Plant Operators
Requirements
- ✓Grade 12 or equivalent
- ✓Proficient in basic Backfill and Gold plant operations with at least 2 years practical experience in related environment
- ✓Successfully completed Thickener, Leaching and Gold plant operational courses
- ✓Knowledge of basic Cyanide Management standard operating procedures (International Cyanide Management Institute)
- ✓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
About This Role
Plant Operators
Date: 27 Jan 2026
Location: 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: Plant Operator
JOB GRADING: B Upper
DEPARTMENT: Backfill/Metallurgical Plant
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
The Plant Operator supports the safe and effective delivery of plant production through operating, monitoring, and reporting on dedicated equipment performance
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting
Key Competencies:
Proven track record in safety leadership
Proficiency in understanding and applying relevant Safety and technical Standard Operating Procedures
Work as part of a team to achieve Company goals
Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
Be self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision
Spoken and written English communication proficiency
Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
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 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
To carry out task specific to the area of responsibility
Print Job Cards and distribute to the relevant foreman on a weekly basis
To conduct mock drills
Be willing to work overtime as required and FULCO
To always maintain good housekeeping
Relining is part of the duties of a section operator
Daily conveyor belt inspections and maintenance
Assisting with plant condition monitoring
Follow the smelting process and produce gold to the correct purity level
Ensuring compliance to the Mines Health & Safety Act and related Standard Operating Procedures, and Codes of Practice
Accurate and timeous reporting of all relevant safety and production matters
Closing Date: 05 February 2026
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
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Apply directly on Gold Fields's website.