Shanta Mining Company Limited - New Luika Gold Mine, Tanzania

Shanta Mining Company Limited is recruiting experienced and motivated professionals to join our growing team at New Luika Gold Mine. If you are safety-conscious, results-driven and committed to working in line with best practices, we invite you to apply for one of the following positions.

Safety and Emergency Response Officer

Department: Safety and Environment

Reports to: Senior Safety Officer

Roster: 42 Days ON, 21 Days OFF (6/3) Weeks.

Role purpose

To manage safety, enforce safety procedures and effectively respond to emergencies to ensure the safety of personnel, minimise damage to property and manage critical situations in Surface and Underground mining environments, industrial facilities, corporate settings or large public events.

Key responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through training, inspections and enforcement of safety procedures and standards.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure compliance with safe operating procedures, company policies and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Investigate accidents and near-misses, determine root causes, implement corrective actions and maintain accurate records and reporting.
• Develop, implement and maintain emergency management plans, emergency response procedures and duty cards.
• Ensure the readiness and maintenance of emergency equipment and resources and lead planned evacuation drills, exercises and debriefs.
• Lead and coordinate emergency response efforts during incidents and ensure the safety of employees, visitors and property.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Secondary Level Education (Form IV/VI).
• Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment.
• Certificate III in Mine Rescue.
• NOSCH 1 & NOSCH 2.
• Level 3 First Aid and CPR.
• Fire safety and specific emergency response trainings/certifications.
• Three (3) years’ experience as an S & ERO in the mining industry or other related sectors.
• Good written and verbal Swahili and English language skills.
• Valid driver’s licence with experience in operating Light Vehicle/Fast Attack and Fire Tender.
• Strong knowledge of safety and emergency response management systems, risk assessment and incident management.
• Sound leadership, decision-making and communication skills.
• Physically fit and able to respond quickly to emergencies.
• Ability to work independently and perform manual tasks to high standards.

How to apply

Applicants are invited to submit an application letter, updated CV and copies of relevant certificates to: recruitment@shantagoldltd.com

Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line.

Application deadline

1st September 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.