Human Resources Superintendent Job Vacancy at Shanta Gold – Singida Gold Mine, Tanzania 2026

Employer: Shanta Mining Company Limited
Job Title: Human Resources Superintendent
Number of Positions: 1
Duty Station: Singida Gold Mine, Singida Region, Tanzania
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Manager – SGM
Job Level: II – Managerial
Contract Duration: Open-ended
Work Schedule: Six Weeks On / Three Weeks Off
Application Deadline: 3 November 2026

About the Position

Shanta Mining Company Limited is recruiting an experienced Human Resources Superintendent to join its team at Singida Gold Mine.

The successful candidate will provide site-level Human Resources support and ensure efficient delivery of HR services across all departments.

The position requires extensive experience in employee relations, workforce planning, recruitment, HR compliance, performance management and human resource administration in a demanding operational environment.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

HR Management and Workforce Planning

• Coordinate HR service delivery across departments.

• Support workforce planning, labour requirements, labour costs and productivity.

• Maintain organisational structures and departmental organisation charts.

• Support long-term workforce planning and operational HR requirements.

Recruitment and Employee Administration

• Coordinate recruitment and selection processes.

• Support preparation of job descriptions and advertisements.

• Facilitate shortlisting, interviews, reference checks, offer letters and induction.

• Maintain accurate employee information, records and HR systems.

Employee and Labour Relations

• Promote positive employee relations and a safe workplace culture.

• Advise management on Tanzanian labour laws and employee grievances.

• Support disciplinary procedures, counselling and workplace dispute resolution.

• Coordinate communication between management and employee representatives.

HR Policies and Compliance

• Implement and monitor HR policies and procedures.

• Ensure alignment with Tanzanian employment legislation and organisational requirements.

• Support compliance with applicable HR standards and practices.

Performance Management and Training

• Coordinate employee performance management activities.

• Support appraisals, probation management and employee development.

• Identify training needs and coordinate training programmes.

Payroll and Benefits Administration

• Support salary reviews, allowances and payroll-related queries.

• Ensure timely and accurate employee information is provided to payroll and HR systems.

• Administer leave, overtime and absenteeism controls.

HR Reporting

• Prepare monthly and annual HR and Organisation Development reports.

• Maintain accurate HR documentation.

• Support audits, workforce reporting and management information requirements.

• Coordinate company functions and other HR-related activities when assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications

Applicants must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree in:

• Human Resources Management.

• Business Administration.

• Law.

• Another related field.

Professional Experience

• Over eight years of experience in Human Resources, administration and HR systems.

• Experience in a managerial HR position.

• Experience working in a busy operational environment.

• Mining industry HR experience is preferred.

Required Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of Tanzanian labour laws, including the Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2004, and applicable regulations.

• Strong knowledge of HR management practices.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and counselling skills.

• Excellent organisational, analytical and reporting skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaborate with teams in a remote mining environment.

Key Personal Attributes

• Integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.

• Results-oriented approach.

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Ability to maintain positive working relationships with employees and management.

• Flexibility and willingness to work at a remote mine site.

Employment Conditions

Location: Singida Gold Mine, Tanzania

Work Schedule: Six weeks on duty followed by three weeks off.

Contract: Open-ended.

Salary: Not disclosed in the recruitment advertisement.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates must submit:

1. Application letter.

2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Copies of relevant certificates.

Application by Email: 

Required Email Subject: Human Resources Superintendent

Application Deadline: 3 November 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applicants who do not receive a response within fourteen days after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful.

Important: Shanta Mining Company Limited is an equal-opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of recruitment.