Job Description

Date:

23 Jun 2025

Location:

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa

Company:

Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID:

South Deep is recruiting!

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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:

Superintendent Environmental

JOB GRADING:

D-Lower

DEPARTMENT:

Sustainable Development & Environment

SITE:

South Deep Gold Mine





The Environmental Superintendent is responsible for driving sustainable environmental initiatives within the asset. This role ensures the effective implementation of the Environmental Management Plan, supports projects aimed at integrating sustainable development practices, and contributes to the advancement of the asset's Environmental and Governance related strategies additionally, the incumbent leads the delivery and integration of environmental initiatives while developing tools and procedures to embed sustainability across all aspects of the asset.

Minimum Requirements:

BSc degree in Natural Sciences, Environmental Management or equivalent qualification ISO14001 Internal Auditor Certificate and ArcGIS Pro Standard Certificate Minimum 5 years' experience in tactical delivery of Environmental Management practice within the mining sector and an established specialist in leading water, biodiversity, waste, air, climate change, rehabilitation and related environmental management elements Demonstrated capability in application of Environmental legislation and regulations, environmental permitting processes and related governance and monitoring Valid South African Driver's Licence 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 campaign delivery record Accomplished team and people leader with advanced inter and intra-team collaboration. Sound spoken and written English communication skills. Ability to cope with ambiguity, high personal resilience and change adaptability In-depth understanding and application of Environmental laws and regulations (NEMA and SEMAs) Advanced understanding of operational working culture and dealing with operational delivery challenges Computer literacy - proficient in Microsoft Office packages

Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively participate in, and lead interventions contributing to a culture of Zero Harm. Adhere to and ensure compliance with legislation, policies and procedures, operational standards, and governance requirements Actively engage in and demonstrate Visible Felt Leadership aligned to asset SHE and risk standards and campaigns Provide effective team leadership through inclusive and collaborative task and activity assignment, performance assessment, recognition and development aligned to discipline talent and succession management objectives Actively support the company's strategies and initiatives to promote a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace culture Lead asset delivery of sustainable development initiatives, develop supporting tools, and manage cross-functional engagement between the asset and all stakeholders Participate in and develop tactical programmes to effect optimised delivery of the Environmental Management System, design and implement programmes to operationalise, sustain, and monitor performance Implement, maintain, audit, and continuously optimise the Environmental Management and related standards (ISO 14001, GISTM, ICMC) to support the ESG strategy, operational objectives, and certifications Identify and manage environmental risks and non-conformances and implement controls and related mitigation and monitoring interventions Implement concurrent rehabilitation projects to manage asset footprint and closure liability reduction Participate in environmental impact assessments and develop targeted interventions to manage the company's reputation Elevate and maintain meaningful engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including government regulators, industry groups, and communities Effective budget management, optimising resource utilisation and adhering to allocated limits

Closing Date: 02 July 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 011 411 1387

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