Local Content Coordinator

VACANCY: Local Content Coordinator

Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Industry: Oil & Gas Sector
Nature of role: Permanent

Key objectives of the role

• Ensure compliance with local content regulations and policies within procurement activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize local supplier engagement and participation.
• Monitor and report on local content performance metrics and progress.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote local content initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to procurement teams on local content requirements.
• Facilitate training and development programs for local suppliers to enhance capabilities.
• Identify opportunities for local supplier development and capacity building.
• Coordinate with government and regulatory bodies to align local content efforts.
• Drive continuous improvement in local content processes and practices.
• Ensure alignment of local content objectives with the company's strategic goals.
• Support the integration of local content considerations into procurement planning and decision-making.

Procurement delivery and contract management

• Know, respect and ensure compliance with the Company's Code of Conduct.
• Lead the development of capacity-building programs and initiatives to enhance local businesses and local workforce skills and capabilities (to meet industry standards and requirements).
• Coordinate with all relevant stakeholders (external consultants and industry associations) to stay updated on local content trends and regulatory changes.
• Communicate, provide guidance and support internal stakeholders on local content regulations and best practices.
• Monitor and report on local content performance metrics and progress (from Contractors and the Affiliate) to management and regulatory authorities.
• Facilitate training and development programs for local suppliers to improve capabilities.
• Support procurement teams in integrating local content requirements into sourcing processes.
• Identify opportunities for increasing local content in procurement activities.

Compliance, ethics and governance

• Promote and ensure compliance with ethics rules, conflict-of-interest requirements and the subsidiary's Code of Conduct.
• Ensure compliance with contractual policies and applicable laws/regulations, with a strong focus on ethics and transparency.

H3SE responsibilities

• Comply with the subsidiary's H3SE framework and professional recommendations applicable to the role.
• Implement appropriate precautions to prevent hazards, and report any identified risks or incidents without delay.

Qualification and Experience requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree (business school or equivalent).
• Experience: 8 years in local content and/or contract & procurement with 3 years managing local content topics.
• Languages: Professional proficiency in English.
• Strong professionalism, rigor and integrity.
• Strong organizational skills, structured approach, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning abilities.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 @ 17h00 (No late applications will be accepted).

This recruitment is managed by Elite Employment Consultancy.

Candidates who comply with the above criteria should submit their application.

Note: The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and operates in line with affirmative action guidelines.

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO APPLY BY SUBMITTING YOUR DETAILED CV ON THIS CAREER PAGE. (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT TO BE SUBMITTED AT THIS STAGE.)

Enquiries: Antoinette Druker

Email: antoinette@eliteemployment.com.na

Telephone: +264 83 – 723 4152

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.