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Stewarts & Lloyds - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Carol Lloyd - Branch Manager – Pipes & Fittings and Excom Member Your career journey – where did you start, how did you decide to work in this industry? I initially accepted a part time opportunity to do bookkeeping for a steel pipe fabricator over 30 years ago, which became a permanent position... →

Talbot - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Women in water From the boardroom and the laboratory to the plant’s cutting edge, women are redefining how big industry manages its water resources. This Women’s Month, we introduce four members of the Talbot team who are helping industrial clients look beyond the surface to make the transition... →

Notefull Engineering - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Bongiwe Nkosi Position: Welder Personal best achievement: Having the opportunity to work at Notefull Engineering has been transformative. It has enabled me to achieve personal milestones such as building a house, purchasing a car, and ensuring my children receive a quality education. Education:... →

Provider urges women to try coding

By: Lynne Davies 25th August 2023 Women are not often exposed to coding from an early age, states local delivery management software provider Loop founder and CEO Kimberly Taylor. “The more women see how fun and exciting the information technology (IT) sector can be, the more they will be encouraged to enter the space.” →

The above image depicts CEO and founder of Loop, Kimberly Taylor

Photo by Loop
KIMBERLY TAYLOR Women already possess everything they need to enter the industry; women often undersell their strengths and abilities

Firm seeks to change narrative in energy sector

By: Lynne Davies 25th August 2023 Renewable-energy resources provider DLO Energy Resources Group aims to set the tone for women of colour by providing opportunities for them and by demonstrating that it is possible for them to participate on an operational level in renewable-energy transactions. “People need to see themselves... →

The above image depicts the CEO of DLO Energy Resources group, Linda Mabhena-Olagunju on their new wind farm

Photo by DLO Energy Resources Group
LINDA MABHENA-OLAGUNJU People need to see themselves represented in spaces where they do not normally see people who look like them

Building bridges: Fashioning a future for women in construction and engineering law

25th August 2023 Krevania Pillay is a Senior Associate in the Construction & Engineering sector at leading corporate and commercial law firm Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH). In 2023, Pillay was recognised as a recommended lawyer by the Legal 500, EMEA, for construction and engineering. In this article, she unpacks... →

Women crucial to growth, innovation

25th August 2023 South Africa's National Women’s Day, commemorated yearly on August 9, celebrates women’s achievements, raising awareness on the challenges women face, and determining ways of achieving gender equality in South Africa, notes private limited entity specialising in renewable energy, manufacturing,... →

An image of Commet Group MD Pulane Mashau

PULANE MASHAU Commet Group supplies basic solar systems to power the entire household and provide energy for lighting, televisions, refrigerators, as well as cell phone and laptop charging

Understand your design obligations and address risk in NEC contracts

25th August 2023 There has been an increase in the use of the New Engineering Contract (NEC) in mining, energy and infrastructure sectors. The NEC, which has been in use for over 30 years, provides a choice of procurement strategies, several pricing options, design input and the allocation of risk. On the face of... →

TAKRAF South Africa’s Women in Mining: Anything is Possible

25th August 2023 When asked what advice to give to young women looking to enter mining, TAKRAF South Africa’s Rena Odhav urged, “If you want to attain long lasting success, what matters is not a title but your character. Continuously improve yourself and always keep in mind that life is full of challenges and... →

Back row (l to r): Rianti Gouws; Evah Malatse; Merlie Oschmann; Rose Maile; Heidi Strydom; Juliana Ndisengei; Sphile Mokoena; Michelle Prinsloo; and Louise Kriel. Front row (l to r): Lindiwe Mthembu; Corné Jordaan; Shoki Moetlo; Zandile Mthunzi; Liz Agrela; and Linn Boyd.

Ex-SANDF captain becomes solar panel plant manager

25th August 2023 Sustainable energy products developer Ener-G-Africa’s (EGA’s) latest all-women-led and -staffed solar manufacturing facility is a first-of-its-kind, as it is the only small solar panel plant to be certified by accredited inspection authority Tüv Rheinland South Africa. The 800 m² plant... →

The above image depicts project manager and ex-SANDF captain Rene Salmon

Photo by Ener-G-Africa
RENE SALMON Today there are six women that make up the nucleus of the Cape Town plant’s solar department, and they provide most of the training to new workers

Tech firm supports youth development

By: Lynne Davies 25th August 2023 Global technology service provider Logicalis is focusing on skills development and providing opportunities for historically disadvantaged women to assist with their integration into the information technology (IT) industry. Global technology service provider Logicalis provides support to those... →

The above image depicts Logicalis' chief compliance officer Patricia Adams

PATRICIA ADAMS Success is not measured by the position that you hold but in overcoming

Forestry nonprofit launches videos

25th August 2023 Non-profit forestry organisation, She Is Forestry SA, which promotes and uplifts women across the forest and forest product sector, launched a series of videos at their yearly Women in Forestry webinar on August 3 to encouraging girls to pursue careers in the industry. Its aim is to produce a... →

The above image depicts one of the women from the She is Forestry initiative

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES The videos showcase all the potential careers found within forestry and related industries

Actom - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Moreka Gomez Position and company name: Financial Manager of LH Marthinusen (Denver Branch) Main activity of company: Repairs and maintenance service of transformer, motors and fans Date and place of birth: 3 July 1982, Johannesburg Education: BCom Financial Management (Currently studying towards... →

Envass - Women in Industry

25th August 2023 Shelley van Rensburg - Financial Manager Main Activity of Company: Optimisation and contribution of the development of the financial strategy and processes of the company, aligning financial decisions with the company’s long-term goals and objectives in order to facilitate informed... →

