Listing Status: Open
Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Industry: Mining and Resources
Job Category: Mining Operations
Location: South Deep Gold Mine, Westonaria, Gauteng, South Africa
Contract Type: Permanent
Remuneration: Market-Related (C2 Job Grading)
EE Position: Preference will be given in line with the company’s Employment Equity Plan
Closing Date: 14 July 2025
Introduction
GoldFields Trackless Crew Leader 2025 Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine, located in Westonaria, is proud to offer a thrilling and rewarding career opportunity for a dedicated and experienced Trackless Crew Leader (Miner). This position is pivotal to the mine’s ongoing success and operational excellence. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring safe, efficient, and productive mining operations through skilled leadership and technical expertise.
South Deep Gold Mine is not just a place to work—it’s a community where innovation, safety, and collaboration form the foundation of a high-performance environment. Gold Fields is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, growth, and excellence, aiming to become the beacon of pride for all its people and stakeholders.
Job Description
The Trackless Crew Leader will be responsible for executing the monthly production plan by leading and coordinating a team of underground miners and machine operators. The role is focused on delivering consistent, safe, and high-quality mining outcomes aligned with the mine’s production and safety objectives.
Key elements of the role include:
- Effective leadership and supervision of the trackless mining crew
- Ensuring compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements
- Managing the utilization of resources including manpower, equipment, and materials
- Maintaining operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone passionate about underground mining, who thrives in a high-pressure, performance-driven environment and has a proven ability to lead teams toward shared goals.
Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet the following essential criteria to be considered for the position:
- Educational Qualification:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification
- Certification:
- Recognized Blasting Certificate for Scheduled Mines
- Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in deep-level trackless mining operations
- Proven familiarity with TM3 equipment and machinery, including related certifications
- Health and Safety Compliance:
- Must be declared medically fit to work in a deep-level mining environment
- Must pass a Heat Tolerance Screening Test and other risk-based assessments conducted at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre
- Security:
- Secure full Gold Fields Security Clearance and complete all related occupational screening
Role Responsibility
The Trackless Crew Leader will be expected to execute a broad range of responsibilities, including but not limited to:
- Ensuring that a safe and healthy working environment is maintained at all times
- Driving strict compliance with the Mine Health & Safety Act and internal safety procedures
- Leading operational teams and managing performance to meet and exceed production goals
- Reporting all safety, production, and operational matters accurately and on time
- Promoting teamwork and collaboration within the mining team and across departments
- Managing disciplinary standards and promoting a culture of accountability
- Ensuring the availability and optimal use of mining equipment and materials
- Overseeing the proper handling, storage, and control of explosives
- Monitoring and controlling production budgets and ensuring cost efficiency
- Delivering high-quality mining results through strong planning and execution
Skills and Attributes
The ideal candidate for this role will possess a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and interpersonal skills:
- Safety Leadership:
- Demonstrated ability to lead safety initiatives and drive a zero-harm culture
- Team Leadership:
- Proven track record in managing and motivating teams under pressure
- Ability to promote discipline, accountability, and cooperation
- Operational Knowledge:
- Advanced understanding of the underground mining value chain
- Sound experience with trackless mining systems and TM3 equipment
- Communication:
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Able to communicate instructions and expectations clearly
- Problem-Solving:
- Strong analytical thinking and decision-making capabilities
- Able to assess problems quickly and implement effective solutions
- Adaptability:
- Able to cope with change and ambiguity in a dynamic environment
- Displays resilience and maintains composure under challenging conditions
Conclusion
This is an outstanding opportunity to step into a leadership role within one of South Africa’s most progressive deep-level gold mining operations. If you have the right blend of experience, skills, and passion for mining excellence, South Deep Gold Mine wants to hear from you.
By joining Gold Fields, you become part of a respected global mining group that invests in its people and prioritizes development, innovation, and sustainable growth.
How to Apply
Interested applicants must submit the following:
- Detailed and updated CV.
- Certified copies of qualifications and certificates
- Relevant supporting documentation, including proof of medical fitness (if available)
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