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 this 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.

Qualified Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position details

Duty station: Singida Gold Mine, Ikungi District, Singida Region

Roaster: 6/3

Accommodation: Non Camp resident

Role purpose

To safely and efficiently operate Integrated Tool Carriers and other authorised heavy mobile equipment to transport, handle and position materials, supplies and equipment in support of underground mining, production, maintenance and infrastructure activities.

Key responsibilities

• Operate Integrated Tool Carriers and other authorised mobile equipment with appropriate attachments to safely load, transport, position and unload materials and equipment.
• Transport mining supplies and consumables, including pipes, cables, ventilation components, drill consumables and spare parts, to underground working locations.
• Support production, maintenance, electrical and communications crews by transporting and positioning heavy equipment, components and materials required for underground operations.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, risk assessments and hazard identification; carry out authorised basic maintenance and lubrication; maintain good housekeeping; and comply with applicable safety, health and environmental requirements.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Relevant technical or vocational training in heavy mobile equipment operation is advantageous.
• Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence of the appropriate class for the equipment to be operated.
• Recognised competency or certification in the operation of Integrated Tool Carriers or similar heavy mobile equipment.
• Minimum of three years’ practical experience in underground mining operations, including experience operating Integrated Tool Carriers or similar heavy mobile equipment.

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.

• Operate Integrated Tool Carriers and other authorised mobile equipment with appropriate attachments to safely load, transport, position and unload materials and equipment.
• Transport mining supplies and consumables, including pipes, cables, ventilation components, drill consumables and spare parts, to underground working locations.
• Support production, maintenance, electrical and communications crews by transporting and positioning heavy equipment, components and materials required for underground operations.
• Conduct pre-start inspections, risk assessments and hazard identification; carry out authorised basic maintenance and lubrication; maintain good housekeeping; and comply with applicable safety, health and environmental requirements.

• Operation of Integrated Tool Carriers or similar heavy mobile equipment
• Basic maintenance and lubrication
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Safety, health, and environmental compliance
• Teamwork
• Operational excellence

• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Relevant technical or vocational training in heavy mobile equipment operation is advantageous.
• Diploma in Mining Engineering or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence of the appropriate class for the equipment to be operated.
• Recognised competency or certification in the operation of Integrated Tool Carriers or similar heavy mobile equipment.