South Deep Gold Mine Miner Learnerships 2025

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

Job summary

A mining company in Westonaria is seeking applications for the Learner Miner Learnership Programme. This role requires residency in specific host communities or a Grade 12 qualification. Applicants must be medically fit and able to undergo technical training. The ideal candidate should demonstrate teamwork and effective communication skills while complying with all safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Must have at least two years of experience in a mining operation.
• Declared medically fit via a risk-based medical examination.
• Pass heat tolerance screening and related tests.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to mine health and safety regulations.
• Undergo technical training as required by mining authorities.
• Maintain performance in technical evaluations.
• Engage actively with training teams.

Skills

Abide by safety regulations

Effective communication

Technical training adherence

Teamwork promotion

Proficient in English

Education

Grade 12 or N3 qualification

Job description

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd is inviting applications for the Learner Miner Learnership Programme at South Deep Gold Mine in Westonaria, South Africa.

Department: Human Resource Development

Who Can Apply?

Applicants must be:

• Residents of one of the host communities: Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein, or Jachtfontein
  OR
• Individuals who have successfully completed Grade 12 at a school situated in one of the above host communities.
• Grade 12 (NQF 4) or N3 qualification (with two languages passed)
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a mining operation
• Declared medically fit for the position and environment through a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre
• Pass a Heat Tolerance Screening and other relevant suitability tests

Key Competencies and Responsibilities

• Abide by all mine health and safety regulations
• Undergo technical training as prescribed by MQA/DMRE
• Maintain performance in scheduled technical evaluations
• Take accountability for career development and actively engage with training and oversight teams
• Follow company policies, code of conduct, and uphold values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Innovation, Collaborative Delivery
• Promote teamwork and effective communication
• Proficient in English (oral and written)
• Attach all relevant certificates to your CV for shortlisting consideration
• Gold Fields strictly prohibits any form of payment for recruitment
• For assistance with your application, contact the Recruitment Hub at 011 411 1387