Instrument Technician

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

Instrument Technician

Job Grading

C-Upper

Department

Engineering – Control & Instrumentation

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The Instrument Technician is accountable for executing specialised technical functions on systems such as,

Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk SCADA Packages

to optimise mining processes within prescribed guidelines, policies and procedures. A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent

Instrument Mechanician Trade Certificate

National Diploma in Electrical light current or N6 certificate in Electrical Engineering

Minimum 5 years’ experience of which 2 years on installation and maintenance of process control equipment

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Hard Rock Mining, Shaft or TMM maintenance

Sound knowledge of Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation and FactoryTalk SCADA Packages

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 leadership

Skilled communicator with proven ability to engage at all levels

Well-developed interpersonal collaboration and team skills

Be able to work within time constraints and make sound decisions

Correctly apply best installation practices from mechanical, electrical and instrumentation perspective on all types of field Instruments

Ability to read and comprehend instrumentation drawings

Working knowledge of operational technology in line with a control and instrumentation technicians’ role

Computer literacy with MS Office proficiency

Proficient in application of process control

Sound knowledge of different operating systems

Duties And Responsibilities

Ensure health and Safety of team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities

Perform inspections in accordance with the MHSA regulations and company standards

Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation health safety environmental security policies and procedures and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion

Maintain the safe operation of equipment, systems and processes in area of responsibility

Adhere to planned maintenance schedule and eliminate unplanned tasks pertaining to Networks, Seismic, Fire Detection, Time and Attendance, Leaky Feeder, Telephones, Central blasting, Cameras, TMM machinery and equipment (NewTrax, Tele-remote etc.)

Execute preventative maintenance service and quality repair of equipment in conjunction with planned activities

Ensure effective interface between and accuracy of all process control field instruments and systems

Participate and lead various assigned expansion and or modification projects

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