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: Rigger Ropesman

JOB GRADING: C – Lower DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Infrastructure SITE: South Deep Gold Mine The primary role of the Rigger/Ropesman in the infrastructure section is to lift and move heavy machinery in and around the shaft area.

This includes replacement of skips, cages and ropes and the preparation and slinging of equipment and machinery into the vertical conveyances for use in underground production sections. The Rigger is also responsible for repairs and maintenance on rigging equipment in accordance with operational and safety procedures and processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Be in possession of an appropriate Trade Certificate
• Have 5 years’ experience as an underground Rigger/Ropesman with experience working on Winders (BMR) and
• carrying a Regulation 16.74 appointment for the examination of applicable winding plant
• Have extensive experience with shaft slinging operations
• 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
• Advanced knowledge of safety procedures in rigging
• Experience in rope capping and splicing
• Overhead crane licence
• Advanced knowledge of the different mobile lifting machines
• Be computer literate in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring Health and Safety of people and equipment as per Mine standards
• Complying with duties and responsibilities as defined in appointment letter, with specific reference to regulation 16.74.1
• 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
• Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the Mining Engineering Section
• Leading and supervising a rigging crew
• Keeping records of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle and ensuring that such equipment is inspected at intervals prescribed by the mine standard
• Ensuring that the equipment and machinery are moved and maintained in an effective and efficient state
• Transporting of heavy and bulky loads including slinging work
• Operational maintenance of hoist ropes and attachments
• Inspection and control of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle
• Operational maintenance of shaft winding ropes and attachments

Closing Date: 31 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 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.