Administrative Assistant – General Administrator

About the role

Ma’aden Barrick Copper Company is looking for a General Administrator to provide essential administrative and coordination support to the Mineral Resources Management (MRM) department. This role ensures smooth day‑to‑day operations in a dynamic mining environment while upholding the company’s Zero Harm safety commitment.

Key responsibilities

• Align departmental activities with Barrick’s Zero Harm policy and site‑specific safety protocols.
• Provide comprehensive admin support to the MRM team, including meeting scheduling, contractor data validation, and record keeping.
• Coordinate travel, accommodation, visa and work‑permit arrangements in compliance with company policies and Saudi labour regulations.
• Manage daily admin tasks such as site‑access requests, accommodation bookings, timesheets, and report preparation.
• Assist with purchase order creation, invoice tracking and timely vendor payments in partnership with Finance and Supply Chain.
• Support cost tracking and scheduling for geology and mining‑related projects.
• Maintain stock levels of PPE, field supplies and office materials for the geology team.
• Enter and manage data in SAP, generate reports and aid data analysis for informed decision‑making.
• Act as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders, facilitating clear communication across geology, operations and support teams.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Office Management or a related field (preferred).
• Minimum of 1 year experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Prior experience in the mining or industrial sector is highly advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an asset.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system (preferred).