JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Nyati Mineral Sands
POSITIONS:
- Health, Safety and Environmental Officer
- Chinese Translators – 2 Positions
Location: Tajiri Mineral Separation Plant, Pangani, Tanga / Tajiri Mine Site, Pangani, Tanga
POSITION 1: HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER
Reporting to: Plant Manager
Position Summary
Nyati Mineral Sands seeks to employ a Health, Safety and Environmental Officer, reporting to the Plant Manager. The purpose of this role is to ensure adherence to occupational health and safety standards and practices for employees and visitors across Nyati Mineral Sands operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop OHSE policies and standards.
- Provide support and guidance to safety representatives.
- Conduct on-job coaching and training to employees on Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices.
- Conduct and schedule daily, weekly, and monthly safety meetings, pre-shift information, and toolbox meetings.
- Demonstrate detailed knowledge of establishing and implementing ISO 45001:2018 management systems.
- Participate in the review of safety Standard Operating Procedures.
- Conduct workplace inspections and audits as required.
- Assist in incident and accident investigations.
- Monitor and follow up on incident investigation recommendations to ensure actions are completed and implemented.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Tanzanian Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
- Correct and report safety hazards when observed.
- Assist with the facilitation of formal risk assessments.
- Understand related department activities and manage their impact on the safety program.
- Conduct Environmental Improvement Programmes by monitoring surface and groundwater management.
- Ensure environmental compliance is achieved based on legal and other obligations as measured during annual audits.
- Formulate and implement an environmental management plan.
- Develop technical environmental improvement programmes to assist mine site environment management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
Qualifications Requirements
- Tertiary qualification in Health and Safety Management, or equivalent from a Tanzanian or internationally recognized institution.
- ISO 45001:2018 OHS Management System certification.
- Formal Training Qualification in Risk Management, Accident Investigations, and Occupational Health and Safety.
- Tanzania OSHA – NOSCH I & II.
Experience Requirements
- 3–4 years’ experience in safety practice in a mineral processing plant.
Skills and Knowledge
- Sound knowledge of Legislative Requirements within Mining – OSHA, Mining Act, Explosives Act, Mines Health & Safety Act, Mining Regulations, and Environment Act.
- Hazard identification and Risk assessment.
- Incident and Accident investigating.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to speak and write good English and Kiswahili is required.
- A valid Tanzania Driving License.
POSITION 2: CHINESE TRANSLATORS – 2 POSITIONS
Position Summary
Nyati Minerals Sands Limited is seeking to employ two qualified Chinese Translators to facilitate communication between Chinese expatriates and local staff, government authorities, and business partners. The successful candidates will provide both written translation and verbal interpretation services to support company operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide interpretation during meetings, site visits, and official engagements.
- Translate all official documents including reports, letters, contracts, technical documents, product manuals, safety protocols, operational guidelines, and official correspondence from Chinese language to English or Kiswahili as needed.
- Assist all Chinese staff, visitors, and contractors in communication with local employees, government officials, and other stakeholders.
- Support other departments in all administrative work and maintain confidentiality of company information.
- Assist in ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and cultural appropriateness in all translations between Chinese and Tanzanian employees.
- Act as a liaison for teams who need support with language barriers in both written and verbal communication.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications Requirements
- Tertiary education qualification.
- Fluency in Mandarin Chinese and English, both spoken and written.
- Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain professionalism.
Experience Requirements
- 1–2 years’ experience in translation of Mandarin Chinese and English.
Skills and Knowledge
- Excellent translation and interpretation abilities.
- Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
- Confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are invited to send their resumes indicating the role title in the subject line via email to:
Email: [email protected]
Application Closing Time: 17:00, 2nd September 2026.
NOTE
Nyati Minerals is committed to providing equal employment opportunities based on merit and does not charge candidates any fees throughout the recruitment process.