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: Supervisor Engineering Salvage
JOB GRADING: C – Upper
DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Infrastructure
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
The Salvage Supervisor is responsible for the safe and efficient management of salvage yard operations, including the maintenance and operation of the salvage yard, supervision of material car inspections and repairs, and oversight of change houses. The role ensures that all salvage activities are executed in accordance with prescribed safety, risk management, and operational standards, while minimising production delays and promoting continuous operational efficiency
Minimum Requirements:
- Grade 12 or equivalent
- Recognized Trade Test Certificate in Fitting and/or Boilermaking
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as an Artisan of which 2 years are supervisory
- Proficiency in managing Salvage operations and maintenance
- Computer literate specifically in MS Office Suite
- 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 such other tests as may be required to assess the applicant’s suitability for employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting
Key Competencies:
- Intermediate operational safety experience with sound appreciation for safety standards and record management
- Good communication, interpersonal and team leadership skills
- Proven organisation skills - planning, organising, leading, and controlling
- Proficient in scrap handling as per environmental requirements
- Proficiency in maintenance and repairs of material cars
- Must be willing to work overtime/irregular hours and perform standby duties as required
- Conversant with planned maintenance systems
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the culture of Zero Harm by participating in and leading team safety, health, environment and risk management campaigns
- Ensure compliance with all related standards and procedures, regulations, and instructions, relevant Codes of Practice, etc. and, initiating remedial actions or escalating as required
- Oversee and perform required equipment and installation risk assessments, lockout/tagout and related activities in area of accountability
- Schedule, assign and monitor team daily maintenance, logistical and routine activities to ensure safe work delivery, delivery to standards and, conduct regular Planned Task Observations (PTOs) to ensure team effectiveness and coaching to improve overall delivery
- Schedule, coordinate and oversee the sorting and transportation of waste material
- Maintenance planning and execution for the safe operation of waste removal vehicles and waste transportation material cars
- Plan, coordinate and oversee the safe and effective maintenance and management of change houses
- Strict adherence to environmental requirements and regulations in various types of waste, hydrocarbons and scrap management
- Lead and participate in failure investigations on installations, equipment, components, etc. to implement and/or recommend changes in maintenance and operating practices
- Engage with associated Business partner to build a strong and reliable relationship to guarantee efficient operational and maintenance of the Salvage yard
- Perform administrative duties to ensure record accuracy, budget compliance and availability of spares
Closing Date: 25 May 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.
