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: Trackless Drill Rig Operator

JOB GRADING: C1

DEPARTMENT: Mining

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Trackless Drill Rig Operator is accountable for the safe operation, set-up and tramming of the Sandvik DD321 drill rig, achieving established daily operational targets, recording prescribed operational data and reports and, ensuring optimal care of operating rig and related equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Drill Rig (DD321) Certificate and license
• Dover A result
• Drivers license
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Drill Rig Operator
• Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
• 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:

• Established personal safety delivery record
• Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills 
• Sound spoken and written English communication skills
• Completion of a machine appreciation awareness programme (O4R/M4R or equivalent)
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
• Established problem-solving skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures.
• Does a pre-use inspection on this equipment by means of a checklist and report deficiencies to supervisor.
• Performs basic maintenance on equipment e.g., top up engine oil-, water- and hydraulic oil, check for oil leaks and clean equipment according to standards and procedures.
• Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures.
• Performs end of shift procedures according to standards and procedures e.g., parks the Drill Rig at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor.
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
• Operating drill rig to support development ends and drill holes that must be charged up in development ends

Closing Date: 10 June 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