Engineering News | Features Library | Archive

https://staging1.creamermedia.com/

Women in Construction

Fostering global success through diversity

23rd August 2024 In the effort to encourage women’s participation in male-dominated sectors of the economy, global engineering consultancy SRK Consulting asserts that it is vital to start with company values that prioritise personal and professional growth, while embracing the power of diversity. Although SRK... →

Company endorses greater female participation in mining sector

23rd August 2024 Mining and blasting solutions company BME has highlighted that its efforts to enhance the contribution of women in the mining sector, and build a pipeline of interest and skills that reaches back into schools, have met with great success. To date, this has achieved a 30% representation of women... →

KASTURI ADARI We realise it is vital to set people up for success once they have joined us, so we are intentional about creating a supportive environment for new employees in this tough and historically male-dominated space

Women in Industry - Columbus Stainless

23rd August 2024 Kebuile Magdaline Moseki Position: Chemistry graduate in training at Acerinox Columbus Stainless Steel →

Empowerment initiatives advancing careers

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd August 2024 With a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and a concerted focus on maintaining a gender balance at all levels of the organisation, specialised chemicals, adhesive and sealants manufacturer Henkel South Africa stresses the importance of developing credible programmes and... →

NATASHA NAIDOO A diverse workforce, including a balanced representation of women, enhances creativity and problem solving

Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas

23rd August 2024 Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Atlas Copco is a global, industrial company with approximately 43 000 employees and customers in more than 180 countries. Atlas Copco focusses on four main business areas, namely: →

CSIR women working to address plastic pollution

23rd August 2024 Every year, in August, South Africa marks Women’s Month. This year, the CSIR is shining the spotlight on some of its female researchers who are conducting research on plastic, waste and efforts to transition to a more circular economy. Dr Taahira Goga - Uncovering the potential of a circular and... →

Women in Industry - ABC Solar

23rd August 2024 Siqi Lu Position and company name: Vice President of ABC Solar →

Women in Industry - BVi Consulting Engineers

23rd August 2024 BVi prides itself on providing professional services in identifying and implementing engineering projects for medium to large corporations, in South Africa and internationally. Munyamela Muofhe Mildred →

Women in Industry - Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

23rd August 2024 Alecia Pienaar Counsel – Corporate & Commercial →

Celebrating Women’s Day - Delba Electrical

23rd August 2024 On Women’s Day, we proudly celebrate Lynnette de Koker, the CFO at Delba Electrical. With over three decades of experience in finance and a strong background in electrical engineering, De Koker stands as a beacon of excellence and leadership. Since joining Delba Electrical, she has played a... →

Women in Industry - ECS Associates

23rd August 2024 Leaders in PMO services through collaborative project strategies, contract advisory consulting and training. Engineering consultants ECS Associates has great pleasure in honouring Engineering Manager Dianne Reddy during Woman’s Month. Reddy, a mother of three, credits her success in the workplace... →

Women in Industry - EnFloTech

By: Yolande Botes 23rd August 2024 Enflotech is the industry leader in coal and biomass milling plant solutions, offering a comprehensive value chain that includes design, manufacturing and installation. The company’s dynamic operations team excels in executing on-site milling plant recovery and routine maintenance projects. With... →

WOMEN IN ENERGY: Enpower Trading

23rd August 2024 Amy Ledwidge At Enpower Trading, we educate communities about renewable energy, ensuring accessibility for all and building resilient energy solutions to address custom- er’s requirements. Achieving sustainable and inclusive energy solutions in South Africa requires embracing renewable... →

Enterprises University of Pretoria honours women in engineering leadership

23rd August 2024 Enterprises University of Pretoria (Enterprises UP) proudly acknowledges the exceptional contributions of women in leadership roles within the Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology. By celebrating their achievements and fostering an inclusive environment,... →

Women in Industry - Lesedi Nuclear Services

23rd August 2024 Nicky Van der Poel Senior Executive: Outage Services and Managing Director: Lesedi Skills Academy →

