Geotechnical Engineer job at Shanta Mining Company Limited July 2026
Shanta Mining | Singida | Full time Jobs. Geotechnical Engineer — 1 post Shanta Mining Company Limited intends to recruit suitably qualified and experienced personnel for the commencement of underground mining operations at Singida Gold Min...
Company: Shanta Mining
Location: Singida
Type: Full time Jobs
Category: EngineeringMining Jobs
Geotechnical Engineer — 1 post
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: Camp resident
Role purpose
To provide geotechnical engineering support to underground mining operations through ground-condition assessment, geotechnical data collection and analysis, ground-support evaluation, monitoring and modelling to promote safe and efficient mine development and production.
Key responsibilities
Conduct underground inspections and geotechnical observations to assess excavation performance, ground conditions, ground-support effectiveness, stope behaviour and pillar stability, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Collect, analyse and reconcile geotechnical data from mapping, core logging, testing and site investigations, and develop and update geotechnical models to support mine design and operational decisions.
Manage geotechnical instrumentation and ground-monitoring programmes and support backfill placement, quality assurance and quality-control activities to ensure reliable geotechnical performance information.
Provide geotechnical advice and training to operational personnel, collaborate with mining and technical teams, and participate in investigations of geotechnical incidents to identify causes and prevent recurrence.
Minimum qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Mining Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
Proficiency in relevant geotechnical and mining software; experience with Map3D, RS2, UnWedge, Leapfrog or Deswik is advantageous.
Minimum of three years’ relevant experience in underground mining, geotechnical engineering or mine engineering.
Practical experience in geotechnical mapping, ground monitoring, ground-support systems and analysis of underground excavation performance.
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:
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.
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