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FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of November 2012
Commission File Number 1-31318
Gold Fields Limited
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
150 Helen Rd.
Sandown, Sandton 2196
South Africa
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under
cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F..x... Form 40-F.....
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ________
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as
permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ________
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form,
the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to
Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes ..... No ..x...
If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- ________
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Gold Fields Limited
Incorporated in the Republic of South Africa)
Registration Number 1968/004880/06)
JSE, NYSE, DIFX Share Code: GFI
ISIN: ZAE000018123
"Gold Fields" or “the Company”)
CHANGE IN COMPANY SECRETARY


This SENS announcement is being issued in terms of Section 3.59 of the
Listings Requirements of JSE Limited (“JSE”).

The Board announces that the Gold Fields Limited Company Secretary,
Mr Cain Farrel, FCIS, MBA, has reached the retirement age of 63 and will
be retiring with effect from 31 December 2012. Mr Farrel was appointed as
Company Secretary on 01 May 2003.

The Board records its profound appreciation to Mr Farrel for his loyal and
dedicated service as well as his meaningful contribution to Gold Fields’
corporate governance over the past 9 years. The Board wishes
Mr Farrel a well – deserved retirement.

Mrs Karen Elizabeth Robinson, LLB, was appointed on 01 November 2011 as
Assistant Company Secretary. Shareholders are hereby advised that
Mrs Robinson has been promoted to Gold Fields Limited Company Secretary
with effect from 01 January 2013.


22 November 2012
Sponsor
JP Morgan Equities Limited
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Signatures
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant
has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto
duly authorized.
Date: 22 November 2012
GOLD FIELDS LIMITED
By:
Name:  Mr W J Jacobsz
Title: 
   Senior Vice President: Investor
Relations and Corporate Affairs