Gold Fields Is Hiring: Driver Forklift – South Deep Gold Mine
SITE: South Deep Gold Mine
The forklift operator is responsible for the safe and effective transport of material cars to and from the shaft in
accordance with standard operating procedures
• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Forklift driver license
• Valid driver license
• At least 2 years’ experience as Forklift operator in a mining environment
• 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 relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order 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 forklift at the
designated area, cleans equipment and reports to supervisor
• Performs any other activities necessary for the effective completion of his/her work
• Operates the forklift to safely transport material cars to and from the Shaft in accordance with standard
operating procedures
• Assessing weight of loads to be lifted
• Adhering to Surface Traffic Management plan as set out by the mine standard
• Safe operation of a Forklift
Interested parties should apply as follows:
Internal employees registered as a Success Factors user click on the below link:
External candidates and Internal employees not registered as a Success Factors user click on the below link:
https://careers.goldfields.com/job-invite/65928
Closing Date: 23 April 2024
Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the
Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
