Learner Winding Engine Driver

Gold Road Resources Limited; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd is offering a learnership at South Deep Gold Mine for aspiring Winding Engine Drivers. The programme provides formal development, safety training, and progression within the mine environment.

Applicants must have Grade 12 with Maths and Science, an Onsetter’s certificate, and a minimum of 5 years’ shaft experience, including Banksman duties. Medical fitness and heat tolerance screening are required; closing date is 25 August 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science required.
• Onsetter’s certificate required.
• Minimum 5 years’ shaft with Banksman and/or Onsetter experience.

Responsibilities

• Abide by 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.

Skills

Maths and Science

Education

Grade 12 with Maths and Science

Onsetter’s certificate

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Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

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.

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.

• 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

• 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 discussionsPromoting 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.

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.