Human Resources Superintendent Job Vacancy at Shanta Mining Company

Human Resources Superintendent Job Vacancy at Shanta Mining Company

Job Vacancy: Human Resources Superintendent

Location: Singida Gold Mine (SGM), Singida Region, Tanzania | Employment Type: Full Time (Open Ended Contract)

Reporting To: Human Resources Manager – SGM

Work Schedule: Roster of 6 Weeks ON / 3 Weeks OFF (Remote Site)

Job Role Insights

• Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Law, or related field

• Experience: Minimum 8 Years of progressive HR experience (Supervisory/Managerial level; Mining industry experience preferred)

About the Role

Shanta Mining Company Limited is seeking a high-caliber, experienced Human Resources Superintendent for its Singida Gold Mine operations. The position provides comprehensive HR site service support across all operational mine departments. The Superintendent ensures effective execution of HR systems, compliance with Tanzanian labor laws, workforce planning, healthy industrial relations, performance management, and roster/leave administration in a remote mine site environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Site HR Operations & Workforce Planning

• Service Delivery: Coordinate site-wide HR service delivery, aligning departmental HR operations with company standards and promoting a robust safety culture.

• HR Planning: Support strategic workforce planning, including monitoring headcount, labor costs, productivity metrics, and short-/long-term staffing needs.

• Structure & Records: Maintain organizational charts, departmental establishment tables, and complete personnel records across HR information systems.

2. Talent Acquisition, Performance & Development

• Recruitment Lifecycle: Oversee end-to-end recruitment (job descriptions, advertising, shortlisting, interviewing, reference/security checks, job offers, and site inductions).

• Performance Management: Facilitate annual appraisal cycles, probation reviews, promotions, performance standards setting, and poor performance management.

• Training & Development: Identify site training needs and coordinate professional development programs for mine staff.

3. Industrial Relations, Compliance & Employee Welfare

• Labor Compliance: Implement HR policies ensuring full compliance with the Employment and Labour Relations Act [Cap. 366 R.E. 2023] and Tanzanian employment regulations.

• Labor Relations: Manage grievance procedures, workplace counseling, disciplinary hearings, and union/employee representative committee communications.

• Exit & Benefits Administration: Oversee contract terminations, exit interviews, payroll notifications, leave controls, overtime, and absenteeism management in line with site rosters.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Law, or a closely related discipline.

• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive HR management and administrative experience, including proven supervisory or managerial leadership. Previous experience in the mining or heavy industry sector is strongly preferred.

Must-Have Knowledge & Technical Skills

• Legal Expertise: Deep understanding of Tanzanian labor laws, specifically the Employment and Labour Relations Act [Cap. 366 R.E. 2023] and industry statutory requirements.

• Site Capabilities: Demonstrated capability to work independently and effectively under a 6 Weeks ON / 3 Weeks OFF rotation in a remote mine site environment.

• Systems & Soft Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office and HR information systems; exceptional counseling, conflict resolution, analytical, and reporting skills.

How to Apply

Submission Requirements

Qualified applicants must submit their application package including:

1. Formal Application Letter (indicating job title in the subject line).

2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).

3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.

Contact Information & Deadline

• Email: [email protected]

• Subject Line: Application for Human Resources Superintendent - Singida Gold Mine

• Closing Deadline: 3rd November 2026

Note: Shanta Mining Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not charge any recruitment fees. If you do not hear from the company within 14 days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.