Hot Jobs at Gold Fields Limited

Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Matric / Grade 12 Qualification or Equivalent
• Be in possession of the relevant Longhole Rig Certificate and License (Certificate of Competency)
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a mining environment
• Successfully complete a Dover assessment, at a level appropriate to the position
• Be highly motivated self-starter with proven positive attendance record
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license
• Successfully undertake security screening with zero material findings
• Have at least 2 years’ experience as a Longhole Rig Operator in a mining environment (advantageous)
• Be in possession of a valid Blasting Certificate (advantageous)
• Successfully completed Competent A and B (advantageous)
• 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:

• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problem solving and good analytical skills
• Time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Supervisory Skills
• Interpersonal skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of people and conditions
• Ensuring compliance to the Mines Health & Safety Act
• Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the department
• Ensuring overall equipment effectiveness (availability, utilization, performance, and quality)
• Ensuring that all relevant targets are met consistently and sustainably

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Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Be in possession of an appropriate Trade Certificate
• Proven track record of Workshop Management Achievements
• Be computer literate in MS Office
• Have 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
• Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or be fully vaccinated by the date of the commencement of employment

Key Competencies:

• Have sound Interpersonal relations and good communication skills
• Have good organising, coordination, and planning skills
• Ability to give direction and leadership to subordinates
• Advanced knowledge of Machine Maintenance/Refurbishments.
• Advanced knowledge of Schematic Drawing Reading/Fault Finding.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the maintenance of standards and conditions within the TM3 section.
• Responsible for Maintaining Skid steer Loaders/LDV, s.(Toyota/Cat)
• Responsible for the safe and proper installation of equipment.
• Responsible for all outside contractors and capital projects in the section.
• Maintain budget for spares in accordance with the allocated budget and place orders to ensure availability of spares.
• Responsible for implementation of the asset management strategy related to the equipment for the area of responsibility
• Carry out planned task observations to verify capability of subordinates and identify shortcomings which would require on-the-job coaching
• Engaging in the optimisation of mechanised development process to ensure continuous alignment to best practice standards
• Complying with the Health and Safety policy and practices of the company
• Identify, initiate and implement improvement projects to increase operational efficiencies with continuous improvement at all times

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Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Grade 12 or N3 and relevant trade certificate
• Be in possession of a Foreman or Senior Foreman certificate
• Must have experience on underground rolling-stock, B-Frame pumps, Vertical Spindle pumps, Pneumatic and Hydraulic power pack systems.
• General construction knowledge and steel work e.g.: box fronts, tip steel work, BAC’s and chairlifts.
• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience as a fitter and at least 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity
• Intimate knowledge of the relevant mine’s codes-of-practice
• Understand the Principles of Regenerative breaking on DC motors
• 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.
• Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or be fully vaccinated by the date of the commencement of employment

Key Competencies:

• Quality, production and safety focused
• Decision making and problem solving
• Basic understanding of business principles
• Promote, encourage, and introduce good teamwork practices within area of responsibility
• Demonstrable leadership skills
• Be a self-starter

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage KPA’s of subordinates
• Maintenance of box front components
• Proper maintenance of locos, skid steer loaders and all relevant horizontal and vertical transport equipment
• Electrical/Technical problem solving
• Proper discipline and control in section
• Responsible for battery locos, diesel loaders, battery bays, power packs on tips and boxfronts
• Responsible for Maxus controllers, air cylinders, air controllers, new era loco’s and vertical spindle pumps and logistics infrastructure.
• Maintenance of standards and conditions in the section
• To provide and maintain a safe environment with minimum risk to the Health and Safety and proper installation of equipment in the section
• Controlling the budget
• Risk assessments and Job Procedures

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Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Matric / Grade 12 Qualification or Equivalent
• Be in possession of the relevant Charmec Certificate and License (Certificate of Competency)
• Have at least 2 years’ experience in a mining environment
• Successfully complete a Dover assessment, at a level appropriate to the position
• Be highly motivated self-starter with proven positive attendance record
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license
• Successfully undertake security screening with zero material findings
• Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or be fully vaccinated by the date of the commencement of employment
• 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
• Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or be fully vaccinated by the date of the commencement of employment

Key Competencies:

• Have good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problem solving and good analytical skills
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Self-motivated

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures.
• Performs end of shift procedures according to standards and procedures e.g., parks the Charmec at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor.
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Be in possession of a Grade 12/N3 Qualification or Equivalent
• Be in possession of an appropriate Trade Certificate (Millwright/Fitter/Diesel Mech)
• Have 3 years’ diesel mechanic experience on trackless mobile equipment/underground.
• 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
• Must have proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or be fully vaccinated by the date of the commencement of employment

Key Competencies:

• Have sound Interpersonal relations and good communication skills
• Be able to interpret hydraulic drawings and use with fault-finding.
• Extensive experience on Sandvik / Atlas Copco and Aard Machines.
• Good communication skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that mechanical equipment in Trackless Engineering is maintained in a highly effective and efficient state in accordance with the company’s procedures for operations
• Ensure health, safety and security of self and fellow artisans by applying safety and security standards and procedures in the execution of maintenance activities
• Ensure that the condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted timeously and effectively
• Promotes and develops team work to become an effective team member