Plant Operators - Westonaria at Gold Fields Limited

The Plant Operator supports the safe and effective delivery of plant production through operating, monitoring, and reporting on dedicated equipment performance.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3 or equivalent
• Proficient in basic Backfill and Gold plant operations with at least 2 years practical experience in related environment
• Successfully completed Thickener, Leaching and Gold plant operational courses
• Knowledge of basic Cyanide Management standard operating procedures (International Cyanide Management Institute)
• 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
• Proficiency in understanding and applying relevant Safety and technical Standard Operating Procedures
• Work as part of a team to achieve Company goals
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Be self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision
• Spoken and written English communication proficiency
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication 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
• To carry out task specific to the area of responsibility
• Print Job Cards and distribute to the relevant foreman on a weekly basis
• To conduct mock drills
• Be willing to work overtime as required and FULCO
• To always maintain good housekeeping
• Relining is part of the duties of a section operator
• Daily conveyor belt inspections and maintenance
• Assisting with plant condition monitoring
• Follow the smelting process and produce gold to the correct purity level
• Ensuring compliance to the Mines Health & Safety Act and related Standard Operating Procedures, and Codes of Practice
• Accurate and timeous reporting of all relevant safety and production matters

Closing Date: 22 January 2024