Painter Vacancy at Barrick – North Mara Gold Mine, Mara – January 2026

  • Full Time
  • Mara

Website Barrick – North Mara Gold Mine LTD

Barrick – North Mara Gold Mine LTD

Painter – Vacancy Announcement

Position Description

The Barrick Africa Middle East Team is seeking to recruit a qualified Painter to join and grow our team.

Join our exceptional team and embody Barrick’s core values as you work with us. We are looking for individuals who can champion Barrick’s DNA by:

  • Communicating honestly, transparently, and acting with integrity
  • Demonstrating a results-driven approach
  • Delivering solutions that are fit for purpose
  • Building a sustainable legacy
  • Taking responsibility and being accountable
  • Committing to Zero Harm
  • Cultivating strong and meaningful partnerships

If you are ready to contribute to a world-class operation while embracing these values, we encourage you to apply and become a valued member of our diverse workforce.


Key Responsibilities

  • Ensure safe work practices by attending compulsory safety courses and meetings, correctly using required PPE, reporting incidents and accidents, and fully complying with Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental, and site policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHA) and ensure safe work practices are consistently followed.
  • Comply fully with Barrick North Mara Gold Mine Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies, procedures, and work instructions.
  • Perform painting, coating, and surface preparation works on workshops, offices, and accommodation facilities in accordance with approved standards and specifications.
  • Inspect surfaces, identify defects, and determine appropriate preparation methods, including cleaning, sanding, filling, and priming.
  • Ensure all painting work meets required quality, durability, and aesthetic standards.
  • Plan and prioritize daily work activities to meet maintenance schedules and operational requirements.
  • Safely use, handle, and store paints, chemicals, tools, and equipment in line with Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and site requirements.
  • Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in clean, safe, and serviceable condition.
  • Report defects, material requirements, and completed work to the supervisor in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate with supervisors, maintenance teams, and contractors to ensure efficient task execution.
  • Support shutdowns, renovations, and special projects as required.
  • Prepare and paint all signage required by the mine.
  • Receive and complete work orders while maintaining accurate records of materials and labor used.
  • Assist with inventory control of tools, materials, and equipment.
  • Inspect completed work and ensure work areas are clean and safe.
  • Work collaboratively with building principals and supervisors to complete maintenance and project work.

Qualification Requirements

  • Trade Certificate or equivalent (VETA Trade Test / NVA Level I & II)
  • Sound knowledge of painting regulations and standards

Experience and Competencies

  • Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience as a Painter, preferably within a mining or industrial environment
  • Knowledge and experience in current painting techniques and methods
  • Proven excellent safety record
  • Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics
  • Comfortable working at heights using ladders and scaffolding
  • Demonstrated ability to safely operate hand tools, air tools, and power tools

What We Can Offer You

  • Competitive compensation package, including bonuses and site-specific benefits
  • Opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact
  • Dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing work environment
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities with industry colleagues
  • Access to diverse career opportunities across the Barrick organization

Barrick is committed to providing a safe work environment, sending every person home safe and healthy every day, and leaving a sustainable legacy within our host communities.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

How to Apply:

To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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To apply for this job please visit jobs.barrick.com.

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