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:                Learner Winding Engine Driver

JOB GRADING:        NG

DEPARTMENT:         Human Resources

SITE:                         South Deep Gold Mine

South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring employees interested in pursuing a career as a Winding Engine Driver the opportunity to enter into a formal learnership development programme.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science


• Onsetter’s certificate


• Minimum 5 years’ shaft with Banksman and or/Onsetter experience


• 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 required documentation must be uploaded to your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

• Abide by all health and safety rules / regulations applicable on the mine


• Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA/ DMRE during the Training Programme


• Maintain consistent performance as per scheduled technical evaluation cycles


• Take personal accountability for driving own career development and initiating developmental discussions


• Promoting teamwork and being an effective team member


• Abide by the values of South Deep Gold Mine i.e. safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery


• Proficient in English oral and written communication skills

Closing Date: 25 August 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 its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.