Local Content Manager

Job description

Job Description

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Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly motivated and committed individual for the position of Local Content Manager to join the Government Relations team. 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

Reporting to the Country Manager, Local Content Manager will ensure the company complies with national local content regulations by maximizing the use of local suppliers. The Local Content Manager will work with the Country Manager to continue to improve relationships with the mining commission and local content committees.

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Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Monitor and ensure 100% compliance with local content regulations regarding local content requirements.
Report on overall local content compliance and effectively communicate progress to the local content committees or mining commission
Together with the site teams and Country Manager drive the strategic initiatives around our local content compliance and implementation plans to ensure completion within agreed timeframes
Ensure Quarterly and Annual local content plans and reports are comprehensive and submitted to the local content committees within setout timelines
To prepare quarterly economic contribution reports for the board and communicate to stakeholders, advocating favorable policies
Recording and tracking all submissions and correspondence with the Mining Commission relating to local content matters and compliance with the Laws and Regulations
Communicate and motivate the sole source requirement for specialized skills or requirements on an annual and ad-hoc basis with the local content teams to ensure complete understanding of the risk and requirements to ensure continuity in the business
Ensure all tenders are communicated to the local content teams in a timely manner prior to submission to ensure alignment with expected local content requirements and ensuring no delays that could affect the operations or projects.
 Maintain strong working relationships with the local content departments acting as the primary liaison between the operational, regional and government teams.
Remain up to date with any changes in regulations to be communicated and pro-actively with all stakeholders to ensure compliance 
Champion Supplier Development initiatives together with site teams and selected local suppliers, with a key focus on Companies around the mines
Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Country Manager and AME Supply Chain Team

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Law, Accounting or related field or equivalent
Five (5) years of directly related contracting & procurement experience or equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience in local content management
Experience in negotiations related to contractual conflict resolution.
Experience in Supplier Development programs

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.
Collaboration & Conferencing Software

Applicants that meet the above stated requirements are invited to submit their CVs to the Job Portal link: http://jobs.barrick.com/.

Barrick has a strong commitment to environmental, health and safety management.

Barrick offers employment opportunities to both qualified women and men.

Women who meet the above qualification are strongly encouraged to apply.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 7th March 2026. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.