Date: 11 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: Trackless Supervisor Operations
JOB GRADING: C – Upper
DEPARTMENT: Mining
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
The Trackless Supervisor Operations is accountable for operationalising and executing the safe and efficient delivery of the delegated short and medium-term production plan. The role is primarily accountable for the application and continuous enhancement of safety standards and optimising sectional operational planning, scheduling and execution. The incumbent will be required to investigate and analyse operational deficiencies with a view to co-designing and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between operational teams, processes and systems
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Supervisor Certificate of Competency
Relevant Blasting Certificate
At least 3 years’ experience as a Miner / Shift Supervisor in a trackless mining environment
Proven excellent achievements in Safety, Production and Cost Control
Sound Working Knowledge of relevant Mine Health & Safety legislation
Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
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 relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting
Key Competencies:
Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
Accomplished team and people leader
Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills
Advanced practical mining experience with sound appreciation for full mining operational value chain
Sound spoken and written English communication skills
Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
Established problem-solving skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with all relevant safety, health, environmental, regulatory and related standards, regulations, and instructions, relevant Codes of Practice and the escalation process where deviations and non-compliance are observed
Ensure the establishment of safe, efficient and proper operation/use of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure identifying areas of remedial intervention as required
Actively provide and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership in line with safety, health and environmental standards
Accurate and timeous reporting of all relevant safety and production matters
Maintain effective people management practice by ensuring that roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained
Coach and guide front line leaders (FLL) to assume and maintain effective and direct leadership accountability over their operational teams in respect of safety management, shift planning, work assignment and direction, planned task observations, etc.
In conjunction with the FLL, coordinate and advise on optimal team assignment relative to planned operational, production and related work cycles to ensure optimal safe and effective task delivery
In conjunction with the FLL, coordinate and advise on operational logistics including stores, materials handling, equipment maintenance preparation and servicing to ensure end to end task planning, elimination of delays, etc.
Participate in and contribute toward the development, adjustment and execution of operational plans and schedules
Participate in collaborative cross-functional team activities to share best practice, drive technical excellence and enhance sustainable commercial decision making
Investigate and analyse operational delivery effectiveness with a view to recommending and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes and systems
Manage relationships with key internal, Business Partner and external stakeholders by ensuring broad accountability is maintained against operational delivery, service level, commercial, community and ethical standards and, resolve issues and/or escalating issues in a timely manner
Ensuring that all relevant production targets are met continuously
Ensuring control of explosives and that planning and budget is controlled and applied correctly
Manage and monitor operational financial budgeting and management
Closing Date: 24 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 Employment Equity (EE) through our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) values. We encourage Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates to apply.
