6 Mining jobs in Randfontein

Overview

Assistant to Company Secretary, Roodepoort, Rneg + Ben

• Grade 12;
• Degree / National Diploma in Administration or Law.
• An LLB / CGISA qualification or working towards such is advantageous.
• Min 2 years of experience in an administrative environment with a focus on governance and/or legal support.
• Experience in a legal administrative environment is preferred.
• Experience in administrative support to Board or technical committees, meeting administration, and related tasks.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks (e.g., King IV), relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, Listing Rules), and regulatory requirements, preferably within the mining sector.

• Assistance in the preparation of accurate Board and Committee documents (agendas, minutes, resolutions).
• Preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, programmes, and documents before scheduled meetings.
• Efficient turnaround time when requested to address and correct any revisions or feedback received on documents.
• Speed and accuracy in retrieval and provision of documents to stakeholders.
• Timeliness and effectiveness in logistical arrangements for meetings, including venue bookings and transportation where necessary.
• Assist in general compliance monitoring and reporting on the number of compliance issues identified and assist in their resolution.
• Assist preparations for audits, including the completeness and accuracy of compliance documentation.
• Assist in maintaining an effective and efficient records management system.
• Timely and accurate handling of routine office tasks, such as document preparation and filing.
• Provide clear and professional written and verbal communication to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring speedy responses to queries and the handlings of information.
• Effective engagement with various stakeholders, including maintaining relationships and addressing concerns.

Assistant to Company Secretary, Roodepoort, Rneg + Ben

• Grade 12;
• Degree /National Diploma in Administration or Law.
• An LLB / CGISA qualification or working towards such is advantageous .
• Min2 years of experience in an administrative environment with a focus on governance and/or legal support.
• Exp legal administrative environment is preferred.
• Exp administrative support to Board or technical committees , meeting administration , and
• Knowledge of governance frameworks (e.g., King IV ), relevant legislation (e.g., Companies Act, Listing Rules), and regulatory requirements, preferably within the mining sector .

DUTIES:

• Assistance in the preparation of accurate Board and Committee documents (agendas, minutes, resolutions);
• Preparation and distribution of meeting agendas, programmes, and documents before scheduled meetings;
• Efficient turnaround time when requested to address and correct any revisions or feedback received on documents;
• Speed and accuracy in retrieval and provision of documents to stakeholders;
• Timeliness and effectiveness in logistical arrangements for meetings, including venue bookings and transportation where necessary;
• Assist in general compliance monitoring and reporting on the number of compliance issues identified and assist in their resolution;
• Assist preparations for audits, including the completeness and accuracy of compliance documentation.
• Assist in maintaining an effective and efficient records management system ;
• Timely and accurate handling of routine office tasks, such as document preparation and filing;
• Provide clear and professional written and verbal communication to internal and external stakeholders, ensuring speedy responses to queries and the handing of information;
• Effective engagement with various stakeholders, including maintaining relationships and addressing concerns.

South Deep is recruiting

This is an opportunity to bring your expertise to a dynamic and engaged team of professionals, working together to become the beacon of pride for our people, our communities, our stakeholders, and our shareholders.
At South Deep, we value each person's individual and collective contribution and support your ongoing development, helping you to achieve your career and our business aspirations.
POSITION:
Mine Overseer Tramming
JOB GRADING:
D Lower
DEPARTMENT:
Engineering
SITE:
South Deep Gold Mine
The Mine Overseer Infrastructure Main Shaft is accountable for the safe, effective and efficient operation of the South Deep main vertical shaft infrastructure and the associated ground handling systems. The vertical shaft is a 3000-metre single drop multiple shaft infrastructure comprising of 3 shafts and four winders. The horizontal ground handling system consists of an intricate network of 21 conveyor belts with numerous ore passes and box front systems. The incumbent's core accountability is to ensure the safe, optimised and integrated functioning of the ground handling systems aligned to an integrated continuous operational cycle. Effective operational delivery relies extensively on advanced technical capability, intricate planning and scheduling skills, an unwavering drive for collaborative delivery and, exceptional safety leadership experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Mine Overseer's Certificate of Competency for Scheduled Mines
• At least 5 years' experience in managing a horizontal environment as Logistic Mine Overseer
• 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:

• Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record
• Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration, and sound spoken and written English communication skills.
• Advanced understanding of operational working culture and dealing with operational delivery challenges.
• Advanced practical mining experience with advanced proficiency in operational production planning and work scheduling.
• Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability.
• Established problem-solving skills with appreciation for business optimisation methodologies such as, lean-six sigma, etc.
• Be computer literate in MS Office
• Sound operational budgeting and cost management skills
• Project management competencies

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively participate in and lead interventions aimed at contributing to a culture of Zero Harm by adhering to and ensuring compliance with specified legislation, SHE policies and procedures, operational standards, instructions, and governance requirements.
• Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to operational SHE standards, operational campaigns, and instructions.
• Schedule and conduct regular operational safety, safe work practices, and operational delivery inspections ensuring appropriate remediation interventions are executed.
• Maintain effective people management practices by ensuring that team roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained.
• Coach and guide Front Line Leaders (FLL) to assume and maintain effective and direct leadership accountability over their operational teams in respect of safety management, shift planning, work assignment, planned task observations, etc., and executing remedial measures as required.
• Participate in and lead the formulation, adjustment, execution, and active monitoring of all operational plans and schedules in relation to daily personnel, material and ore conveyancing, clearing of ore pass obstructions, horizonal conveyances management and large hard rock mining operations.
• Collaborate with engineering support and planned maintenance teams to establish optimal safe, efficient operation of all machinery, equipment and infrastructure to optimise the mine's O4R (operating for reliability) and M4R (Maintain for Reliability) campaigns.
• Ensure continuous remediation plans are designed, executed and monitored.
• Participate in collaborative cross-functional team activities to share best practice, drive technical excellence and enhance sustainable commercial decision making.
• Investigate and analyse operational delivery effectiveness with a view to recommending and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes, and systems.
• Contribute toward the development and execution of operational improvement and related projects
• Manage relationships with key internal Business Partners and external stakeholders, by ensuring broad accountability is maintained against operational delivery, service level, commercial, community and ethical standards. Ensure the timely resolution of any matters of concern and/or escalate issues in a timely manner

Closing Date: 29 September 2025
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 the Recruitment hub on

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

Join Deswik's consulting team in Johannesburg. Use your coal mining expertise and Deswik software skills to support mine sites across Sub-Saharan Africa, while developing your consulting career with a global mining technology leader.

Life at Deswik

At Deswik, you'll join a stable, global company with a strong presence in South Africa. You'll enjoy hybrid working (two days WFH, three in our Roodepoort office), combined with travel to mine sites across the region. That travel gives you the chance to broaden your experience, solve diverse operational challenges, and grow your consulting expertise.

You'll be part of a collaborative team of mining engineers and software specialists who value practical solutions, not just theory.

The Work You'll Do

You'll work directly with customers to scope projects, implement solutions, and train teams on Deswik's specialised software suite. Expect variety—no two sites or customers are the same. You'll spend time on site helping operations roll out Deswik, building trusted relationships, and providing feedback to our product teams to ensure software stays relevant to real-world mining.

What You Bring

• A degree in Mining Engineering (or equivalent)
• Operational experience in underground and/or open-cut coal
• A practiced used of Deswik software (CAD, IS, Schedule)
• Able to translate operational needs into software solutions
• Clear, confident communication in English, with the ability to influence and manage customer relationships
• A willingness to travel regularly across Sub-Saharan Africa

Nice to have:
exposure to open-pit mining, other commodities, or skills in PowerBI/data analytics.

What We Offer

• Competitive consulting salary plus daily site allowances
• Annual bonus
• Hybrid working from our Roodepoort office
• Mentorship and support from experienced peers
• A collaborative culture that recognises your contribution and gives you autonomy to deliver

About Deswik

Deswik is a global mining technology leader with 460+ employees across 12 countries. Our software and consulting services are used daily by leading mining companies to plan, design, and operate mines more efficiently.

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