Gold Fields Warehouse Clerk โ South Deep Gold Mine | Grade 12 + 2 Yearsโ Experience | Apply by 2 September 2026
Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd is recruiting a Warehouse Clerk to join its Commercial Services team at South Deep Gold Mine in Westonaria, Gauteng.
The successful candidate will provide both administrative and physical support for warehouse and materials-management activities. Responsibilities include receiving, recording, storing, transferring, stocktaking and issuing goods, as well as assisting with the loading and offloading of materials.
Job Overview
| Job Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Company | Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd |
| Position | Warehouse Clerk |
| Site | South Deep Gold Mine |
| Location | Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa |
| Department | Commercial Services |
| Job Grade | B โ Upper |
| Advert Date | 25 August 2026 |
| Minimum Education | Grade 12 or equivalent |
| Experience | Minimum 2 years |
| Driver’s Licence | Valid EB driver’s licence |
| Systems Experience | SAP and Materials Management System |
| Closing Date | 2 September 2026 |
About the Warehouse Clerk Position
The Warehouse Clerk is responsible for providing administrative and physical support relating to materials management against valid orders and reservations.
The role covers several important warehouse functions, including:
- Receiving goods
- Recording materials
- Storage
- Stock transfers
- Stocktaking
- Issuing goods
- Inventory control
- Loading and offloading materials
- Basic packaging activities
Because the role combines administration with physical warehouse duties, applicants should be comfortable working with both computerised inventory systems and physical stock.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- At least 2 years’ administrative or related experience within a stores/inventory management environment
- Experience using SAP
- Experience using a Materials Management System
- Valid EB driver’s licence
Applicants must also be declared medically fit for the position and working environment.
Medical suitability will be determined through a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre.
Candidates must also pass:
- Heat Tolerance Screening
- Any other tests required to determine suitability for employment
Important: Certificates Must Be Uploaded
Gold Fields specifically states that:
All relevant certificates must be uploaded with your online application to be considered for shortlisting.
Before submitting your application, check that all applicable documents have been uploaded correctly.
Key Competencies
The successful Warehouse Clerk should demonstrate:
- A proven personal safety record
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with others
- Good communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- High level of accuracy
- Ability to work accurately with large transaction volumes
- Proficiency in SAP Materials Management
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to collaborate with team members when assistance is required
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to manage deadlines effectively
Key Duties and Responsibilities
1. Warehouse Administration and Materials Management
The successful candidate will assist with warehouse and materials-management activities, ensuring goods and supplies are handled according to established procedures.
This includes supporting:
- Receiving
- Recording
- Storage
- Transfers
- Stocktaking
- Issuing goods
- Inventory management
2. Receiving and Storing Goods
The Warehouse Clerk will perform basic warehouse tasks under guidance from a supervisor.
The candidate must help ensure that goods and supplies are:
- Correctly received
- Properly recorded
- Safely stored
- Correctly maintained
- Handled according to established procedures
The employee may also assist with basic packaging tasks when required.
3. Inventory Control
The successful applicant will perform basic inventory-control activities.
Responsibilities include:
- Verifying stock quantities
- Checking quality
- Confirming stock availability
- Comparing physical stock against records
- Following inventory-control procedures and processes
Accuracy is particularly important because the position may involve large volumes of transactions.
4. SAP and Materials Management
Applicants are expected to have experience with:
- SAP
- Materials Management Systems
Candidates should therefore make sure their SAP and inventory-system experience is clearly explained on their CV.
5. Safety, Health and Environment
The Warehouse Clerk must actively support Gold Fields’ Safety, Health and Environment requirements.
Responsibilities include:
- Participating in SHE campaigns
- Adhering to SHE standards
- Following established work instructions
- Protecting personal safety
- Protecting the safety of colleagues
- Following applicable workplace policies and procedures
6. Machinery and Equipment
The successful candidate may operate basic machinery and equipment where appropriately licensed.
All equipment-related activities must be completed according to:
- Work instructions
- Safety procedures
- Applicable licences and authorisations
7. Compliance
Routine warehouse tasks must be completed in accordance with established policies and procedures to support compliance with:
- External regulatory requirements
- Internal quality standards
- Safety requirements
- Operational procedures
8. Cost and Budget Awareness
The Warehouse Clerk will be expected to:
- Complete assigned activities within applicable budgets and costs
- Identify deviations
- Report deviations appropriately
Medical Fitness Requirements
Appointment is subject to the successful candidate being declared medically fit for the position and environment.
This includes a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre, a Heat Tolerance Screening test, and any other assessments that may be required.