Electrician

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 Electrician

JOB GRADING : C Lower

DEPARTMENT : Engineering - Shaft

SITE : South Deep Gold Mine

The underground Electrician is accountable for repairing, replacing and upgrading components underground, including the maintenance of relevant records for all Winder and Electrical equipment installations. The incumbent delivers scheduled and unscheduled tasks as assigned to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements :

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Relevant Trade Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as an underground electrician
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working on medium voltage (MV) networks / systems including substations, switchgear, mini substations, etc
• 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

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Closing Date : 13 November 2025

Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.

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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.

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