Shanta Gold Ltd. is Hiring: Senior Human Resources Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Human Resources Officer to join our team at the New Luika Gold Mine in Songwe, Tanzania. This permanent position offers a roster of 6 weeks on and 3 weeks off.

About the Role

The successful candidate will provide comprehensive site-wide Human Resources service support, ensuring the effective delivery of HR services across all departments. This role is crucial for supporting operational effectiveness through robust HR systems, accurate workforce data, strong employee relations, and full compliance with Company policies and Tanzanian labour legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Service Delivery & Coordination: Coordinate the delivery of HR services across all departments, including workforce planning, recruitment and selection, policies and procedures, performance management, training and development, remuneration, safety coordination, and internal communication. Provide HR advisory support to ensure consistent application of HR policies at site level.
• Employee & Labour Relations: Support the administration of employee relations matters, including disciplinary and grievance processes, employee engagement initiatives, and interpretation of employment policies, in compliance with Tanzanian labour legislation and Company procedures.
• HR Systems & Records Management: Administer HR systems and records (manual and electronic), including personal files, establishment records, recruitment documentation, and workforce data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, confidentiality, and compliance with statutory and internal requirements.
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• HR Reporting, Compliance & Audits: Prepare Human Resources operational reports, respond to audit queries, and generate management reports as required. Ensure compliance with applicable statutory obligations relating to employment records and workforce administration.
• Remuneration & Benefits Support: Support the HR Manager in remuneration and benefits administration, including compilation of salary data and preparation of salary review documentation in line with approved salary survey reports and authorised mandates.
• General HR Support: Undertake any other duties as may be assigned in furtherance of the objectives of the Human Resources Department and the Company.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or Law.
• 5+ years of working experience in HR management in a large-scale operation, preferably in the mining and extractive industry.

Skills & Competencies:

• Sound knowledge of Tanzanian labour laws.
• Strong understanding of HR best practices within the Tanzanian mining industry context.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and organisational skills.

How to Apply

Email your CVs and relevant certificates to recruitment@shantagoldltd.com clearly indicating “Application for the Senior Human Resources Officer Position” in the email subject line.

Application Deadline

14th February 2026