Position Description

Job Title :     TSF Superintendent (RTFE) 

Department: Process Plant

Reports To:    Process Plant Manager  

Bulyanhulu Gold Mine  is seeking a skilled TSF Superintendent – RTFE (Responsible Tailings Facility Engineer) to join our team and contribute to the safe, efficient and sustainable management of our Tailings Storage Facility (TSF).

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are in search of individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

• Communicating Honestly, Transparently, and Acting with Integrity
• Exhibiting a Results-Driven approach
• Delivering solutions that are Fit for Purpose
• Dedicating themselves to Building a Sustainable Legacy
• Taking Responsibility and being Accountable
• Committing to Zero Harm
• Cultivating strong and meaningful Partnerships

If you’re ready to contribute to our world-class team  while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Be safe and be a safety leader. Ensure compliance with all site safety and regulatory standards.
• Be an advocate within the operation for the tailings related infrastructure.
• Maintain and control the TSF and water dams risk register. This involves identifying risks, developing corrective actions to mitigate them, and monitoring their implementation.
• Develop and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the facility meets company and statutory environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Perform routine field checks and quarterly inspections of the TSF to ensure its integrity and that maintenance requirements are met.
• Ensure the site’s compliance with regulatory requirements in Tanzania, GISTM, and Barrick Standards.
• Schedule and participate in the Dam Safety Inspections, Dam Safety Reviews, and Assurance Reviews, and ensure that the recommendations are acted upon
• Assist the site in preparing for the Independent Third-Party Reviews, attend the scheduled reviews, and ensure that the recommendations are implemented.
• Participate in technical evaluations and risk assessments and assist in the development of mitigation strategies.
• Engage and interact with consultants
• Providing assessment and directive recommendations on technical work
• Design verification to meet the standard with consideration of facility failure consequences
• Ensure facility water and depositional balances are in place and calibrated
• Ensure design process and documents submitted by the Engineer of Record are consistent with the construction, operation, and closure performance requirements of the tailings’ storage or heap facilities
• Work with engineers and managers to develop and execute the life-of-mine tailings strategy and plan.
• Compile, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for the facility, including daily, weekly, and monthly monitoring reports.
• Lead the technical team in implementing the TSF design, communicating decisions and changes to the consultant Tailings Engineer.
• Report on construction progress, project timelines, and operational issues to management and other stakeholders.
• Prepare required reporting, including monthly stewardship documents and annual construction reports.
• Maintain clear communication
• Liaise on at least a weekly basis with the EoR and AME tailings Lead. Annually with the Accountable Executive.
• Manage the outsourced TSF operations contractor.
• Manage the construction contractor for future TSF expansions.
• Manage the interactions with the Engineer of Record.
• Work with the Accountable executive and the Independent Technical Review Boards to ensure that sufficient review is given to the designs, construction and operation.
• Responsibility for water balance and updates.
• Responsibility for collecting, collating reporting and acting on monitoring data from the facilities.
• Broaden the status of tailings rated topics within the business.
• Offer development and training to deputy RTFE and operational staff.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering
• Postgraduate qualifications Master’s in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering are advantageous.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in managing, operating or designing Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs)
• Should be knowledgeable on the National and Global Industry Standard on Tailings Management (GISTM).

Experience and Skills Requirements:

• At least 5 years relevant experience in managing, operating or designing Tailings Storage Facilities (TSFs)
• Proven track record in TSF operations, construction, monitoring, and rehabilitation.
• Have a deep understanding of the Global Industry Standard for Tailings Management (GISTM).
• Hands-on experience with construction, water management, geotechnical instrumentation and operational management.
• Strong leadership, communication and analytical skills.

What We Can Offer You:

• A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses and site-specific benefits
• The ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues
• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization

How to apply: 

• Applicants are invited to submit their CV’s/Resumes online. 

Zero Tolerance for Corruption:  Barrick has a strict zero-tolerance approach to bribery, fraud, and corruption. Any attempt by a candidate to influence the recruitment process through bribery, illegal inducements, or offering gifts/favors to staff will result in the immediate disqualification of their application and may lead to legal action.

We are committed to a safe work environment sending every person home safe and healthy every day and leaving a sustainable legacy on our host communities.

Thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Us

Our mission is to be the world’s most valued gold and copper mining business. We are committed to partnering with our host countries and communities to transform their natural resources into tangible benefits and mutual prosperity.

Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company.  With one of the largest portfolios of world-class and life-long gold and copper assets in the industry – including six of the world’s Tier One gold mines – Barrick’s operations an projects span 18 countries and five continents. Barrick is also the largest gold producer in the United States.  We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships, and a disciplined approach to growth.  Barrick shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “B” and on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “ABX”.

About the Team

Bulyanhulu is situated in north-west Tanzania, in the Kahama district of the Shinyanga region, approximately 55 kilometres south of Lake Victoria and 150 kilometres southwest of the city of Mwanza.

Bulyanhulu is a narrow-vein gold mine containing gold, silver and copper mineralisation in sulphides. The mineralisation of Bulyanhulu is associated with a number of steeply-dipping veins. Bulyanhulu commenced commercial production in 2001.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 238702
• Job Category Processing
• Posting Date 11/06/2026, 09:15 AM
• Apply Before 11/13/2026, 03:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Kahama Shinyanga, Kahama, Shinyanga, P.O. Box 891, TZ

Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here
Closing Date : 15th November, 2026.