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Learner Onsetter at South Deep for unskilled candidates

Learner Miner 18-1

Date:  8 Aug 2025

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 Onsetter 

JOB GRADING:          NG

DEPARTMENT:          Human Resources

SITE:                           South Deep Gold Mine

 

South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring employees and eligible members of our Host Communities the opportunity to apply for admission to a Learner Onsetter programme. The Learner programme offers both theoretical and practical work-based training to equip learners to qualify in this sought after trade.

 

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with Maths and Science

  • Minimum 5 years’ shaft experience (advantageous)

  • 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

  • Wearing all prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) while on mine/ and training center

  • 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: 16 August 2025 



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