Fresh Jobs at Gold Fields Limited

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management or equivalent qualification
• ISO14001 Internal Auditor Certificate and ArcGIS Pro Standard Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in tactical delivery of Environmental Management practice within the mining sector and an established specialist in leading water, biodiversity, waste, air, climate change, rehabilitation and related environmental management elements
• Demonstrated capability in application of Environmental legislation and regulations, environmental permitting processes and related governance and monitoring   
• Valid South African Driver’s Licence
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in, and lead interventions contributing to a culture of Zero Harm. Adhere to and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures, operational standards, and governance requirements
• Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to asset SHE and risk standards and campaigns
• Provide effective team leadership through inclusive and collaborative task and activity assignment, performance assessment, recognition and development aligned to discipline talent and succession management objectives
• Actively support the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Lead asset delivery of sustainable development initiatives, develop supporting tools, and manage cross-functional engagement between the asset and all stakeholders
• Participate in and develop tactical programmes to effect optimised delivery of the Environmental Management System, design and implement programmes to operationalise, sustain, and monitor performance
• Implement, maintain, audit, and continuously optimise the Environmental Management and related standards (ISO 14001, GISTM, ICMC) to support the ESG strategy, operational objectives, and certifications
• Identify and manage environmental risks and non-conformances and implement controls and related mitigation and monitoring interventions
• Implement concurrent rehabilitation projects to manage asset footprint and closure liability reduction
• Participate in environmental impact assessments and develop targeted interventions to manage the company’s reputation
• Elevate and maintain meaningful engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including government regulators, industry groups, and communities
• Effective budget management, optimising resource utilisation and adhering to allocated limits

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Degree or National Diploma in Mining Engineering or relevant field
• At least 5 years’ experience in underground bulk mechanised mining, specifically on Longhole stoping or similar bulk production drilling and charge-up operations
• Be in possession of a Blasting Ticket for Scheduled Mines or Rock Breaker’s 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

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
• Schedule and conduct regular operational safety, safe work practice and operational delivery inspections ensuring appropriate remediation interventions are executed
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team 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, planned task observations and executing remedial measures
• Develop Production drill designs and layouts
• Develop Production charge designs and layouts
• Implement and manage control systems to ensure safe drilling; timing and quality blasting
• Drill and blast cost planning as well as reconciliation, monitoring and improvement of cost
• Participate in short-term, medium-term and Long-term planning (strategic business plan)
• Provide valuable input into the weekly, monthly and quarterly pre-planning and planning meetings
• Manage the Drill and Blast database
• Carry out Stope reconciliations and measure compliance to design reporting
• Oversee the planning, extraction sequencing, design and scheduling of ring drilling and blasting (Benching and Open Stopes), utilizing blast design software
• Monitor and react to control the fragmentation and waste dilution within acceptable limits
• Optimize fragmentation and downstream processes (holistic approach blast-to-mill throughput concept)
• Conduct Ring drilling, timing and blasting performance modelling and adjustment according to ground conditions in consultation with the Geotechnical Engineer
• Develop a sense of continuois improvement by streamlining drill and blast processes which will increase productivity, quality and compliance

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF L4 equivalent qualification 
• Have a Grade “A” certificate in security, registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
• Fraud investigations certificate or diploma
• 5-10 years’ experience as a fraud investigator in a specialised investigation unit, of which 5 years should have preferably been in the mining and/or corporate environment
• Working knowledge of South African Police Services as well as the judicial process
• 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all relevant activities
• Contribute to a 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
• Build and maintain an information network
• Collect and process both overt and covert information and guide operational strategies accordingly
• Provide information-based insights to Protection Services management for fraud risk mitigation
• Conduct internal and externally assisted investigations
• Develop innovative fraud investigation techniques
• Furnish monthly fraud investigation and intelligence reports for Protection Services

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 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

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

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
• Tertiary qualified with a degree in security management or law enforcement and/or Degree or certification related to Finance/Risk Management/Law or Forensic Investigations
• At least 5 years’ experience as a senior investigator within the mining environment with a minimum of 2 years related supervisory experience
• Experience in conducting and concluding discreet investigations
• Be registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
• Valid driver’s licence
• 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