Women in Industry - Sappi

23rd August 2024 Sappi, leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources, celebrates some of the women who contribute to building a more circular economy. →

Women in Industry - SGS South Africa

23rd August 2024 Donna Brown Crockart Position: SGS South Africa Business Manager: Business Assurance →

Women in Industry - Sungrow

23rd August 2024 Lona Kula Position and company name: Service Engineer at Sungrow SA →

Women in Industry - Talbot

23rd August 2024 Micole Martens Is a director at Talbot and leads the Laboratory, a leading commercial environmental testing laboratory with an extensive footprint across Africa. Born on June 28, 1985, in Gauteng, South Africa, she holds a BSc Honours in Environmental Sciences and Marine Biology. Marten's... →

Renewables firm spotlights commitment to gender diversity

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd August 2024 Having recognised that gender diversity fosters creativity and innovation, green energy supplier G7 Renewable Energies highlights the importance of harnessing the full spectrum of human skills across all its operations to garner positive socioeconomic outcomes. G7 encourages women to take on... →

Company catalyses gender transformation

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd August 2024 Amid the efforts to attract, progress and retain women across key sectors of the economy, rail sleeper and infrastructure products manufacturer Colossal Concrete Products CEO Gwen Mahuma-Madida highlights the imperative of providing greater opportunities for female participation in the rail and... →

GWEN MAHUMA-MADIDA Women should be aware and receptive to ensure they can identify suitable opportunities for meaningful participation

Embracing diversity an ironclad requirement

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd August 2024 To overcome gender-biased stereotypes and preconceptions in the workplace, concerted efforts to embrace diversity and inclusion should be a non-negotiable hallmark of corporate strategy, highlights international banking group Standard Chartered Africa and Middle East financing and securities... →

MARIA JENNER The financial services industry has a responsibility to serve a highly diverse society, which can only be done through it having a diverse workforce

Transformation integral to development

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd August 2024 Amid the operational challenges of the country’s transport sector, freight forwarding solutions company Tswalanang Logistics highlights the necessity of creating educational opportunities and upskilling women to realise positive long-term economic and social outcomes. While there are sizable... →

ORATILE SEKELE Women should be more receptive to collaborative opportunities and engagements with other women, and should nurture their ability to build and harness relationships, as this is key to the overall longevity of logistics businesses

Resilience key to career growth in logistics

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd August 2024 Amid the gender challenges in the freight and logistics sector, Southern African Association of Freight Forwarders (SAAFF) CEO Dr Juanita Maree stresses the importance of women developing a persistent, determined and undeterred mindset, citing this as an essential ingredient for sustained... →

JUANITA MAREEToday, the rhetoric must move as women progress beyond barriers on the strength of their skill sets

Harnessing technology and PR - the leaders behind SWM Communications

23rd August 2024 In celebration of Women's Month, SWM Communications, a leading integrated marketing and communications consultancy, proudly highlights the remarkable achievements of its women-led team. Founded by Sandy Wardle, a visionary electrical engineer, SWM Communications has been promoting groundbreaking... →

Women’s participation key to economic growth – investment firm

By: Lumkile Nkomfe 23rd August 2024 Efforts to facilitate the greater participation of women in key sectors of the economy, such as the transport sector, are viewed with the utmost importance by women-led investment firm Identity Partners. The impetus for developing this business, established in 2008, was the desire to increase... →

SONJA DE BRUYN Infrastructure projects and partnerships can be integral to enhancing equality, in addition to safe and effective transport infrastructure's facilitating the movement of women, and therefore, assisting in their participation in economic activity

Identity Partners co-founder and principal partner Sonja De Bruyn discussing the significant roles that women play in industry

Women surge ahead in technical fields, defying traditions

25th August 2023 Women are increasingly finding their way into engineering, scientific and other professional careers in industry, with less prejudice in traditionally male sectors such as mining; but how can organisations retain and advance women in their ranks? Speaking during Women’s Month, three professionals... →

