{"id":1584,"date":"2026-04-16T02:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T02:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1584"},"modified":"2026-04-12T11:19:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:19:54","slug":"gold-fields-south-deep-millwright-learnerships-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/studentcareer.co.za\/?p=1584","title":{"rendered":"Gold Fields South Deep Millwright Learnerships 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"492\">If you are passionate about engineering and want to build a career in the mining sector, the <strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"241\">Gold Fields South Deep Millwright Learnerships 2026<\/strong> offer an excellent opportunity to gain both technical training and hands-on experience. This programme is designed to develop skilled artisans in mechanical and electrical systems\u2014skills that are highly in demand across mining and industrial sectors.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"497\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ri233o\" data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"536\">About Gold Fields South Deep Mine<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"822\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gold Fields<\/span><\/span> operates the renowned <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">South Deep Gold Mine<\/span><\/span>, 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.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"827\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1jdo4qs\" data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"853\">Learnership Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"913\">The Millwright Engineering Learnership Programme combines:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1054\">\n<li data-section-id=\"eejv3j\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1009\">Structured institutional training aligned with <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Mining Qualifications Authority<\/span><\/span> (MQA)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"rtitxr\" data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1054\">Practical, hands-on workplace experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1216\">Successful candidates will be trained as qualified <strong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1130\">Millwright artisans<\/strong>, capable of working on both electrical and mechanical systems in mining environments.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"pt5n88\" data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1244\">Programme Details<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1448\">\n<li data-section-id=\"cqgu1i\" data-start=\"1246\" data-end=\"1301\"><strong data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1262\">Programme:<\/strong> Engineering Learnership \u2013 Millwright<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"17eorzc\" data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1356\"><strong data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1316\">Company:<\/strong> <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Gold Fields<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"13gjqpf\" data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2016\">Additional Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2039\">Applicants must also:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2179\">\n<li data-section-id=\"149e3i2\" data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2077\">Be medically fit for mining work<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yox9kj\" data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2122\">Pass a <strong data-start=\"2087\" data-end=\"2120\">Heat Tolerance Screening test<\/strong><\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"nozxjh\" data-start=\"2123\" data-end=\"2179\">Meet all occupational health and safety requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"xu5k8a\" data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2216\">Host Community Requirement<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2218\" data-end=\"2277\">Applicants must reside in one of the following communities:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2434\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qse6mb\" data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2294\">Bekkersdaal<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1cbc2ho\" data-start=\"2295\" data-end=\"2309\">Zuurberkom<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jdb7x1\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2323\">Thusanang<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"exnwtq\" data-start=\"2324\" data-end=\"2338\">Hillshaven<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sjlxk7\" data-start=\"2339\" data-end=\"2353\">Westonaria<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5h09nc\" data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2366\">Poortjie<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"f3iftk\" data-start=\"2367\" data-end=\"2378\">Simunye<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"m90qlr\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2396\">Kalbasfontein<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fslh2l\" data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2413\">Jachtfontein<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6fswge\" data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2434\">Westonaria Borwa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2439\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"bykqlh\" data-start=\"2441\" data-end=\"2464\">What You Will Learn<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2516\">This programme provides comprehensive training in:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1y2vt0w\" data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2555\">Electrical and mechanical systems<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dounzq\" data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2599\">Equipment maintenance and fault-finding<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"bg47q4\" data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2636\">Safety procedures and compliance<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"15wm7oa\" data-start=\"2637\" data-end=\"2670\">Practical artisan development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2791\">You will gain the technical expertise required to work as a qualified Millwright in mining and industrial environments.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2793\" data-end=\"2796\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"hqz8zh\" data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2829\">Duties and Responsibilities<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2831\" data-end=\"2860\">Learners will be expected to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"3118\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1tn7gm\" data-start=\"2862\" data-end=\"2914\">Participate in all technical training programmes<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s82n01\" data-start=\"2915\" data-end=\"2952\">Complete assessments and logbooks<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"uxrvs9\" data-start=\"2953\" data-end=\"2989\">Follow strict safety regulations<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1lgc29z\" data-start=\"2990\" data-end=\"3043\">Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1fe9i33\" data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3083\">Maintain high performance standards<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xyopig\" data-start=\"3084\" data-end=\"3118\">Work effectively within a team<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3120\" data-end=\"3123\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1ydoz2w\" data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3152\">Skills and Competencies<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3154\" data-end=\"3195\">Successful candidates should demonstrate:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3318\">\n<li data-section-id=\"jsa4zj\" data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3228\">Strong commitment to safety<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dt8yz6\" data-start=\"3229\" data-end=\"3253\">Willingness to learn<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1b6x6z4\" data-start=\"3254\" data-end=\"3284\">Teamwork and collaboration<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zhjctm\" data-start=\"3285\" data-end=\"3318\">Discipline and accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"irrzi4\" data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1479\">Minimum Requirements<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1549\">To qualify for this learnership, applicants must meet the following:<\/p>\n<h4 data-start=\"1551\" data-end=\"1580\">Educational Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1821\">\n<li data-section-id=\"149merm\" data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1635\">Grade 12 with\u00a0Mathematics and Physical Science<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7uph50\" data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1821\">Full N3 qualification including:\n<ul data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1821\">\n<li data-section-id=\"606kth\" data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1702\">Engineering Mathematics<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ujulgl\" data-start=\"1705\" data-end=\"1728\">Engineering Science<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qdyokx\" data-start=\"1731\" data-end=\"1754\">Engineering Drawing<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1j77wpt\" data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1821\">Relevant Trade Theory (Mechanical or Industrial Electronics)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1823\" data-end=\"1862\">Additional Millwright Requirements<\/h4>\n<ul data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1982\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1unroj0\" data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"1938\">At least\u00a02 trade theory subjects at N3 level\u00a0(Electrical &amp; Fitting)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"eklgk\" data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1982\">Plus\u00a03 additional relevant subjects<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3320\" data-end=\"3323\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"vwpntf\" data-start=\"3325\" data-end=\"3347\">Required Documents<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3349\" data-end=\"3372\">Applicants must submit:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3475\">\n<li data-section-id=\"17fa614\" data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3388\">Updated CV<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"14zurq\" data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3433\">Certified copies of Grade 12 certificate<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"l2b98a\" data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3475\">Certified copies of N3 qualifications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3534\"><strong data-start=\"3477\" data-end=\"3486\">Note:<\/strong> Incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3536\" data-end=\"3539\" \/>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1m1n5qs\" data-start=\"3541\" data-end=\"3602\">How to Apply for Gold Fields Millwright Learnerships 2026<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careers.goldfields.com\/job\/Westonaria-Learner-18-2-UG-Millwright-Sout-1780\/1380850000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply here online for Gold Fields South Deep Millwright Learnerships 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>closing date:\u00a018 April 2026<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you are passionate about engineering and want to build a career in the mining sector, the Gold Fields South Deep Millwright Learnerships 2026 offer an excellent opportunity to gain both technical training and hands-on experience. 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