Learner Miner Learnership – South Deep Gold Mine
Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
Position: Learner Miner
Location: Westonaria, South Deep, Gauteng
Department: Human Resource Development
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
South Deep Gold Mine is offering a Learner Miner Learnership Programme for aspiring mining employees and applicants from its host communities.
Who Can Apply?
Applicants must either:
- Live in one of these host communities: Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein or Jachtfontein, OR
- Have successfully completed Grade 12/Matric at a school located within one of these communities.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent N3 with two languages passed
- At least 2 years’ experience in a mining operation
- Must be medically fit for the position and mining environment
- Must pass the required Heat Tolerance Screening Test and other suitability assessments
Key Responsibilities
Learners will:
- Follow all mine health and safety requirements.
- Receive technical training prescribed by MQA/DMRE.
- Maintain satisfactory performance during technical evaluations.
- Participate in career development discussions.
- Work with HRD and technical oversight teams.
- Follow company policies, conditions of employment and the code of conduct.
- Support teamwork and collaboration.
- Uphold South Deep’s values of Safety, Respect, Collaboration and Responsibility.
Duties
The role includes applying safe work practices, reporting safety and environmental risks, participating in risk assessments, assisting artisans with maintenance work, safely handling tools, maintaining good housekeeping and performing standby duties when required.
Important: All required documents must be uploaded with the online application to be considered for shortlisting.
Closing Date: 26 August 2026
⚠️ Fraud Warning: Gold Fields strictly prohibits anyone from requesting payment as part of its recruitment process.
For assistance with applications, contact the Recruitment Hub: 011 411 1387.
HDSA and differently abled candidates are encouraged to apply.