Shanta Mining Company Limited: Auto Electrician Position

Shanta Mining Company Limited is seeking a qualified and experienced Auto Electrician to join our team as we commence underground mining operations at the Singida Gold Mine. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a new underground mining infrastructure development, including portal development, decline excavation, and associated activities. We are transitioning from open-pit to underground mining, and we invite applications from qualified Tanzanian candidates to contribute to this expansion.

About the Role

This recruitment offers successful candidates a unique opportunity to be part of the team establishing and developing a new underground mining operation from its initial 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 inspect, diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical, electronic, and control systems on underground mobile mining equipment, ensuring safe and reliable equipment availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair electrical and electronic systems on underground mobile equipment, including starting, charging, lighting, control, communication, and air-conditioning systems.
• Conduct inspections, preventive maintenance, and fault-finding using appropriate diagnostic tools, schematics, and technical information.
• Maintain and repair remote-control and other specialized electrical systems fitted to underground mining equipment and support equipment reliability improvements.
• Complete accurate maintenance records and ensure all work complies with technical standards, Company procedures, and applicable safety requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• FTC in Auto Electrical work, including Air Conditioning and Radio Communication, or Trade Test Grade I, II, or III in Auto Electrical work, including Air Conditioning and Radio Communication.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office. Exposure to AutoCAD and Microsoft Project is advantageous.
• PLC exposure and advanced PLC certification are advantageous.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in heavy-equipment or industrial auto-electrical maintenance.
• Practical experience working on underground mining or earthmoving mobile equipment is highly desirable.
• Practical experience diagnosing and maintaining the electrical and electronic systems of Sandvik underground mobile equipment, including TH663i, TH430, LH621i, DD422i, and DL422i, will be an added advantage.

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 licenses, 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:

recruitment@shantagoldltd.com

Clearly indicate the position applied for in the email subject line.

Application Deadline:

24 July 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted by Shanta Mining Company Limited within fourteen 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.