Gold Fields South Deep โ Learner 18-2 UG (Electrician / Boilermaker / Fitter / Millwright) โ Closing Date: 19 April 2026
Location: Westonaria, South Deep Gold Mine, South Africa
Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Department: People
Job Grading: NG
South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring employees and prospective applicants from Host Communities the opportunity to enter into a formal Engineering Learnership Programme (Underground 18-2). This programme provides structured workplace training and external technical training aimed at qualifying learners as artisans.
Available Engineering Learnerships
- Learner 18-2 UG โ Electrician
- Learner 18-2 UG โ Boilermaker
- Learner 18-2 UG โ Fitter
- Learner 18-2 UG โ Millwright
Host Community Requirement
To qualify as a Host Community applicant, you must be a resident of:
Bekkersdal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein, Jachtfontein, or Westonaria Borwa.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
- Full N3 qualification with four (4) trade-specific subjects:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Trade Theory (relevant to discipline)
- Industrial Electronics (where applicable)
- Medically fit for the mining environment (risk-based medical examination)
- Pass Heat Tolerance Screening and other required assessments
- All relevant certificates must be attached to the CV
Programme Overview
The Engineering Learnership includes:
- Practical workplace training
- External technical training aligned with MQA requirements
- Short courses as required by the mine
- Development towards artisan qualification
Duties and Responsibilities
- Undergo prescribed technical and practical training
- Maintain consistent performance standards
- Participate in developmental discussions and seek feedback
- Adhere to company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct
- Comply with all health and safety regulations
- Wear prescribed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Promote teamwork and collaboration
- Uphold South Deep values: safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery
APPLICATION PROCESS
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Important Information
- Closing Date: 19 April 2026
- Gold Fields strictly prohibits any payment in exchange for recruitment or employment.
- If assistance is required with the application process, contact the Recruitment Hub at 011 411 1387.
Interested candidates should apply online through the official Gold Fields careers portal before the closing date.