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  1. Driver Forklift UG
  2. Supervisor Engineering Electrician UG
  3. SIB Scheduler
  4. M4R Technician
  5. O4R Technician
  6. Trackless Supervisor Eng Electric UG GRP

Driver Forklift UG

Date:  7 Mar 2024

Location:   Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID:

POSITION:Driver Forklift
JOB GRADING:BL
DEPARTMENT:Engineering
SITE:South Deep Gold Mine

The forklift operator is responsible for the safe and effective transport of material cars to and from the shaft in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Forklift driver license
  • Valid driver license
  • At least 2 years’ experience as Forklift operator in a mining environment
  • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

  • Established personal safety delivery record
  • Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills 
  • Sound spoken and written English communication skills
  • Completion of a machine appreciation awareness programme (O4R/M4R or equivalent)
  • Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
  • Established problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures
  • Does a pre-use inspection on this equipment by means of a checklist and report deficiencies to supervisor
  • Performs basic maintenance on equipment e.g. top up engine oil, water and hydraulic oil, check for oil leaks and clean equipment according to standards and procedures
  • Performs end of shift procedures according to standards and procedures e.g., parks the forklift at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
  • Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
  • Operates the forklift to safely transport material cars to and from the Shaft in accordance with standard operating procedures
  • Assessing weight of loads to be lifted
  • Adhering to Surface Traffic Management plan as set out by the mine standard
  • Safe operation of a Forklift

Closing Date: 18 March 2024

Supervisor Engineering Electrician UG

POSITION:Supervisor Engineering Electrical
JOB GRADING:C-Upper
DEPARTMENT:Engineering – Infrastructure
SITE:South Deep Gold Mine

The Supervisor Engineering Electrical assumes accountability for the overall safe and efficient operation of the electrical section covering the shaft electrical reticulation, conveyor belt systems and solar plant.  The role leads and controls the electrical operations in accordance with safety standards and procedures to ensure the elimination of production delays and safety risks to personnel.  A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in the area of operation and influence

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Relevant Recognised Trade Certificate
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience as an Electrician in underground mining, shaft conveyor and reticulation systems
  • Recognized approved Medium Voltage Certificate
  • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

  • Intermediate operational safety experience with sound appreciation for safety standards and record management
  • Good communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
  • Knowledge of relevant mining legislation, with emphasis on Electrical Regulations
  • Proven organisation skills – planning, organising, leading, and controlling 
  • Proven proficiency in technical problem solving
  • Proven track record in maintaining LT and HT reticulation systems, surface and underground substations, underground and surface conveyor belt systems and spillage winch arrangements sections
  • Computer literacy with basic MS Office proficiency
  • Working knowledge of SAP
  • Ability to manage, control and input into the financial budget of the responsible section

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure implementation and adherence to the Mine Health & Safety Act and Environmental COPs, policies, procedures and legal requirements within the area of responsibility
  • Maintain and manage health and safety policies, standards, and procedure for section and area of responsibility
  • Convene and participate in sectional health and safety meetings, forums, and campaigns
  • Manage operational risk with the section or area of responsibility and evaluate and monitor compliance to codes of practice
  • Accountable for legal compliance as the Regulation 2.9.2 appointee for the area of responsibility
  • Manage key performance areas of subordinates and ensure subordinates are adequately trained to perform their duties
  • Plan and execute maintenance and repair activities safely and timeously and ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance targets are met
  • Manage electrical construction or maintenance work
  • Ensure ordering of equipment and availability of critical spares
  • Conduct formal Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) to ensure equipment reliability
  • Manage and control spares inventory including the placing and follow-up of orders
  • Input into, formulate and manage annual budgets for the section
  • Perform all duties relevant to the position, including standby, overtime and call-outs

Closing Date: 17 March 2024

SIB Scheduler

POSITION:SIB Scheduler
JOB GRADING:C-Upper   
DEPARTMENT:Engineering – SIB Projects
SITE:South Deep Gold Mine

