Learner Miner at Gold Fields for semiskilled candidates (Grade 12/ N3)
- Career Exibs SA
- Aug 13
- 2 min read
Learner Miner 18-1
Location: Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780
Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Job Req ID:
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: Learner Miner
JOB GRADING: NG
DEPARTMENT: Human Resource Development
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring Employees and or prospective Applicants from within our Host Communities interested in pursuing a career in Mining, the opportunity to enter into a formal Learner Miner Learnership programme
To qualify as an Applicant from a Host Community you would need to either:
Be a resident of one of our Host Communities being Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein or Jachtfontein, or
Successfully passed Grade 12 and or matric at a school situated within one of the said Host Communities mentioned hereinabove.
The programme offers practical work-based training to enable learners to adapt effectively in the world of work and to be employable at the end of their programme
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 (NQF 4) or equivalent qualification being an N3 (with two languages passed)
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a mining operation
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:
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 discussions
Actively engage with HRD and technical oversight team to obtain feedback
Adhere to the company`s conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct
Promoting 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: 14 August 2025