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:                 Assistant Officer Administration: Training 

JOB GRADING:          C Lower

DEPARTMENT:          People - Training and Development

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Assistant Officer Administration: Training will be responsible for providing efficient administrative support to the Training Centre by managing training records, legislative reporting, system updates and documentation control. The incumbent will ensure compliance with learning and development requirements and supports the effective coordination and delivery of training services

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• Certificate or Diploma in an Administrative related qualification


• Must have at least 2 years’ administration experience preferably within the training department of a mining sector


• Experience in ISO 9001:2015 systems as well as Quality Management Systems


• 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:

• Educated and experienced in personal safety management


• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills


• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills


• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and a strong work ethic


• Demonstrate efficiency, creativity, and adaptability to contribute to service excellence and achieve business objectives in a dynamic and evolving environment


• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 systems as well as Quality Management Systems


• Sound knowledge of Learning Management Systems (LMS)


• Familiarity with Surface and Underground Trackless Mobile Machines (TMM)


• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of activities


• Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, Health & Safety policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion


• Provide accurate and timely training administration support, including training bookings, learner registrations, record updates and correspondence


• Capture and maintain learner and training data on the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring integrity, completeness and up-to-date records


• Maintain and control the Training Centre’s filing system and documentation processes, ensuring information is accessible, compliant and audit-ready


• Issue and manage relevant operator and artisan licences / authorisations in line with approved processes and governance requirements


• Conduct administrative audits and quality checks to ensure compliance with training standards, procedures and timelines


• Compile and submit weekly and monthly training reports, statistics and presentations to internal stakeholders as required


• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure information accuracy, alignment and timeous resolution of queries


• Record and distribute meeting minutes and action logs, tracking follow-ups where required


• Collate and compile ETD legislative and compliance reports (e.g. SLP, WSP, ATR, SAQA, OBE) in line with organisational and regulatory requirements


• Support operational peaks and critical deadlines, including availability for extended hours when required

Closing Date: 06 February 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.