Jobs at Gold Fields Limited

The Supervisor : Investigator will fulfil the role of investigating all internal and external policy/procedural breaches and unlawful matters relating to South Deep Mine

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or 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

Key Competencies:

• Proven personal safety record
• Interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Investigative knowledge, experience and skill
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics
• Advanced computer literacy, including use of case management software
• Advanced proficiency in verbal and written reporting, including presentations
• Highly discretionary and the ability to apply common sense and tact in diverse scenarios 
• Independent, proactive thinking and the ability to schedule and deliver work confidentially within tight deadlines
• Ability to work autonomously and confidentially, using initiative and independent problem-solving skills

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 

Closing Date: 05 September 2025 

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The Trackless Millwright will be responsible for performing maintenance tasks on the trackless fleet. The role requires safe execution of tasks involving both electrical and mechanical fault finding, as well as maintenance repairs, refurbishments, and installations. A core accountability of the role is to uphold the highest safety standards in the area of operation and influence. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Millwright or Electro-Mechanician Trade Certificate
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Millwright or Electro-Mechanician on trackless equipment
• 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
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with Sandvik, Atlas Copco, and Aard machines
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance and fault finding on trackless machinery
• Proficient in the maintenance, repair, and installation of all components on trackless machinery
• Proven knowledge of engineering metrics and concepts, such as MTTR, MTTF, O4R and M4R

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health and safety of oneself and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, manufacturing, 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 applying specific instructions to one’s own work area and task completion
• Promote and develop team work to become an effective team member
• Ensure that mechanical equipment in the trackless environment is maintained to the highest standards to ensure excellence in availability and utilization
• Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment and scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted timely and effectively

Closing Date: 03 September 2025 

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• The Boilermaker is responsible to perform maintenance, repairs, strip and assemble of Trackless Machines, construction, and fabrication of all steel structural work on underground, in accordance with operating and safety standards and procedures to ensure the availability of engineering equipment. The core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible standards in the area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recognised Trade Test
• Have 2 years’ experience as a Boilermaker in maintenance, construction and rebuild of trackless machinery
• Proven experience in repair, rebuild, machine fabrication of parts and construction work 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

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Have accomplished training to interpret and execute tasks from Engineering drawings
• Advanced knowledge of specialised tools

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 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
• Promotes and develops team work to become an effective team leader
• Repair, rebuild, machine fabrication of parts and all construction work underground as required within area of responsibility
• Ensure regular maintenance on equipment, parts, and section construction work
• Perform standby duties as required

Closing Date: 03 September 2025 

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• The Supervisor Health & Safety is accountable for partnering with operational leadership and their teams to assess the application, completeness and quality of operational health and safety management systems, processes, policies, procedures and standards.  The incumbent is responsible to collaboratively develop plans and interventions with operational teams to ensure compliance with prescribed regulations, operational standards and campaigns to ensure optimal and sustainable application of the safety management system

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Degree/National Diploma in Health and Safety Management or equivalent qualification
• COMSOC 1 and 2 Certification
• A relevant Trade Certificate (Engineering)
• At least 3 years’ appropriate trackless mining experience
• In-depth knowledge of knowledge of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
• Be in possession of valid driver’s license, Code 08 (EB)
• 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:

• Sound Interpersonal, collaboration and written & spoken English communication
• Established team player with good influencing skills
• Working knowledge and application of Accident investigation processes (ICAM/R-CAT)
• Working knowledge and application Safety management systems
• Familiar with safety reporting standards and systems and ability to conduct intermediate safety audit and assurance
• Have a good understanding of the ISO 45001:2018 Safety Management Standard
• In-depth knowledge of knowledge of the Mine Health & Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996)
• Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Convene, lead and participate in various Safety meetings, forums and engagements
• Attend Safety Department briefing and task activity sessions to represent area of accountability and act as a conduit for escalation and/or onward cascading of key safety management initiatives
• Participate in the development, planning and roll-out of various on-site safety initiatives, campaigns, etc. and monitor implementation in area of accountability taking remedial actions as required to maintain momentum
• Draft, collate and present relevant safety topics for cascading through area of accountability
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc safety inspections and compile safety, risk assessment and audit reports for presentation and/or submission to operational leadership and the Safety Department highlighting any areas of good safety practice application and/or concern
• Design, present and/or source safety awareness, training and coaching material/courses for operational training and awareness and, building operational team self-sufficiency to manage the Safety environment
• Schedule, conduct and participate in regular Safety Management System application, compliance and quality assessments and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
• Conduct, facilitate and/or participate in regular operational risk assessment exercises including the facilitation of bow-tie analysis, etc. and maintain appropriate risk management schedules against which to measure operational controls, mitigation measures, etc
• Conduct and participate in assigned accident or incident investigation (ICAM and RCAT) and assume accountability for listing and monitoring corresponding actions and close outs in areas of accountability
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on safety related matters