An image of SRK principal geotechnical engineer Linda Spies

LINDA SPIES ven though the professional roles at companies are increasingly filled by women, there are still underlying gender expectations regarding women’s roles outside of the workplace

BVI - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Farah Bawa - Civil Engineer Farah Bawa works as a project leader in the civil services department at BVi Consulting Engineers. Born on 4 December 1992 in Cape Town, she focuses mainly on township development, specialising in designing and constructing critical civil infrastructure, including... →

CFAO Equipment - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 As a female, being in the material handling industry requires strength, determination, and tenacity. We work in a highly technical field that can be intimidating to females who are not familiar with the environment. →

Colossal Concrete Products - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Gwen Mahuma-Madida – Chief Executive Officer Gwen Mahuma-Madida is owner of Mahuma Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (MIH), an investment company with interests in the steel and Infrastructure sectors. →

Fluor - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 HSE Director Charleen Kruger is a respected long-term employee of Fluor in South Africa, an American multinational engineering, procurement and construction firm. Kruger is responsible for managing health, safety & environmental (HSE) for the Africa region. Her levels of responsibility include... →

CSIR’s wonderful water women

25th August 2023 Dr Yolanda Tancu – Senior Researcher Dr Yolanda Tancu, armed with a PhD in analytical chemistry from Rhodes University, seamlessly marries her academic expertise with her role as a water scientist. Focusing on emerging water contaminants and their impacts on water systems, Tancu’s journey is a... →

Investec - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Diane Frey Position: Investec For Business Account Executive Date of birth: 29 May, Johannesburg Education: Bachelor of Commerce, University of the Witwatersrand Management style: I lead by example and assist the team in achieving their goals by facilitating effective communication,... →

Lesedi Nuclear Services - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Sipokazi Luzipo Khoza Lesedi Nuclear Services electrical engineer Sipokazi Luzipo Khoza is a shining example of determination and ambition. Born on October 12, 1992, in the small Eastern Cape town of Butterworth, Khoza’s journey is one of perseverance and excellence. →

Liberty Two Degrees - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Yongie Ntene Position: Chief People & Culture Officer Personal best achievement: I have done my best in consciously and deliberately raising my children to be kind. Our world can do with a whole lot of kindness. Person I would like to meet the most? Shonda Rhimes - she has an ability to evoke my... →

Nissan - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Mamokhele Sebatane - Nissan South Africa Communication Coordinator and Digital Communications Specialist Date and place of birth: 4 July 1988, in Bloemfontein, South Africa Education: As an undergraduate, I obtained a degree in Politics, International Relations and Sociology from Rhodes... →

Nmisa - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Dr Nwabisa Takata Scientist at the National Metrology Institute of South Africa (NMISA) under the Chemical, Material and Medical Metrology division. Main activity of company: The main activity of NMISA is to keep, develop, maintain and disseminate the National Measurement Standards. It serves as... →

Columbus Stainless - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Bokamosho Khechane Position: Technician at Cold Products (VBA & SP2) Date and Place of Birth: 17 April in Soweto Education: I studied Operations Management and ventured into Quality Management at the University of Johannesburg. Management style: Democratic leadership style. I believe that the... →

Editorial Insight

Far-reaching consequences

more

Business Leader

Deon de Villiers

more

Cartoon

LONG SHADOW

more

Photo of the week

GREENER GOLD

more

RSS Feed

About

Engineering News is a product of Creamer Media.
www.creamermedia.co.za

Other Creamer Media Products include:
Mining Weekly
Research Channel Africa
Polity

Newsletters

Sign up for our FREE daily email newsletter

Receive daily sector news alerts

More

Subscriptions

We offer a variety of subscriptions to our Magazine, Website, PDF Reports and our photo library.

Subscriptions are available via the Creamer Media Store.

View store

Advertise

Advertising on Engineering News is an effective way to build and consolidate a company's profile among clients and prospective clients. Email advertising@creamermedia.co.za

View options

Subscribe