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Shanta Mining Company Limited - Maintenance Foreman
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: Camp resident
Role Purpose
To coordinate and supervise maintenance activities to ensure that underground mobile mining equipment, fixed plant and associated infrastructure are safely maintained, available and reliable in support of production and development targets.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance, breakdown response and repair activities for underground mobile equipment, fixed plant and associated infrastructure.
Lead maintenance crews, allocate work and resources, monitor workmanship and productivity, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with operational priorities.
Monitor equipment condition and maintenance performance, identify recurring failures and support reliability, maintenance-planning and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Ensure accurate maintenance records, effective communication with operations and compliance with maintenance standards, Company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Recognised Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Fitting or a related mechanical trade.
Diploma or advanced technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
Minimum of seven years’ maintenance experience involving heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant or mining equipment.
At least three years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory or foreman role.
Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance of Sandvik underground mining 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 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: 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.
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: Camp resident
Role Purpose
To coordinate and supervise maintenance activities to ensure that underground mobile mining equipment, fixed plant and associated infrastructure are safely maintained, available and reliable in support of production and development targets.
Key Responsibilities
Plan, coordinate and supervise preventive and corrective maintenance, breakdown response and repair activities for underground mobile equipment, fixed plant and associated infrastructure.
Lead maintenance crews, allocate work and resources, monitor workmanship and productivity, and ensure maintenance activities are completed safely and in accordance with operational priorities.
Monitor equipment condition and maintenance performance, identify recurring failures and support reliability, maintenance-planning and continuous-improvement initiatives.
Ensure accurate maintenance records, effective communication with operations and compliance with maintenance standards, Company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Recognised Trade Test Certificate in Mechanical Fitting, Diesel Fitting or a related mechanical trade.
Diploma or advanced technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
Minimum of seven years’ maintenance experience involving heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant or mining equipment.
At least three years’ experience in a maintenance supervisory or foreman role.
Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance of Sandvik underground mining 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 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: 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.