Job Vacancies at Gold Fields Limited

A stimulating career opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to assist the Unit Manager with the Engineering Projects portfolio in line with project management standards and methodologies.  The suitable candidate will also oversee all relevant assets, and functionally input into the Project Management Office, and develop and maintain Assurance Systems. The Superintendent will have the opportunity to form part of, and input into a dynamic technical team in the second largest underground gold mine in the world with world class innovation and technology

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree/BTech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering disciplines
• 3 years’ experience in developing assurance systems in line with relevant legislation
• 5 years’ experience in heavy mobile equipment within a trackless mining environment
• Proven track record in managing or directing medium to large scale Stay-In-Business and Expansion Projects
• Proven track record or intermediate working knowledge of Business Improvement methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma
• 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 pass a Heat Tolerance Screening Test

Key Competencies:

• Government Certificate of Competency in Mines and Works
• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and stakeholder partner
• Strong inter- and intra-team collaboration and influential skills
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills and Project Management methodologies with appreciation for business optimisation e.g., lean-six sigma, etc.
• An ability to work with multiple systems and stakeholders to streamline processes
• Demonstrated understanding and application of technical expertise, problem identification & problem solving across the full asset-management life cycle
• Knowledge of advances in mining related technologies and equipment
• Experience in managing contractors and suppliers in support of TMM and STI
• Demonstrated technical expertise, problem identification and problem solving across the full asset-management life cycle
• Experience in operations, financial and risk modelling

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safety
• Participate in, and lead various Safety, Health and Environmental campaigns
• Actively demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership to instil a pervasive commitment to safety and positive working behaviours

Project Management

• Manage all Stay-In-Business projects from conception to commissioning, hand over to operations and project close out
• Coordinate all technical design activities on assigned projects, plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate the engineering design and project management on projects
• Stakeholder Management
• Procurement - manage contracts, scope development, monitor performance and closing out
• Project Risk – identification of risks and communicating to stakeholders
• Conduct project risk assessments and develop mitigation plans (including HAZOPs).
• Implementing risk management plans, governance, and compliance to company policies and relevant legislation
• Conducting quality assurance and control
• Arranging and attending project technical workshops and updates

Assurance

•   Accountable for the governance of all relevant assets to ensure:
• Productivity and maximising ROI
• Asset safety and auditing
• Effective risk management
• Explore and recommend reduced energy usage
• Driving decision making regarding asset strategies
• Responsible for establishing and implementing an Asset/Assurance Management framework in line with Business Strategy

 Development and implementation of asset/assurance management systems, in particular:

• Capital allocation
• Project management
• Responsible for procurement and initiate selling of assets

Other

• Maintenance and development of systems, including administration and training for new users
• Maintenance and development of PMO SharePoint sites, including managing the data organisation and access requests
• Work closely with cross-functional departments to drive business improvement initiatives
• Provide detailed information regarding the Routine Operating Schedule, as well as visibility of outputs from the Operating Master Schedule and Expenditure Schedule
• Facilitate operational planning across the department for key inputs to scheduled work in the Operating Master Schedule
• Monitor and improve the effectiveness of the Operational Planning processes within the department

go to method of application »

• The Superintendent Security Operations is accountable for leading the South Deep Protection Services operations function to ensure optimal people, product and asset protection standards are maintained.  The incumbent’s primary duties cover the full spectrum of operational overt and covert surveillance, operational systems and intelligence gathering, access and logistics management and product movement

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• National Diploma/B-Tech or relevant Security Management/Law Enforcement tertiary qualification
• Registered with the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)
• At least 10 years’ Protection Services experience in a mining environment, of which 5 years should be at a Junior management level
• Proven track record in managing or leading security and asset protection operational activities including electronic and manual operational surveillance, investigating internal and external operational threats and breaches within the precious metals, non-ferrous metals and property related industries
• Extensive security systems and technical investigative experience
• Demonstrate ability to lead multi-disciplinary and diverse internal and external security and support teams and experts
• 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 such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment

Key Competencies:

• Proven safety and environmental leadership/stewardship
• Sound Interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external business relationships
• Sound planning, prioritisation, and organisational skills with well-developed attention to detail
• High level of personal motivation, strong work ethic, change adaptability and resilience
• Advanced knowledge of relevant criminal legislation, law enforcement and modern investigative techniques
• Advanced knowledge of operational security surveillance and related systems knowledge
• Established problem-solving skills with sound appreciation for business optimisation methodologies e.g., lean-six sigma
• Highly developed personal accountability, delivery orientation and ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects, interventions, etc.

