Section Manager Mining

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: Section Manager JOB GRADING: D – Upper DEPARTMENT: Mining SITE: South Deep Gold Mine The Section Manager is accountable for shaping and operationalising the safe and efficient delivery of the South Deep Mine production programme. The role is primarily to lead the continuous enhancement of safety standards, optimising operational planning, scheduling and execution and, to initiate and lead various operational enhancement projects. The incumbent will be required to investigate and analyse operational effectiveness with a view to co-designing and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes and systems. Minimum Requirements: Matriculated or Equivalent with a Bachelor’s degree in Mining or Equivalent Mine Managers Certificate of Competency Accomplished middle management track record in a deep level trackless mine Proven track record in delivering operational projects Secure full Gold Fields Security and Related Occupational Screening 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 uploaded on your online application to be considered for shortlisting Key Competencies: Accomplished people leader at middle management level Strong inter and intra-team collaboration skills i.e., engages cross-functional teams to share best practice, ensuring technical excellence and sustainable commercial decisions Advanced safety leadership capability with proven safety campaign delivery record Advanced practical mining experience covering the full mining operational value chain Established communicator with sound verbal, written and presentation skills Ability to cope with ambiguity with high personal resilience and change adaptability Systems thinking capability with advanced knowledge-based and data driven, problem-solving skills Intermediate knowledge of business optimisation methodologies e.g., lean-six sigma, etc. Understands the processes, working culture and challenges associated with the business Duties and Responsibilities: Maintain effective people management practice by ensuring that roles and competencies are clearly defined, and that effective team delivery is maintained Actively provide and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership in line with safety, health and environmental standards Actively promote and monitor execution and application of various operational SHE campaigns Design and execute appropriate risk management controls to ensure the consistent application of hazard identification, risk assessment and risk mitigation practice within area of accountability Develop, maintain, update, and communicate all legal and operational policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines relevant to area of accountability Direct and oversee the application of policies, procedures, regulations, standards, etc. and ensuring the timely initiation of remedial action as required Represent area of accountability and lead various operational forums by participating in and contributing toward the development, adjustment and execution of integrated operational plans and schedules Initiate and engage 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 co-designing and developing collaborative and innovative solutions to optimise the interfaces between teams, processes and systems Contribute toward the design, development and execution of operational improvement and related projects Develop, manage and monitor operational financial budgeting and management Manage relationships with key internal, Business Partner and external stakeholders by ensuring broad accountability is maintained against operational delivery, service level, commercial, community and ethical standards and, resolve issues and/or escalating issues in a timely manner Closing Date: 18 November 2026 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 011 411 1387 Creating enduring value beyond mining Gold Fields is committed to advancing its Employment Equity (EE) strategy through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). All Historically Disadvantaged South Africans (HDSA) and differently abled candidates may apply.