Women no longer play the minor roles they once did in the mining industry, instead, they now hold positions of authority and knowledge in this traditionally male-dominated industry.
The advancement of women in mining has been hailed as a bold and progressive step in the sector where gender stereotypes are still common.
She soon obtained a qualification in steel engineering, where she later established a female-owned steel engineering and mining support business. Her company currently employs more than 50 people. “I see myself as a successful person because when I started the business, I started with a zero balance, but today I also as a woman entrepreneur understand the financials of my business and I’m able to invest in assets that are helping the business to grow, unlike when I started. I didn’t know how to grow this business. I’ve persevered; I’ve been through so many challenges. I understand. I’ve learned through my failures,” explains Mosito.
Not far from her office, are female managers at one of Impala Platinum’s operations. After years of service, they now possess senior management-level positions.Nokwane adds, “Part of my responsibilities as well, also include that, from a woman’s perspective, we groom those that are behind, so that we set them up for success in future where there are prospective vacancies or roles.
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