Date: 14 Sept 2026

Location:
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID:
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: Engineering Learnerships – Rigger / Ropesman

JOB GRADING: NG

DEPARTMENT: People

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 Engineering, the opportunity to enter into a formal Engineering Learnership programme.

To qualify as an Applicant from a Host Community you to:
a) Be a resident of one of our Host Communities being Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein, Jachtfontein and Westonaria Borwa

b) Successfully passed the 4 x N2 Trade specific subjects as required by both the MQA and South Deep mine and as noted below.

The programme offers practical work-based training and external technical training to enable learners to adapt effectively in the world of work and to qualify as artisans at the end of their programme.

Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 with Maths and Science
Be in possession of full N2 qualifications with 4 subjects i.e., Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, N2 Rigging Trade theory and Engineering Drawing
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 relevant certificates must be uploaded on your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Engineering Learnership:
Rigger / Ropesman

Duties and Responsibilities:
Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA and short courses as required by the mine during the Learnership Maintain consistent performance
Initiating developmental discussions
Seeking feedback
Adhering to the company's conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct
Abide by all health and safety rules / regulations applicable on the mine
Promoting of teamwork and being an effective team member
Wearing all the prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) while on mine/ at the training centre
Abide by the values of South Deep Gold Mine i.e. safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery

Closing Date: 21 September 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.

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