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Discover exciting opportunities through Goldfields South Deep Mine Vacancies 2025. The Gold Fields Cadet Learnership Programme offers a 12-month training and development opportunity for unemployed South African youth aged 18–34, especially those from host communities near Westonaria. Gain real workplace exposure, safety training, and essential skills to prepare for future employment in or outside the mining industry.
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This is your chance to gain real workplace exposure, practical training, safety awareness and skills development while learning from experienced colleagues in the workplace. By the end of the programme, you will be more prepared and marketable to step into a future career in or outside the mining industry.
DEPARTMENT : Various Underground and Surface
Preference will be given to:
- Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) youth aged between 18 and 34
- Youth who qualify as applicants from our host communities, which include:
o Bekkersdal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye,
Kalbasfontein, Jachtfontein and Westonaria Borwa
To qualify as a host community applicant, you must:
a) be a matriculated resident of one of the host communities listed above; or
b) obtained Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate or equivalent) at a host community school
You Should Be:
- Fluent in English – both spoken and written
- Currently unemployed and have no previous formal work experience
- Prepared to work underground and/or in surface risk areas, including rotational shifts and
extended hours when required - Able to satisfy our pre-employment checks which include relevant assessments, qualification
& security clearances, obtaining a certificate of fitness from the Gold Fields Occupational
Health Centre, etc.
Benefits
This Cadet programme offers a 12-month opportunity to learn, grow and prove yourself in a world
class mining environment – helping you build a foundation for future employment.
If you are ready to show commitment, learn from the best and invest in your future, this could be
your first big career step!
How To Apply?
Apply Now Here For Goldfields South Deep Mine Vacancies 2025
Should you have any challenges in applying online, please contact the Recruitment Hub on 011 411 1387
Closing Date: 14 November 2025
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Gold Fields Cadet Programme 2025
1. What is the Cadet Programme?
It is a 12-month programme offered by Gold Fields as part of the South Deep Social Development Programme and the National Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative. It provides unemployed youth with real workplace exposure, practical training, safety awareness, and skills development.
2. Who can apply?
Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) youth aged between 18 and 34, preferably from the host communities: Bekkersdal, Zuurberkom, Thusanang, Hillshaven, Westonaria, Poortjie, Simunye, Kalbasfontein, Jachtfontein, and Westonaria Borwa.
3. What are the requirements?
Applicants must have completed Grade 12, be fluent in English, be currently unemployed with no previous formal work experience, and be willing to work underground or in surface risk areas. Pre-employment checks and medical fitness certification are required.
4. How do I apply?
Applications must be submitted online at https://careers.goldfields.com/job-invite/68984/.
If you experience challenges applying online, contact the Recruitment Hub on 011 411 1387.
5. What is the closing date?
The closing date for applications is 14 November 2025.
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