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:                 LData Processing Clerk 

JOB GRADING:          B Upper

DEPARTMENT:          Safety

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Data Processing Clerk is responsible for collecting category-specific safety data, accurately and efficiently capturing this information in the relevant safety management systems and ensuring proper organisation and archiving of all safety-related records

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• Must have at least 2 years’ administration experience preferably within a mining industry Safety department


• Working knowledge of Isometrix, Syncromine or any other safety management system


• 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 record


• Sound interpersonal relations, collaboration and good communication skills


• Typing proficiency and ability to capture data accurately and efficiently.


• Attention to detail and accuracy whilst working with large transactional volumes


• Computer literate and competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure active participation in Safety campaigns or event as and when required


• Execute tasks in accordance with established work requirements, instructions, targets, methods and processes to ensure quality of work and to safeguard the well-being and safety of oneself and others


• Adherence to all applicable Company Policies, Standards and Procedures


• Capture safety incidents and other relevant information promptly, accurately, and with attention to detail in the designated Safety System Databases


• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all data entered into safety systems in accordance with company policies and ISO standards


• Ensure daily filing and proper organisation of incident reports and related records


• Support the archiving of safety records in line with company procedures and ISO requirements


• Maintaining office housekeeping practices to comply with South Deep’s Safety Standards


• Provide assistance with general administrative duties as assigned by the responsible line manager

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.