Learner 18-2 UG

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

GOLD FIELDS is offering an Engineering Learnership for aspiring candidates to become Riggers/Ropesmen at South Deep Gold Mine. Successful candidates will undergo formal training and be equipped with the knowledge and skills to excel in the mining industry. Applicants from host communities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science required.
• Possession of N2 qualifications including Engineering Maths and Science.
• Declared medically fit for the position.

Responsibilities

• Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA.
• Maintaining consistent performance and promoting teamwork.
• Abiding by the company’s safety rules and code of conduct.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Safety Compliance

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Full N2 qualifications with 4 x subjects

Job description

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

Engineering Learnerships - Rigger / Ropesman

Job Grading

NG

Department

Human Resouce Development

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring Employees and or prospective Applicants from within our Host Communities interested in pursuing a career in Engineering, the opportunity to enter into a formal Engineering Learnership programme.

To qualify as an Applicant from a Host Community you would need to:

Be a resident of one of our Host Communities being Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein or Jachtfontein, and

Have successfully passed the 4 x N2 Trade specific subjects as required by both the MQA and South Deep mine.

The programme offers practical work-based training and external technical training to enable learners to adapt effectively in the world of work and to qualify as artisans at the end of their programme.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Be in possession of full N2 qualifications with 4 x subjects i.e., Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, N2 Rigging Trade theory and Engineering Drawing

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

Engineering Learnership

Rigger / Ropesman

Duties And Responsibilities

Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA and short courses as required by the mine during the Learnership Maintain consistent performance

Initiating developmental discussions

Seeking feedback

Adhering to the company`s conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct

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

Promoting of teamwork and being an effective team member.

Wearing all the prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) while on mine/ at the training centre

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

Closing Date: 14 June 2025

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

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting