Supervisor Strata Control

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A respected mining company is seeking a Supervisor Strata Control at their South Deep Gold Mine in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves providing comprehensive Rock Engineering support to ensure safety in mining operations. Ideal candidates should have a Grade 12 qualification, relevant certifications, and a minimum of 4 years underground mining experience. Key competencies include leadership, communication skills, and proficiency in geotechnical processes. Offer includes a commitment to employee development in an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 4 years’ underground mining experience required.
• Valid driver’s license (EB) must be held.
• Candidate must be declared medically fit for the position.

Responsibilities

• Engage with and lead mine’s HSE campaigns.
• Coordinate with co-workers across mining for performance.
• Conduct analyses on rock engineering related incidents.

Skills

Personal safety record

People leadership and supervision skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Geotechnical core logging and underground mapping

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Chamber of Mines Strata Control Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office software

Rock engineering software

Job description

South Deep is recruiting!

Position:

Supervisor Strata Control

Job Grading:

C Upper

Department:

Technical Services

Site:

South Deep Gold Mine

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.

The Strata Control Officer is accountable for providing comprehensive Rock Engineering support to the mining, planning, and engineering disciplines to ensure the proactive management and reduction of risk in mining operations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Chamber of Mines Strata Control Certificate with Competent A and B certification
• 4 years’ underground mining experience
• Valid driver’s license (EB)
• 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:

• Proven personal safety record
• Proven people leadership and supervision skills
• Sound Interpersonal, collaboration, communication, and writing skills
• Resilient and able to achieve stringent deadlines
• Proficiency in geotechnical core logging and underground mapping
• Proven track record in underground hazard identification and risk assessment
• Have operating proficiency of Microsoft Office software suites and relevant rock engineering software knowledge

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage with and lead various aspects of the mine’s HSE campaigns
• Apply appropriate legal, environmental, occupational health and safety and risk management standards in all Rock Engineering and related activities
• Coordinate with co-workers across mining to create a work environment in which they can perform to their full potential
• Apply and recommend appropriate amendments on standards for section safety and performance
• Conduct and participate in routine underground, site-specific, detailed FOG investigation and incidents and conduct relevant analyses on rock engineering related incidents and accidents
• Assist with the reviewing of mining layouts, provide geotechnical input into daily, weekly and monthly planning activities and, contributes to operational risk management and planning from a geotechnical perspective
• Measure, analyse, reconcile, and report on rock / geotechnical activities, quality and compliance with planned parameters
• Install instrumentation to monitor rock mass behaviour and support performance as part of the overall ground control monitoring strategy and, record, review and interpret results as required
• Contributes to continuous improvement and asset optimisation initiatives at the mine

Closing Date: 20 January 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.