Electrician - 2 Posts

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 install, inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair underground electrical systems and equipment to ensure safe, reliable and continuous operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, maintain and repair electrical systems, equipment, fixtures and distribution infrastructure in accordance with approved drawings and technical requirements.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical faults involving motor controls, instrumentation, generators, circuits and related electrical equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and testing, maintain accurate work records and promptly report defects and unsafe conditions.
• Ensure all electrical work complies with applicable standards, Company procedures and safe-work practices.
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Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Full Technical Diploma in Electrical Engineering or completion of a recognised Electrician Apprenticeship with an appropriate Electrical Trade Certificate.
• PLC training or advanced PLC certification is advantageous.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in industrial electrical installation, maintenance and repair.
• Experience working with high-voltage and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Underground mining or heavy industrial electrical experience is advantageous.

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.