ThungelaESG & Sustainability Jobs

South African thermal coal producer focused on sustainable mining and expanding its portfolio through strategic acquisitions.

Thungela is a pure-play producer and exporter of thermal coal, listed on the JSE and LSE. It was demerged from Anglo American in 2021 and operates collieries primarily in the Mpumalanga province of South Africa, with additional operations in Australia. Its coal is sold to power utilities and industrial customers in export markets.

Why it matters for ESG careers

Thungela operates in one of the most scrutinized sectors in sustainability - thermal coal, a primary source of CO2 emissions. The company publishes an ESG framework covering environmental management, climate change, and social commitments, and maintains dedicated teams across these areas. Its social programs include an enterprise and supplier development initiative (Thuthukani) that supports small businesses in mining host communities, and it has a responsible sourcing policy for its supply chain.

For job seekers in sustainability and ESG, Thungela represents a complex, real-world context - managing the transition risks and community dependencies of a fossil fuel business while operating under South African mining law and international investor scrutiny. Roles here typically involve mine-level environmental compliance, community affairs, climate risk reporting, and stakeholder engagement.