Atlas Copco: Home of Industrial Ideas

26th August 2022 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: →

Lapp - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 VENESSA BOTHA - Head of Human Resources and Finance As a fully-fledged Global LAPP Subsidiary, LAPP Southern Africa is the only distribution and logistics entity in Africa selling cables, connectors and connectivity solutions for the automation industry. →

MDA Attorneys - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Pack a powerful punch in construction law MDA Construction and Technology Attorneys ensures robust contract documentation, effective commercial support and efficient dispute management and resolution in construction projects. →

RS Components - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Ayanda Kotobe Finance Director Education: Chartered Accountant – CA(SA). Studied BCom Accounting degree as well as BCom Accounting (Honours) at the University of Johannesburg. →

Santam - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Financial services company Santam’s leading construction and engineering underwriting manager, Mirabilis, operates in an industry historically dominated by men. However, its office is efficiently run by professional women →

Talbot - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Helen Hulett Role: New business director →

Wärtsilä - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Feroza Cassim - MD South Africa Main activity of company: Wärtsilä in South Africa services both marine and energy customers to ensure reliable performance of their power plant and marine installations. →

Workforce Staffing - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Brenda Schietekat Executive PA to Managing Executive - Staffing and Outsourcing Cluster, Workforce Holdings With a 25-year-long history with the company, Brenda’s journey through Workforce Staffing is truly exemplary. Workforce Staffing is a market leader in staffing and recruitment solutions.... →

Workforce Staffing - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Vanessa Chutrugon National Finance Director - Workforce Staffing Vanessa is the National Finance Director for Workforce Staffing, a market leader in staffing and recruitment solutions. Vanessa has helped transform Workforce Staffing’s traditional financial avenues into a strategic powerhouse that... →

Nissan - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Lucie Barry-Tannous - CEO: Nissan Côte d’Ivoire ATC Date of birth: 5 July, Germany Education: I went to university in Morocco where I did the first of my two master’s degrees in Economic Development and went to work for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Mali. I went back to... →

AfriSam - She makes a difference

26th August 2022 With people being at the centre of our value system, we take great pride in sharing some of our remarkable women with you. Boldly making a difference in our business with commitment, passion and empathy. Women make our industry and world a better place. Thank you. Daphne Mhlanga, Cement Plant... →

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Margo-Ann Werner – Director in the Corporate and Commercial Practice at CDH Inc, focusing on environmental, mining and energy law. Main activity of company: CDH is a fullservice law firm, with an extensive reach across Africa, consisting of more than 350 lawyers and a track record spanning over... →

Colossal - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Gwen Mahuma-Madida - Chief Executive Office Gwen Mahuma-Madida is owner of Mahuma Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd (MIH), an investment company with interests in the steel and Infrastructure sectors. →

Columbus Stainless - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Cindi Dayleen Liebenberg Full Name: Cindi Dayleen Liebenberg →

CSIR - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Aradhna Pandarum - Research Group Leader for the CSIR’s Energy Industry Team Coming from State-owned entity Eskom, despite a significant electrical engineering background, the industry’s being male dominated, meant it “wasn’t easy” for Aradhna Pandarum, who notes that the addition of the... →

Envass - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Alida Louisa Thuynsma - Senior Operations Manager Date and place of birth: 10 June, Bethlehem →

Lesedi Nuclear Services - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Name: Noluthando Sikhakhane Main activity of company: Legal & Governance Manager and Company Secretary →

BVi - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Premala Singh – Marketing Director & Board Member I was born in the sleepy hollow of Pietermaritzburg on 19 March. I am very grateful for my humble beginnings, which helped me to develop key traits needed to survive in today’s world. →

More women join the industry

By: Simone Liedtke 26th August 2022 Material handling company CFAO Equipment South Africa has seen an increased interest from females that wish to enter the materials handling sector, which is largely perceived to be a male-dominated industry. →

SONIA PRETORIUS “The time is right” to advance the company’s waste management capabilities

Tyre supplier turning the wheels for women

By: Cameron Mackay 26th August 2022 Local tyre manufacturer Bridgestone has succeeded in establishing a world-class leadership team in recent years and has appointed women in senior management positions, says Bridgestone Southern Africa quality assurance manager Abigail Ndileka Arosie. To ensure that real, meaningful change... →

Image of Bridgestone Southern Africa quality assurance manager Abigail Ndileka Arosie

ABIGAIL NDILEKA AROSIE Companies should include all genders when discussing diversity to ensure gender inclusivity, as well as relax the barriers of entry

Education helps company empower women in technical fields

By: Cameron Mackay 26th August 2022 Power technology provider Cummins invests in many corporate responsibility initiatives (CRI) to assist in increasing access to technical careers for young girls from school level onwards. These initiatives focus on equitable access to education, economic empowerment, legal rights and safety. →

Image of women in Cummins’ Apprenticeship programme

TALENT PIPELINE The company’s apprenticeship programme accepts a higher ratio of young women from technical colleges into the three-year programme

Company stresses need for women’s PPE

By: Cameron Mackay 26th August 2022 Women’s safety wear manufacturer Sisi Safety Wear is continuously educating the local market on the need to procure personal protective equipment (PPE) designed for the growing female workforce, particularly after the company released its locally manufactured Basi Metaguard safety boot in August... →

Engineering benefits women

By: Cameron Mackay 26th August 2022 The local working environment has changed to allow women to benefit from opportunities in engineering-related industries, says consulting engineers SRK Consulting MD Vis Reddy. This has set in motion an important snowball effect, where these opportunities become more attractive to women as they... →

VIS REDDY We see considerable gender equality in mining in the public-sector departments and agencies, while there is also steady improvement in private-sector mining companies

Stellenbosch University - Women in Industry

26th August 2022 Prof Annie Bekker Position: Mechanical Engineer →

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