Open Pit Supervisor (3 Posts) at Shanta Mining Company

Company: Shanta Mining Company Limited
Mine: Singida Gold Mine, Tanzania
Department: Open Pit Mining
Reports To: Senior Open Pit Supervisor
Number of Positions: 3
Roster: 6 Weeks ON, 3 Weeks OFF
Contract: Open Ended
Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

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.

If you are safety-conscious, results-driven and committed to working in line with best practices, you are invited to apply.

ROLE PURPOSE

To assist the Senior Open Pit Supervisor by coordinating and supervising all load and haul operations in accordance with the daily mining plan to ensure that required productivity and utilization of mining equipment are met safely.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise execution of daily load and haul activities and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings to pass on important information to the team, manage employee leave and support performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and Tanzania Laws guiding the mining industry.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety or environmental standards.
• Ensure equipment are used in accordance with training provided and maintained for safe and reliable operation.
• Manage equipment availability and coordinate with HME mechanics for scheduled service and breakdown maintenance.
• Coordinate with Drill and Blast, Dewatering, Survey, Geotechnical and other stakeholders working with the Production team.
• Monitor machine performance against the daily plan, report non-performance and recommend improvements to the Senior Open Pit Supervisor.
• Ensure ore losses and dilution are avoided and that all required tools are available before starting shift.
• Perform any other valid duties as may be assigned by your Supervisor/HOD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Certificate of Secondary Education (O/Level) or equivalent.
• Valid Tanzanian Driving Licence.
• Minimum of five (5) years' mining experience in operation with proven competency in at least three open pit primary equipment:
  • Excavator.
  • Dozer D10 & D10T.
  • Grader 16H & 16M.
  • Truck CAT 777D.
  • MT4400.
  • CAT 785C.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants are invited to submit:

• An application letter.
• Updated CV.
• Copies of relevant certificates.

Send applications via email to [email protected].

Please indicate the position applied for in the subject line.

Application Deadline: 16 September 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you are not contacted by Shanta Mining Company Limited within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & RECRUITMENT NOTICE

Shanta Mining Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.