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 ETD: Mining & Safety 

JOB GRADING:          C Upper

DEPARTMENT:          People - Training and Development

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

The Supervisor ETD: Mining & Safety is responsible for identifying mining and safety training needs, designing and delivering targeted learning interventions and assessing employee competency to ensure operational proficiency and compliance. The incumbent conducts on-the-job coaching, classroom and practical training, aligned with individual development plans and departmental succession objectives. By engaging stakeholders, monitoring progress and maintaining accurate records, the role ensures high-quality, measurable training outcomes. The incumbent promotes a culture of Zero Harm, reinforces safety standards and drives talent development to support operational excellence and sustainable business value

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent


• Blasting Certificate and or Trade Certificate


• Accredited Assessor, Moderator, ETDP Level 5 qualification


• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in training, specialising in mining and safety training


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operating TMM production machinery in a bulk mechanised, deep level mine or maintaining production TMM machinery in the same environment


• 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:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record


• Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration and, sound spoken and written English communication skills


• Proven problem-solving skills


• Relevant knowledge of Safe Production Rules and Health and Safety courses


• Effective presentation and facilitation skills


• Sound knowledge of appropriate HRD systems


• Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

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


• Liaise with Heads of Department to identify learners for training aligned to IDPs, operational priorities and departmental succession plans


• Identify critical skills gaps and design targeted interventions to ensure talent readiness for operational and business objectives


• Engage and collaborate with operational stakeholders (Supervisors, Engineering and Mining Overseers and external relevant external regulatory authorities, where applicable) to align training requirements, standards and scheduling


• Oversee the planning, scheduling, and execution of comprehensive training programmes in line with signed-off schedules


• Drive the delivery of high-impact training interventions, including on-the-job coaching, assessments, and competency development initiatives


• Monitor training effectiveness, proactively adjusting programmes and interventions to optimize employee proficiency and operational performance


• Ensure adherence to training, safety and operational standards, applying risk mitigation and corrective actions where required


• Maintain accurate training administration including record keeping, system capturing, correspondence, filing and audit-ready documentation in line with company and regulatory requirements


• Support day-to-day ETD operational tasks and ad-hoc training requirements as per business needs, including availability for shift-aligned or extended hours where required

Closing Date: 05 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.