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:                 Instrument Technician

JOB GRADING:         C ‑ Upper

DEPARTMENT:          Technical Services Intel

SITE:                          South Deep Gold Mine

The Instrument Technician is accountable for executing specialised technical functions on underground mining control and automation systems, including Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation platforms and FactoryTalk SCADA packages, to optimise mining processes and equipment performance in accordance with prescribed guidelines, policies, and procedures. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards within the underground environment and area of influence while ensuring system reliability, availability, and operational efficiency.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
• Instrument Mechanician Trade Certificate
• National Diploma in Electrical light current or N6 certificate in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience of which 2 years’ on installation and maintenance of process control equipment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in Hard Rock Mining, Shaft or TMM maintenance
• Sound knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk SCADA Packages
• 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:

• Proven track record in personal safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Correctly apply best installation practices from mechanical, electrical and instrumentation perspective on all types of field Instruments
• Ability to read and comprehend instrumentation drawings
• Working knowledge of operational technology in line with a control and instrumentation technicians’ role
• Proficient in application of process control
• Sound knowledge of different operating systems

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
• Actively support the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace with a culture of accountability and care
• Maintain the safe operation of equipment, systems and processes in area of responsibility
• Adhere to planned maintenance schedule and eliminate unplanned tasks pertaining to Networks, Wi-Fi, Seismic, Fire Detection, Time and Attendance, Leaky Feeder, Telephones, Central blasting, Cameras, TMM machinery and equipment (CPS, Tele-remote, Autonomous, etc.)
• Execute preventative maintenance service and quality repair of equipment in conjunction with planned activities
• Ensure effective interface between and accuracy of all process control field instruments and systems
• Participate and lead various assigned expansion and or modification projects

Closing Date: 06 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.