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Thungela Resources jobs and careers in South Africa
Thungela Resources is a JSE and LSE dual-listed thermal coal producer operating open-cut and underground coal mines in the Mpumalanga Highveld coalfields, South Africa's primary coal mining region. The company was spun off from Anglo American in June 2021 as a separately listed thermal coal business, becoming an independent operator responsible for six operational collieries and a share in the Thungela Richards Bay coal terminal.
eMalahleni / Witbank (Operations) Johannesburg (Head Office) Mpumalanga (Multiple Collieries)
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What Thungela Resources jobs research shows
Thungela Resources is a JSE and LSE dual-listed thermal coal producer operating open-cut and underground coal mines in the Mpumalanga Highveld coalfields, South Africa's primary coal mining region. The company was spun off from Anglo American in June 2021 as a separately listed thermal coal business, becoming an independent operator responsible for six operational collieries and a share in the Thungela Richards Bay coal terminal.
Locations
eMalahleni / Witbank (Operations), Johannesburg (Head Office), Mpumalanga (Multiple Collieries)
Company size
6,000+
Role areas
Mining Assistant, Drill and Blast Operator, Continuous Miner Operator
Typical pay
R8,000–R90,000/month
What the work may be like
Thungela's collieries span open-cut and underground mining in Mpumalanga's established coal belt — eMalahleni area infrastructure and community networks are well-developed for mining employment. Open-cut operations are surface-based and less physically confined than underground work.
Underground continuous miner operations require shift-based work in mechanised coal-cutting environments. Community employment commitments through SLP create a direct recruitment channel for qualifying local candidates.
Hiring and application process
The hiring process at Thungela Resources starts with submitting an online application via their careers portal. Suitable candidates are shortlisted after initial screening and may complete assessments or psychometric tests.
Shortlisted applicants attend interviews that cover technical and behavioural aspects, followed by reference and background checks. Successful candidates receive an offer and complete a structured onboarding and induction programme.
Who may be a good fit
- eMalahleni and Mpumalanga candidates with Matric or mining qualifications seeking employment at a major independent coal producer with SLP community recruitment commitments and learnership entry pathways
- Independent JSE/LSE listed coal producer — stable corporate structure with direct board accountability for SA operations
- SLP community employment commitments prioritise eMalahleni area candidates for operational roles
- Learnership programmes provide an accredited entry pathway for community candidates without prior mining qualifications
What candidates should verify
- • Thermal coal mining faces long-term transition risk as global energy markets shift — a career horizon consideration for candidates planning 10+ year mining careers
- • Site-based work requires extended stays in eMalahleni area — limited flexibility for candidates based in Gauteng metros
- • Confirm salary, shift, location and campaign details in the live vacancy.
- • Use the employer's official application channel and never pay to apply.
Open roles at Thungela Resources
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What to expect
Career areas
Mining Assistant · Drill and Blast Operator · Continuous Miner Operator · Conveyor Belt Attendant · Processing Plant Operator
Entry guidance
Matric for entry-level mining roles; Blasting Certificate for drill and blast positions; Engineering COC for supervisory roles; relevant degree for professional positions; medical fitness clearance
Hiring process
The hiring process at Thungela Resources starts with submitting an online application via their careers portal. Suitable candidates are shortlisted after initial screening and may complete assessments or psychometric tests. Shortlisted applicants attend interviews that cover technical and behavioural aspects, followed by reference and background checks. Successful candidates receive an offer and complete a structured onboarding and induction programme.
Training
Training is listed in public company information for some roles. Confirm the details for the vacancy you apply to.
- JSE and LSE dual-listed thermal coal producer
- 6 Mpumalanga collieries
- Post-Anglo American independent operation
- Social and Labour Plan community employment commitments