Rigger

Date: 21 Jul 2026

Location

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

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Company: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

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: Rigger Ropesman

JOB GRADING: C – Lower

DEPARTMENT: Engineering – Infrastructure

SITE: South Deep Gold Mine

The primary role of the Rigger/Ropesman in the infrastructure section is to lift and move heavy machinery in and around the shaft area. This includes replacement of skips, cages and ropes and the preparation and slinging of equipment and machinery into the vertical conveyances for use in underground production sections. The Rigger is also responsible for repairs and maintenance on rigging equipment in accordance with operational and safety procedures and processes.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent

Be in possession of an appropriate Trade Certificate

Have 5 years’ experience as an underground Rigger/Ropesman with experience working on Winders (BMR) and

carrying a Regulation 16.74 appointment for the examination of applicable winding plant

Have extensive experience with shaft slinging operations

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

Advanced knowledge of safety procedures in rigging

Experience in rope capping and splicing

Overhead crane licence

Advanced knowledge of the different mobile lifting machines

Be computer literate in MS Office

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensuring Health and Safety of people and equipment as per Mine standards

Complying with duties and responsibilities as defined in appointment letter, with specific reference to regulation 16.74.1

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

Promoting and developing team effectiveness within the Mining Engineering Section

Leading and supervising a rigging crew

Keeping records of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle and ensuring that such equipment is inspected at intervals prescribed by the mine standard

Ensuring that the equipment and machinery are moved and maintained in an effective and efficient state

Transporting of heavy and bulky loads including slinging work

Operational maintenance of hoist ropes and attachments

Inspection and control of all lifting equipment and lifting tackle

Operational maintenance of shaft winding ropes and attachments

Closing Date: 31 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.