Farm Modderfontein,

Old Vereeniging Road,

Westonaria, 1779

PO Box 57,

Westonaria, 1780

South Africa

Tel +27 11 411 1000

Dir +27 11 411 1797

Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com

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:

Engineering – Fixed Plant

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.

 

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent Relevant Utility Vehicle Certification and License Minimum of 2 years’ experience in 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

 

Key Competencies:

Proven track record in safety work practices Proven communication and interpersonal skills Good 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:

Ensuring compliance to operational Safety, Health and Environmental standards and participates in daily and scheduled safety briefing, engagements, and campaigns Working to standards as assigned and actively promotes team effectiveness within the section Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work Conducts pre-use inspection on assigned equipment by means of a checklist and report deficiencies to the supervisor Performs basic maintenance on equipment e.g., top up engine oil, water and hydraulic oil, check for oil leaks and clean equipment according to standards and procedures Ensuring that all relevant daily targets are met continuously Ensuring effective utilization of equipment

 

Closing Date: 31 January 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

*    South Deep Joint Venture is an unincorporated joint venture between GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 1998/023354/07) and Gold Fields Operations Limited (Reg. No. 1959/003209/06), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newshelf 899 Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 2007/019941/07) a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited (Reg. No. 1968/004880/06).

 

Gold Fields Operations Limited Directors:  MJ Fraser (Chairman), J Magagula, M Makhuvha, BL Mokoatle

GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited Directors:  MJ Fraser (Chairman), J Magagula, M Makhuvha, BL Mokoatle

 

Company Secretary: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Limited