Gold Fields South Deep Learnerships 2026

Gold Fields South Deep mine invites all suitable unemployed individulas to apply for their Learnerships

About Gold Fields South Deep Mine

Gold Fields operates the renowned South Deep Gold Mine, one of the largest gold mines in South Africa. The company is committed to skills development and creating opportunities for local communities through structured learnership programmes.

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Learnership Overview

The Millwright Engineering Learnership Programme combines:

• Structured institutional training aligned with Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA)
• Practical, hands-on workplace experience

Successful candidates will be trained as qualified Millwright artisans, capable of working on both electrical and mechanical systems in mining environments.

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Programme Details

• Programme: Engineering Learnership – Millwright
• Company: Gold Fields

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Additional Requirements

Applicants must also:

• Be medically fit for mining work
• Pass a Heat Tolerance Screening test
• Meet all occupational health and safety requirements

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Host Community Requirement

Applicants must reside in one of the following communities:

• Bekkersdaal
• Zuurberkom
• Thusanang
• Hillshaven
• Westonaria
• Poortjie
• Simunye
• Kalbasfontein
• Jachtfontein
• Westonaria Borwa

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What You Will Learn

This programme provides comprehensive training in:

• Electrical and mechanical systems
• Equipment maintenance and fault-finding
• Safety procedures and compliance
• Practical artisan development

You will gain the technical expertise required to work as a qualified Millwright in mining and industrial environments.

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Duties and Responsibilities

Learners will be expected to:

• Participate in all technical training programmes
• Complete assessments and logbooks
• Follow strict safety regulations
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Maintain high performance standards
• Work effectively within a team

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Skills and Competencies

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong commitment to safety
• Willingness to learn
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Discipline and accountability

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for this learnership, applicants must meet the following:

Educational Requirements

• Grade 12 with Mathematics and Physical Science
• Full N3 qualification including:
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Drawing
  • Relevant Trade Theory (Mechanical or Industrial Electronics)

Additional Millwright Requirements

• At least 2 trade theory subjects at N3 level (Electrical & Fitting)
• Plus 3 additional relevant subjects

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Required Documents

Applicants must submit:

• Updated CV
• Certified copies of Grade 12 certificate
• Certified copies of N3 qualifications

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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How to Apply for Gold Fields Millwright Learnerships 2026

Apply here online for Gold Fields South Deep Millwright Learnerships 2026

closing date: 18 April 2026