Trackless Crew Leader

GOLD FIELDS; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in mining is recruiting for a Trackless Crew Leader at South Deep Gold Mine. This role involves executing production plans, ensuring safety compliance, and leading operational teams. Candidates must have significant experience in trackless mining and relevant certifications to ensure a safe and efficient mining environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ production experience in deep level trackless mining.
• Sound knowledge of Mine Health & Safety legislation.
• Relevant TM3 equipment/machinery certificates.

Responsibilities

• Executing the monthly production plan safely and efficiently.
• Ensuring compliance with Mines Health & Safety Act.
• Promoting team effectiveness within the department.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Recognized Blasting Certificate

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

Trackless Crew Leader (Miner)

Job Grading

C2

Department

Mining

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The Trackless Crew Leader is accountable for executing the safe and efficient delivery of assigned monthly production plan, leading operational teams to achieve prescribed safely goals and ensuring quality delivery according to operational standards.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent

Recognized Blasting Certificate

At least 5 years’ production experience in a deep level trackless mine with relevant TM3 equipment/machinery certificates

Sound working knowledge of relevant Mine Health & Safety legislation

Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening

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

Key Competencies

Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record

Accomplished team and people leader

Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills

Advanced practical mining experience with sound appreciation for full mining operational value chain

Sound spoken and written English communication skills

Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability

Established problem-solving skills

Duties And Responsibilities

Providing and maintaining a safe environment with minimum risk to the health and safety of the crew

Ensuring compliance to the Mines Health & Safety Act and related operational safety standards

Accurate and timeous reporting of all relevant safety and production matters

Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the department

Ensuring that all relevant production targets are met continuously

Taking accountability for proper discipline in the section

Ensuring effective availability and utilization of equipment and materials

Ensuring control of explosives and that planning and budget is controlled and applied correctly

Closing Date: 14 July 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