Our culture

We strive to be a preferred employer to ignite change for the future.

Thungela has been certified as a top employer for four consecutive years.

We understand that to be a top organisation, we need to attract and retain top talent. For us, this goes beyond competitive remuneration and benefits. True excellence comes from creating a sustainable, inclusive and ethical workplace that not only drives business success, but each individual’s ability to thrive.

For us, this is all about giving everyone who works for us an opportunity to grow, and a space where they feel valued, supported and empowered to succeed – in work and in life. 

We have been certified by the global Top Employer Institute for four years running. Being part of this certification programme helps us learn from the world’s best companies, ensuring that our people policies and practices are right up there with theirs.

Whether you’re a miner, data scientist, ecologist or people professional, Thungela offers a unique and stimulating environment where you can grow as we do. 

Although have roots dating back more than a century, we’re a newly listed company with a modern mindset that’s dedicated to mining safely, responsibly and sustainably. That means balancing the need for energy in developing economies with environmental care.

Inclusion and diversity

True diversity is about bringing out the best in our people for the good of our organisation, partners and host communities. While we are exceptionally proud of our progress in creating a transformed business, we are even more proud of a remarkable team that knows exactly what value it brings to the table.

Our team’s diversity across race, gender, culture, sexual orientation, identity and thinking all bring with them unique perspectives that help us grow, boost our creativity and unlock innovative solutions to our evolving needs. Inclusion and diversity for us are about everyone, from how we recruit employees to the suppliers and vendors we partner with to the members of our board who steer our organisation.

We believe that nurturing diversity, respect and inclusivity can create a culture where anything is possible.

The cornerstones of our inclusion and diversity policy
  • Every colleague has a sense of belonging and can bring their whole selves to work without fear of discrimination.
  • People are valued and respected for who they are.
  • We harness diversity to achieve personal and business growth.
  • Inclusion and diversity are considered in all aspects of our business, from strategy and policy development to how we conduct ourselves daily.
  • Diversity gives us a competitive business advantage.

We promote an inclusive environment where every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and where they have the opportunity to fulfil their potential. 

We respect the cultural differences and diversity of our communities and are committed to being inclusive in our stakeholder engagement.

We also hold ourselves and others accountable for actively creating an inclusive culture.

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We aim to ensure that every employee has a sense of belonging and that their uniqueness is valued. They can bring their whole selves to work.

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We are committed to ensuring that every colleague is valued and respected for who they are and can reach their full potential.

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Inclusion and diversity is part of our mission and vision, and outlined in our strategies and practices to support a diverse workplace and leverage the effects of diversity to achieve a competitive business advantage.

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We understand that everyone is unique in their thoughts, beliefs, contributions, and perspectives. Being inclusive is about valuing and harnessing uniqueness in order to deliver personal and business growth.

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Our policy strives to ensure that inclusion and diversity is reflected in our recruitment of diverse employees, including those who live with disabilities.

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We are committed to fair treatment for all employees in a flexible working environment.

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We are committed to creating an environment that is safe for all employees to be themselves.

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We are committed to continuous agility in our practices to ensure our people can be productive and effective.