Mining Engineer at Sotta Mining Corporation Limited
Position: Mining Engineer Reports to: Senior Mining Engineer Duty Station: Nyanzaga Site, Sengerema District, Mwanza Contract Duration: 24 Months
Position Purpose The Mining Engineer supports safe, efficient open-pit mining in line with the SMCL MMP by preparing short-term mine plans, pit designs and production schedules, monitoring execution, and providing technical support to Operations, Drill & Blast and Mine Geology. The role works closely with the mining contractor and internal Operations, Drill & Blast and Mine Geology teams to ensure plans are practical, understood and aligned with production, cost and HSE targets.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Actively promote SMCL HSE standards in all planning and field activities.
- Participate in risk assessments, JHAs, inspections and incident / near miss reporting.
- Ensure designs, schedules and instructions comply with legal, environmental and community obligations.
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to junior engineers and technicians as required.
- Prepare practical short-term pit designs, staging consistently with the MMP and LOM plan.
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly and monthly production schedules (ore, waste, drill & blast, haulage).
- Contribute to drill & blast designs and documentation for safe, effective blasting.
- Issue clear dig plans, loading plans and haulage instructions to support ore routing, ROM pad and WRD management.
- Track plan vs actual performance (tonnes, BCM, strip ratio, fleet productivity, drill & blast results) and recommend corrective actions.
- Collect, validate and store production and contractor data to support end-of-month and management reporting.
Qualifications & Licences
- BSc Mining Engineering or other technical degree related to mining.
- Valid driving licence.
- At least 3 years of experience in open pit mining.
How to Apply
Send a covering letter together with your detailed CV and certificates to hrtanzania@perseusmining.com
Company address: HR Manager, Sotta Mining Corporation Limited, P.O. Box 434, Mwanza
Deadline for applications is 17th March 2026
