate of Secondary Education (O/Level) or equivalent.
- Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence.
- Minimum of ten (10) years' mining experience in operation with proven competency in at least three open pit primary equipment: Excavator, Dozer D10 & D10T, Grader 16H & 16M, Truck CAT 777D, MT4400, CAT 785C.
JOB-6aa106670e887
Vacancy title:
Senior Open Pit Supervisor
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Mining, Category: Management, Energy & Mining, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Shanta Mining Company Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, September 16 2026
Duty Station:
Singida | Singida Urban
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 9 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Company: Shanta Mining Company Limited
Mine: Singida Gold Mine, Tanzania
Department: Open Pit Mining
Reports To: Senior Mining Engineer
Number of Positions: 1
Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF
Contract: Open Ended
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Shanta Mining Company Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced mining professionals to join its Open Pit Mining team at Singida Gold Mine.
If you are safety-conscious, results-driven and committed to working in line with best practices, you are invited to apply.
ROLE PURPOSE
To coordinate and supervise all load and haul operations in accordance with the daily mining plan to ensure that required productivity and utilization of mining equipment are met safely.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and supervise execution of daily load and haul activities, ensuring production targets are achieved safely and in accordance with the mining plan.
- Lead pre-shift meetings, allocate resources and manage subordinate performance, including employee leave and handover of tasks between shifts.
- Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and Tanzania Laws guiding the mining industry.
- Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or environmental standards.
- Manage equipment availability and ensure equipment are used in accordance with training provided.
- Coordinate with HME mechanics for scheduled service and breakdown maintenance.
- Coordinate with Drill and Blast, Dewatering, Survey, Geotechnical and other stakeholders working with the Production team.
- Monitor machine performance against the daily plan, including non-performance, and make recommendations for improvement to the Senior Mining Engineer.
- Ensure ore losses and dilution during mining are avoided, and that all required tools and resources are available before starting shift.
- Perform any other valid duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor/HOD.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Certificate of Secondary Education (O/Level) or equivalent.
- Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence.
- Minimum of ten (10) years' mining experience in operation with proven competency in at least three open pit primary equipment:
- Excavator.
- Dozer D10 & D10T.
- Grader 16H & 16M.
- Truck CAT 777D.
- MT4400.
- CAT 785C.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 120
Level of Education: high school
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Application Deadline: 16 September 2026
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