South Deep Gold Mine Shaft Timberman Learnership Development Programme For Young South Africans In Host Communities

Finance March 28, 2024

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South Deep Gold Mine Shaft Timberman Learnership Development Programme For Young South Africans

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.

South Deep Gold Mine Shaft Timberman Learnership Development Programme For Young South Africans

South Deep Gold Mine is offering aspiring host community youths and employees interested in pursuing a career as a Shaft Timberman the opportunity to enter into a formal learnership development programme.

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

Be a resident of one of our Host Communities being Bekkersdaal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein or Jachtfontein, or
Successfully passed Grade 12 and or matric at a school situated within one of the said Host Communities mentioned hereinabove.

The programme offers practical work-based training to enable learners to adapt effectively in the world of work and to be employable at the end of their programme

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 with Maths and Science
Valid Onsetter and Blasting certificate
Minimum 1-3 years’ experience as a Banksman / Onsetter in a vertical shaft 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

Key Competencies:

Abide by all health and safety rules / regulations applicable on the mine
Undergoing technical training as prescribed by MQA/ DMRE during the Training Programme
Maintain consistent performance as per scheduled technical evaluation cycles
Take personal accountability for driving own career development and initiating developmental discussions
Actively engage with HRD and technical oversight team to obtain feedback
Promoting teamwork and being an effective team member
Abide by the values of South Deep Gold Mine i.e. safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation, and collaborative delivery
Proficient in English oral and written communication skills

CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE: South Deep Gold Mine Shaft Timberman Learnership Development Programme For Young South Africans In Host Communities