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:                 Reduction Operator 

JOB GRADING:          B Lower

DEPARTMENT:          Metallurgical Plant

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Reduction Operator’s role is to ensure consistent efficiency in sampling, sample preparation, Engineering Backfill, and Chemical Offloading within the Metallurgical Plant. This role demands a strong commitment to safety, environmental care, and operational excellence, encompassing safe chemical handling, backfill preparation, and adherence to strict safety and environmental standards and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a Metallurgical Plant, Engineering Backfill and Chemical offloading
• Valid drivers’ licence
• Valid surface TM3 equipment licence/s
• 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 attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in personal safety leadership
• Proficiency in understanding and applying relevant Safety and technical Standard Operating Procedures
• Knowledge of basic Cyanide Management standard operating procedures (International Cyanide Management Institute)
• Knowledge of sampling and sample preparation
• Be self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Good spoken and written English communication proficiency
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Basic Computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of tasks and activities
• Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all specified health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures
• Collect representative QAQC samples of ore, concentrate, backfill or other materials at various stages of the plant's operation
• Maintain and clean sampling equipment, such as sample cutters, crushers, and splitters, to ensure accurate and consistent sample collection
• Supervise the safe transfer of chemicals from the delivery vehicle to the designated storage tanks or processing equipment
• Maintain accurate records of off-loaded quantities, chemical identities, and any relevant observations or incidents that occur during the process
• Clean-up of any spills or leaks after chemical offloading and ensure that spilled chemicals are properly contained, neutralised, and disposed of according to set operational standards and guidelines
• Responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards in area/s of responsibility
• Be willing to work overtime and shifts as required

Closing Date: 16 January 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.