Trackless Dump Truck Operator

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: Trackless Dump Truck Operator

JOB GRADING: B5 DEPARTMENT: Mining SITE: South Deep Gold Mine The Trackless Dump Truck Operator is accountable for the safe transporting of ore from loading areas to ore passes, achieving established daily production targets and, ensuring optimal safe and effective vehicle operating standards.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Grade 12 or equivalent
  • Dump Truck (MH4368 / MH2010) Certificate
  • At least 2 years experience in a mining environment
  • Dover B result
  • Drivers licence
  • Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening
  • 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:

  • Established personal safety delivery record
  • Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills
  • Sound spoken and written English communication skills
  • Completion of a machine appreciation awareness programme (O4R/M4R or equivalent)
  • Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability
  • Established problem-solving skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Maintains Safety, Health and Environmental practices according to standards and procedures
  • Does a pre-use inspection on this equipment by means of a checklist and report deficiencies to supervisor
  • Performs basic maintenance on equipment e.g., top up engine oil-, water- and hydraulic oil, check for oil leaks and clean equipment according to standards and procedures
  • Performs end of shift procedures according to standards and procedures e.g., parks the Dump Truck at the designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
  • Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
Closing Date: 17 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.
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