Trackless Electrician

Date: 6 Aug 2026

Location:

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

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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: Trackless Electrician

JOB GRADING: C - Lower

DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Fixed Plant

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The On-Reef Infrastructure Electrician is accountable for the underground electrical infrastructure construction, installations and maintenance. The role also requires delivery on scheduled and unscheduled tasks assigned, to ensure safe and optimal Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). A core accountability of the role is to maintain the highest possible safety standards in area of operation and influence.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent

Electrical trade certificate with Medium Voltage certification

Have 5 years’ experience as an electrician within an underground mechanised mining environment with a proven track record on electrical reticulation, cable joints, electrical protection and impact breakers

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

Demonstrated experience on fault finding, diagnosis and maintenance

Demonstrated experience with legal inspections of equipment

Proven track record of production achievements

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures in all planning and execution of maintenance activities

Perform inspections in accordance with the Mine Health and Safety Act regulations, and Company standards

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

Actively collaborate with peer groups to promote and develop effective teamwork

Communicate with clients and supervisors to inform on maintenance activities performed and availability of equipment

Perform equipment over-inspection on work done by apprentices and operatives where appropriate and provide feedback and guidance/coaching as required

Ensure that condition monitoring of equipment, scheduled and planned maintenance are conducted effectively

Timely response to breakdown management and appropriate root cause analysis and diagnosis

Investigate, diagnose, and perform specialist electrical/electronic and related maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery according to set maintenance requirements, standards, and specifications

Apply expert judgment with regards to repair versus replacement versus upgrade of components

Identify spares requirements and order according to departmental procedure

Work overtime, standby and be available for callouts and reassignment within department, should the need arise

Closing Date: 13 August 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.