L&D Superintendent – Operational Excellence Mining & Field Operations

Position Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a L&D Superintendent – Operational Excellence Mining & Field Operations to join and grow our team.

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

Strategic Workforce Capability Development

• Develop and implement the annual Mining Training and Capability Development Strategy.

• Align training initiatives with life-of-mine plans, operational objectives, and workforce requirements.

• Partner with Mining Managers, Superintendents, and Technical Services teams to identify current and future capability needs.

• Lead workforce planning initiatives that support succession, talent development, and operational readiness.

• Develop sustainable learning pathways for mining personnel across Underground and Open Pit operations.

Underground Mining Training and Competency

Provide leadership and governance of competency development programs covering Underground Production Mining, Jumbo Operations, Long Hole Drilling, Development Mining, Charge-up Operations, Underground Load and Haul, Ground Support Activities, Underground Service Crew Functions and Underground Supervisory Development.

• Establishing competency standards and assessment requirements. 

• Monitoring workforce capability and training compliance. 

• Supporting implementation of new mining methods and technologies. 

• Coordinating technical training interventions to improve operational performance. 

• Ensuring effective transfer of knowledge across underground crews.

Open Pit Mining Training and Competency

Lead training and competency programs for excavator, haul truck, dozer, grader, drill, shovel, and ancillary equipment operations, as well as open pit supervisory development.

• Developing and maintaining training pathways for operators and supervisors. 

• Driving equipment operator competency and performance.

• Implementing competency-based assessment programs. 

• Supporting operational excellence initiatives through targeted learning interventions. 

• Coordinating onboarding and progression programs for new operators.

Equipment Operator Development and Simulator Programs

• Establish structured operator development programs.

• Manage simulator-based learning and competency development initiatives.

• Develop progressive learning pathways from trainee to competent operator.

• Coordinate refresher and advanced operator development programs.

• Ensure operator competency standards are maintained across all mining fleets.

Competency Management and Operational Readiness

Accountable for the integrity of mining competency systems across Underground and Open Pit operations.

• Developing competency matrices and learning pathways.

• Maintaining training needs analysis.

• Ensuring competency assessments are completed and recorded.

• Managing verification of competency processes.

• Supporting workforce readiness for new projects, fleet introductions, and operational changes.

Safety Leadership and Risk Management

• Ensure mining training programs support critical risk controls and operational safety requirements.

• Promote a culture of safe work practices and continuous learning.

• Support site fatal risk management initiatives.

• Ensure personnel are competent in emergency response procedures and critical controls.

• Monitor and address competency-related operational risks.

Contractor and Workforce Development

• Oversee contractor training and competency assurance requirements.

• Ensure contractor personnel meet site training and competency standards.

• Support onboarding and mobilization processes.

• Develop internal talent pipelines for critical mining positions.

• Support career progression and leadership development initiatives within mining operations.

 

Qualification requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Diploma in mining engineering, Mineral Resource Management, Engineering & Training, or a related discipline.

 

Preferred

• Postgraduate Qualification in Mining, Business Administration, Learning & Development, or Leadership.

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122) or equivalent.

• Assessor and Verifier qualification.

 

Experience and competencies needed.

• 8-10 years' experience within mining operations. 

• Experience across Underground and/or Open Pit mining environments. 

• Minimum 5 years in leadership or supervisory capacity. 

• Competency-based training systems.

• Adult learning principles.

• Mining equipment and operating practices.

• Learning Management Systems 

• Experience managing competency, training, and workforce development programs. 

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging operational stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated experience improving workforce capability and operational performance.

• Demonstrated people leadership and management skills in a similar role.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. 

• Knowledge of Mine Safety Regulations and Industry Best practices.

• Ability to demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

• Committed and engaged employees who are enthusiastic and passionate about Barrick and carry the company DNA.

 

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 the industry colleagues are endless.

• Access to a variety of career opportunities across the organization.

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".

The North Mara gold mine is located in north-west Tanzania in the Tarime district of the Mara region. It is around 100 kilometres east of Lake Victoria and 20 kilometres south of the Kenyan border.

North Mara started commercial production in 2002. The mine is a combined open pit and underground operation from two deposits, Gokona (underground) and Nyabirama (open pit). The process plant has the capacity to process an average of 8,000 tonnes of ore per day.