Underground Fitter

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: Underground Fitter

JOB GRADING: C – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Horizontal Engineering Logistics

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The underground Fitter is accountable for the installation and maintenance on Rail Bound Equipment (RBE), related underground infrastructure and fixed plant equipment such as Bulk air coolers, and pipe networks. 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

Fitter trade certificate

Minimum of 4 years’ experience as a Fitter on Hydraulics / Pneumatic systems and Battery Loco Maintenance in an underground Horizontal Logistics environment

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

Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills

Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines

Proficient in maintaining underground pumping/dewatering systems, cooling systems, as well as all relevant safety devices

Proficient fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Proven track record of production achievements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities

Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards

Contribute to a culture of zero harm by adhering to all requirements as laid down by legislation, health, safety, environmental, security policies, and procedures, and by the application of specific instructions to own work area and task completion

Maintenance activities on horizontal equipment includes new era locomotives, skid steer loaders, hydraulic tip infrastructures, hydraulic box front infrastructures, bulk air cooler systems, dirty water dams and pumping assemblies, vertical spindle pumps and pipe network

Promote and develop team work to become an affective team member

Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively

Timely response to breakdown management, conduct appropriate root cause analysis and diagnosis

Conduct expansions and construction of new equipment or installations as per works order

Identify spares requirements and book against the maintenance defect log system

Work overtime, standby and be available for callouts should the need arise

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

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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.