Descriptions
SUMMARY
OVERVIEW
- The Barrick Africa & Middle East Exploration Team is seeking an Exploration Project Lead to join the Tanzania Exploration team.
- The successful applicant will have the opportunity to explore in world-class gold districts and shape an expanding portfolio.
- The team is proud to be home to leading technical experts, combining global resources with local, discovery-driven teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the planning and execution of site`s near-mine and regional exploration programs in alignment with the country strategy, budget, and business objectives.
- Drive target generation, geological modeling, drilling, and evaluation to advance discovery and resource-growth opportunities through clear decision points.
- Ensure high technical standards in geological interpretation, drill targeting, logging, sampling, QA/QC, and exploration data management.
- Lead and develop the site exploration team, establishing clear accountabilities and promoting collaboration, technical excellence, and high performance.
- Manage drilling contractors and consultants, ensuring delivery against safety, productivity, quality, cost, and contractual requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with Journey to Zero, the Global Drilling Standard, critical controls, environmental requirements, and applicable regulatory and ISO standards.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and operational risks, implementing timely corrective actions where performance deviates from plan.
- Support stakeholder engagement, land access, compensation, permitting, and license compliance to enable responsible and uninterrupted exploration activities.
- Provide accurate and timely technical, operational, safety, and financial reporting, with clear recommendations to the Country Exploration Manager and AME leadership.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor`s Degree in Geology / Geoscience from a recognized institution.
- Advanced Degree (MSc / PhD) will be viewed favorably.
- 10-15 years of progressive mineral exploration experience, preferably within orogenic gold systems, VMS, and IRGD.
- At least 3-5 years in a senior technical or project leadership role, managing multidisciplinary exploration teams.
- Demonstrated experience leading near-mine and regional exploration programs from target generation through drilling and evaluation.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, community, and environment.
- Exposure to world-class exploration districts and Tier 1 ore bodies, with a track record of discovery seen advantageously.
- Firm understanding and recognition of mineralization models and geological processes.
- Geological / geophysical / geochemical interpretive and integration skills.
- Significant field-based exploration experience in Africa and/or the Middle East.
- Self-motivated and discovery driven, with focus on leadership.
- Displayed ability to work within high-performing, multidisciplinary, successful teams.
- Demonstrated proficiency in GIS and 3D geological modeling software. Experience with ArcGIS, Leapfrog Geo, Micromine, ioGAS is considered an asset.
BENEFITS
- No information provided.
DEADLINE
- No information provided.
JOB TYPE
- Full-time.
HOW TO APPLY
Use the application link below to open the official application form.
