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Graduate Control Systems Eng 1st Year

CompanyGold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd
LocationCosmo Newbery
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 9, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The graduate will manage the site control system, implementing changes according to the Management of Change process. They will also assist operations in identifying and implementing operational improvements using operational technology and ensure stable operations by reviewing control loop performance.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9583
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Gold Fields is a globally diversified gold producer with nine mines in Australia, Chile, Ghana, Perú and South Africa, and one project in Canada. We aim to create positive and sustainable value for our employees, communities, capital providers, governments and business partners – value that will last beyond the closure of our mines. Gold Fields is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
About the Role

The Opportunity:

As part of the Gold Fields Graduate Program, you will complete rotations across four sites over a two-year period, including Agnew, Granny Smith, Gruyere, St Ives, and (where relevant) the Perth office. Throughout the program, you’ll work alongside members of our highly experienced technical team, gaining hands-on exposure to the gold mining environment. You’ll develop and demonstrate a set of core competencies, ensuring well-rounded capability across all key areas. This program offers genuine, real-world mining experience and the opportunity to see how your foundational university studies translate into practice.

 

Why Join Gold Fields?

 

  • Structured learning that helps you build confidence and capability from day one
  • 6% site allowance and quarterly bonus up to 10% annually
  • Monthly private health allowance & FIFO parking discount
  • Minimum of 5 weeks annual leave, pro rata long service leave after 5 years

 

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Current manual driver’s licence.
  • Completed your Tertiary Qualification in Control & Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering or similar by end 2026.
  • Vacation experience in a mining environment is ideal, but not essential.

 

About the Role:

  • Manage the site control system and implement changes as per the Management of Change process.
  • Assist operations in identifying and implement operational improvement opportunities, using operational technology.
  • Ensure reliable, stable operations by reviewing control loop performance.

 

About Gold Fields

At Gold Fields, we’re proud to be one of the world’s leading gold producers and more importantly, we’re a team united by a commitment to safety, respect, and creating lasting value for our people and communities. Join an organisation endorsed by WORK180 for our commitment to creating an environment where inclusion and belonging matter, and you can build meaningful, long-term careers in mining, with fabulous mentors to guide you through from the outset.

 

How to Apply

Start your journey with Gold Fields: https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5th April 2026

Key Skills
Control Systems ManagementChange ManagementOperational ImprovementOperational TechnologyControl Loop Performance ReviewTechnical Team CollaborationHands-on ExposureFoundational University Studies Application
Categories
EngineeringEnergyTrades
Benefits
Site allowanceQuarterly bonusPrivate health allowanceFIFO parking discountAnnual leavePro rata long service leave