The Scheduler will be responsible for the detailed development and monitoring of all engineering capital implementation schedules.  The incumbent will draw off an established track record of technical knowledge, intricate work management and strong collaborative delivery skills to develop project plans, define appropriate remedial actions and to report on assigned project delivery and performance

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Appropriate Trade Certificate
  • At least 5 years’ experience as an artisan and a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a planner
  • Advanced Project Planner Software experience such as MS Projects
  • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

  • Proven track record in safety leadership
  • Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
  • Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
  • Advanced knowledge of project execution methodology and project management best practices
  • Advanced computer literacy – Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and SAP experience
  • Advanced proficiency in project reporting and presentations, cost management and managing sub-contractors on site
  • Advanced understanding of project interfaces with procurement, logistics and financial systems
  • Natural collaborator and ability to work autonomously, use initiative and independent problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
  • Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards
  • Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation health safety environmental security policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
  • Prepare and update the master project plan for all projects managed by the Stay In Business department which includes the monitoring and tracking of all activities and, the incorporation of sub­project plans and related change requirements
  • Develop plans based on project work breakdown structures, critical path methods and resource plans.
  • Ensure that the appropriate management of change plans have been completed and submitted for all projects as required
  • Report on and communicate relevant project schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and time constraints as required to ensure timely remedial intervention
  • Develop and maintain weekly and monthly project progress reports including preparation of progress reports, standardized reporting procedures and the monitoring of overall project performance
  • Assist in project reporting and plan adherence through invocoms and management reporting

Closing Date: 14 March 2024

M4R Technician

POSITION:Maintain for Reliability (M4R) Technician
JOB GRADING:C-Upper
DEPARTMENT:Engineering – Reliability
SITE:South Deep Gold Mine

The Maintain for Reliability (M4R) Technician is accountable for the identification, implementation and monitoring of trackless fleet reliability improvement initiatives designed to enhance artisan proficiency in optimal fleet maintenance practices.  A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence and, to collaborate with the Operate for Reliability (O4R), Technical Quality Assurance and Technical Training (HRD) teams to ensure that optimal equipment operating and maintenance standards are maintained.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Mechanical or Electrical trade certificate
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a trackless mobile machinery Artisan/Foreman
  • Relevant experience in training delivery related to maintenance of TMM Machines
  • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure personal health and safety and that of team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
  • Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards during maintenance windows focusing on:
  • Verifying and validating daily training outcomes to ensure that maintaining equipment for reliability is effectively applied by Artisans and Supervisors in the underground workshops and working areas and initiate appropriate remedial actions to ensure optimum alignment
  • Interacting with Artisans during on-the-job observations to identify opportunities for improvement in driving the Engineering Asset Management philosophy and strategy
  • Recording lessons learned and translate these into training material and/or training delivery methods for TMM Foremen and Artisans
  • Facilitating Maintain for Reliability learning modules in the Training Centre as needed
  • Complete daily observations, insights, inspections, and periodic machine condition assessments (MCAs) and discuss findings with the TMM Foreman and report back to the Reliability Engineer
  • Ensuring that planned maintenance and corrective maintenance are carried out by Artisans in accordance with site and OEM standards
  • Identify defects, accurately record them, and raise work orders for defects to be rectified
  • Participate in Root Failure Cause Analysis (RCFA) investigations and lead the implementation of any RCFA findings using the work management processes, ensuring compliance within the Engineering and Production teams
  • Identify and implement improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and/or labour efficiency and effectiveness

Closing Date: 11 March 2024

O4R Technician

POSITION:O4R Technician (TMM Machines)
JOB GRADING:C Upper
DEPARTMENT:Engineering – TMM
SITE:South Deep Gold Mine

The O4R (Operate for Reliability) Technician is accountable for the identification, implementation and monitoring of trackless fleet reliability improvement initiatives designed to enhance operator proficiency in optimal fleet operation practice.  The incumbent is required to conduct regular equipment maintenance and operational Planned Task Observations and, to collaboratively develop remediation initiatives which include team coaching to maintain the highest possible standards of safe, effective, and efficient equipment maintenance and operation.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Relevant Trade Certificate
  • Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a trackless artisan
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a trackless Product Support Specialist
  • Valid driver’s license, Dover A certification and relevant experience and licensing as a TM3 Operator on various machines
  • Relevant experience in training delivery related to operation and maintenance of TMM machines
  • Be declared medically fit for the position and the environment, as determined by the risk based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupational Health and Safety Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening Test

