Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development

LOCAS Portal User Guide

Your step-by-step guide to the Local Content Assessment System

Getting Started

When you log in to LOCAS, you land on your Local Content Management dashboard. This is your home base — everything you need is accessible from here.

Your LOCAS Dashboard

Dashboard Tiles

The dashboard is organised into tiles. Click any tile to go directly to that module:

Procurement

Upload procurement plans, declare tenders and contracts, view Form I/II disclosures, and track quarterly summaries.

Employment

Submit quarterly employment returns covering local vs expatriate staff, gender, and disability inclusion.

My Suppliers

Register new suppliers, browse the national directory, and import suppliers in bulk.

Supplier Development

Create development programmes for local suppliers, track activities, and submit quarterly reports.

Admin-Only Tiles

Company Administrators also see these tiles:

Compliance Reports

Track SI 2025 compliance status and review quarterly assessments.

Penalties

View issued penalties and upload proof of payment.

Quick Links Sidebar

On the right side of every page, the Quick Links panel gives you shortcuts to key areas:

Quick Links Sidebar
Link What It Does
DashboardJump back to the main dashboard from anywhere
User ManagementAdmin only — add officers, assign roles and permissions, manage portal access
Pending ApprovalsAdmin/Compliance only — review and approve documents submitted by team members
Mine ProfileView and update your company details, submit profile for Ministry approval
Activity LogTimeline of all submissions, approvals, rejections, and system events
User GuideOpens this guide
Tip

The Quick Links panel also shows your assigned MMMD Officer's contact details. Reach out to them if you have questions about any submission.

Understanding Status Badges

Every submission in LOCAS shows a coloured status badge:

Draft

Not yet submitted. You can still edit it.

Submitted for internal review by the maker. Waiting for the checker to review.

Pending Approval

Reviewed and awaiting final approval before submission to the Ministry.

Approved / Submitted

Approved internally and sent to the Ministry. No further action needed.

Revision Needed

Returned to Draft with reviewer notes. Make corrections and resubmit.

LOCAS Portal User Guide v4.0

Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development — Zambia

Last Updated: April 2026