Kickstart Your Career as an Electrician: South Deep Gold Mine Learnership 2025
Are you a resident of a South Deep host community with a passion for electrical engineering? Here’s your chance to turn that passion into a qualified profession. South Deep Gold Mine is offering a comprehensive Electrician Learnership programme designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a certified artisan.
This is more than just a course; it’s a pathway to a rewarding career with hands-on experience, technical training, and a commitment to safety and excellence.
Learnership Details at a Glance
- Closing Date: 12 June 2025
- Location: South Deep Gold Mine
- Field: Electrician (Engineering Learnership)
- Duration: As prescribed by the MQA and the Mine’s requirements
About the Learnership Programme
This opportunity is exclusively open to individuals residing in South Deep’s host communities. The programme is a blend of:
- Technical Training: In-depth theoretical knowledge.
- Practical Work Experience: Hands-on training within a real mining environment.
- Short Courses: Additional certifications required for full artisan development.
The goal is to provide a holistic learning experience that prepares you for a successful future as a qualified electrician.
Who Can Apply? Host Community Eligibility
Applicants must reside in one of the following host communities:
Additionally, you must have passed all 4 N3 trade-specific subjects as required by the MQA and South Deep Gold Mine.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this learnership, you must meet the following criteria:
- A Grade 12 certificate with Mathematics and Physical Science.
- A full N3 qualification with the following four subjects:
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science
- Electrical Trade Theory
- Industrial Electronics
- Must be medically fit for the mine environment and pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test at the Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre.
- Important: You must attach all relevant certificates (Grade 12, N3) with your application CV.
Your Duties and Responsibilities
As a learner, you will be expected to:
- Attend all technical training sessions and complete required short courses.
- Maintain consistent performance and actively seek feedback for improvement.
- Participate in developmental discussions and reviews.
- Strictly adhere to the mine’s health and safety rules, policies, and code of conduct.
- Promote teamwork and embody South Deep’s core values:
- Safety
- Integrity
- Respect
- Responsibility
- Innovation
- Collaborative Delivery
How to Apply
Ready to power up your future? Follow the link below to apply online before the closing date.
Need Assistance?
For any queries or assistance with the application process, please contact the Recruitment Hub at 011 411 1387.
⚠️ Important Notice
Gold Fields does not charge any fees at any stage of its recruitment process. Please be aware of and report any suspicious activity or requests for payment.
Preference will be given to candidates from host communities and those who support the company’s diversity and equity commitments.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Apply now and take the first step towards becoming a qualified artisan at one of South Africa’s leading gold mines!
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