We continue to make strides in the transformation of our workforce and have achieved all the employment equity targets set by the Mining Charter.
Miners at Goedehoop colliery
Our workforce is truly representative of South Africa’s diverse population and by the end of 2010, 46% of management positions were held by historically disadvantaged South Africans. The representation of women in management levels rose to 19% in December 2009, and our overall proportion of females across South Africa is 13%.
Significant attention is paid to the attraction, retention and advancement of women in all disciplines and at all levels. To achieve this, we must ensure that our operations are conducive to female employees and their needs. These include physical and health aspects, a working culture that ensures women are treated with respect and consideration and the provision of a suitable workplace environment and facilities.
One major step towards this is the opening of a crèche for the children of employees at one of our Thermal Coal operations. This operates on a 24/7 basis to accommodate shift working mothers and is situated on mine property.