[Hiring] Lead Specialist Nature @Gold Fields Group Services (Pty) Ltd

Role Description

This role can be based in any region where Gold Fields operates. At Gold Fields, sustainability leadership is a core strategic pillar underpinning our 2035 targets and long-term success. Guided by our purpose to create enduring value beyond mining, we are committed to achieving measurable, nature-positive outcomes aligned with leading international frameworks and global best practice.

We are seeking a Nature Lead Specialist to play a key role in shaping and embedding our Group nature strategy across our global portfolio.

The Opportunity:

• Reporting to the Vice President Environmental Performance, you will provide strategic and technical input into the development and implementation of the Group nature strategy and associated programmes.
• This role offers geographic flexibility and may be based in any region where Gold Fields operates, subject to business requirements.
• The successful candidate will work closely with global and asset-level stakeholders and should be comfortable engaging across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
• You will collaborate across assets and corporate functions to strengthen environmental performance, manage nature-related risks and opportunities, and drive consistent global standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and integration of Group and asset-level nature strategies.
• Lead the update and roll-out of Group nature guidelines aligned to strategy.
• Monitor and report quarterly and annual performance against Group nature requirements.
• Identify and coordinate mitigation of key nature risks and optimisation opportunities.
• Provide technical support to assets on biodiversity and nature-related matters.
• Drive data integrity, innovation and system improvements in nature reporting.
• Conduct quality control and technical review of executive and Board SH&SD Committee reporting.
• Represent Gold Fields in relevant industry forums including International Council on Mining and Metals and World Gold Council.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Environmental Science or related field.
• Strong experience in biodiversity, environmental impact assessment and operational integration.
• Proven capability in environmental management systems, standards, KPIs and reporting.
• Experience embedding environmental performance into broader business systems.

Benefits

• This is a unique opportunity to shape nature performance at a global level within a leading international gold producer.
• You will contribute directly to strategic sustainability outcomes, influence executive-level decision-making, and help position Gold Fields at the forefront of responsible mining.
• If you are motivated by driving meaningful environmental impact at scale, we invite you to apply.
• Flexible working arrangements are encouraged to help you balance work, family, and life.

How to Apply

Apply now at https://careers.goldfields.com/Australia