Website Shanta Mining Company Limited
Shanta Mining Company Limited (SMCL) is a dynamic mining exploration and gold-producing company operating in Tanzania.
MINE SURVEYOR (1 POST)
📍 Job Details at a Glance
| Category | Details |
| Location | Singida Gold Mine, Singida Region |
| Schedule | 6 Weeks On / 3 Weeks Off Roster |
| Reports To | Senior Mine Surveyor |
| Application Deadline | 18th December 2025 |
Role Overview
The Mine Surveyor will be a crucial support member of the survey team, dedicated to delivering accurate, timely, and reliable survey services across all mining operations. The primary responsibilities include setting out mine designs, conducting as-built and stockpile surveys, maintaining control networks, and ensuring data integrity for all planning, construction, reconciliation, and reporting functions.
Key Responsibilities
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Design Implementation: Set out approved mine designs on the ground within required accuracy tolerances.
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Volume & Reconciliation: Conduct mine and stockpile as-built surveys for volume calculations and reconciliation reporting.
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Construction Support: Execute or supervise field set-outs for construction and civil works, including performing measurements for earthworks and signing off contractor physicals.
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Data Management: Download, process, and organize survey field data in a timely manner.
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Instrumentation: Ensure proper calibration, cleaning, and careful handling of all survey instruments. Conduct daily GPS/Total Station checks at known stations.
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Control Network: Assist in establishing and densifying the survey control network.
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Specialized Surveys:
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Perform slope stability monitoring and deliver accurate data to Geotechnical Engineering.
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Support aerial photography or LiDAR projects by marking and measuring control points.
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Participate in land compensation survey activities when required.
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Compliance: Comply strictly with survey SOPs, safety requirements, and relevant codes of practice.
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Teamwork: Attend daily planning/line-up meetings and support training, development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What We’re Looking For (Minimum Requirements)
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Education: Degree in Geodetic Engineering, Mine Surveying, Engineering Survey, or equivalent.
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Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience in mining or civil engineering projects.
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Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of survey instruments, techniques, and software.
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Software Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office and mine design/planning software packages.
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Core Competencies: Excellent communication, reporting, organizational, data management, and problem-solving abilities.
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Licence: Valid light vehicle driving licence.
đź“© How to Apply
To join Shanta Mining Company Limited and contribute to safe, precise, and efficient mining operations:
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Deadline: The closing date for applications is 18th December 2025.
- Submission: Send your CV and relevant certificates to:
recruitment@shantagoldltd.com
- Subject Line: You must use the subject line:
“Mine Surveyor Application.”
Note: If you do not receive feedback within fourteen (14) days after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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To apply for this job email your details to recruitment@shantagoldltd.com
