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M4R Technician

Date:  4 Jul 2025

Location:  

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 

 

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

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:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Skilled communicator with proven ability to engage at all levels
• Well-developed interpersonal collaboration and team skills
• Organising, coordination, leadership, and planning skills
• Highly motivated self-starter with proven positive attendance record
• Proven track record in training delivery related to maintenance of TMM machines
• Computer literacy with basic MS Office proficiency

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 July 2025 

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Supervisor Health And Safety UG GRP

Date:  4 Jul 2025

Location:  

South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 

 

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION:           Supervisor Health & Safety

JOB GRADING:    C – Upper

DEPARTMENT:    Safety

SITE:                     South Deep Gold Mine

The Supervisor Health & Safety is accountable for partnering with operational leadership and their teams to assess the application, completeness and quality of operational health and safety management systems, processes, policies, procedures and standards.  The incumbent is responsible to collaboratively develop plans and interventions with operational teams to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations, operational standards and campaigns to ensure optimal and sustainable application of the safety management system.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Degree or National Diploma in Health and Safety Management or related qualification
• COMSOC 1 and 2 Certification
• Blasting Certificate
• At least 3 years’ trackless mining experience
• In-depth knowledge of knowledge of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
• Valid driver’s license
• 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:

• Sound interpersonal, collaboration and written & spoken English communication
• Established team player with good influencing skills
• Working knowledge and application of Accident investigation processes (ICAM/R-CAT)
• Working knowledge and application Safety management systems
• Familiar with safety reporting standards and systems and ability to conduct intermediate safety audit and assurance
• Have a good understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 Safety Management Standard
• In-depth knowledge of knowledge of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
• Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning and execution of operational activities
• Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by participating in and contributing to operational safety campaigns, applying relevant legislative, operational and safe work standards and regulations and, instituting and monitoring appropriate remedial actions as required
• Conduct and participate in assigned inspections, investigations and auditing/quality control activities to ensure compliance with relevant MHSA regulations, explosives management and company standards
• Attend Safety Department briefing and task activity sessions to represent area of accountability and act as a conduit for escalation and/or onward cascading of key safety management initiatives
• Participate in the development, planning and roll-out of various on-site safety initiatives, campaigns, etc. and monitor implementation in area of accountability taking remedial actions as required to maintain momentum
• Draft, collate and present relevant safety topics for cascading through area of accountability
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc safety inspections and compile safety, risk assessment and audit reports for presentation and/or submission to operational leadership and the Safety Department highlighting any areas of good safety practice application and/or concern
• Design, present and/or source safety awareness, training and coaching material/courses for operational training and awareness and, building operational team self-sufficiency to manage the Safety environment
• Schedule, conduct and participate in regular Safety Management System application, compliance and quality assessments and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
• Conduct, facilitate and/or participate in regular operational risk assessment exercises including the facilitation of bow-tie analysis, etc. and maintain appropriate risk management schedules against which to measure operational controls, mitigation measures, etc
• Conduct and participate in assigned accident or incident investigation (ICAM and RCAT) and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
• Liase with internal and external stakeholders on safety related matters

Closing Date: 11 July 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Trackless Supervisor Operations

Date:  4 Jul 2025

Location:  

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 

 

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION:              Trackless Supervisor Operations

JOB GRADING:       C5

DEPARTMENT:        Mining

SITE:                         South Deep Gold Mine

The Trackless Supervisor Operations is accountable for operationalising and executing the safe and efficient delivery of the delegated short and medium-term production plan.  The role is primarily accountable for the application and continuous enhancement of safety standards and optimising sectional operational planning, scheduling and execution.  The incumbent will be required to investigate and analyse operational deficiencies with a view to co-designing and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between operational teams, processes and systems.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Supervisor Certificate of Competency
• Relevant Blasting Certificate
• At least 3 years’ experience as a Miner / Shift Supervisor in a trackless mining environment
• Proven excellent achievements in Safety, Production and Cost Control
• Sound Working Knowledge of relevant Mine Health & Safety legislation
• Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
• 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:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader 
• Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills
• Advanced practical mining experience with sound appreciation for full mining operational value chain
• Sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, environmental, regulatory and related standards, regulations, and instructions, relevant Codes of Practice and the escalation process where deviations and non-compliance are observed
• Ensure the establishment of safe, efficient and proper operation/use of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure identifying areas of remedial intervention as required
• Actively provide and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership in line with safety, health and environmental standards
• Accurate and timeous reporting of all relevant safety and production matters
• Maintain effective people management practice by ensuring that roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained
• Coach and guide front line leaders (FLL) to assume and maintain effective and direct leadership accountability over their operational teams in respect of safety management, shift planning, work assignment and direction, planned task observations, etc.
• In conjunction with the FLL, coordinate and advise on optimal team assignment relative to planned operational, production and related work cycles to ensure optimal safe and effective task delivery
• In conjunction with the FLL, coordinate and advise on operational logistics including stores, materials handling, equipment maintenance preparation and servicing to ensure end to end task planning, elimination of delays, etc.
• Participate in and contribute toward the development, adjustment and execution of operational plans and schedules
• Participate in collaborative cross-functional team activities to share best practice, drive technical excellence and enhance sustainable commercial decision making
• Investigate and analyse operational delivery effectiveness with a view to recommending and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes and systems
• Manage relationships with key internal, Business Partner and external stakeholders by ensuring broad accountability is maintained against operational delivery, service level, commercial, community and ethical standards and, resolve issues and/or escalating issues in a timely manner
• Ensuring that all relevant production targets are met continuously
• Ensuring control of explosives and that planning and budget is controlled and applied correctly.
• Manage and monitor operational financial budgeting and management

