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Youth experiential learning

Employer
Gold Fields Australia
Location
South Deep, South Africa
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 28, 2022

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Farm Modderfontein,

Old Vereeniging Road,

Westonaria, 1779

PO Box 57,

Westonaria, 1780

South Africa

Tel +27 11 411 1000

Dir +27 11 411 1797

Fax +27 11 411 1588 www.goldfields.com

Youth Experiential Learning Opportunity

South Deep in collaboration with the Youth Employment Service (YES) is providing Cadettships for 85 unemployed youth from the Bekkersdaal, Zuurbekom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbsafontein and Jachlsfontein areas

At South Deep, we value each person's contribution and support y our ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career aspirations.

Experiential Opportunity:

12 Month fixed-term experiential training programme for entry level underground positions

JOB GRADING:

NG - Cadette Programme

DEPARTMENT:

Mining

SITE:

South Deep Gold Mine

Minimum Requirements:
  • Historically disadvantaged South African's between the ages of 18 - 24
  • Currently unemployed
  • Permanently reside in the Bekkersdaal, Zuurbekom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbsafontein and Jachlsfontein areas - Provide proof of residence
  • Be in possession of a Matric / Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
  • Undergo various psychometric assessments to determine capability, learning potential, risk propensity and culture-fit
  • Must have or be willing to receive the full COVID-19 vaccination, by date of the commencement of the Cadetteship. Proof of vaccination is required.
  • Exhibit good oral and written communication skills in English
  • Be prepared to uphold good housekeeping standards
  • Be prepared to do shift work and to work extended hours on an ad hoc basis
  • Be declared medically fit for the position and the environment, as determined by the risk based medical examination at the relevant Gold Fields Occupational Health and Safety 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:
  • Operates with a high level of autonomy
  • Displays tolerance and resilience and is not easily discouraged or deterred from achieving required outcomes
  • Passionate and driven to meet high standards of delivery which create high customer approval
  • Communicate complex information clearly and effectively, both verbally and in written/presentation form
  • Resilience and the ability to adapt to change and deal with some degree of ambiguity
  • Non-verbal perception
  • Ability and willingness to complete blended learning modules, whilst performing experiential work .


Duties and Responsibilities:

We are currently looking for candidates from our local communities to participate in a 12-month fixed-term Cadetship programme. The Cadet programme, is aimed at creating a pipeline of trained individuals within our communities. The programme ensures trained and readily available individuals from our surrounding communities that can enter the mining job market in future.

Closing Date: 27 January 2022

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 Rosy Monyaki 011 411 1586 or Phindile Lubisi 011 411 1387 at the Engagement Center Recruitment hub

Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment

NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting

* South Deep Joint Venture is an unincorporated joint venture between GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 1998/023354/07) and Gold Fields Operations Limited (Reg. No. 1959/003209/06), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newshelf 899 Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 2007/019941/07) a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited (Reg. No. 1968/004880/06).

Gold Fields Operations Limited Directors: CI Griffith (Chairman), R Bardien, NA Chohan, P Matete, BL Mokoatle, M Preece

GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited Directors: CI Griffith (Chairman), R Bardien, NA Chohan, P Matete, BL Mokoatle, M Preece

Company Secretary: Gold Fields Group Services (Proprietary) Ltd

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