Northern Cape Zinc Mine Retains Top Employer Status for 2025

Aggeneys, 27 January 2025


2025 marks the third consecutive year that Vedanta Zinc International (VZI), the largest Zinc operation in Africa located in South Africa and Namibia, has been certified as a Top Employer in South Africa by the globally recognised Top Employers Institute.


VZI is a grouping of zinc assets, and in South Africa, located in the Northern Cape with a staff complement of more than 4,000 employees, directly and indirectly. VZI is owned by a future focused and growth- oriented company, Vedanta Resources Limited, a fully integrated producer of Aluminium, Zinc-Lead-Silver, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Oil & Gas, Copper & Nickel, Ferro-Chrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity and a broad range of critical minerals.


Since its first certification in 2023, VZI has consistently demonstrated excellence in Human Resources (HR), people, and workplace best practices. This certification underscores VZI's alignment with the evolving industry standards. The company remains dedicated to achieving its vision of becoming an employer of choice in the region, with this recognition reflecting its ongoing efforts. VZI is committed to transforming its workplace for the safety, health, wellbeing, and inclusivity of its employees through the active implementation of its HR strategy, policies, and procedures.


The company's robust Business & People strategies, exemplary Work Environment, unwavering Ethics & Integrity, comprehensive Rewards & Recognition Programmes, commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Sustainability initiatives, and adherence to its Purpose & Values have secured its spot as a Top Employer for 2025. VZI looks forward to maintaining this momentum and continuing its efforts to improve HR standards, contributing to its sustained Top Employer status.


While sharing his sentiments, Jacques van Tonder, VZI Chief Operating Officer, said: “Our people are at the core of our business. This prestigious certification signifies our dedication to fostering a safe, secure and inclusive work environment with equal opportunity for all our colleagues, including our Business Partners. We are committed to perpetually improving our workplace by regularly evaluating and refining our HR strategy to ensure an engaged and supported workforce. Our objective is to cultivate a prosperous and sustainable work environment where all our valued stakeholders and their families can thrive. On behalf of VZI, I extend a heartfelt gratitude to everyone who has contributed to this success.”