South32 Hillside Aluminium

Name: South32 Hillside Aluminium
Address: 9 West Central, Arterial, Richards Bay, 3900, ZA
Telephone: +27359088111

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Hillside Aluminium is the only primary aluminium producer in South Africa and the largest smelter in the Southern Hemisphere.

Hillside Aluminium is the largest aluminium smelter in the southern hemisphere, producing high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets.

03/09/2026

💐Our second Women's Day event, hosted on Spring Day, brought together another wonderful group of women for a meaningful day of connection, inspiration, and recognition. 🤩

💛Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the event a success. Here are some special moments from the day.😍
More photos in the link in the comments!

02/09/2026

💐 Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💐

At Hillside Aluminium, we know them as our Departmental Administrators, the incredible people who help keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

From managing schedules and coordinating countless details to solving problems before they arise, your dedication, professionalism and hard work make a difference every day.

Thank you for keeping our teams organised, connected and on track. Your contribution does not go unnoticed! 🌟

27/08/2026

⭐Hillside team named South32 CEO Safety Guarantee Champions⭐
Congratulations to our Team 2 - Potline 2 and Reduction Services for being named South32’s Annual CEO Safety Guarantee Champions.👏

The team challenged a long-standing way of working and successfully eliminated a high-risk task in the potrooms. They redesigned the work method so that all electrical and pneumatic connections between the anode beam raising machine and its lifting hooks can now be made at ground level, eliminating the need to work at heights.💛

This improvement, driven by collaboration between frontline employees, operations, engineering and maintenance, has removed working-at-heights and manual-handling risks, making the workplace safer for everyone.🫶

A fantastic example of living our Safety Guarantee by speaking up, challenging the status quo and working together to make safety better every day.
Well done team! 👏

25/08/2026

🌸 Women's Month Spotlight | Meet Kefilwe

Say hello to Kefilwe Mamatela, a Production Technician in the Rodding Shop at Hillside's Carbon Plant, who joined the team in May last year and has been making the most of every opportunity since.

For Kefilwe, Hillside is more than just a workplace. 💬 "It feels like home because it's a place where I feel safe, appreciated and supported every day. That sense of belonging has made my experience truly special."

A qualified Electrician with experience in both the mining and construction industries, Kefilwe was eager to challenge herself in a new environment and gain exposure to production operations. Her passion for learning and personal growth continues to drive her journey.

When she's on shift, you'll find her taking part in safety discussions, inspections and operational activities, all while learning from colleagues who inspire her to keep growing every day.

Her advice to other women? 💬 "Believe in yourself, trust your instincts, never stop learning and keep investing in your personal growth. You are capable of achieving more than you think."

This Women's Month, we're celebrating women like Kefilwe who are embracing new challenges, growing their skills and inspiring those around them through their determination and positive attitude.

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24/08/2026

🌄After completing their incredible Trek4Mandela Kilimanjaro journey, Khanya Biyela and Ntokozo Mntambo recently returned to a heartwarming reception at Hillside. Colleagues gathered in true Hillside spirit, with cheers, song, and dance as we celebrated their remarkable achievement.👏💛

We are immensely proud of them and grateful for the inspiration they bring to our team.

Welcome back, Khanya and Ntokozo, and congratulations on reaching new heights! 👏

20/08/2026

💜 Celebrating the incredible women of Hillside! 💜

Women wear many hats every day, from leaders and professionals to caregivers, mentors, and friends. This week, we welcomed our first group of Hillside ladies for a special Women's Day celebration, encouraging them to put on one of the most important hats of all: the self-care hat.

The day was filled with great speakers, vibrant pop-up shops, a beautiful lunch, delicious treats, free giveaways, and special goodies. Most importantly, it was an opportunity to pause, connect, and celebrate the remarkable women who make a difference every day at our operation.

📷 Click the link in the comments to see how our ladies celebrated Women's Day with style, connection, and plenty of smiles! 💜✨

19/08/2026

🎥 Watch this video to see how the handover of a new 8-ton truck to Nompilo Nxumalo, founder of Ku Green Hands, is empowering a local women-owned business to scale its impact, create jobs, and drive positive environmental outcomes across KwaZulu-Natal. 🚛💚

13/08/2026

🌼This Women's Month, we celebrate Namhla Shabalala, a Risk Specialist at Hillside, whose passion for risk management and resilience is helping build a stronger, more sustainable future.

Since joining Hillside in January 2026, Namhla has played a key role in strengthening risk management practices across the operation. From conducting critical control verifications to partnering with teams across site, she is driven by identifying potential risks and helping implement effective controls that support business resilience.

Namhla's professional journey began in Occupational Health and Safety, where she developed expertise in safety systems and compliance. Her introduction to Enterprise Risk Management sparked a passion that has since shaped a successful career across multiple industries.

Among her proudest achievements are contributing to international benchmarking and collaboration initiatives, participating in global forums focused on resilience and risk management, and sharing her expertise through industry thought leadership platforms.

💛For Namhla, Women's Month is about women empowering women, celebrating each other's successes, and courageously leading positive change.

Her message to fellow women is: "Let us continue to lead with integrity, respect and empathy, while supporting one another and creating opportunities for future generations of women to thrive."🫶

12/08/2026

🫶This Women's Month, we're proud to celebrate Nthovhe Makhado, a PC&I Engineer in Reduction at Hillside, whose career journey is a testament to growth, resilience and embracing new opportunities.

Since joining Hillside as a graduate in 2015, Nthovhe has built an impressive career across multiple areas of the business, progressing through roles in Treatment & Services, Casthouse and Reduction.🤩

Today, Nthovhe plays a key role in optimising plant performance, balancing technical expertise, strategic thinking and collaboration. For Nthovhe, one of the most rewarding aspects of the role is working with people across all levels of the business, continuously learning and sharing knowledge.

Nthovhe's advice to women aspiring to grow their careers is simple yet powerful: "Don't wait until you feel 100% ready to start. You can figure it out as you go along, that's one of our superpowers."💪

Inspired by strong leaders who have demonstrated resilience and determination, Nthovhe continues to challenge herself while encouraging others to do the same.

This Women's Month, we celebrate Nthovhe and all the women whose talent, dedication and leadership help shape a brighter future every day.⭐

11/08/2026

🥰Our Hillsiders have been incredible this year.

Through their generosity, passion, and willingness to roll up their sleeves, they have created meaningful impact in our communities. Here are some of the impactful initiatives our teams have been involved in:

💛Reduction Department
• Clean-up of the Richards Bay area
• Groceries donated to Mzingazi Orphanage Care Centre (employee-funded)
• Jungle gym painted at Ezicabangele Daycare

💚T&S Department
• Sanitary towel distribution

💜Casthouse Department
• Bean planting at a beneficiary farm
• IT equipment donated to Makazi Daycare

👏Thank you to every Hillsider who contributed their time, skills, and resources. Your commitment to making a difference continues to strengthen our communities and reflects the values we are proud to uphold.🫶

Address

9 West Central, Arterial
Richards Bay
3900

Telephone

+27359088111

Website

http://www.south32.net/

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