Closing Date: 11 July 2025 

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Trackless Crew Leader

Date:  4 Jul 2025

Location:  

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 

 

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION:              Trackless Crew Leader (Miner)

JOB GRADING:      C2

DEPARTMENT:       Mining

SITE:                        South Deep Gold Mine

The Trackless Crew Leader is accountable for executing the safe and efficient delivery of assigned monthly production plan, leading operational teams to achieve prescribed safely goals and ensuring quality delivery according to operational standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recognized Blasting Certificate
• At least 5 years’ production experience in a deep level trackless mine with relevant TM3 equipment/machinery certificates
• Sound working knowledge of relevant Mine Health & Safety legislation
• Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
• 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:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader 
• Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills
• Advanced practical mining experience with sound appreciation for full mining operational value chain
• Sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing and maintaining a safe environment with minimum risk to the health and safety of the crew
• Ensuring compliance to the Mines Health & Safety Act and related operational safety standards
• Accurate and timeous reporting of all relevant safety and production matters
• Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the department
• Ensuring that all relevant production targets are met continuously
• Taking accountability for proper discipline in the section
• Ensuring effective availability and utilization of equipment and materials
• Ensuring control of explosives and that planning and budget is controlled and applied correctly

Closing Date: 14 July 2025 

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Trackless LHD Operator

Date:  27 Jun 2025

Location:  

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 

 

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Trackless LHD Operator

JOB GRADING: C1

DEPARTMENT: Mining

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Trackless LHD Operator is accountable for the safe operating of the LHD ensuring compliance with established daily production targets as assigned i.e. Longhole stopes, Development ends, etc.  The LHD operator is responsible for ensuring optimal care when operating the vehicle and to especially monitor and attend to roadways that may compromise tyre life.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• LHD (LH 514) Certificate
• At least 2 years’ experience as a LHD Operator
• Dover A result
• Drivers licence
• Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
• 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 LHD at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
• Loading longhole stopes, development ends & ensuring roadway conditions were loading is levelled out to prevent tyre damages

Closing Date: 11 July 2025 

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Senior Specialist Resource Geology

Date:  23 Jun 2025

Location:  

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 

 

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Senior Specialist Resource Geology

JOB GRADING: D-Lower

DEPARTMENT: Technical Services

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Senior Specialist Resource Geologist will be responsible for overseeing mineral resource estimation, modelling, and reporting, ensuring compliance with industry standards such as ISO 17025 and SOX. This role involves people management practices, driving quality assurance and control processes, optimising Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves, and managing risks to meet business requirements and stakeholder expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Honours in Geology or related postgraduate qualification in the Mineral Resource Management discipline
• Registered with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP)
• At least 5 years’ geological modelling and mineral resource estimation experience in Geology / Mineral Resource Management
• Extensive knowledge in database management and grade estimation techniques and be proficient in the use of geological modelling and geostatistical software such as Leapfrog, Datamine and Supervisor
• 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:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration and, sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience, change adaptability and attention to detail
• Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Sound project management and organisational skills
• Basic SQL, database and systems management
• Proven track record in the practical application of geostatistical techniques to exploration and mine geology data
• Mineral resource estimation and mineral resource reporting
• Sound understanding and application of SAMREC Code and related reporting requirements
• Designing, compiling and implementing business processes and standards
• Appreciation of technological interfaces and capabilities/opportunities within the mineral resource’s environment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in, and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by adhering to and ensuring compliance with specified legislation, SHE policies and procedures, operational standards, instructions and governance requirements
• Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns and instructions
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained
• Ensure quality assurance and quality control (QAQC), integrity and compliance with ISO 17025 during the sample collection, preparation, processing, and analysis phases through audits, stakeholder engagement, continuous improvement initiatives, and effective database management systems and processes
• Providing expert technical, QAQC, modelling, and evaluation services to optimise the operation’s Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
• Responsible for the mineral resource estimation and reporting of resource models
• Ensuring SOX compliance, and compliance to audits by the Corporate Technical Services and external auditors
• Co-ordinate projects and implementing integrated processes and systems across the section to meet business requirements and stakeholder expectations
• Managing the Mineral Resource risks to acceptable levels
• Review standards and implement best practice for sampling, mineral resource estimation, modelling and reporting

Closing Date: 03 July 2025 

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

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