Farm Modderfontein,

Old Vereeniging Road,

Westonaria, 1779

PO Box 57,

Westonaria, 1780

South Africa

Tel +27 11 411 1000

Dir +27 11 411 1797

Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com

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:

Instrument Mechanician

JOB GRADING:

C-Lower

DEPARTMENT:

Engineering – C&I

SITE:

South Deep Gold Mine

 

The Instrumentation Mechanician is accountable for the safe and timely execution of scheduled and ad hoc maintenance and expansion of the South Deep surface and underground C&I systems, networks and associated instrumentation portfolio to enable and support the mine’s modernisation drive through the deployment of advanced technology.

 

Minimum Requirements:

 

Grade 12 or equivalent  Relevant Instrumentation Trade Certificate At least 3 years’ experience in C&I systems in a mining environment Proven working knowledge in Industrial Field Instrumentation and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructure Demonstrated proficiency on Ethernet, IP, Control Net, Device Net, HART, etc. protocols and support Be declared medically fit for the position and environment, as determined by a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre

 

Key Competencies:

 

Proven track record in personal safety leadership Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines Proven capability to interpret Industrial Field Instrumentation layouts and equipment/components  Proficiency on the installation, repair and calibration of measuring instrumentation Proven track record of working with different operating systems Advanced computer literacy with MS Office proficiency

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

 

Actively participate in all safety, health, environment and risk management activities and campaigns to ensure sustained safe work delivery at all times Perform scheduled and ad hoc equipment, installation and workplace inspections in accordance with manufacturing standards and operational guidelines Ensure that safe work procedures and risk assessments are conducted and in place Conduct scheduled and ad hoc maintenance, installations and projects on surface and underground C&I related systems and networks, field instruments and equipment.  These include telephonic and related communication systems, leaky feeder infrastructure, access control, detection and monitoring systems e.g. seismicity, fire detection, etc., video surveillance and the deployment of advanced Trackless fleet Proximity, Collision Avoidance and Condition Monitoring systems Participate in C&I systems improvement/optimisation sessions and recommend equipment and systems improvements to enhance overall performance Engage in ongoing training and related activities to continuously improve personal skills and competencies Generate reports to assist senior management in making informed decisions

 

Closing Date: 21 November 2024

                            

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

 

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

 

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting

*      South Deep Joint Venture is an unincorporated joint venture between GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 1998/023354/07) and Gold Fields Operations Limited (Reg. No. 1959/003209/06), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newshelf 899 Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 2007/019941/07) a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited (Reg. No. 1968/004880/06).

 

Gold Fields Operations Limited Directors:  MJ Fraser (Chairman), J Magagula, M Makhuvha, BL Mokoatle

GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited Directors:  MJ Fraser (Chairman), J Magagula, M Makhuvha, BL Mokoatle

 

Company Secretary: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Limited