Current Vacancies at Gold Fields Limited

The Loco-Driver is accountable for the safe operation of assigned rail-bound equipment which includes team conveyances, material cars and ore transportation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Be in possession of Loco Driver’s Certificate/license
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a loco driver (Battery Operated)
• Appropriate Dover Assessment – B Level
• 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
• Ability to read, understand and follow basic operational safety standards, procedures, and instructions
• Intermediate knowledge of explosive handling and transportation standards and procedures
• Adherence to transportation and conveyance schedules i.e., effective results and deadline driven
• Intermediate knowledge of loco operations, maintenance, and re-railment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures
• Adhere to safety regulations and participate in operational safety campaigns and activities
• Attend general daily morning sectional activities and receive daily operational assignments
• Ensure full understanding of operational operating tasks assigned for the day or on ad hoc basis
• Assume accountability for the safe transportation of teams, material, ore, etc. as assigned
• Conduct locomotive and general equipment pre-operation inspection activities to ensure safe commencement and delivery of assigned tasks
• Ensure the locomotive is always in good running condition
• Ensure that service schedules are adhered to and that defects are logged and reported timeously

Closing Date: 06 September 2023

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The Spares Planning Assistant is accountable for proving effective daily Planned Maintenance functional support through the timely and accurate processing of operational works orders and for the ordering, processing and delivery of spares, components and materials required for scheduled and ad hoc equipment, plant and infrastructure maintenance work.  The incumbent is also required to actively partner with operational and supply chain teams to ensure the maintenance of pre-defined spares inventory levels and, for maintaining accurate condition records of exchanged components.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Accredited Trade Certificate or, a recognised Supply Chain or Planned Maintenance Diploma
• Minimum of 3 years’ maintenance experience within a trackless environment or, proven track record in Materials Management within a mechanised trackless mining environment
• Proficient in the use of SAP, specifically in the ordering and purchasing system modules
• 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 personal safety track record
• Sound interpersonal relations, collaboration, and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Detail orientation with sequential and logical decision-making ability
• Demonstrated ability to independently and proactively expedite spares availability and supply
• Proficient in the application of spares and equipment pallet and cassette system allocation
• Intermediate knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
• Computer literacy with MS Office proficiency

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily meetings to discuss safety standards and procedures, risk assessments, planned task observations and daily jobs
• Partner with the supply chain function to maintain spare inventory levels at pre-determined levels, reducing carrying and storage costs
• Proactively ensure the availability of the right equipment at the right time to avoid machine downtime
• Conduct and record pre- and post-assessments on old components according to standard operating procedures
• Collaborate with planned maintenance, engineering foremen and supply chain teams to plan and manage the timely, accurate and effective ordering, logistics and delivery of parts, components and materials escalating any aspects that could impact service delivery
• Engage with operational and planned maintenance teams to ensure the timely, accurate and effective planning, capturing, and processing of works orders
• Maintain and control parts issue register to ensure accurate and consistent status reporting on parts, components, and materials
• Ensure unused spares are returned to stores and credited to relevant engineering budgets
• Assist with the movement of spares and equipment as and when required

Closing Date: 05 September 2023

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The Maintenance Utility Vehicle Operator is accountable for refuelling TM3 machines, stationary impact breakers in the underground environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Matriculated or Equivalent
• Maintenance Utility Vehicle Certificate
• Dover B result
• Drivers licence
• At least 2 years’ experience in a mining environment
• 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 the 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 Maintenance Utility Vehicle at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
• Filling up of maintenance vehicle with oil, diesel and hydraulic oil. Driving to the section and filling up TM3 machines with diesel, hydraulic oil and engine oil including all stationary impact breakers

Closing Date: 30 August 2023

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The Planned Maintenance Reporting Analyst is accountable for ensuring data integrity and, developing and generating planning, control systems and maintenance information and reports to enable Engineering Asset Management trend analysis and decision support. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree or equivalent and/or Accredited Qualification in Asset Management : Maintenance Planning  
• At least 3 years as a Planner or Asset Management Practitioner with SAP-PM and EAM systems experience within a trackless mining environment
• Advanced SAP Planned Maintenance or related Maintenance Management Systems experience
• Data Analytics Courses and Tools  i.e. Power BI /Tableau
• 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 and campaign delivery
• Proven leadership skills to mobilise teams of people
• Sound interpersonal relations, collaboration, decision making and communication skills
• Display strong analytical, problem solving and presentation abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and adhere to deadlines
• Demonstrate a professional level of English as  the verbal and written communication language
• Natural collaborator and ability to work autonomously, use initiative and independent problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated track record of continuous improvement
• Advanced proficiency in planned maintenance, associated data analytics, reporting and presenting information
• Advanced understanding of planned maintenance interfaces with procurement, logistics and financial systems
• Advance level competence in the Microsoft Office Suite, emphasis on Excel
• Sound operational risk, budgeting, financial and cost management skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate an overriding commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility
• Develop, refine, and maintain overall Asset Management system reporting an analytics schedule upon which to define and deliver regular reporting requirements
• Conduct and maintain Asset Management master data assurance schedule to ensure data accuracy and integrity and implement required remedial actions
• Develop, recommend and maintain processes and procedures relating to planned maintenance and data management including alignment thereof to ISO 55000 certification processes
• Develop and maintain the creation of standard reports to improve maintenance quality, machine availability and reliability.
• Perform data analysis on the different fleets and sections and any ad hoc investigations that may aide the function
• Stemming from the analysis to inform planners of possible improvements and enhancements to the data integrity and the overall planned maintenance/asset management systems and processes
• Engage and collaborate with Engineering, operational and support teams to map out Asset Management System Architecture to enable accurate data sourcing, interfaces, and interdependencies
• Provide support information to any improvement projects initiated by Asset Management/Planned Maintenance

Closing Date: 02 September 2023

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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:

• Matriculated or Equivalent with a recognized Shift Supervisor Certificate of Competency and a 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: 08 September 2023