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:                Spillage Winch Driver 

JOB GRADING:        B - Lower

DEPARTMENT:        Engineering - Infrastructure

SITE:                         South Deep Gold Mine

The Spillage Winch Driver is responsible for safely operating the spillage winch to clear material from the bottom of the vertical shaft, in compliance with established safety and operational procedures

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent 
• Relevant Winch Operator Certificate or License
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Singledrum Winch Driver
• 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 safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Ability to read, understand and follow basic operational safety standards, procedures, and instructions
• Demonstrate good housekeeping and equipment maintenance track record
• Demonstrate  intermediate onsetter knowledge

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
• Assist team members with general cleaning, spillage loading, tramp material removal, etc. ensuring that pre-work and post work inspections are completed to ensure optimal safety and housekeeping standards are maintained in section
• Ensure that service schedules are adhered to and that defects are logged and reported timeously

Closing Date: 12 September 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