Key Competencies:

  • Proven track record in safety leadership
  • Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
  • Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
  • Organising, coordination, leadership, and planning skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter with proven positive attendance record
  • Competent in analysing large datasets for reporting purposes
  • Computer literate and proficiency in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
  • Inspect core production assets (TMM Machines) during operation and maintenance windows, focusing on:
    • Correct application of safety standards during operation, maintenance, etc. including the correct testing of safety devices on machines
    • Daily verification and validation of the O4R training objectives and outcomes by Operators and Supervisors and, initiating appropriate remediation interventions as required
    • Engage with Operators during on-the-job observations to jointly identify operating improvement opportunities
    • Translate improvement opportunities into O4R training material for production Operators, Foremen and Artisans
    • Present and facilitate O4R learning modules at the Training Centre when required
    • Complete daily observations/insights/intervention logs for discussion with shift supervisors and report back to the Reliability Engineer
    • Ensure planned maintenance services and corrective maintenance tasks are carried out by Artisans according to specified site and OEM standards
    • Identify defects, accurately record them, and raise work orders
  • Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and lead the implementation of assigned RCA findings aligned to applicable work management processes and in compliance with set Engineering and Production specifications
  • Identify and implement improvement initiatives to enhance asset reliability and/or labour efficiency and effectiveness

Closing Date: 12 March 2024

Trackless Supervisor Eng Electric UG GRP

POSITION:Trackless Supervisor Eng Electrical
JOB GRADING:C-Upper
DEPARTMENT:Engineering – On-reef Infrastructure (Fixed Plant)
SITE:South Deep Gold Mine

The role of the Fixed Plant Supervisor is to effectively manage an electrical team of Fixed Plant Artisans, to ensure health and safety standards are adhered to and that the electrical infrastructure, including but not limited to Medium Voltage electrical reticulation, substations, gulley boxes and impact breakers are maintained to the highest standards to increase availability and reliability.  The Fixed Plant Electrical Supervisor also ensures that all Electrical Forward moves are planned, scheduled, and executed timeously and safely. Collaboration with other departments is crucial to ensure effective execution of ad-hoc electrical requests.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
  • Relevant Trade Certificate
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a mechanized mining environment as an Artisan and 2 years in a Supervisory capacity
  • Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

  • Proven track record in safety leadership
  • Skilled communicator with proven ability to engage at all levels
  • Well-developed interpersonal collaboration and team skills
  • Proven track record of production achievements
  • Have good organising, coordination, and planning skills
  • Computer literacy with basic MS Office and SAP proficiency
  • Medium Voltage knowledge and experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure Health and Safety of section and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
  • Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards
  • Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation health safety environmental security policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
  • Lead and supervise team to ensure optimal safe working practice, focussed preventative maintenance and breakdown management and, special tasks/projects as assigned
  • Manage all team performance, development, and coaching to ensure optimal delivery
  • Carry out Planned Task Observations (PTOs) to verify capability of team members and initiate remediation measures to improve individual capability which includes on-the-job coaching
  • Lead and participate in failure investigations on installations, equipment, components, etc. to implement and/or recommend changes in maintenance and operating practice and, engage with OEM, suppliers and intermediaries as required to assist with investigations and the formulation of remediation interventions, etc.
  • Responsible for implementation of the asset management strategy and tactical interventions in respect of all related installations, equipment, etc. in area of responsibility
  • Engage and participate in mechanised development process optimisation interventions to ensure continuous alignment to prescribed best practice standards
  • Responsible for the maintenance of all On-reef Electrical Infrastructure and to maintain standards and conditions within the TM3 section.
  • Responsible for the safe and proper installation of electrical equipment.
  • Participate in and formulate annual section budgets, manage budget, spares inventory, including the placing and follow-up of orders

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