Apply for the Gold Fields South Deep Rigger / Ropesman Engineering Learnership 2026. Grade 12, full N2 and host community requirements apply. Closes 21 September 2026.
Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine is inviting applications for an Engineering Learnership – Rigger / Ropesman in Westonaria, Gauteng. The opportunity is aimed at aspiring artisans, particularly applicants from South Deep’s Host Communities.
The learnership combines practical workplace training with external technical training, giving successful learners an opportunity to develop the skills required to pursue a career as an artisan.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is specifically aimed at applicants from South Deep’s Host Communities.
Applicants must be residents of one of the following communities:
- Bekkersdaal
- Zuurberkom
- Thusanang
- Hillshaven
- Westonaria
- Poortjie
- Simunye
- Kalbasfontein
- Jachtfontein
- Westonaria Borwa
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must:
- Have Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science.
- Have a full N2 qualification with the following four subjects:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- N2 Rigging Trade Theory
- Engineering Drawing
- Be declared medically fit for the position and working environment following a risk-based medical examination at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre.
- Pass the required Heat Tolerance Screening test.
- Successfully complete any other assessments required to determine suitability for employment.
Important: All relevant certificates must be uploaded with your online application. Applications without the required supporting certificates may not be considered for shortlisting.
What the Learnership Offers
The Engineering Learnership provides a combination of practical work-based training and external technical training prescribed by the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA).
The successful learner will receive training designed to help them adapt to the workplace and develop the skills required to qualify as an artisan.
Rigger / Ropesman Learnership Duties
During the programme, learners will be expected to:
- Complete technical training prescribed by the MQA.
- Attend mine-required short courses.
- Maintain consistent performance throughout the learnership.
- Participate in developmental discussions.
- Seek and respond to feedback.
- Follow the company’s conditions of employment, policies and code of conduct.
- Comply with all mine health and safety rules and regulations.
- Promote teamwork and contribute effectively as a team member.
- Wear all prescribed personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Uphold South Deep Gold Mine’s values of safety, integrity, respect, responsibility, innovation and collaborative delivery.
⚠️ Important Recruitment Warning
Gold Fields states that its code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Do not pay anyone who claims they can secure this learnership for you.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should apply through the official Gold Fields recruitment platform.
On the career page click Search Jobs, then click Learner 18-2 UG – Rigger to access and proceed with the application process.
Click Here To Access Gold Fields Career Portal
Do not wait until the final day to apply. Ensure that your information and supporting documents are ready before submitting your application.
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