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:                 Supervisor Employee Relations 

JOB GRADING:          C Upper

DEPARTMENT:          People

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Supervisor Employee Relations is responsible for maintaining a constructive employee relations (ER) environment while ensuring compliance with operational policies, procedures and employment legislation. As a trusted advisor, the incumbent assists and guides line leadership, employees and HR team members on the application of ER practice, case preparation and facilitates training to raise the overall standard of ER management at the mine.  A core focus of the role is to drive the Ethical Contracting compliance and ensuring optimal ER practice within the business partner environment

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• Be in possession of an appropriate formal Legal or HR qualification specializing in IR/ER


• Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Labour Relations/ER, preferably within the mining and construction industry


• Knowledge of human resources functions and practices


• Demonstrated track record of post qualification experience in compiling and preparing case documentation for litigation 


• Exposure to the CCMA processes and a successful track record of CCMA cases


• Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages


• 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


• Ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization


• Proven time management and effectively meeting deadlines


• Sound policy and procedure drafting skills, techniques and knowledge


• Ability to set up and actively participate on multi-party forums

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote a culture of authentic safety leadership by participating in and leading operational Safety, Health, Environment and Risk management campaigns, audits, incident management and investigations


• Monitor relevant legislative changes impacting the employee relations environment and develop recommended approaches to ensure compliance within area of accountability


• Championing the company’s strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture, while driving the company's strategic people initiatives.


• Monitor core HR/ER metrics such as relevant performance indicators, absenteeism, grievances, disciplinary matters, employee wellness, respectful workplace (harmful behaviour) and recommend appropriate remediation actions


• Provide professional advice, guidance, and coaching to HR and Line Managers on employee relations related issues & processes


• Refine and monitor the Business Partner ethical contracting standards as adapted from time to time


• Translate and execute ER related policies and procedures to maintain sound ER practice at the mine


• Act as trusted advisor in preparing and facilitating grievances and misconduct hearings / investigations


• Prepare and collate company case material on potential disputes and represent the company at CCMA cases


• Build constructive relationships between employees, Business Partners, organized labour and the Company

Closing Date: 04 March 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.