Fitter

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

Underground Fitter

Job Grading

C-Lower

Department

Engineering – Horizontal Engineering Logistics

Site

South Deep Gold Mine

The underground Fitter is accountable for the installation and maintenance on Rail Bound Equipment (RBE

), related underground infrastructure and f

ixed plant equipment such as Bulk air coolers, and pipe networks. The incumbent delivers scheduled and unscheduled tasks as assigned to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). 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

Fitter trade certificate

Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Fitter on Hydraulics / Pneumatic systems and Battery Loco Maintenance in an underground Horizontal Logistics 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 leadership

Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines

Proficient in maintaining underground pumping/dewatering systems, cooling systems, as well as all relevant safety devices

Proficient fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Proven track record of production achievements

Duties And Responsibilities

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

Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards

Contribute to a 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

Maintenance activities on horizontal equipment includes new era locomotives, skid steer loaders, hydraulic tip infrastructures, hydraulic box front infrastructures, bulk air cooler systems, dirty water dams and pumping assemblies, vertical spindle pumps and pipe network

Promote and develop team work to become an affective team member

Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively

Timely response to breakdown management, conduct appropriate root cause analysis and diagnosis

Conduct expansions and construction of new equipment or installations as per works order

Identify spares requirements and book against the maintenance defect log system

Work overtime, standby and be available for callouts should the need arise

Closing Date: 20 February 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