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
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained through resourcing, managing workload, assigning tasks and reviewing/ recognising outputs of team members
• Actively support the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Develop, recommend and implement policies and procedures to enhance investigations, proactive crime analysis, surveillance, operational delivery, etc.
• Manage the collection, collation, analysis and reporting of crime and security information, investigations and special projects
• Refine and maintain operational administrative and governance process
• Maintain full case management life-cycle principles covering the full spectrum from initiation, investigation, prosecution, etc. and recommended remedial actions to effectively close out cases
• Remain abreast of developments within the industry relating to specialised investigative technology/techniques, analysis, etc. and develop proposals for adoption at South Deep  
• Continuously monitor operating standards and delivery ensuring operational alignment to regulations, policies, etc. and initiate remediation measures or escalations as appropriate Maintain effective internal and external stakeholder management standards ensuring engagements aligned to the organisational culture, values and commercial principles

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years Backfill/Metallurgical operations experience
• Computer Literate (Office packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Be in possession of a code 08 (EB) drivers licence
• Knowledge of International Cyanide Management Institute implementation
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and lead operational safety meetings and safety campaigns
• Oversee the application of good housekeeping standards, spillage management, etc. and initiating remedial actions as required
• Monitor and conduct routine inspections on assigned operational units inclusive of mills, screens, pumps, cyclones, tanks, etc. and ensuring units are performing according to set parameters
• Identify under-performing or faulty units and takes necessary actions to remedy and/or generates job cards for submission to Foreman for further intervention
• Oversee and monitor the effectiveness of sampling activities by Operators ensuring that results are submitted to the laboratory for analysis
• Prepare for and conduct planned task observations to ensure safe handover of units for maintenance activities
• Supervise the effective availability and utilization of equipment and materials to ensure achievement of daily production activities and targets
• Complete daily log sheets ensuring accurate activity reporting on times, concentrations, densities, tank levels, flow rates, pressures and temperatures of the various units

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National N Diploma (Instrumentation) or National Diploma in Electrical light current or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with at least 2 years’ experience on installation and maintenance of process control equipment
• Sound knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk SCADA Packages
• 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

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
• Maintain the safe operation of equipment, systems and processes in area of responsibility
• Adhere to planned maintenance schedule and eliminate unplanned tasks pertaining to Networks, Allen Bradley Equipment, SCADA systems and underground CCTV systems
• Execute preventative maintenance service and quality repair of equipment in conjunction with planned activities
• Ensure effective interface between and accuracy of all process control field instruments and systems
• Develop, modify and maintain PLC code, as well as design and configure SCADA and HMI interfaces to support process control systems and operational requirements
• Generate reports using VantagePoint and configure trends through the Historian server, including the addition and management of tags and process data

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma or Degree in Mining Survey or Mineral Resource Management or related discipline
• Professional membership with SAGC and/or IMSSA
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Mine surveying with at least 3 years in a Senior Surveying position
• Proficiency in CAD Software (i.e. Mine Cad, MineRP CAD, Autodesk, Microstation)
• Experience in Point Cloud processing Software (i.e., Cyclone 3DR, Infinity, Trimble Realworks, Leica Infinity etc)
• 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

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 and, operational standards, instructions and governance requirements
• Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns and instructions
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Ensure full compliance with the requirements of Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) with regards to surveying, mapping and mine plans and any other relevant regulations and acts
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained
• Develop and implement skills and activities that enhance team performance and align with operational requirements, organisational objectives, and sound mining practices
• Oversee the annual calibration and servicing of all survey equipment to ensure optimal accuracy and functionality
• Establish and maintain an accurate and reliable surveying control network across the asset, both surface and underground, ensuring compliance with Chapter 17 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, alignment with operational requirements, and adherence to industry standards for precision and data integrity
• Provide professional service and support to the asset, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with the Mining and Technical Services sections' needs and objectives
• Conduct regular research on industry best practices and provide strategic recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Oversee the Survey information recording systems and relevant data backup to maintain accuracy and integrity
• Effectively manage capital and operating budget expenditures to ensure alignment with departmental targets and financial objectives

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Diploma or Degree in Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Human Resources, or a related field
• At least 3 years’ experience in an HR-related and/or communication field
• 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 such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of operational activities
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to relevant health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• Apply internal communication standards and support line leaders in adhering to communication protocols
• Support the collection and interpretation of employee engagement data to inform communication planning and decision-making
• Assist in drafting and delivering timely, accurate internal messaging for operational drumbeat, safety-related or crisis situations
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of assigned onsite engagement activities, including recognition days, toolbox talks and wellness campaigns
• Create internal communication content across various multimedia formats such as emails, posters, and noticeboards
• Coordinate internal communication efforts on content and distribution platforms such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Outlook campaigns
• Collect and summarise employee feedback from digital polls or suggestion boxes for engagement reporting
• Co-facilitate interactive employee sessions, including engagement and feedback events
• Participate in communication activities across various shifts, including outside standard working hours when required
• Build constructive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure consistent messaging and local relevance