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
• Participate in and lead initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture, while driving the company's strategic people initiatives
• Participate in and lead team performance enhancing coaching, team resourcing, capability development, succession and talent management initiatives
• Lead daily operational performance engagement with teams, facilitate root cause analysis, develop remediation plans, and analyse operational delivery trends
• Participate in, lead and maintain assigned Protection Services operational risk assessment and mitigation action plans to ensure the development of proactive and optimal protection services interventions and controls
• Conduct regular interrogation and analysis of protection services intelligence reports to assess operational threats and adequacy of protection services controls ensuring the appropriate development of remediation measures and escalation
• Continuously assess and monitor the effectiveness of security operational controls and develop tactical plans and interventions to improve operational surveillance, access and logistics management, asset and product protection and, operational threat management
• Initiate and participate in operational overt, covert and special project investigations ensuring the appropriate resourcing and deployment of investigative teams (internal and external teams, forensic experts, co-sourced investigative resources, etc.) while maintaining effective investigative work according to established case management principles
• Remain abreast of evolving and specialised operational surveillance and monitoring methodologies, technologies and advances to optimise effective and ethical operational surveillance and asset protection controls and represent the Company at relevant industry forums
• Oversee and refine operational administrative functioning, governance, reporting and budgets
• Develop, recommend and maintain operational policies, procedures, and systems to create consistency within the function and monitors adherence and compliance at local Operations through regular audits to ensure level of compliance
• Manage stakeholder 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

go to method of application »

• The Fire Master will be accountable for co-developing, executing and monitoring the efficacy of underground and surface fire prevention and mitigation programmes while ensuring effective installation and area inspections, audits and application of remedial measures

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12/N3 or equivalent
• Certificate in Mine Environmental Control or Artisan Trade Certificate
• Auditing background and experience with qualifications in COMSOC 1 & 2 or equivalent
• Recognised qualification in firefighting engineering with 3 years’ experience as Fire Master in an underground mine
• Relevant First Aid Certification
• Be in possession of a code 08 (EB) drivers 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

Key Competencies:

• Proven personal safety record and risk management capability
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Knowledge of relevant legislation:
• National Building Regulations Act 103 of 1977
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996
• Knowledge of the applicable SANS – South Africa National Codes and Standards
• Proficiency in developing and applying fire prevention policies, procedures and regulations
• Experienced in fire suppression system planning and installation
• Demonstrated high-level report writing and computer literacy
• Have skills and competencies in risk assessment methodologies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and lead operational safety, health, environmental and risk management campaigns ensuring demonstration of Purposeful Visible Felt Leadership
• Conduct regular safety and risk management inspections and audits to proactively eliminate and mitigate operational risks
• Participate in and lead safety and related incident and accident investigations ensuring the implementation and monitoring of remedial actions
• Conduct legal inspections and audits in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards and, prepare and deliver reports in accordance with legislative and operational standards
• In collaboration with key internal and external stakeholder and peer groups, develop and implement fire prevention, mitigation and emergency response plan and strategies and, minimum standards for fire suppression systems and related equipment
• Schedule, conduct and record routine inspections and maintenance of firefighting equipment, systems and installations ensuring compliance with defined specifications and standards
• Compile and maintain relevant Mandatory Code of Practices, procedures and standards relating to emergency response and the prevention of fires at the mine
• Contribute towards the formulation of annual working cost and capital budget formulation and, manage operational cost efficiencies in areas of accountability