Trackless Dump Truck Operator

Date: 10 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: 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.