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:                 Senior Advisor: Organisational Effectiveness

JOB GRADING:          C Upper

DEPARTMENT:          People & Sustainability

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Senior Advisor Organisational Effectiveness supports the development, implementation, and operationalisation of organisational frameworks that enable performance, culture, leadership alignment, and employee experience. This role plays a key part in translating strategy into practical, sustainable processes by partnering with line leaders, analysing performance data, and embedding systems and practices that reinforce a values-led, high-performance culture.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Degree or equivalent in Industrial Psychology, Human Resources, Behavioural Science, or related
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in organisational development, talent management, performance or culture initiatives
• Knowledge of performance management, talent planning, and engagement frameworks
• Exposure to diagnostics and employee feedback tools (e.g., Culture Amp, pulse surveys)
• 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

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in personal safety management
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills
• Analytical thinker able to interpret culture, performance, and engagement data
• Skilled in organising leadership and supervisory development, cultural enablement, and talent processes
• Organised, structured and able to manage multiple priorities
• Skilled at converting strategic guidance into actionable frameworks
• Proactive, emotionally intelligent, and open to continuous learning
• Demonstrates integrity, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity
• Experience with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint), and collaboration tools like SharePoint

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participate in and lead operational safety, health, environmental and risk management campaigns
• Coordinate the implementation and localisation of Organisational Effectiveness (OE) frameworks (e.g. performance management, job architecture) by embedding consistent systems and practices
• Apply data analytics to support the design and improvement of Organisational Effectiveness (OE) processes and interventions
• Support the design and delivery of leadership and culture transformation initiatives aligned to organisational values
• Analyse performance, engagement, and capability data to inform systemic business improvement actions
• Facilitate structured post-survey workshops and enable ongoing feedback mechanisms with line leaders
• Contribute to talent planning, succession processes, and employee experience initiatives by embedding scalable approaches
• Collaborate with Internal Communications to operationalise consistent and targeted Organisational Effectiveness (OE) messaging across platforms
• Assist in organisational structure reviews, job profiling, and documentation updates to support systemic clarity and alignment
• Provide advisory and coaching support to line managers and project leads to embed Organisational Effectiveness (OE) tools and processes in day-to-day practice

Closing Date: 11 August 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

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

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