Gold Fields: Learnership Programme 2026

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Closing Date: 18 April 2026 
Location: Westonaria

South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring Employees and or prospective Applicants from within our Host Communities interested in pursuing a career in Engineering, the opportunity to enter into a formal Engineering Learnership programme.

To qualify as an Applicant from a Host Community you to:

a)      Be a resident of one of our Host Communities being Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein, Jachtfontein and Westonaria Borwa

b)      Successfully passed the 4 x N3 Trade specific subjects as required by both the MQA and South Deep mine and as noted below.                   

The programme offers practical work-based training and external technical training to enable learners to adapt effectively in the world of work and to qualify as artisans at the end of their programme.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science
• Be in possession of full N3 qualifications with 4 subjects i.e., Engineering Mathematics, Engineering Science, Relevant Trade theory and Engineering Drawing (Mechanical trades) or Industrial Electronics
• Millwright learners must have 2 trade theory subjects N3 level (Electrical & Fitting) plus 3 other subjects
• 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

Engineering Learnership:

• Fitter
• Boilermaker
• Electrician
• Millwright

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA and short courses as required by the mine during the Learnership Maintain consistent performance
• Initiating developmental discussions
• Seeking feedback
• Adhering to the company`s conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct
• Abide by all health and safety rules / regulations applicable on the mine
• Promoting of teamwork and being an effective team member
• Wearing all the prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE) while on mine/ at the training centre
• Abide by the values of South Deep Gold Mine i.e. safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery

How to Apply

• Apply Online for the Gold Fields: Learnership Programme – Fitter
• Apply Online for the Gold Fields: Learnership Programme – Boilermaker
• Apply Online for the Gold Fields: Learnership Programme – Electrician
• Apply Online for the Gold Fields: Learnership Programme – Millwright