Shanta Mining Company Limited is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced mining professionals to join its Open Pit Mining team at Singida Gold Mine, Tanzania.
The current recruitment includes opportunities for Senior Open Pit Supervisor and Open Pit Supervisor positions. These roles are suited to experienced mining personnel with practical experience operating and supervising open-pit mining equipment.
Shanta Gold is looking for safety-conscious, results-driven candidates who can work according to established mining practices while supporting safe and efficient production operations.
Applications for these vacancies close on 16 September 2026.
Shanta Gold Vacancies Overview
Employer: Shanta Mining Company Limited
Mine: Singida Gold Mine, Tanzania
Department: Open Pit Mining
Positions: Senior Open Pit Supervisor and Open Pit Supervisor
Total Posts: 4
Work Arrangement: 6 Weeks On, 3 Weeks Off
Contract: Open Ended
Closing Date: 16 September 2026
1. Senior Open Pit Supervisor – 1 Post
Department: Open Pit Mining
Reports To: Senior Mining Engineer
Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF
Contract: Open Ended
Role Purpose
The Senior Open Pit Supervisor will coordinate and supervise load and haul operations in accordance with the daily mining plan.
The position is responsible for ensuring that production targets, equipment productivity and utilisation requirements are achieved safely and efficiently.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and supervising daily load and haul activities.
- Ensuring production targets are achieved safely and according to the mining plan.
- Leading pre-shift meetings and communicating important operational information to employees.
- Allocating resources and managing subordinate performance.
- Managing employee leave and ensuring effective handover of tasks between shifts.
- Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
- Ensuring compliance with Tanzanian laws governing the mining industry.
- Inspecting project sites to monitor progress and ensure work conforms to design specifications.
- Monitoring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Managing equipment availability and ensuring machinery is operated according to the training provided.
- Coordinating with HME mechanics regarding scheduled servicing and breakdown maintenance.
- Working closely with Drill and Blast, Dewatering, Survey, Geotechnical and other stakeholders supporting the Production team.
- Monitoring machine performance against the daily mining plan.
- Identifying equipment non-performance and recommending improvements to the Senior Mining Engineer.
- Ensuring ore losses and dilution are avoided during mining operations.
- Ensuring required tools and resources are available before the beginning of each shift.
- Performing any other valid duties assigned by the supervisor or Head of Department.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants for the Senior Open Pit Supervisor position must have:
- A Certificate of Secondary Education (O/Level) or equivalent qualification.
- A valid Tanzanian driving licence.
- At least 10 years of mining experience in operations.
- Proven competency in at least three open-pit primary mining equipment types.
The equipment experience specified in the advert includes:
- Excavator
- Dozer D10 and D10T
- Grader 16H and 16M
- Truck CAT 777D
- MT4400
- CAT 785C
2. Open Pit Supervisor – 3 Posts
Department: Open Pit Mining
Reports To: Senior Open Pit Supervisor
Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF
Contract: Open Ended
Role Purpose
The Open Pit Supervisor will assist the Senior Open Pit Supervisor in coordinating and supervising load and haul activities.
The position focuses on supporting safe production, equipment utilisation and achievement of the daily mining plan.
Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed Open Pit Supervisors will be responsible for:
- Supervising daily load and haul activities.
- Ensuring production targets are achieved.
- Conducting pre-shift meetings and communicating relevant information to the team.
- Managing employee leave and supporting performance management.
- Ensuring compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
- Ensuring compliance with Tanzanian mining laws.
- Inspecting project sites and monitoring operational progress.
- Ensuring activities conform to design specifications and safety and environmental requirements.
- Ensuring mining equipment is operated according to the training provided.
- Ensuring equipment is maintained for safe and reliable operation.
- Managing equipment availability.
- Coordinating with HME mechanics on scheduled servicing and breakdown maintenance.
- Working with Drill and Blast, Dewatering, Survey, Geotechnical and other stakeholders within the Production team.
- Monitoring machine performance against the daily plan.
- Reporting equipment non-performance and recommending improvements to the Senior Open Pit Supervisor.
- Ensuring ore losses and dilution are avoided.
- Confirming that all necessary tools are available before the start of each shift.
- Performing other valid duties assigned by the supervisor or Head of Department.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have:
- A Certificate of Secondary Education (O/Level) or equivalent qualification.
- A valid Tanzanian driving licence.
- At least five years of mining experience in operations.
- Proven competency in at least three open-pit primary equipment types.
The advert specifies experience with equipment such as:
- Excavators
- Dozers D10 and D10T
- Graders 16H and 16M
- CAT 777D trucks
- MT4400
- CAT 785C
Working Conditions
Both positions operate on a 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF roster, reflecting the operational requirements of open-pit mining.
Candidates should therefore be prepared for a structured mining-site work schedule and the responsibilities associated with supervising production activities, equipment and employees.
How to Apply for Shanta Gold Vacancies
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare:
- An application letter.
- An updated CV.
- Copies of relevant certificates.
Applications should be submitted by email to:
Applicants should clearly indicate the position they are applying for in the email subject line.
Candidates are encouraged to ensure that their CV clearly demonstrates their mining experience and the specific open-pit equipment they have experience operating or supervising.
Important Information for Applicants
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If an applicant does not receive communication from Shanta Mining Company Limited within 14 days after the closing date, they should consider their application unsuccessful.
Shanta Mining Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applicants should also note that the company does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Job seekers should be cautious of anyone requesting payment in exchange for recruitment or employment.
Application Deadline
The deadline for the Shanta Gold Open Pit Mining vacancies at Singida Gold Mine is 16 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications before the deadline and make sure the correct position is clearly indicated in the email subject line.
Final Thought
The Shanta Gold Open Pit Mining vacancies provide opportunities for experienced mining professionals to join the Open Pit Mining team at Singida Gold Mine.
With one Senior Open Pit Supervisor position and three Open Pit Supervisor positions available, these roles are particularly suited to candidates with substantial operational mining experience, a valid Tanzanian driving licence and proven competency in multiple types of open-pit mining equipment.
Qualified candidates should prepare their application documents carefully and submit them to recruitment@shantagoldltd.com before 16 September 2026.
