Job Description

Date:

30 May 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, Corporate Office - Sandton, South Africa, 2031

Company:

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID:

POSITION:

Principal Specialist Metallurgy

LOCATION:

Johannesburg

JOB GRADING:

E Lower

Role Details

Gold Fields seeks a Principal Specialist Metallurgy to join the Processing/Metallurgy corporate technical team. Reporting to the Vice President Metallurgy & Processing, this role will provide metallurgical technical support and services to the operations, to ensure technical planning; profitable and safe achievement; and continuous improvement of metallurgical targets and deliverables through the application of technical expertise and experience, coupled with the employment of advanced test work and analysis. This South African-based position would focus on technical support for the Africa-based assets, currently operating in South Africa and Ghana.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide general metallurgical / processing technical support to the operations, including regular visits to the sites Assist and support the graduate metallurgist training and mentoring programs. Facilitate and support technical training and development programs for the operation's metallurgists and processing staff. Support the drafting, establishment, implementation, and follow-up auditing of relevant technical standards for Gold Fields' metallurgical and processing functions. Provide leadership and guidance to support Gold Fields' continued adherence to the International Cyanide Management Code. Assist with undertaking audits and appropriate enlistment of external expertise when needed. Lead and oversee Gold Fields' metallurgical accounting processes, ensuring consistent and accurate reporting and reconciliation. Support the global processing data collation and visualization program, analyse metallurgical information in pursuit of both compliance with the plan and ongoing improvement: look for opportunities to employ BI processes or justify the installation of upgraded equipment or methods, including innovations and new technology. Stay abreast of and, where appropriate, participate in relevant research. Provide technical input to proposals for, and assessments of, relevant studies and capital project proposals, and for post-investment reviews. Coordinate mill surveys and associated work to assess crushing and grinding efficiency, with the aim of optimizing throughput and energy consumption. Assist assets in implementing new systems and processes, and commission new projects. Contribute technical advice and guidance for Mineral Resources and Reserves reporting processes, strategic and business planning, and business development opportunities.

Key factors to your success include:

Relevant bachelor's degree in metallurgical/chemical engineering or equivalent. A relevant postgraduate degree in a related technical discipline OR a proven track record in managing and optimizing operations, preferably in more than one commodity. Minimum of 15 years' experience in processing optimisation. Demonstrated experience in a senior processing production leadership role within a technical environment, managing workload and reviewing the work of others to ensure consistency with task requirements. Knowledge of ICMI's Cyanide Code and ideally experience with Cyanide Code compliance preparations and auditing. Knowledge of metallurgical testwork and survey procedures, including experience with gravity and gold leaching tests. Knowledge of leading practices and technologies applied in the mineral processing disciplines. Familiar with global research activities in the processing discipline. Project management skills and knowledge. Experience working in multiple international jurisdictions and across disciplines (e.g., working with plant maintenance/engineering, geology, and mine engineering teams).

Closing Date for Applications: 10 June 2025