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INDEX
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Top 100 gender empowered organisations
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South Africa’s most gender empowered companies
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EDITORIAL Success story: BBC Africa Radio's best journalist
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Top tips for women in investment marketing
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Success as a business woman and entrepreneur
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A deliberate approach to women's leadership
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Women in the mining sector
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Can women have it all?
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Women and technology
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Tackling gender and education
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Breaking the glass ceiling
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FEATURES
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South Africa's richest women
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South Africa’s richest women
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Interview with Wendy Appelbaum
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Ten innovations by women
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How to run your company and your household
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Top Women Awards review
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Women in government
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CONTRIBUTORS
Top Women contributors ASANDA MAGAQA
MARLENE DE LANGE
has had a big impact on Asanda Magaqa’s
dynamics, and personal development, Grow
career; she sees her rural roots as an
Consulting Director, Marlene de Lange,
opportunity to tell the stories of South Africa’s
creates and facilitates leadership programmes
forgotten people. Magaqa is known for chasing
that encourage personal and interpersonal
hard-hitting current affairs stories, despite being
development in individuals, teams, and
told it was too dangerous for a female reporter.
organisations.
GILLIAN FINDLAY
MINISTER ANGIE MOTSHEKGA
in the financial and investment fields. She
education since 1981, when she was a teacher at
began her working career with stockbrokers
Orlando High School. She has since held various
and was a rated Mining Analyst in the Financial
positions, the most current being the Minister
Mail Survey of investment analysts. She left
of Basic Education, the President of the ANC
stockbroking to join the marketing team of an
Women's League, and member of the ANC's
asset management company, where her role
National Executive Comittee.
With a deep interest in people, human
Being born in Butterworth in the Eastern Cape
Minister Angie Motshekga has been involved in
Gillian Findlay has over 30 years’ experience
included institutional investment marketing,
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reputation management.
ALEXANDRA NAGEL
Alexandra Nagel graduated from the University of HILDA LUNDERSTEDT
Cape Town with a triple major in political science,
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English, and media & writing. She is pursuing
a self-started company into a nine-figure turnover
English to a Postgraduate level. Currently an
business in less than 10 years and selling to a
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and Sax Appeal magazine.
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Featured clients COMPANY
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PUBLISHERS LETTER
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OF WOMEN Last year was an incredible year for the Top Women stable, Top Media & Communications, and women in general across South Africa. Around the world, across all sectors of business, there is a traditional perception of a glass ceiling preventing women from progressing on the same terms as men. While this might be true it is undeniable that the trend is shifting. More women than ever are entering the workforce in South Africa and the number of all-male boards has steadily decreased over the last twenty years. And we are good for business. According to research conducted by Zenger Folkman, an authority on strengths-based leadership development, women make better leaders than men. We build better teams, are more respected as managers, and are better able to combine intuitive and logical thinking. A research report from Dow Jones VentureSource shows that companies that include females as senior executives are more likely to succeed than companies with only men in charge. Additionally, the Women in Technology: Evolving, Ready to Save the World published by the Kauffman Foundation shows women-led private technology companies are more capital efficient. Sometimes it is so difficult to shout “Told you so” from the rooftops but it is refreshing to have such overwhelming proof of what we have all known for the longest time: Women are an asset, we are not just there to fill up quotas. This is a fact that has not gone unnoticed by corporate South Africa and it was with great excitement that Standard Bank joined us as the headline sponsor of the Top Women Awards for the next three years, at least.
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All the best for 2015 and let’s make it truly the year of women.
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TOP 100
COMPANIES The central focus of Top Women in Business and Government is gender empowerment in the workplace. In order to determine the ranking of the top 100 gender empowered companies in South Africa, organisations are evaluated according to a set of criteria which can be broadly grouped into employment and control criteria on the one hand, and policy criteria on the other. Within the former group, organisations are measured in terms of the extent to which women are represented within employment, management and ownership.This includes whether the organisation has a female CEO, MD or chairperson; and the proportion of women within overall employment, and amongst executive directors, management and senior management. The proportion of female ownership is another criterion within this group. The second set of criteria reflects organisations’ commitment to gender equality and empowerment as is evident by the existing nature of company policies. The establishment of written policies that are specifically women-focussed and designed to encourage the retention of women in the workplace; as well as corporate social investment (CSI) expenditures which hone in on the development of women, represent a critical set of criteria within the policy sphere. This data is rigorously researched and analysed over a period of one year. Based on the above crieria, the following are the 100 most gender empowered companies in South Africa.
