Mine Captain job at Shanta Mining Company Limited July 2026 Dar es Salaam Posted: July 9, 2026

Mine captain

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 the following 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.

Duty station

Singida Gold Mine, Ikungi District, Singida Region.

Qualified Tanzanian candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  To coordinate and oversee underground mining operations across assigned areas to ensure the achievement of weekly and monthly production and development plans in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner.

• Coordinate and oversee underground production and development activities across assigned areas and shifts, ensuring that weekly and monthly mine plans, production targets and operational priorities are safely and efficiently achieved.
• Provide operational leadership and direction to Shift Supervisors and underground crews, including the allocation and coordination of personnel, equipment and other resources required for effective mining operations.
• Monitor operational performance, identify and address production constraints, and ensure accurate communication and reporting of safety, production, equipment and other operational matters.
• Ensure all underground activities comply with approved mine plans, Company policies and procedures, statutory requirements, and applicable safety and environmental standards.

Applicants are invited to submit an application letter, an updated CV and copies of relevant certificates by email to recruitment@shantagold.com, clearly indicating the position applied for in the email subject line.