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: Processor Metallurgy

JOB GRADING: C-Lower

DEPARTMENT: Metallurgical Plant

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Processor Metallurgy is accountable for supervising the effective monitoring and operation of Plant units such as mills, screens, pumps, cyclones, tanks, etc to ensure unit performance is in accordance with set Plant parameters and mining operational standards

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years Backfill/Metallurgical operations experience
• Computer Literate (Office packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Be in possession of a code 08 (EB) drivers licence
• Knowledge of International Cyanide Management Institute implementation
• Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre

Key Competencies:

• Proven personal safety record and demonstrated capability to maintain a safe working environment for teams
• Proficient in English oral and written communication skills
• Display a high level of attention to detail and ensures accuracy in work
• Able to handle conflict, work under pressure and manage time effectively

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and lead operational safety meetings and safety campaigns
• Oversee the application of good housekeeping standards, spillage management, etc. and initiating remedial actions as required
• Monitor and conduct routine inspections on assigned operational units inclusive of mills, screens, pumps, cyclones, tanks, etc. and ensuring units are performing according to set parameters
• Identify under-performing or faulty units and takes necessary actions to remedy and/or generates job cards for submission to Foreman for further intervention
• Oversee and monitor the effectiveness of sampling activities by Operators ensuring that results are submitted to the laboratory for analysis
• Prepare for and conduct planned task observations to ensure safe handover of units for maintenance activities
• Supervise the effective availability and utilization of equipment and materials to ensure achievement of daily production activities and targets
• Complete daily log sheets ensuring accurate activity reporting on times, concentrations, densities, tank levels, flow rates, pressures and temperatures of the various units

Closing Date: 02 July 2025

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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NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting