Engineering Learnership – Rigger/Ropesman at South Deep Gold Mine – Apply Now!

Are you an unemployed South African youth from a designated host community, passionate about building a career in engineering? Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine is inviting applications for its 2025 Engineering Learnership Programme in Rigging and Ropesmanship. This unique opportunity offers a blend of practical, hands-on workplace experience and technical training to help you qualify as a skilled artisan in the mining industry.

About the Learnership

This Engineering Learnership is designed to equip learners with essential artisan skills aligned with the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) standards. You will benefit from structured technical training combined with real-world exposure at the South Deep Gold Mine. This programme is a perfect stepping stone for anyone aspiring to develop a solid foundation and grow their career in the mining engineering sector.

Who Should Apply?

To be eligible for this learnership, applicants must:

• Be an unemployed South African youth residing in one of the following designated host communities:

  • Bekkersdaal

  • Zuurberkom

  • Thusanang

  • Hillshaven

  • Westonaria

  • Poortjie

  • Simunye

  • Kalbasfontein

  • Jachtfontein

• Have completed Grade 12 with Mathematics and Science

• Possess a full N2 qualification including these trade-specific subjects:

  • Engineering Mathematics

  • Engineering Science

  • N2 Rigging Trade Theory

  • Engineering Drawing

• Be medically fit as per Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre standards

• Successfully pass the Heat Tolerance Screening Test and other mine-specific assessments

Learnership Details

Programme: Engineering Learnership – Rigger / Ropesman
Training: Combination of technical external courses and workplace practical training
Certification: Artisan qualification upon successful completion

Key Responsibilities

• Attend all prescribed technical and practical training modules set by MQA

• Participate actively in all short courses required by the mine

• Maintain consistent and high performance throughout the learnership

• Regularly seek feedback for continuous development

• Comply with all company policies, especially regarding health and safety

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) consistently

• Embody South Deep Gold Mine’s core values of:

  • Safety

  • Integrity

  • Respect

  • Responsibility

  • Innovation

  • Collaborative delivery

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CV Tips for Applying to Engineering Learnerships

• Highlight Your Education: Clearly list your Grade 12 results, especially in Mathematics and Science, and your N2 qualifications.

• Showcase Technical Skills: Include any relevant technical courses or practical training you have completed.

• Medical and Physical Fitness: If applicable, mention your fitness for physically demanding work, heat tolerance, and safety compliance.

• Community Connection: Emphasize your residency in a designated host community if applicable.

• Tailor Your CV: Use keywords from the job description such as “rigging,” “ropesmanship,” “artisan,” and “MQA.”

• Professional Presentation: Keep your CV clear, concise, and free of errors to make a great first impression.

• Attach Certificates: Don’t forget to attach certified copies of your qualifications and any relevant certificates.

About Gold Fields South Deep Gold Mine

Gold Fields South Deep is one of South Africa’s leading gold mining companies committed to sustainable mining practices and the development of local communities. They offer progressive career opportunities and skills development to empower South African youth.

Company website: https://www.goldfields.com