Website Barrick Gold Corporation
Barrick Gold Corporation
UG Shift Boss Job Vacancy – Barrick Gold Corporation (August 2026)
Barrick Gold Corporation is seeking a qualified and experienced UG Shift Boss to join the Barrick Africa Middle East team and support underground mining operations while promoting safety, productivity, and operational excellence.
Job Details
- Position: UG Shift Boss
- Company: Barrick Gold Corporation
- Location: Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania
- Job Type: Full-time
- Posted: 4 August 2026
About Barrick
Barrick is committed to building a high-performing workforce guided by its core values:
- Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity.
- Delivering results and practical solutions.
- Building a sustainable legacy.
- Taking responsibility and accountability.
- Committing to zero harm.
- Developing strong partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Supervising underground mining crews.
- Ensuring compliance with the Mines Act and relevant mining regulations.
- Maintaining workplace safety and environmental standards.
- Communicating safety procedures and operational requirements to site personnel.
- Assisting with workforce planning and staffing requirements.
- Supporting equipment sourcing and operational needs.
- Prioritizing tasks and delegating workloads to mining crews.
- Monitoring work progress and ensuring targets are achieved.
- Providing leadership and motivating teams to improve performance.
- Communicating effectively with the Mine Manager and other supervisors.
- Supporting accident and incident investigations.
- Assisting with employee induction and training programs.
- Ensuring employees attend required safety training.
- Maintaining full compliance with the project safety management plan.
Qualification Requirements
Applicants should have:
- At least 1 year of experience in one or more mining operations.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to read drawings and interpret technical specifications.
Experience & Competencies Required
Candidates should possess:
- Previous underground mine supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of underground track mining methods.
- Ability to build effective working relationships.
- Strong safety background with the ability to promote safe working practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Computer skills in:
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Knowledge of:
- Hazard Identification
- Risk Assessment
- Driving ability.
What Barrick Offers
Successful candidates will receive:
- Competitive compensation package.
- Bonuses and site-specific benefits.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the mining industry.
- A dynamic and collaborative working environment.
- Career growth and professional development opportunities.
- Access to various career opportunities within the organization.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the official Barrick recruitment portal.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Application Method: Online application
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job please visit jobs.barrick.com.