Hot Jobs at Gold Fields Limited

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• Onsetter’s certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ shaft with Banksman and or/Onsetter experience
• 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:

• Abide by all health and safety rules / regulations applicable on the mine
• Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA/ DMRE during the Training Programme
• Maintain consistent performance as per scheduled technical evaluation cycles
• Take personal accountability for driving own career development and initiating developmental discussions
• Promoting teamwork and being an effective team member
• Abide by the values of South Deep Gold Mine i.e. safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery
• Proficient in English oral and written communication skills

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• Minimum 5 years’ shaft experience (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:

• Abide by all health and safety rules / regulations applicable on the mine
• Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA/ DMRE during the Training Programme
• Maintain consistent performance as per scheduled technical evaluation cycles
• Take personal accountability for driving own career development and initiating developmental discussions
• Actively engage with HRD and technical oversight team to obtain feedback
• Adhere to the company`s conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct
• Promoting teamwork and being an effective team member
• Wearing all prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) while on mine/ and training center
• Abide by the values of South Deep Gold Mine i.e. safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery
• Proficient in English oral and written communication skills

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent qualification being an N3 (with two languages passed)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a mining operation
• 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:

• Abide by all health and safety rules / regulations applicable on the mine
• Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA/ DMRE during the Training Programme
• Maintain consistent performance as per scheduled technical evaluation cycles
• Take personal accountability for driving own career development and initiating developmental discussions
• Actively engage with HRD and technical oversight team to obtain feedback
• Adhere to the company`s conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct
• Promoting teamwork and being an effective team member
• Abide by the values of South Deep Gold Mine i.e. safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery
• Proficient in English oral and written communication skills

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Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead, support and develop the Gold Fields legal team in South Africa and establish processes, procedures and strategies to be implemented in collaboration with the broader Gold Fields Group Legal and Governance team, to meet functional and business objectives. 
• Provide quality and timely legal advice on all areas of law affecting Gold Fields activities in South Africa, including both corporate activities, legal and regulatory compliance, and mining operations.
• Oversee the preparation, negotiation and review of commercial contracts required to support procurement activities out of South Africa.  Develop and support the implementation of appropriate templates, processes and frameworks to ensure appropriate legal review in line with internal approvals and procedures.
• Contribute to development of legal compliance strategies and risk assessments.  Ensure ongoing monitoring of legal obligations applicable to Gold Fields’ activities in South Africa and communicate with the Gold Fields business regarding the same.  Support the development of relevant controls, policies and training as required.
• Proactively identify emerging legal risks and make recommendations to mitigate those risks, in collaboration with the relevant Gold Fields operational or functional teams.
• Oversee the engagement of external legal support, including in relation to any disputes or contentious matters that arise in the South African jurisdiction related to Gold Fields activities.  Provide strategic advice on the management of claims and disputes.
• Provide appropriate advice and governance for internal investigations, including whistleblower complaints.  Provide appropriate legal advice and oversight of any external investigations, including from regulators or government entities. 
• Support the Group Legal and Governance function by engaging with and developing relationships with Gold Fields’ senior leadership and functional teams in South Africa, as the most senior lawyer based in the corporate office.  Provide crisis management support, and contribute to the development and implementation of broader Group Legal and Governance team initiatives, including through collaboration with other jurisdictions and teams as required.
• Promote and uphold Gold Fields’ culture of care and accountability, values, ethics, commitment to sustainable practices, and advise on all legal aspects of sustainability performance and reporting relevant to the mining sector.

Key factors to your success include: 

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent is required with an admission to practice law in South Africa.
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of legal experience in a senior position, preferably within a global organization, including time spent in the mining or resource extraction industry.
• Proven track record leading legal teams and managing complex legal projects.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation and legal requirements for a mining company operating in South Africa.  Familiarity with legal requirements for JSE and NYSE listed entities will be beneficial. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and credibility with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the business.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and develop high-performing teams and excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen ability to attention to detail.
• Ability to think strategically and align performance management practices with organizational goals.

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a shaft maintenance or construction boilermaker
• Proven proficiency in pipe and general underground fabrication and construction
• Proven proficiency to read, interpret and execute work off engineering drawings
• 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 the planning, risk assessment and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• 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
• Promote and develop team work as an effective team leader
• Ensuring that task planning and execution is aligned to Planned Maintenance and condition monitoring standards and, that task completion is conducted timeously and effectively
• Ensure the safe and timely execution of daily maintenance on boxes, steel works, 18 ton hoppers, locos, etc.
• Safely execute breakdown repairs as assigned and assists with expansion and construction tasks
• Participate in and conduct scheduled and ad hoc shaft and infrastructure examinations and repairs

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology or Industrial Psychology (Honours required)
• Registered Psychometrist with the HPCSA
• Minimum of  3 years’ relevant experience in team effectiveness, interpersonal dynamics, and psychological safety facilitation with suitable experience using a variety of psychometric tools (e.g., CPP, CPA, Hogan, EQi)
• 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:

• Promote a culture of authentic safety leadership by participating in and leading operational Safety, Health, Environment and Risk management campaigns, audits, incident management and investigations
• Actively support the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture
• Interpret behavioural and team-related assessment insights to support team development, leadership alignment, and group performance improvement
• Facilitate structured team sessions using recognised development frameworks
• Support psychological safety and respectful workplace practices through feedback loops and action planning
• Provide behavioural insights to inform talent decisions and leadership development
• Advise People Team and Line Leaders on team dynamics, collaboration, and behavioural alignment
• Partner with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and Learning teams to embed behavioural science into broader organisational initiatives
• Track and report on the impact of team interventions to ensure continuous improvement

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Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Behavioural Science, or related
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in organisational development, talent management, performance or culture initiatives
• Knowledge of performance management, talent planning, and engagement frameworks
• Exposure to diagnostics and employee feedback tools (e.g., Culture Amp, pulse surveys)
• 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:

• Participate in and lead operational safety, health, environmental and risk management campaigns
• Coordinate the implementation and localisation of Organisational Effectiveness (OE) frameworks (e.g. performance management, job architecture) by embedding consistent systems and practices
• Apply data analytics to support the design and improvement of Organisational Effectiveness (OE) processes and interventions
• Support the design and delivery of leadership and culture transformation initiatives aligned to organisational values
• Analyse performance, engagement, and capability data to inform systemic business improvement actions
• Facilitate structured post-survey workshops and enable ongoing feedback mechanisms with line leaders
• Contribute to talent planning, succession processes, and employee experience initiatives by embedding scalable approaches
• Collaborate with Internal Communications to operationalise consistent and targeted Organisational Effectiveness (OE) messaging across platforms
• Assist in organisational structure reviews, job profiling, and documentation updates to support systemic clarity and alignment
• Provide advisory and coaching support to line managers and project leads to embed Organisational Effectiveness (OE) tools and processes in day-to-day practice