Underground Winding Engine Driver

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.

POSTION:            Winding Engine Driver

JOB GRADING:   C-Lower

DEPARTMENT:    Engineering - Infrastructure

SITE:                      South Deep Gold Mine

The Winding Engine Driver (WED) is accountable for the safe transportation of men, material and ore from underground to surface.  The WED must have good interpersonal skills, to be able to communicate with relevant stakeholders on the mine.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Winding Engine Driver’s Certificate of competence
• Onsetter Certificate
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Winding Engine Driver
• Be declared medically fit for the position and the environment, as determined by the risk based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupation Health Centre and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test

Key Competencies:

• Proven track record in safety leadership
• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
• Demonstrate advanced knowledge of Winder operations and procedures e.g. signals and moving in the right direction

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities
• Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards
• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
• The WED plays a crucial part in the day-to-day operation of the Mine.  Safety and soberness should be at the heart of each driver.  The driver must be fully conversant with the government code of signals as approved by the Mine Engineer
• Executing daily routine work according to legislation, regulations, policies and procedures within prescribed guidelines
• Safe shaft transportation of men, material, and mineral to support the operation to achieve its objectives and goals
• Ensure that Planning of the job is done with his/her supervisor and co-workers on a daily basis
• Ensuring that organizing and controlling is done in accordance with other stakeholders
• Coordinating with co-workers and creating a work environment in which he/she can perform to full potential

Closing Date: 03 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