South Africa's mining employment 2011-2022
platinum group mines accounted for the largest share of overall mining employment in the year under review.
The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy. As of 2022, the industry contributed 493.8 billion South African rand to the country's GDP and employed a total of 475,561 people.
In 2022, a total of 475,561 people were employed by South Africa's mining industry. This figure has remained relatively stable in recent years. The country's The mining industry is an important part of the South African economy. As of 2022, the industry contributed 493.8 billion South African rand to the country's GDP and employed a total of 475,561 people.