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
Graduate underground mining engineer
Role purpose
To support underground mining engineering activities, including mine planning, scheduling and other technical assignments, while developing the practical knowledge and skills required for safe and effective underground mining operations.
Key responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and updating of underground mine plans, schedules, design, technical reports and other mining engineering documentation under the guidance of senior mining engineers.
- Conduct underground inspections, collect and analyse operational data, and assist in monitoring production and development performance against approved plans and targets.
- Provide technical support to underground operations and work with mining, geology, survey and other technical teams to understand and address operational requirements.
- Participate in technical assignments, workplace learning and professional development activities designed to build practical underground mining engineering knowledge and competence.
Minimum qualifications and experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering or equivalent.
- Basic knowledge of mine design and scheduling software.
- Good computer, report-writing and presentation skills.
- Practical training or internship experience in a mining environment is advantageous.
- Applicants must demonstrate a strong willingness and ability to learn and work in a physically and mentally demanding underground mining environment.
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.
Mode of application
Applicants are invited to submit an application letter, an updated CV and copies of relevant certificates by email to , 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.