Date: 21 Jul 2026
Location:
Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780
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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: Underground Boilermaker
JOB GRADING: C – Lower
DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Infrastructure
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
The Underground Boilermaker is accountable for the safe execution of assigned maintenance, repair, construction, and fabrication on underground and surface shaft infrastructure, ground handling systems and conveyances and winders. The incumbent is required to execute all assigned tasks in accordance with defined operational safety standards and procedures to ensure the optimised availability of engineering equipment.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Recognized Boilermaker Trade Certificate
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a shaft maintenance or construction boilermaker
Proven proficiency in pipe and general underground fabrication and construction
Proven proficiency to read, interpret and execute work off engineering drawings
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
NOTE: All required documentation must be uploaded to your online application to be considered for shortlisting
Key Competencies:
Proven track record in personal safety leadership
Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
Advanced knowledge of specialized boilermaking/plating tools
Proficient in basic slinging and rigging
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in the planning, risk assessment 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
Promote and develop team work as an effective team leader
Ensuring that task planning and execution is aligned to Planned Maintenance and condition monitoring standards and, that task completion is conducted timeously and effectively
Ensure the safe and timely execution of daily maintenance on boxes, steel works, 18 ton hoppers, locos, etc.
Safely execute breakdown repairs as assigned and assists with expansion and construction tasks
Participate in and conduct scheduled and ad hoc shaft and infrastructure examinations and repairs
Closing Date: 30 July 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
Creating enduring value beyond mining
Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.
