Master Data and Information Management Specialist.

Barrick; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in Johannesburg is seeking a Master Data and Information Management Specialist to ensure the accuracy of master data and streamline stock management processes. The successful candidate should have at least 2 years of experience, preferably in mining, along with strong SAP, Excel, and communication skills. This role offers a comprehensive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth within a high-performing team.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation package

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic work environment

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 2 years of master data and info management experience, ideally within the mining industry.
• Experience with change control systems and product creation processes.
• Familiarity with data integrity and governance principles.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of master data, including part numbers and specifications.
• Plan stock levels to achieve budget objectives.
• Review supplier part numbers and engage with department heads on stock management.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports on stock.
• Collaborate with technical teams to maintain accurate part number data.

Skills

Master data management

Data analysis

Strong communication skills

Data integrity

Reporting and visualization

SAP experience

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Automation of data assets

Education

Informatics

Supply Chain

Engineering/Technical

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Master Data and Information Management Specialist

Position Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit aMaster Data and Information Management Specialist 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

• Ensure Master Data in terms of naming conventions, specifications, part numbers and supplier’s names are accurate. This will include standardisation and the successful interface of our data with the data of the supply partners.
• Ensure planning of spares and stock to meet budget objectives (one month stock policy).
• Review spares ROP / MAX levels with HOD’s at all mines every 4 months by using history and consumption reports.
• Ensure and optimise the effectiveness of new stock creations on each mine, the change control process, product creation process and the new approval process to determine the reasons for the creations and the costs involved.
• HOD’s to attend these calls to explain the new stock creations and to discuss in detail the quantities to put in stock, and if necessary to create new stock.
• Together with the technical officers and engineering teams ensure all part numbers are correctly captured in the system and review all descriptions for completeness to ensure no non-confirmances during the procurement process.
• Together with Demand and Inventory specialist to ensure all superseded part numbers is managed and updated correctly in the system.
• Monthly and quarterly reports for all mines regarding new stock, new non-stock.
• Develop a mind set approach at all mines regarding slow moving items and redundant stock.

Qualification Requirements

• Informatics
• Supply Chain
• Engineering / Technical

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 2 years Master data and info management experience, gained in the mining industry will be an added bonus
• SAP Experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Power Point Proficient
• Reporting and Visualisation
• Simplify and Automation of data assets
• Strong Communication skills
• Change control systems and product creation processes
• Data Analysis
• Data Integrity and Data Governance
• Data Management and Data Quality
• Detail orientated

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 : 04th January 2026

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