Underground Mine Foreman
African Underground Mining Services (AUMS) Geofields Tanzania Limited: Underground Mine Foreman Opportunity
Company Overview
African Underground Mining Services Geofields Tanzania (T) Limited is an international leader in mechanised hard rock underground mining. AUMS Geofields (T) Limited is part of Perenti (formerly the Ausdrill Group), an ASX 200 company and Australia’s second largest integrated mining services provider. We are a global leader in hard rock underground mining; together with Barminco, we operate across Africa in Tanzania, Ghana, and Burkina Faso. Other international operations are in Australia, Canada, and the USA. We are driven by the continued success at our operations and exceeding our client’s expectations—both in terms of safety and performance.
The collective talent and expertise of our workforce is the key to our success. We are seeking talented people to join our business. We seek to build teams who are loyal and committed to our company values and dedicated to helping our clients. In return, we provide state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and technology. We look forward to receiving your application for the following position.
Job Opportunity: Underground Mine Foreman
Location: Geita Gold Mine, Geita
Position Purpose:
Responsible for the day-to-day planning and organizing of underground mining operations, ensuring compliance with Mines Safety Regulations and Acts. Responsibilities include rostering of staff and ensuring adequate resources are available to meet production and development requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promptly act on any safety issues that arise, ensuring accident/incident reporting is carried out and followed up.
- Supervise Underground Shift Supervisors and provide direction and assistance with planning of mining activities in accordance with the Mines Safety Regulations and Acts.
- Read mining laws and safety regulations and issue directives to workers to ensure adherence to applicable rules and regulations.
- Identify critical risks and put controls in place to eliminate them.
- Plan and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in underground mining activities.
- Coordinate manpower, roster preparation, annual leave scheduling, and assist with employment/deployment of workforce.
- Carry out regular inspections of plant and equipment and communicate with the Maintenance Department regularly on equipment scheduling.
- Liaise with appropriate client contacts, ensuring expectations are realistic and projected targets are achieved safely and to specifications.
- Review data, such as maps, survey reports, and geological records, and consult with engineering, maintenance, and supervisory personnel to plan and direct mine development.
- Review and consolidate records, such as safety reports and production records.
- Ensure inventory is correctly accounted for on a shift-by-shift basis.
Minimum Requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years’ exposure to the underground mining industry is required for this position.
- Production and development background with operator experience.
- Ability to communicate verbally.
- Ability to handle conflict and disputes.
- Ability to listen and take instructions and work in a team.
- Ability to assess mining working conditions and environment.
- Ability to recognize potential mining hazards and risks.
- Ability to identify potential hazards and minimize risks.
- Understanding of appropriate statutory and mining regulations.
- Understanding of both equipment and human resource capability and productivities.
- Ability to assess people’s performance and potential.
- Ability to coordinate activities and schedule labor.
- Ability to implement and maintain mining training programs.
- Ability to set high standards, work expectations, and accountability.
- Ability to attend to housekeeping.
- Understanding of mining equipment application.
- Ability to optimize mine production.
- Understanding of drilling and blasting techniques.
- Understanding of explosives.
- Valid Tanzanian Driver’s License and good driving skills.
- Senior First Aid Certificate.
Application Process
If you have the necessary skills, drive, and experience to be an asset to AUMS Geofields Tanzania operations team, we welcome your interest and encourage you to apply. AUMS Geofields Tanzania is a diverse and equal opportunities employer. Only applications with a current resume attached will be considered for employment.
Please send your CV along with a detailed covering letter via email to recruitment@aumsgh.com. Application letters should reach the above on or before 08th August 2025, 18:00.
Important Notice
BEWARE OF CONMEN! AUMS Geofields Tanzania Limited does not receive money in exchange for a job position. Should you be asked for money in exchange for a job offer or suspect such activity, please report this immediately by calling +255 682 660 124, +255 682 660 256, or +255 682 660 893.
AN AUMS & GEOFIELDS JV
AUMS is part of Perenti Limited.
