Mining Pit Superintendent at Perseus Mining Tanzania

Mining Pit Superintendent | Nyanzaga | Tanzania

Key points

• 6 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster
• Fly to site from your point of hire, anywhere in the world
• TSX and ASX Listed company

The Role

Reporting to the Mining Manager, the Pit Superintendent will provide leadership, technical oversight, and operational direction for all open pit mining activities at the Nyanzaga Gold Project in Tanzania. This role is critical to the successful construction, commissioning, and ramp-up of the operation, ensuring mining activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with production and business objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing operational systems, mobilising contractors and equipment, developing a high-performing workforce, and creating the foundations for long-term operational success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating all open pit mining activities to achieve production and development targets
• Establishing and implementing mining systems, operating procedures, and site standards during construction, commissioning, and ramp-up phases
• Managing contractor mobilisation, equipment fleets, mining infrastructure, and operational readiness activities
• Providing day-to-day leadership across mining operations to ensure safe, productive, and efficient execution of work plans
• Collaborating closely with mine planning, geology, maintenance, and HSE teams to deliver production objectives
• Overseeing drill and blast, load and haul, pit development, and shift execution activities
• Supporting the delivery and handover of critical mining infrastructure, including haul roads, ROM pads, dewatering systems, and maintenance facilities
• Driving risk management, contingency planning, and operational improvements to support safe and reliable production
• Monitoring contractor performance, costs, KPIs, and mining progress while providing regular reports to site and corporate leadership
• Developing local workforce capability through coaching, mentoring, succession planning, and technical knowledge transfer
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company standards, site procedures, and regulatory requirements.

About You

You are an experienced open pit mining leader with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale mining operations, particularly through start-up and ramp-up phases. You thrive in dynamic environments, bring strong contractor management and operational leadership capabilities, and are passionate about building high-performing teams while maintaining the highest standards of safety and operational excellence.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Degree or Diploma in Mining Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency (or recognised equivalent)
• Minimum 15 years' experience in open pit mining operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership or superintendent-level role
• Demonstrated experience leading mine start-ups, commissioning activities, or major operational ramp-ups
• Strong understanding of contractor management, operational readiness, and mining infrastructure delivery
• Experience leading diverse, multicultural teams with a focus on workforce development and succession planning
• Proficiency with mining software such as Surpac, Deswik, or similar systems and exposure to fleet management and mine control systems
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills
• Proven ability to drive safe, productive operations in challenging and remote environments
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a practical, hands-on leadership approach.

It would be beneficial if you have:

• Previous experience working in Africa or other remote international jurisdictions
• Familiarity with Tanzanian mining legislation and environmental requirements
• Exposure to both owner-operator and contractor mining models
• Fluency in, or exposure to, Kiswahili or French
• Project management, safety, blasting, or emergency response certifications.

Where You’ll Be Working

Nyanzaga Gold Project is Perseus’s first planned operation in Tanzania, located in the Lake Victoria Goldfields. A Final Investment Decision was made in April 2025, with first gold production targeted for early 2027.

The project places strong emphasis on sustainability and local development, with programs dedicated to employment, skills training, infrastructure, and long-term social outcomes. Once operational, Nyanzaga is expected to become a key contributor to Perseus’s future growth and a flagship project in East Africa.

About Us

Perseus Mining Limited (Perseus) is an ASX- and TSX-listed gold producer, developer, and explorer focused on the African continent.

With a strong pipeline of projects including our flagship Nyanzaga development in Tanzania and an expanding presence in the region, we currently operate three gold mines: Edikan in Ghana, and Sissingué and Yaouré in Côte d'Ivoire.

Driven by a clear growth strategy to maintain annual gold production exceeding 500,000 ounces, Perseus is focused on operational excellence and long-term value creation.

We are dedicated to developing skills, offering rewarding careers, and providing the opportunity to make a real impact within a progressive and growing organisation spanning multiple African nations.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining a team that’s not just mining gold, but shaping the future of African resources, please submit your resume by clicking ‘Apply Now’.

Applications will only be received by email to [email protected] with the advertised job title Mining Pit Superintendent as the subject line of the email.

Applications close on 19 October 2026. Perseus Mining reserves the right to remove advertised roles prior to this date. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

To align with Perseus Mining’s commitment to safety, the successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including a medical screening.

Perseus Mining is an equal opportunity employer that supports and cultivates a diverse workforce. We value our employees and empower them to enhance their skills and advance their careers.