Reduction Operator

Date: 25 Aug 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: Reduction Operator

JOB GRADING: B – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Metallurgical Plant

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The Reduction Operator’s role is to ensure consistent efficiency in sampling, sample preparation, Engineering Backfill, and Chemical Offloading within the Metallurgical Plant. This role demands a strong commitment to safety, environmental care, and operational excellence, encompassing safe chemical handling, backfill preparation, and adherence to strict safety and environmental standards and procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent

Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a Metallurgical Plant, Engineering Backfill and Chemical offloading

Valid drivers’ licence

Valid surface TM3 equipment licence/s

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 uploaded on your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

Proven track record in personal safety leadership

Proficiency in understanding and applying relevant Safety and technical Standard Operating Procedures

Knowledge of basic Cyanide Management standard operating procedures (International Cyanide Management Institute)

Knowledge of sampling and sample preparation

Be self-driven and able to work with minimum supervision and deliver work within tight deadlines

Good spoken and written English communication proficiency

Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

Basic Computer literacy

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure Health and Safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of tasks and activities

Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by adhering to all specified health, safety, environmental and security policies and procedures

Collect representative QAQC samples of ore, concentrate, backfill or other materials at various stages of the plant's operation

Maintain and clean sampling equipment, such as sample cutters, crushers, and splitters, to ensure accurate and consistent sample collection

Supervise the safe transfer of chemicals from the delivery vehicle to the designated storage tanks or processing equipment

Maintain accurate records of off-loaded quantities, chemical identities, and any relevant observations or incidents that occur during the process

Clean-up of any spills or leaks after chemical offloading and ensure that spilled chemicals are properly contained, neutralised, and disposed of according to set operational standards and guidelines

Responsible for maintaining housekeeping standards in area/s of responsibility

Be willing to work overtime and shifts as required

Closing Date: 01 September 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.