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: Winding Engine Driver
JOB GRADING: C – Lower
DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Infrastructure
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
The Winding Engine Driver (WED) is accountable for operating the South Deep winder systems to ensure the safe transportation of people, materials and ore between underground and surface stations. The WED is further responsible for performing prescribed and ad hoc system testing protocols including proactive and reactive fault identification and timely reporting to ensure safe and optimal winder system performance and to minimise downtime. The WED is required to maintain detailed logs of applicable operational and maintenance activities and to collaborate with maintenance and operational teams to coordinate scheduled winder and conveyance tasks and activities.
Minimum Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Winding Engine Driver’s Certificate of competence
Onsetter Certificate
Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Winding Engine Driver and established track record of performing the full scope of WED accountabilities
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 safety leadership
Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
Ability to remain focussed and calm under various pressure situations
Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
Proficiency in operating a winder, advanced understanding of winder maintenance regimes and fully conversant with applicable statutory regulations, reporting and escalation protocols
Conversant with WED appointment in relation to Mine Health and Safety Act Regulation 16.86, applicable sub regulations of the Mine Health and Safety Act and schedule 4 of the Minerals Act
Conversant with the government code of signals as approved by the Mine Engineer
Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure personal health and safety of oneself and that of team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of Winder and related operations
Contribute to a culture of zero harm by participating in all safety campaigns, adhering to all requirements as prescribed in relation to legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion
Perform prescribed winder and related installation inspections and testing in accordance with applicable Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, the Minerals Act and applicable Company standards
Participate in daily shift handover and team task planning activities ensuring that all planned and ad hoc shaft, infrastructure and related winder and installation inspections, maintenance and repairs are clearly understood to ensure seamless safe work execution
Execute daily routine WED tasks according to legislation, regulations, policies, and procedures within prescribed guidelines
Ensure the continued safe shaft transportation of people, materials, and ore to support the operation in achieving its objectives and goals
Ensure compliance with quality control standards and procedures to maintain high standards of winder installation operations
Ensure that all required shift activity reports, defect log systems and incident reporting processes are duly, accurately and timeously completed as prescribed in regulation and/or operational standards
Closing Date: 28 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.
