Utility Vehicle Operator

Gold Road Resources Limited; Westonaria Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd at South Deep Gold Mine is seeking a Utility Vehicle Operator. The role involves transporting materials, assisting in suspending and installing pipes and cables, and supporting production and engineering operations.

You will be required to meet safety standards, perform basic vehicle maintenance, and work with the team to meet daily targets on surface and underground sections. Closing date 28 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Safety awareness and able to identify risks
• Able to communicate clearly and work well with others
• Team player with the ability to work under pressure
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who is driven through honesty and integrity

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety, Health and Environmental standards when working on surface and underground and take part in daily and scheduled safety briefings, engagements and campaigns
• Carry out basic equipment maintenance according to standards and procedures, including checking fluid levels, topping up or changing engine oil and hydraulic oil, topping up water or coolant, checking for oil or fluid leaks and cleaning the equipment
• Complete the required pre-use inspection checklist for the utility vehicle and other assigned equipment and report any defects to the supervisor
• Use the utility vehicle and other assigned equipment safely and effectively
• Work with the team to suspend and install pipes and cables safely and according to standards and procedures
• Safely transport, load and offload materials and equipment between stores, offloading bays and working areas on surface and underground
• Complete assigned work on time to meet the section’s daily targets and carry out any additional duties needed to complete own or team tasks, under supervision where required

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Relevant Utility Vehicle Certification and License

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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.

POSITION: Utility Vehicle Operator

JOB GRADING: B – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Technical Business Intel: C & I

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The UV Operator is part of a team engaged in the safe execution of suspending and installing pipes and cables, to supply services to the mining sections, as a primary function. The UV Operator is also responsible for the safe and effective transportation of material and equipment from stores and offloading bays to the working areas, thus facilitating the logistics function within the section. Safety is at the core of everything that the UV Operator does.

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant Utility Vehicle Certification and License
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within a production and engineering environment
• 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

• Safety awareness and able to identify risks
• Able to communicate clearly and work well with others
• Team player with the ability to work under pressure
• Be a highly motivated self-starter who is driven through honesty and integrity

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow all Safety, Health and Environmental standards when working on surface and underground and take part in daily and scheduled safety briefings, engagements and campaigns
• Carry out basic equipment maintenance according to standards and procedures, including checking fluid levels, topping up or changing engine oil and hydraulic oil, topping up water or coolant, checking for oil or fluid leaks and cleaning the equipment
• Complete the required pre-use inspection checklist for the utility vehicle and other assigned equipment and report any defects to the supervisor
• Use the utility vehicle and other assigned equipment safely and effectively
• Work with the team to suspend and install pipes and cables safely and according to standards and procedures
• Safely transport, load and offload materials and equipment between stores, offloading bays and working areas on surface and underground
• Complete assigned work on time to meet the section’s daily targets and carry out any additional duties needed to complete own or team tasks, under supervision where required

Closing Date: 28 October 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.