The Geological Survey of Tanzania or GST is a scientific department under the Tanzanian government. The scientists of the GST investigate the landscape of Tanzania, as well as its natural resources and potential hazards.
The total number of job posts listed here for the Geological Survey of Tanzania (Taasisi ya Jiolojia na Utafiti wa Madini Tanzania - GST) is 4 posts in July 2026.
This specialized geological research and mineral laboratory support recruitment is aimed at expanding sample preparation, fire assay testing, and mineralogical processing capabilities within the institution.
| Job Title | Posts |
| Artisan II (Mineral Laboratory) | 4 |
| TOTAL POSTS | 4 |
Taasisi ya Jiolojia na Utafiti wa Madini Tanzania (GST)
Vacancies: 4 | Latest closing: 06/08/2026
ARTISAN II (MINERAL LABORATORY)
Posts: 4 | Closing: 06/08/2026 | Period: 24/07/2026 - 06/08/2026 | Scale: GSTS 2
Duties and Responsibilities
- i. To assist in the preparation of reagents and apparatus for analytical works.
- ii. To assist in the reception of samples from geology department (Internal samples), small scale miners, mining and exploration companies and from other stakeholders.
- iii. To assist in conducting fire assay, base metals, major and trace elements analysis and water analysis.
- iv. To assist in preparing samples for chemical analysis.
- v. To assist in preparing samples for petrography, mineral processing and mineralogical studies.
- vi. To assist in the preparation of samples for gemological investigations.
- vii. To assist in preparing petrography and mineralogical laboratory reagents.
- viii. To assist in preparing sample for petrography, geotechnical and mineralogical studies.
- ix. Performing any other official duties assigned by his immediate Supervisor.
Qualifications
Holder of form IV/VI certificate with Trade Test Grade II or Level II in one of the following fields; Geoinformatics, Mineral Processing, Geology, or mining from VETA, MUST, MRI, DIT or any other recognized institution by the government.
The Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) is a Tanzanian government institution under the Ministry of Minerals that manages geoscientific data, maps the country's geology, and promotes mining investments. It was established in 1925 and is headquartered in Dodoma.
- Location
- Dodoma
- Website
- www.gst.go.tz/