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:                  Loco Driver

JOB GRADING:          B - Lower

DEPARTMENT:           Engineering – Tramming

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Loco-Driver is accountable for the safe operation of assigned rail-bound equipment which includes team conveyances, material cars and ore transportation

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Loco Driver’s Certificate/license
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a loco driver (Battery Operated)
• Appropriate Dover Assessment – B Level
• Be declared medical fit for the position and environment, as determined by 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 attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and follow basic operational safety standards, procedures, and instructions
• Intermediate knowledge of explosive handling and transportation standards and procedures
• Adherence to transportation and conveyance schedules i.e., effective results and deadline driven
• Intermediate knowledge of loco operations, maintenance, and re-ailment

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures
• Adhere to safety regulations and participate in operational safety campaigns and activities
• Attend general daily morning sectional activities and receive daily operational assignments
• Ensure full understanding of operational operating tasks assigned for the day or on ad hoc basis
• Assume accountability for the safe transportation of teams, material, ore, etc. as assigned
• Conduct locomotive and general equipment pre-operation inspection activities to ensure safe commencement and delivery of assigned tasks
• Ensure the locomotive is always in good running condition
• Ensure that service schedules are adhered to and that defects are logged and reported timeously

Closing Date: 06 April 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 Employment Equity (EE) through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) values. We encourage Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates to apply.