Nafasi ya kazi :- Safety and Training Officer jobs at Shanta Mining Company Limited July 2026

Safety and Training Officer — 3 posts

Shanta Mining Company Limited intends to recruit suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the commencement of underground mining operations at Singida Gold Mine.

Singida Gold Mine is entering a new phase of development involving the establishment of underground mining infrastructure, including portal development, decline excavation and associated underground mine development activities. To support this expansion from open-pit to underground mining, the Company invites applications for this position.

This recruitment offers successful candidates an opportunity to be part of the team establishing and developing a new underground mining operation from its early stages. 

Qualified Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Position details

Duty station: Singida Gold Mine, Ikungi District, Singida Region
Roaster: 6/3
Accommodation: Non Camp resident

Role purpose

To support safe and competent underground mining operations by implementing safety systems, delivering and assessing operational training, monitoring workplace compliance and developing employees’ practical skills and safety awareness.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct workplace inspections, hazard identification and risk assessments, monitor compliance with safe-work procedures and participate in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Develop, review and deliver theoretical and practical underground mining training, including induction, refresher and task-specific training, and assess employee competence in the workplace.
• Coach and support underground employees in safe mining practices, including drilling, charging and blasting, mine services, mobile equipment and other activities within the Officer’s area of competence.
• Maintain accurate training, assessment and safety records; develop training materials and procedures; and work with operational leaders to identify competency gaps and improve safety and training performance.

Minimum qualifications and experience

• Certificate of Ordinary Secondary Education or equivalent.
• Current Tanzanian Blasting Certificate.
• Recognised training and workplace-assessment qualification or equivalent trainer/assessor certification.
• Valid Tanzanian driving licence.
• Mine Rescue and Emergency Response qualifications are advantageous.
• Minimum of seven years’ practical experience in underground mining operations.
• At least three years’ experience in underground safety, training, workplace assessment or a related operational training role.

General competencies

All successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to safety, integrity, teamwork and operational excellence. They must comply with Company policies, procedures and applicable laws and be capable of working effectively in an underground mining environment. Position-specific licences, certifications, competencies and site inductions will apply where required.

Mode of application

Applicants are invited to submit an application letter, an updated CV and copies of relevant certificates by email to:
[email protected]

Clearly indicate the position applied for in the email subject line.

Application deadline

24 July 2026

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

Shanta Mining Company Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.