Superintendent Engineering

Date: 18 Jun 2026

Location:

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa

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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: Superintendent: Engineering

JOB GRADING: D – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Engineering

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine The Superintendent – Engineering Conveyor Belts is accountable for planning, organising and optimising all conveyor belt systems, bulk material handling infrastructure and associated maintenance activities. The incumbent assumes a 2.9.2 MHSA appointment over the conveyor belt section and is responsible for ensuring safe operational performance, equipment reliability, asset integrity and maintenance delivery aligned to company standards, procedures and planned maintenance regimes.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent with a relevant Trade Certificate

National Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics or Industrial Engineering will be advantageous

Minimum of 8 years' engineering maintenance experience in mining or heavy industry, with at least 3 years at supervisory level

Proven track record in supervising conveyor belt systems, bulk material handling equipment and associated infrastructure

Advanced proficiency in associated legal/regulatory standards

Proven experience in maintenance planning, shutdown management and reliability improvement initiatives

Experience in SAP PM or similar Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

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

NOTE: All required documentation must be uploaded to your online application to be considered for shortlisting

Key Competencies:

Advanced safety leadership with proven safety campaign delivery record

Accomplished team and people leader with strong inter- and intra-team collaboration and influencing skills

Advanced knowledge of conveyor belt systems, drives, pulleys, motors, gearboxes, chutes, idlers and associated infrastructure

Advanced knowledge of maintenance and reliability engineering principles, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and condition monitoring practices

Advanced understanding of planned maintenance systems, shutdown execution and asset lifecycle management

Experienced in contractor management, budget control and cost management for maintenance operations

Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively participate in and lead operational safety, health, environmental and risk management campaigns ensuring demonstration of Purposeful Visible Felt Leadership

Remain abreast of relevant statutory and regulatory changes and ensure compliance with safety standards, maintenance procedures and operational requirements

Conduct regular safety and risk management inspections and audits to proactively eliminate and mitigate operational risks

Participate in and lead safety incident and accident investigations ensuring the implementation and monitoring of remedial actions.

Develop and maintain optimal team sourcing, capability development and performance management team oversight practices to ensure safe, consistent and optimal team delivery

Enable and maintain a working environment that contributes to the Gold Fields’ aspirational culture transformation, improved employee morale, increased productivity and efficiency

Collaborate with Engineering, Planning and Operations teams to develop short-, medium- and long-term maintenance strategies and projects to optimise conveyor system reliability and performance

Participate in and contribute towards the development, planning and execution of maintenance and production delivery plans aligned to operational requirements

Implement and monitor controls within the section to minimise equipment failures, maintenance risks and operational downtime

Participate in, refine and execute defined maintenance strategies and reliability interventions to optimise conveyor availability and performance aligned to key maintenance drivers and KPIs

Monitor equipment condition, analyse relia

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