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:                 Underground Banksman

JOB GRADING:         B – Upper

DEPARTMENT:          Engineering – Infrastructure

SITE:                          South Deep Gold Mine

The primary focus of the role is to ensure safety standards and conveyance loading protocols are fully adhered to for the safe conveyancing of shift personnel and material cars.  

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Be in possession of a Banksman certificate
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Banksman
• Be able to work under stressful environments / high production shaft environments
• Have sound knowledge of shaft operations
• 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 required documentation must be uploaded to your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and work with teams
• Excellent time management
• Excellent problem-solving ability

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that safety standards are followed and understood, and that order is maintained around the shaft area
• Monitor that personnel enter the cages in accordance with relevant safety procedures and are wearing the correct protective clothing (PPE)
• Ensure all safety devices are in place when operating the cage, inclusive of stop locks, shaft gauge and that the cage door is locked prior to signalling etc.
• Allocating duties to subordinates and assisting with loading/off-loading of the conveyance
• Check that the shift is secure behind the station gates during the loading of material cars
• Ensure that shift personnel inside the cage follow safety protocols at all time during cage motion Giving signals as stipulated by relevant legislation, for the raising and lowering of employees/material
• Liaising with banksman in connection with material/employees to be lowered or raised during shift
• Manage the number of employees entering the conveyance in accordance with the safe workload of the conveyance
• Complete a checklist at start of the shift to ensure all safety devices are operable and in position

Closing Date: 18 August 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

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Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.