Specialist - Local Content
The Kibali Gold Mine Team is seeking to recruit a Specialist - Local Contenttojoin and grow our team.
The Local Content Specialist will ensure the company complies with national local content regulations by maximising the use of local suppliers. The local content specialist will work within the Corporate Governance and Administration service under the Country manager supervision to continue to improve relationships with the Subcontracting Regulation Authority (ARSP). Core focus will be that the mine complies with the correct goods procurement laws and all service provides are correctly established as required by law
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:
Monitor and ensure 100% compliance with local content regulations regarding local content requirements.
Report on overall local content compliance and effectively communicate progress to ARSP.
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 are comprehensive and submitted to ARSP within setout timelines
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 proactively with all stakeholders to ensure compliance
Champion Supplier Development initiatives together with site and selected local suppliers, with a key focus on Companies around the mines
Work in compliance with ISO 14001 and 45001 Standards
Qualifications Requirements:
Experience and Skills Requirements
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
Please forward applications before: 22 March 2026
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.
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".
Barrick is a leading global mining, exploration and development company. We create real, long-term value for all stakeholders through responsible mining, strong partnerships and a disciplined approach to growth.
