Bulyanhulu Gold Mine is seeking to recruit a Technical and Capital Officer to join our team. The successful candidate for this position is expected to align to the Barrick DNA and drive a change within his team and the business and on a practical note the position require to clarify technical specifications with the end users. Identify and recommend source of supply for stock, not-stock and capital items. And advise supply chain on all issues related to technical requirements.

Reporting to: Demand and supply Superintendent

Duration: Permanent

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensure safe work practices, i.e. attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, use of required PPE, incident/accident reporting and ensuring total adherence to all Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental Policies, as well as other relevant policies, procedures and guidelines
Develop and manage demand plan for capital materials and equipment requirement in collaboration with end users and projects team
Evaluate all once-off engineering/capital item RFQs to ensure that there is no similar item and establish if it should be a stock item.
Interact with potential suppliers for capital equipment to correctly specify the item and finalise item specifications
Document all necessary information that will clearly define the specification to the procurement partner with the recommended suppliers.
In collaboration with logistics expedite all capital purchased items and ensure quality controls.
Undertake review role for all changes proposed to existing stock items or new items by end users to ensure that there is cost benefit and that there is a phase out plan
On receiving engineering/capital item ensure that the item complies with specification
Investigate all non-conformances and ensure corrective action is taken
Maintain all the information related to no-stock items on ERP System
Validate progress for milestone payments for capital items
Ensure proper long term maintenance/storage procedure for technical stock items
Work with Mining, Engineering and Capital projects to clearly specify requirements and build clear specifications and descriptions on ERP system
To create and maintain good relationships with end-users (customers) and to respond to customer queries on time
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Tertiary education in Engineering and or Supply Chain management
Technical board’s certification will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

5-10 Years of work experience in a mining or related environment

SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

Excellent Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate excellent ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Ability to prioritize work on own initiative
Have a detailed understanding of planned preventive maintenance systems
Knowledge on basic MS Office applications – Outlook, Excel and Word in etc.
Communication skills
Customer service skills
Strong analytical and problem solving skills

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

A comprehensive compensation package including bonuses, benefits, and where applicable.
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.