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MINING
Anglo American South Africa company profile
Anglo American is one of the world's largest diversified mining companies, with its primary operations and headquarters anchored in South Africa. The company operates across platinum group metals (through Anglo American Platinum — Amplats), diamonds (De Beers), iron ore (Kumba Iron Ore), and has historically held coal and base metal operations.
95,000+Team
1917Founded
Johannesburg (Head Office)South Africa
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What Anglo American South Africa company profile research shows
Anglo American is one of the world's largest diversified mining companies, with its primary operations and headquarters anchored in South Africa. The company operates across platinum group metals (through Anglo American Platinum — Amplats), diamonds (De Beers), iron ore (Kumba Iron Ore), and has historically held coal and base metal operations.
Locations
Johannesburg (Head Office), Limpopo (Mogalakwena, Venetia), North West (Amandelbult)
Company size
95,000+
Role areas
Mining Assistant, Rope Attendant, Plant Operator
Typical pay
R8,500–R120,000/month
Founded
1917
What the work may be like
Anglo American's operations span surface open-pit mines, underground mechanised mines, and processing plants — each with a distinct physical environment. Underground platinum mining requires comfort with confined, high-noise environments and strict safety adherence.
Surface iron ore and open-pit diamond operations are more spacious but equally demanding. The company's investment in safety systems (including its Fatality Elimination Programme) is a genuine priority, not a compliance exercise.
Camp-based site work is common for remote operations.
Hiring and application process
Candidates apply online via the Anglo American careers portal. Applications are screened for qualifications and experience before progressing to initial interviews and technical assessments.
Shortlisted applicants typically complete panel interviews, psychometric tests, and reference checks. Offers are extended following final approval and background verification, with emphasis on transformation and skills development.
Who may be a good fit
- South African candidates with Matric or technical mining qualifications seeking employment at one of the world's largest mining companies, with learnership entry pathways and careers spanning platinum, diamonds, and iron ore operations
- World-class employer — Anglo American brand is globally recognised across mining, metals, and commodities careers
- 95,000+ SA staff creates genuine career mobility across commodities, provinces, and international assignments
- Learnership programmes provide accredited entry pathways for candidates without prior mining experience
What candidates should verify
- • Remote mine site locations often require extended site stays with limited work-life balance options
- • Underground mining environments are physically demanding with inherent safety risks requiring constant compliance discipline
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
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Anglo American is one of the world's largest diversified mining companies, with its primary operations and headquarters anchored in South Africa. The company operates across platinum group metals (through Anglo American Platinum — Amplats), diamonds (De Beers), iron ore (Kumba Iron Ore), and has historically held coal and base metal operations.
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