Does South32 pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, South32 employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at South32. This rating has improved by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at South32?

58% of South32 employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated South32 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at South32?

Specialist (13) , Manager (12) , Analyst (8) , Engineer (6) , Principal (6) , Mining Engineer (5) , Project Engineer (5) , Environmental Specialist (4) , Project Manager (4) , Mechanical Engineer (3) , Operator (3) , Process Engineer (3) , Process Operator (3) , Team Lead (3) , Anonymous (2)

What are the pros of working at South32 according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and remuneration." ((in 20 reviews)); "Good and has a work life balance" ((in 19 reviews)); "Salary is good if you negotiate hard for it." ((in 19 reviews)); "Good people and the $ is good" ((in 14 reviews)); "Great team" ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at South32 according to real employee reviews?

"Lack of career progression" ((in 9 reviews)); "Indecisive leadership." ((in 6 reviews)); "Constant restructuring and managers don’t know what they want" ((in 5 reviews)); "Limited development opportunities" ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about South32 layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about South32 layoffs and their outlook for job security at South32 in 2026.

What are the top reviewed South32 locations?

Perth , Wollongong , Worsley , Brisbane , Collie , Darwin , Cannington , Appin , Bunbury , Boddington , Townsville , Alyangula , Sydney , McKinlay , Cairns

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3.6

58% would recommend to a friend

(261 total reviews)

Graham Kerr

66% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

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South32 has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 261 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The South32 employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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261 reviews

5.0

Nov 7, 2025

Strong culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Inclusive culture - Values-focused - Focused on improving safety

Cons

- Complex mining assets - Both portfolio and leadership are in transition, which increases uncertainty on the company's outlook

5.0

Jun 22, 2025

Great culture global team

Finance lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture Global company Work life balance

Cons

Limited vertical advancement Extended hours at certain times of year

5.0

Mar 12, 2025

1

It support specialist

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

thank you for the support

Cons

very less staff onboard in the company

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