Assistant Company Secretary

Thungela Australia is seeking an experienced governance professional to join our Legal team as an Assistant Company Secretary. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to board governance, statutory compliance and corporate administration within the Australian mining industry, while enjoying the flexibility of a part-time arrangement.

The role may suit an experienced professional seeking greater flexibility, including someone balancing family or other commitments, transitioning towards retirement, or looking for a rewarding part-time opportunity.

Thungela Australia is part of the Thungela Group and operates within the Australian resources sector. Our people work across operational, technical, commercial and corporate functions to support responsible mining, strong business performance and sustainable growth in Australia.

We value safety, collaboration, accountability and commercially grounded decision-making.

• Coordinate Board and Committee work plans, meeting schedules, agendas, papers, minutes, resolutions and action tracking
• Support Directors and officers in fulfilling their statutory, fiduciary and governance obligations.
• Coordinate ASIC filings, regulatory lodgements and corporate compliance activities within required timeframes
• Maintain statutory registers, company records, minutes, resolutions and executed corporate documentation
• Assist with governance policies, charters, delegations, reporting requirements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build effective relationships with Directors, executives, internal stakeholders, regulators and external service providers

• Graduate Diploma of Applied Corporate Governance (or equivalent), Chartered Governance Professional/Company Secretary status, current Governance Institute of Australia studies, or equivalent company secretarial experience
• Admission as a legal practitioner in Australia is preferred, although candidates with strong governance and company secretarial experience will also be considered
• Significant governance and company secretarial experience gained in-house or within a law firm.
• Strong knowledge of Australian corporate governance requirements and compliance obligations, including the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)
• Demonstrated experience supporting Boards and Committees, maintaining corporate records, coordinating statutory filings and managing governance documentation
• Excellent judgement, attention to detail, stakeholder engagement and written communication skills

Why Join Us?

A part-time opportunity offering genuine flexibility.

• The opportunity to apply your governance and company secretarial expertise in a practical, hands-on role
• Exposure to Board and Committee administration, statutory compliance and corporate governance activities
• A role with variety across governance, corporate administration and regulatory compliance
• The ability to make a meaningful contribution within a lean and evolving organisation

About Thungela

Thungela Australia is part of the Thungela Group and operates within the Australian resources sector. Our people work across operational, technical, commercial and corporate functions to support responsible mining, strong business performance and sustainable growth in Australia.

We value safety, collaboration, accountability and commercially grounded decision-making.

Thungela, which means ‘to ignite’ in isiZulu, is one of the largest producers and exporters of thermal coal, with operations in South Africa and Australia. Our quality coal reserves and marketable production position us as a key player in the global energy market as we deliver coal through world-class ports, powering nations.

The Group owns interests in and produces its thermal coal from five mining operations located in Mpumalanga, South Africa, which consist of both underground and opencast mines, including Greenside, Khwezela, Zibulo, Mafube and Annea, and the Ensham Mine in Queensland, Australia. Thungela Marketing International in Dubai underscores the Company’s commitment to capture the full margin on our products and engage with the international commodities market as a global coal producer.

In other parts of the value chain, Thungela holds a 50% interest in Phola Coal Processing Plant, and a 23.56% direct interest in Richard’s Bay Coal Terminal. The terminal is one of the world’s leading coal export terminals, with an advanced 24-hour operation and a design capacity of 91Mtpa.

Thungela is committed to operating in a responsible way to ignite value for a shared future. We want to ensure that our mining activities positively impact our employees, shareholders and the communities where we operate.

Who We Are

We strive to create a workplace where each individual feels valued, respected and free to be their whole, authentic selves regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, age, religion, ability, sexual orientation or identity. We invest in our people through focused leadership programmes, ongoing training initiatives, and the strengthening of future-focused skills.

What We Offer

When you join Thungela, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But people want more out of their jobs than financial benefit alone. Being able to work with thought leaders, opportunities for development, strong values and a sound organisational culture all contribute significantly to a compelling employee value proposition.

Inclusion and Diversity

Inclusion and diversity for us is about everyone. From how we recruit employees, to the suppliers and vendors we partner with the members of our board that steer our

organisation. We believe that by nurturing diversity, respect and inclusivity, we can create a culture where anything is possible.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please complete our online application form. You will have the opportunity to upload your CV and other relevant documentation as part of this process.

Thungela Australia welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and circumstances. Appointments are based on role requirements, experience and capability.