Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine invites unemployed South African youth from designated host communities to apply for the Rigger / Ropesman Engineering Learnership Programme 2025.
Learnership Application Closing Date: 14 June 2025
Learnership Location: Westonaria, South Deep, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Grading: NG
Department: Human Resource Development
Job Req ID: Not specified
About the Learnership
This learnership offers practical, work-based and external technical training designed to help learners qualify as artisans in the field of Rigging and Ropesmanship. The programme aligns with MQA requirements and provides real workplace exposure at South Deep Gold Mine.
Host Community Eligibility
To qualify as a host community applicant, you must reside in one of the following areas:
- Bekkersdaal
- Zuurberkom
- Thusanang
- Hillshaven
- Westonaria
- Poortjie
- Simunye
- Kalbasfontein
- Jachtfontein
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science
- Full N2 Qualification with the following 4 trade-specific subjects:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- N2 Rigging Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawing
- Must be declared medically fit via a risk-based medical at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre
- Must pass the Heat Tolerance Screening Test and other required assessments
Learnership Offered
- Engineering Learnership – Rigger / Ropesman
Key Responsibilities
- Attend technical training as prescribed by MQA
- Participate in short courses required by the mine
- Maintain consistent performance and seek developmental feedback
- Adhere to company policies, health & safety regulations, and PPE use
- Demonstrate the core values of South Deep:
- Safety
- Integrity
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Innovation
- Collaborative Delivery
How to Apply
Click here to apply for the South Deep Gold Mine Rigger/Ropesman Learnership 2025
📞 Recruitment Assistance: Call 011 411 1387
🔔 Important:
Attach all relevant certificates to your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Gold Fields does not accept any form of payment during the recruitment process.
Kickstart your career in engineering at one of South Africa’s leading gold mines—apply before 14 June 2025!