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:                 Superintendent - Employee Relations

JOB GRADING:          D - Lower 

DEPARTMENT:           People Function – Employee Relations

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Superintendent: Employee Relations provides specialist leadership and guidance on employee relations, labour legislation and workplace governance across the operation. The role oversees disciplinary, grievance and incapacity processes, manages complex investigations including anonymous tip-offs, and supports ICAM reviews for high-impact cases. By working closely with leadership, organised labour and key stakeholders, the incumbent ensures fair, consistent and legally compliant labour practices while mitigating organisational risk and supporting effective workforce management.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major in Industrial Relations, Labour Law or related 
• Proven track record in leading operational ER functions, advanced dispute resolution, matter and case preparation, leading third party matter ER interventions, etc.
• Proven experience in conducting structured or forensic investigations
• Sound knowledge of South African labour legislation (LRA, BCEA and related legislation)
• Experience in Business Partners or business partner workforce governance and labour compliance
• 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:

• Advanced safety leadership capability
• Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration and, sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Proven diagnostic, problem-solving, decision-making skills
• Advanced expertise in South African labour legislation and governance (LRA, BCEA, EEA) with strong compliance and risk management experience
• Proven ability to lead forensic-style investigations and provide legal advice
• Skilled advisor and coach to management on complex ER, Business Partners, and workforce issues
• Strong conflict resolution, grievance and disciplinary facilitation capabilities
• Analytical thinker with ability to track, report and act on ER trends to inform strategy
• High integrity and professional judgement with strong time management and prioritisation

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership by actively championing operational Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) and Risk standards through participation in and leadership of SHE campaigns, audits, incident investigations and remediation initiatives that strengthen a culture of authentic safety leadership
• Actively support the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace with a culture of accountability and care  
• Actively lead ER team member operational delivery, talent management and performance enablement processes ensuring full development of teams
• Provide specialist advice and guidance to management on employee relations matters, labour legislation, company policies and procedural compliance
• Lead and conduct discreet investigations on ER matters, including anonymous tip-offs, misconduct allegations and workplace complaints, ensuring thorough evidence gathering, analysis and documentation
• Lead and preside over disciplinary enquiries, grievance hearings and incapacity processes, ensuring procedural fairness and compliance with applicable labour legislation and company standards
• Represent the organisation in complex or high-risk employee relations matters and support case preparation for internal escalation or external dispute resolution forums where required
• Participate in ICAM and other formal investigation processes for serious incidents, providing employee relations input and compiling detailed investigation reports for submission to senior leadership. 
• Manage and maintain constructive engagement and relations with organised labour and employee representatives, supporting effective consultation, dispute prevention and resolution
• Oversee employee relations governance related to internal stakeholders and Business Partners, ensuring alignment with labour legislation, contractual obligations and company standards
• Monitor employee relations trends, case outcomes and workplace climate indicators, providing insights and recommendations to management to mitigate risk and strengthen organisational effectiveness
• Develop and deliver awareness initiatives and guidance to leaders on employee relations policies, disciplinary procedures and fair labour practices
• Ensure accurate recordkeeping, reporting and documentation of all employee relations cases, maintaining the highest levels of confidentiality, integrity and professional conduct
• Contribute to the implementation of employee relations programmes, programmes and interventions aimed at promoting a fair, respectful and legally compliant workplace

Closing Date: 09 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.