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Sibanye-Stillwater jobs and careers in South Africa
Sibanye-Stillwater is one of South Africa's largest and most geographically diverse mining employers, operating gold mines on the West Rand and Far West Rand in Gauteng as well as platinum group metal (PGM) mines in the Marikana area of North West Province. The company employs approximately 57,900 people across its South African operations, making it one of the largest single employers in the South African mining sector.
West Rand (Driefontein, Kloof — Gauteng) Far West Rand (Beatrix) Marikana (North West Province) Rustenburg (North West)
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What Sibanye-Stillwater jobs research shows
Sibanye-Stillwater is one of South Africa's largest and most geographically diverse mining employers, operating gold mines on the West Rand and Far West Rand in Gauteng as well as platinum group metal (PGM) mines in the Marikana area of North West Province. The company employs approximately 57,900 people across its South African operations, making it one of the largest single employers in the South African mining sector.
Locations
West Rand (Driefontein, Kloof — Gauteng), Far West Rand (Beatrix), Marikana (North West Province)
Company size
57,900+
Role areas
Rope Attendant, Winch Operator, General Mine Worker
Typical pay
R5,890–R40,000/month
What the work may be like
Sibanye-Stillwater's West Rand gold mines are deep-level conventional underground operations — some of the most technically demanding hard-rock mining environments in the world. Working at depth (1,500–3,500 metres) requires strict safety compliance, high physical fitness, and comfort with confined, high-temperature underground conditions.
The Marikana PGM operations are shallower mechanised and conventional mines with a distinct PGM-focused operational culture. AMCU union representation is strong across all operations, and safety stoppages are a structured part of operational culture.
SLP community commitments mean candidates from West Rand townships (Bekkersdal, Westonaria, Randfontein) and Marikana-area communities have prioritised entry routes.
Hiring and application process
Candidates apply through the Sibanye-Stillwater career portal or recruitment agencies. Shortlisted applicants complete interviews, technical assessments and reference checks.
Final selections involve medical fitness tests and security screenings due to the high-risk mining environment. Successful hires receive offers followed by structured onboarding and safety induction.
Who may be a good fit
- West Rand, Far West Rand, and Marikana-area candidates seeking entry into deep-level gold or PGM underground mining through SLP community recruitment or learnership programmes, and experienced rock drill operators and artisans seeking employment with one of SA's largest gold and platinum producers
- Rock Drill Operator salaries of R28,000–R40,000/month are among the highest operational wages in South African mining — a clear career target for underground miners progressing from rope attendant
- 57,900-person workforce across gold and PGM operations creates genuine career mobility between commodity types and mine sites
- SLP community employment commitments create prioritised recruitment pipelines for West Rand and Marikana-area candidates seeking entry into formal-sector mining employment
What candidates should verify
- • Deep-level West Rand gold mining is among the most physically demanding and safety-critical work in South Africa — underground temperatures, confined spaces, and seismic activity are inherent features of the operational environment
- • Marikana carries historical labour relations complexity — the operational culture has evolved significantly since 2012 but candidates should understand the labour history context of the site
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Sibanye-Stillwater
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What to expect
Career areas
Rope Attendant · Winch Operator · General Mine Worker · Blasting Assistant · Lasher
Entry guidance
Matric or Grade 10 for entry-level mine worker roles; Blasting Certificate of Competency for operational blasting positions; Mine Overseer certificate for supervisory underground roles; medical fitness clearance for underground work required
Hiring process
Candidates apply through the Sibanye-Stillwater career portal or recruitment agencies. Shortlisted applicants complete interviews, technical assessments and reference checks. Final selections involve medical fitness tests and security screenings due to the high-risk mining environment. Successful hires receive offers followed by structured onboarding and safety induction.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- 57,900+ employees — one of SA's largest mining employers
- Gold operations on the West Rand (Driefontein, Kloof, Beatrix)
- PGM operations at Marikana and Rustenburg
- Rock Drill Operators earn R28,000–R40,000/month