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:                 Air Quality Analyst

JOB GRADING:         B – Upper

DEPARTMENT:          Environmental Engineering

SITE:                          South Deep Gold Mine

The Air Quality Analyst is responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and managing air quality performance across the operation to ensure compliance with occupational hygiene legislation, company standards, and sustainability objectives. The incumbent will provide technical expertise in air quality management, emissions monitoring, dust control, occupational hygiene reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives to minimize occupational health impacts and support responsible mining practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Air Quality Analyst Certificate
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in, air quality monitoring, or occupational hygiene compliance within mining, industrial, or heavy manufacturing environments
• 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

NOTE: All relevant certificates must be uploaded on your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills to ensure effective coordination with sampling issuers, supervisors, and operational teams
• Ability to operate, calibrate, download, inspect, and maintain air quality monitoring equipment for dust, noise, Diesel Particulate Matter (DPM), and other pollutants as and when necessary
• Sound understanding of the processes and methodologies utilized to ensure compliance to the DMPR guideline in terms of a Monitoring Programme for Airborne Pollutants
• High attention to detail, good planning and organising ability, and adaptability to changing sampling priorities and operational conditions
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) for capturing, compiling, and reporting environmental monitoring data accurately and timeously

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure monitoring activities are conducted in accordance with Occupational Hygiene Mandatory Codes of Practice (MCOPs), company standards, and applicable legislative requirements
• Conduct routine laboratory and field equipment inspections to ensure all air quality monitoring instruments are clean, calibrated, and operational in line with sampling standards and procedures
• Prepare, assemble, and issue sampling equipment and sampling kits for airborne pollutants (gases, vapours and particulates), and noise, in accordance with the approved sampling schedule
• Perform pre-sampling setup activities, including filter preparation, weighing, flow rate checks, and instrument configuration to ensure readiness for use
• Assist in identifying and coordinating sampling personnel in line with the sampling plan, in collaboration with lamproom and operational teams
• Assist with post-sampling processes, including verifying documentation, dismantling equipment, and preparing samples for laboratory analysis
• Download, capture, and interpret monitoring data from gravimetric sampling pumps, noise dosimeters, ensuring accuracy and completeness of records
• Maintain occupational hygiene monitoring records, sampling data, and databases, and compile reports as required
• Support occupational hygiene assessments, investigations, and improvement initiatives by providing accurate monitoring data, technical assistance, and administrative supports

Closing Date: 01 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

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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.