Closing Date: 05 September 2025 

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• The underground Electrician is accountable for repairing, replacement and upgrade of components underground. Including the maintenance of relevant records for all Winder and Electrical equipment installations.  The incumbent delivers scheduled and unscheduled tasks as assigned to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).  A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant Trade Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an underground electrician
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working on medium voltage (MV) networks/systems including substations, switchgear, mini substations, 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

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Experience in working with low and medium voltage systems
• Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of electrical installations
• Proven track record of production achievements
• Require to undergo further training and development on Winders and related Infrastructure and equipment, etc

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 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
• Ensuring that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance is conducted timeously and effectively
• Conduct repairing, maintenance and construction of MCC’s, substations, crushers, conveyors and general maintenance in and around the Shaft
• Repair breakdowns as they occur and assist with expansions and construction of new equipment installations
• Align with planned maintenance schedules, including maintenance of relevant records for all winder and electrical equipment and electrical installations in area of responsibility
• Promote and develop team work to become an affective team member
• Timely response to breakdown management, conduct appropriate root cause analysis and diagnosis
• Conduct expansion and construction of new equipment or installations as per works order
• Identify spares requirements and book against the maintenance defect log system
• Work overtime, standby and be available for callouts should the need arise

Closing Date: 03 September 2025 

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• The Electrician's duties encompasses maintaining, repairs and projects on electrical systems, plant and equipment within the Metallurgical Plant. This role involves executing both planned and unplanned assignments to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient functioning of equipment. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in the area of operation

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Electrical Trade Certificate
• Medium Voltage Certificate
• 2 to 5 years’ experience as a MV Electrician in a Metallurgical Plant environment
• Valid driver’s licence
• 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

Key Competencies:

• Proven safety leadership capability with established safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished frontline team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration skills
• Effective communicator with sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Proven track record of applying initiative, being a self-starter and working independently
• Sound knowledge of Metallurgical Plant maintenance
• Proficient knowledge of soft starters and Variable Speed Drives
• Demonstrated experience on fault finding, diagnostics and maintenance
• Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of equipment

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 as required
• Develop and foster relationships within the team while ensuring discipline is maintained 
• Timely and effective execution of equipment condition monitoring and planned maintenance activities
• Repairing, maintenance and construction of MCC’s, MV substations, crushers, conveyors, MV overhead lines, Boilers, motors, new equipment installations and general maintenance in and around the Metallurgical- and Backfill Plant
• Attend to breakdowns and do appropriate root cause analysis and diagnostics
• Be willing to work shifts, overtime and perform standby duties when required

Closing Date: 05 September 2025 

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• The Supervisor Operations is accountable for executing the safe and efficient delivery of the delegated short and medium-term tramming operation 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:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Recognized Shift Supervisor Certificate of Competency and a Blasting Certificate
• A minimum of 6 years’ Rail Bound Equipment and tramming experience with 3 years at Shift Supervisor level
• Proven record in Safety, Production and Cost Control
• Sound Working Knowledge of relevant Mine Health & Safety legislation
• 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 operational logistics including stores, materials handling, equipment maintenance preparation and servicing to ensure end to end task planning, elimination of delays, etc
• Refine and monitor the safe handling, storage and conveyance of explosives
• Ensure the appropriate scheduling, loading, dispatching and return of all material cars to their respectful workplace
• Participate in and contribute toward the development, adjustment and execution of operational plans and schedules
• 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

Closing Date: 08 Septemeber 2025