Loco Driver Electrical

Date:  23 Apr 2025

Location:  

Westonaria, South Deep, South Africa, 1780

Company:  Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Job Req ID: 

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:

Loco Driver

JOB GRADING:

B – Lower

DEPARTMENT:

Engineering – Tramming

SITE:

South Deep Gold Mine

The Loco-Driver is accountable for the safe operation of assigned rail-bound equipment which includes team conveyances, material cars and ore transportation.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 or equivalent
Loco Driver’s Certificate/license
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a loco driver (Battery Operated)
Appropriate Dover Assessment – B Level
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:

Proven track record in safety leadership
Proven interpersonal, collaborative and communication skills
Ability to read, understand and follow basic operational safety standards, procedures, and instructions
Intermediate knowledge of explosive handling and transportation standards and procedures
Adherence to transportation and conveyance schedules i.e., effective results and deadline driven
Intermediate knowledge of loco operations, maintenance, and re-ailment

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensure health and safety of self and team members by applying relevant standards and procedures
Adhere to safety regulations and participate in operational safety campaigns and activities
Attend general daily morning sectional activities and receive daily operational assignments
Ensure full understanding of operational operating tasks assigned for the day or on ad hoc basis
Assume accountability for the safe transportation of teams, material, ore, etc. as assigned
Conduct locomotive and general equipment pre-operation inspection activities to ensure safe commencement and delivery of assigned tasks
Ensure the locomotive is always in good running condition
Ensure that service schedules are adhered to and that defects are logged and reported timeously

Closing Date: 30 April 2025