Superintendent – Projects

VACANCY ADVERTISEMENT: SUPERINTENDENT PROJECTS

Lumwana Mining Company seeks to recruit a highly committed employee for the position of Superintendent – Projects to join the versatile Maintenance team. We are in search of an individual 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 Manager – Capital Projects, The Projects Superintendent will oversee and manage the successful planning, execution, and completion of mining-related projects. This role involves managing schedules, resources, and teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

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

• Develop and implement detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones.
• Work with stakeholders to define project goals, scope, and deliverables.
• Set up project tracking and ensure schedules are followed.
• Coordinate the allocation of resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet project demands.
• Track project budgets and expenses, ensuring cost-efficiency.
• Prepare and present budget reports to management as required.
• Act as a central communication point between project teams, contractors, and management.
• Facilitate regular meetings to keep teams aligned and address issues proactively.
• Develop and distribute project updates, progress reports, and critical information.
• Identify potential project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Address challenges such as supply delays, safety hazards, and weather-related interruptions.
• Ensure contingency plans are in place to minimize project delays and disruptions.
• Track and document project progress against milestones and performance goals.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports for stakeholders, including senior management.
• Use project management tools and techniques to maintain detailed project records.
• Ensure that all project activities comply with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor safety practices and provide feedback to teams.
• Work with safety officers to address and correct safety concerns promptly.
• Act as the point of contact and communicate project status to all participants
• Work with the project team to eliminate bottlenecks.

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

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quantity Surveying, Mechanical, or related field.
• Minimum of Ten (10) years mining experience in Project planning, implementation and coordination.
• Prior experience in supervising a team of more than ten people.
• Prior experience with SAP will be an added advantage.
• Holder of a valid driver’s License.
• Experience in project management, from conception to delivery
• An ability to prepare and interpret flowcharts, schedules and step-by-step action plans
• Solid organizational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Strong client-facing and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with risk management and quality assurance control
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner
• Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia

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 organisation

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 28 April 2025. If you are not contacted by HR department within 30 days after the closing date, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.

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