The safety, health, wellbeing and professional growth of our employees are critical to our success and long-term sustainability. We therefore maintain an attractive value proposition and remain committed to creating a safe and inclusive workforce wherein our employees can thrive.
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Safety incidents have profound consequences on our employees, communities and business. A safe workplace is critical for protecting our people as well as operational efficiency, continuity and compliance. |
We implement a proactive five-pillar safety strategy focused on preventing and mitigating safety incidents, eliminating repeat incidents, embedding safe behaviours and applying stringent risk management processes to foster a zero-harm culture.
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| We recognise that a physically and psychologically safe workplace is inextricably linked to successfully delivering on our strategy. Addressing health risks builds resilient employees and host communities by enhancing quality of life, boosting morale, improving productivity and ensuring safety. |
Our integrated health and wellness strategy addresses occupational and non-occupational risks. We provide tailored health initiatives, mental health resources and proactive wellness programmes, supported by our culture themes.
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An inclusive workplace culture is essential for employee satisfaction, fostering innovation and maintaining our value proposition as an employer of choice. Engaged employees are more productive, which enhances safety at our operations and supports long-term organisational success. |
Our approach to employee engagement centres on maintaining a representative workforce, with respect for the needs of our host communities, and is defined in our DEI strategy. To cultivate a thriving and equitable workplace, we create inclusive policies, address systemic barriers and ensure leadership reflects workforce diversity. We drive initiatives aimed at addressing any identified issues to improve employee engagement and inclusion.
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| Building future-ready skills ensures Exxaro remains competitive in a dynamic environment. Developing talent supports our employment equity goals, reduces turnover, enhances leadership effectiveness and ensures sustainable business growth. |
We empower and upskill employees by offering structured learning programmes, career development opportunities and leadership training. To secure a talent pipeline for our minerals and energy businesses, we invest in skills development initiatives, provide bursaries and support internships for students in our host communities.
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Employees and contractors
We identify opportunities to collaborate on and co-create solutions with employees and contractors to help them thrive. Honesty boxes and regular feedback sessions provide employees with safe spaces to share their perspectives, while health and wellness initiatives, regular safety training and life-saving campaigns embed a culture of accountability and zero harm.
National and regional government departments
We work with the DMRE and DoH to ensure health and safety compliance. In partnership with the Limpopo and Mpumalanga DoHs, Exxaro supports national health priorities, including HIV/Aids and TB prevention and treatment. On-site health screenings, occupational health services and disease awareness campaigns give employees and contractors access to the resources and support they need to manage health risks effectively.
Industry bodies
Collaborative efforts with the Minerals Council, the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) and other industry bodies focus on advancing safety standards, promoting skills development and sharing best industry practices. We participate in industry benchmarking programmes and support sector-wide initiatives that enhance our long-term performance and sustainability.
Education and skills development partners
Partnerships with the Colliery Training College, MQA, Quality Council for Trades and Occupations and Women in Mining Leadership Forum support engineering, mining and leadership training while promoting gender diversity in the mining industry. These initiatives build critical skills and foster a robust talent pipeline through equity-focused bursaries and internships for students in host communities.
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