Sibanye-Stillwater Vacancies South Africa 2026

Sibanye-Stillwater is one of South Africa's largest precious metals employers, running both gold and platinum group metals operations across Gauteng, the Free State and North West. To apply, you submit your CV on the official Sibanye-Stillwater careers portal against the reference number of a specific vacancy, before its closing date. This guide covers which operations hire, what the adverts ask for, and how to make a first application count.

Sibanye-Stillwater: the operations that hire

Sibanye-Stillwater is a multinational precious metals group headquartered in Johannesburg. Its South African hiring splits into two distinct clusters, and knowing which one you are applying to matters because the skills differ:

Gold operations

• Driefontein and Kloof on the West Rand, near Carletonville and Westonaria
• Beatrix in the Free State, near Virginia and Welkom
• Associated surface plants, tailings retreatment and engineering workshops

Platinum group metals (PGM) operations

• Rustenburg operations in North West province
• Marikana operations in North West province
• Kroondal, a separate PGM operation in the Rustenburg area
• Concentrators, smelters and processing facilities attached to these mines

The group also operates the Stillwater and East Boulder palladium and platinum mines in Montana in the United States, along with recycling and European battery metals interests. Those recruit through separate regional processes and are not part of the South African portal.

Roles most commonly advertised

Entry-level and operator roles

• General workers and underground assistants
• Rock drill operators and stope team members
• Winch drivers, loco drivers and belt attendants
• Concentrator and plant operators

Qualified and professional roles

• Artisans: fitters, boilermakers, electricians, riggers, diesel mechanics, instrument mechanicians
• Mine overseers, shift supervisors and production foremen
• Rock engineers, ventilation officers, surveyors and metallurgists
• Safety, health and environment officers
• Finance, HR, supply chain and administration

Driver posts also come up regularly at both the gold and PGM operations, usually requiring a valid code 10 or code 14 licence with a professional driving permit.

Requirements on a typical advert

• Matric (Grade 12) or an equivalent NQF Level 4 qualification for most entry-level posts
• A South African ID and a clean criminal record
• A valid medical certificate of fitness, the red ticket, for all underground work
• Trade test certificate for artisan posts; a relevant diploma or degree for professional roles
• A valid driver's licence and PDP for driver and logistics posts
• Availability for shift work, including nights and weekends

How to apply for Sibanye-Stillwater vacancies

1. Use the official careers portal. Every genuine vacancy appears there with a reference number and a closing date.
2. Register one profile covering the whole group, rather than a new profile per advert.
3. Upload your documents once: CV, certified ID copy, matric certificate, trade test or qualification certificates, medical certificate and driver's licence where relevant.
4. Apply against the exact reference number for the operation you want, before the closing date. Applying to a Rustenburg reference when you want Driefontein is a common and avoidable mistake.
5. Keep your phone number and email reachable. Screening happens fast and unreachable candidates are skipped.

Watch out for recruitment scams

Precious metals vacancies attract a high volume of fake adverts. The rule is simple: Sibanye-Stillwater never asks a candidate to pay to apply, to be shortlisted, to attend a medical, or to secure a post. Any request for money for "registration", "training", "uniform" or "medicals" is fraud. Genuine adverts carry a reference number and a closing date and appear on the official portal, not in a WhatsApp group. Treat any unsolicited call demanding payment as a scam, and do not send your ID or bank details to an unverified number.

Make your application stand out

With matric-only requirements on entry-level posts, most applications look identical on paper. What separates them is evidence of reliability, safety awareness and genuine availability for shift work. State clearly that you can work nights and weekends, name any mining, plant, construction or warehouse experience you have, and list every valid certificate you hold, including your medical and any competency certificates.

A 30-second video resume communicates this faster than a CV. Say your name and town, the reference and operation you are applying for, your availability, and the certificates you already hold. Look at the camera and speak clearly.

Browse openings and apply with a short video on the CazVid jobs page, or upload your video resume so employers can find you before you even apply.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for Sibanye-Stillwater vacancies? Apply through the official Sibanye-Stillwater careers portal, where every genuine vacancy is advertised with a reference number and a closing date. Create one profile, upload your CV, ID and qualification certificates, then apply against the specific reference. Sibanye-Stillwater does not charge candidates any fee to apply or to be shortlisted.

Where are Sibanye-Stillwater's South African operations? The gold operations are concentrated on the West Rand at Driefontein and Kloof, and in the Free State at Beatrix. The platinum group metals operations sit in North West province and include the Rustenburg operations, the Marikana operations, and Kroondal, which is a separate operation in the Rustenburg area. The group also owns the Stillwater and East Boulder mines in Montana, which recruit separately.

What jobs does Sibanye-Stillwater advertise? Common underground vacancies include rock drill operators, stope teams, winch and loco drivers, and general workers. The group also recruits artisans such as fitters, boilermakers, electricians and riggers, along with mine overseers, rock engineers, ventilation officers, metallurgists, surveyors and safety officers.

Do I need experience to work at Sibanye-Stillwater? Not for every role. General worker and entry-level underground posts are open to candidates with matric who pass the medical and complete induction training. Artisan posts require a completed trade test, and professional roles require a relevant diploma or degree.

Does Sibanye-Stillwater offer learnerships? Yes. The group runs engineering learnerships and apprenticeships for school leavers with matric, plus bursary and graduate development programmes for students in mining engineering, metallurgy and geology. These intakes open in fixed windows on the same careers portal.

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