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:                 Surface Risk Boilermaker 

JOB GRADING:          C Lower

DEPARTMENT:          Metallurgical Plant

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Surface Risk Boilermaker is responsible for safely performing scheduled and ad hoc maintenance, repairs and inspections on Metallurgical Plant equipment. The role is a MHSA Regulation 2.9.2 appointment, requiring the incumbent to actively identify and report on hazards and risks associated with work activities performed in the section

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• Relevant Boilermaker Trade Certificate


• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Boilermaker in a Metallurgical Plant environment


• Proven experience in the maintenance of conveyor belts, chutes, vibrator feeders, pipes, mills, steel structures and general equipment in a metallurgical plant


• 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:

• Proven personal safety track record


• Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills


• Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines


• Proven track record of applying initiative, being a self-starter and work independently 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all safety, health, environmental and risk management standards


• Ensure personal health and safety and that of team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities


• Perform duties in accordance with prescribed legal regulations and Company standards including conducting pre-work assessments (SLAMM) prior to commencement of work


• Perform daily inspections of plant equipment to evaluate necessary maintenance or repair tasks, ensuring that planned maintenance work is accurately documented and scheduled


• Carry out routine inspections as per planned maintenance job cards and prioritise repairs as required while attending to equipment breakdowns ensuring the timely completion of job cards, reports to foreman and escalations are executed by shift end


• Accompany and collaborate with service providers on equipment inspections and maintenance as scheduled


• Conduct standby duties as rostered and attend to callouts to execute emergency repair work

Closing Date: 12 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.