People and careers 
Our leadership
We have leaders at the front line, as well as at team, supervisory, management and executive levels. At Gold Fields we select leaders that have both the technical and leadership capability to lead in our organisation. We define a key set of competencies for our leaders in four key areas.
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Driving the success of Gold Fields
Having a deep understanding of the markets where we operate, industry trends and our future business prospects to develop and execute on a compelling strategy that will drive the current and future success of the business.
Creating an inclusive and enabling culture
Fostering collaboration and a sense of teamwork by having open dialogues and welcoming different perspectives to create an organisational culture in which all have a voice and can succeed.
Demonstrating leadership excellence
Leading teams by providing them with meaning and purpose so they can engage in our strategy with greater clarity and efficiency, and navigate tough times.
Building a compelling and credible brand
Creating and communicating a brand that increases positive market perception and assists Gold Fields in attracting top talent in the market.
When you join Gold Fields as a leader, we assess several areas of capability to ensure that you are a well-rounded leader
Driving the success of Gold Fields
| Thinks strategically | Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to identify future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies. |
| Makes quality decisions | Making sense of complex and sometimes contradictory information to effectively make good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward. |
| drives results | Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances. |
Creating an inclusive and enabling culture
| collaborates | Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. |
| builds effective teams | Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. |
| shows courage | Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. |
| values differences | Recognising the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation. |
Demonstrating leadership excellence
| drives vision and purpose | Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action. |
| is resilient | Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations. |
| ensures accountability | Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. |
| instils trust | Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. |
Building a compelling and credible brand
| balances stakeholders | Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. |
| is action oriented | Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. |
| is adaptable | Adapting one's approach and demeanour in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. |
| communicates effectively | Developing and delivering multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. |
