Gold Fields invites South African unemployed youth to apply for the South Deep Cadet Programme 2026.
Application Closing Date: 19 November 2025
Programme Location: Westonaria, South Deep Mine, Gauteng, South Africa
About the South Deep Cadet Programme
The South Deep Cadet Programme forms part of Gold Fields’ Social Development Programme and the National Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
This structured 12-month programme is designed for unemployed youth with no previous formal work experience, offering a gateway into the world of work and providing hands-on exposure in a mining environment.
Through this programme, cadets gain:
- Real workplace exposure
- Practical training and safety awareness
- Skills development across various departments
- Experience that enhances employability both inside and outside the mining industry
Job Grading & Departments
- Job Grading: NG
- Departments: Various (Underground and Surface)
Who Should Apply?
Preference will be given to:
- Historically Disadvantaged South African (HDSA) youth aged 18–34
- Youth from the following host communities:
- Bekkersdal
- Zuurberkom
- Thusanang
- Hillshaven
- Westonaria
- Poortjie
- Simunye
- Kalbasfontein
- Jachtfontein
- Westonaria Borwa
Host Community Requirements
You must either:
- Be a matriculated resident of one of the listed communities, or
- Have completed Grade 12 at a school within a host community
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must be:
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Unemployed with no previous formal work experience
- Willing and prepared to work:
- Underground
- On surface
- On rotational shifts and extended hours
- Able to pass all pre-employment checks, including:
- Assessments
- Qualification & security clearances
- Certificate of fitness from Gold Fields Occupational Health Centre
Why Join the Programme?
The 12-month Cadet Programme offers candidates the chance to:
- Learn from experienced mining professionals
- Gain practical exposure in a world-class mining environment
- Build a strong foundation for future employment and career growth
- Develop technical, behavioural, and safety competencies
This is an ideal opportunity for young people committed to building a professional future.
How to Apply
👉 Click here to apply for the South Deep Cadet Programme 2026
Apply Online
Need assistance with your application?
Recruitment Hub Contact Number: 011 411 1387
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