Job Description

South Deep is recruiting!

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.

At South Deep, we value each person’s individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.

POSITION: Learner Miner

JOB GRADING: NG

DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Development

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring Employees and or prospective Applicants from within our Host Communities interested in pursuing a career in Mining, the opportunity to enter into a formal Learner Miner Learnership programme

To qualify as an Applicant from a Host Community you would need to either:

a) Be a resident of one of our Host Communities being Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein or Jachtfontein, or

b) Successfully passed Grade 12 and or matric at a school situated within one of the said Host Communities mentioned hereinabove.

The programme offers practical work-based training to enable learners to adapt effectively in the world of work and to be employable at the end of their programme.

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

NOTE: All required documentation must be uploaded to your online application to be considered for shortlisting

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, Respect, Collaboration and Responsibility
• Proficient in English oral and written communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Consistently apply safe work practices in accordance with prescribed standards, procedures, and site requirements
• Identify, report, and escalate any safety, health, environmental, risk conditions, incidents, or accidents to the immediate supervisor for corrective action
• Participate in the risk assessment with the Artisan on the work to be carried out
• Assist artisans with execution of daily maintenance work
• Handle, clean and store tools used in a safe manner
• Ensure good housekeeping in workshops, area of maintenance and general areas around the Plant
• Report any hazards or risks exposing the health and safety of fellow employees
• Perform standby duties when required

Closing Date: 26 August 2026

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387

Creating enduring value beyond mining

Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.