Spares Planning Assistant | Gold Fields Westoneria Gauteng
- Percy
- 6 days ago
- 3 min read
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
Spares Planning Assistant
Job Grading
C-Lower
Department
Engineering – Asset Management
Site
South Deep Gold Mine
The Spares Planning Assistant is accountable for proving effective daily Planned Maintenance functional support through the timely and accurate processing of operational works orders and for the ordering, processing and delivery of spares, components and materials required for scheduled and ad hoc equipment, plant and infrastructure maintenance work. The incumbent is also required to actively partner with operational and supply chain teams to ensure the maintenance of pre-defined spares inventory levels and, for maintaining accurate condition records of exchanged components.
Minimum Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent
Accredited Trade Certificate or, a recognised Supply Chain or Planned Maintenance Diploma
Minimum of 3 years’ maintenance experience within a trackless environment or, proven track record in Materials Management within a mechanised trackless mining environment
Proficient in the use of SAP, specifically in the ordering and purchasing system modules
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 personal safety track record
Sound interpersonal relations, collaboration, and communication skills
Independent, proactive thinker and ability to schedule and deliver work within tight deadlines
Detail orientation with sequential and logical decision-making ability
Demonstrated ability to independently and proactively expedite spares availability and supply
Proficient in the application of spares and equipment pallet and cassette system allocation
Intermediate knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
Computer literacy with MS Office proficiency
Duties And Responsibilities
Participate in daily meetings to discuss safety standards and procedures, risk assessments, planned task observations and daily jobs
Partner with the supply chain function to maintain spare inventory levels at pre-determined levels, reducing carrying and storage costs
Proactively ensure the availability of the right equipment at the right time to avoid machine downtime
Conduct and record pre- and post-assessments on old components according to standard operating procedures
Collaborate with planned maintenance, engineering foremen and supply chain teams to plan and manage the timely, accurate and effective ordering, logistics and delivery of parts, components and materials escalating any aspects that could impact service delivery
Engage with operational and planned maintenance teams to ensure the timely, accurate and effective planning, capturing, and processing of works orders
Maintain and control parts issue register to ensure accurate and consistent status reporting on parts, components, and materials
Ensure unused spares are returned to stores and credited to relevant engineering budgets
Assist with the movement of spares and equipment as and when required
Closing Date: 16 May 2025
Please note that the Gold Fields code of conduct strictly prohibits the exchange of any payment as part of its recruitment process.
Should you require any assistance or have any challenges in applying for a position, please contact the Recruitment hub on 011 411 1387
Gold Fields is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment
NOTE: all relevant certificates must be attached to your CV in order to be considered for shortlisting
South Deep Joint Venture is an unincorporated joint venture between GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 1998/023354/07) and Gold Fields Operations Limited (Reg. No. 1959/003209/06), both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Newshelf 899 Proprietary Limited (Reg. No. 2007/019941/07) a subsidiary of Gold Fields Limited (Reg. No. 1968/004880/06).
Gold Fields Operations Limited Directors: MJ Fraser (Chairman), J Magagula, M Makhuvha, BL Mokoatle
GFI Joint Venture Holdings Proprietary Limited Directors: MJ Fraser (Chairman), J Magagula, M Makhuvha, BL Mokoatle
Company Secretary: Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Limited
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