TOP 100 COMPANIES
COMPANY AND SECTORS SECTOR: BASIC INDUSTRIES
SECTOR: FINANCIAL SERVICES
Bibette Clothing Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd
AON South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd
Barclays Africa Group Limited
Falcon Electronics (Pty) Ltd
Curro Holdings Limited
NCP Chlorchem (Pty) Ltd
Deloitte
Nolitha (Pty) Ltd Sephaku Holdings Limited
SECTOR: BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd Fikile Construction (Pty) Ltd Group Five Limited Motheo Construction Group (Pty) Ltd Pretoria Portland Cement Ltd (PPC) The Power Group of Companies
SECTOR: BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES Accsys (Pty) Ltd Actus Integrated Management (Pty) Ltd Quest Staffing Solutions Cozens Recruitment Services (Pty) Ltd DAV Professional Placement Group ( a division of Adcorp Fulfilment Services) Isilumko Staffing (Pty) Ltd King James Advertising Cape Town (Pty) Ltd Morvest Business Group Limited Ogilvy & Mather South Africa Primserv Group Limited SA Corporate Real Estate Fund Siyaduma Auto Ferriers (Pty) Ltd Studentemps & Pro Appointments cc Syntell (Pty) Ltd Thebe Exhibitions & Projects Group (Pty) Ltd Workforce Holdings Limited
SECTOR: EDUCATION College of Cape Town
FirstRand Limited Investec Bank Limited JSE Limited KPMG South Africa MUA Insurance Acceptances (Pty) Ltd Mutual & Federal Nedbank Limited Old Mutual Investment Group (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd Prescient Limited SekelaXabiso Strate Limited The Standard Bank Of South Africa Limited
SECTOR: HEALTHCARE & PHARMACEUTICALS Clinix Health Group Lancet Laboratories (Pty) Ltd Melomed Metropolitan Health Risk Management (Pty) Ltd Netcare Limited Sanofi Aventis SA
SECTOR: ICT AE Software Solutions (Pty) Ltd Comsel Eighteen (Pty) Ltd t/a Kanimambo Gijima I-Net BFA IT Master NEO Technologies (Pty) Ltd Rectron Sage Computer Technologies (Pty) Ltd T-Systems SA (Pty) Ltd
Durban University of Technology Educor Holdings Limited Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University Tertiary School in Business Adminstration Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) University of Witwatersrand (WITS)
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SECTOR: MULTINATIONALS
SECTOR: PERSONAL PRODUCTS
Accenture (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Annique Health and Beauty (Pty) Ltd
Barclays Africa Group Limited Sasol Mining (Pty) Ltd Siemens South Africa Unilever South Africa Virgin Airways
Avon Justine South Africa (Pty) Ltd Dermalogica South Africa (Pty) Ltd Estee Lauder Companies (Pty) Ltd Kimberly Clark South Africa (Pty) Ltd Revlon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
SECTOR: NATIONAL GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT
SECTOR: RESOURCES
Department of Arts and Culture
Afric Oil (Pty) Ltd
Department of Correctional Services
Kumba
Department of Health
KZN Oils
Department of Public Service & Administration
Mmakau Mining
Department of Public Works
Petro SA
Department of Social Development
SECTOR: RETAIL
Department of Women, Children and People with Disabilities Government Communication & Information System (GCIS)
SECTOR: PARASTATALS Airports Company South Africa National Film and Video Foundation National Youth Development Agency SA Post Office (SOC) Limited Sasria Limited South Africa Broadcasting Corporation Limited South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) South African Qualification Authority (SAQA)
African & Overseas Enterprises Limited Avroy Shlain (Pty) Ltd Jenna Clifford Designs (Pty) Ltd Key Stationers cc Mr Price Group Limited The JR Watkins Company (Pty) Ltd t/a Watkins Valeur Voltsing Electrical (Pty) Ltd
SECTOR: TRANSPORT Amasondo Fleet Services (Pty) Ltd Commuter Transport Engineering (Pty) Ltd
South African Tourism
Hauliers Consortium (Pty) Ltd t/a Haulcon
South African Weather Services (SAWS)
Sebenza Forwarding & Shipping (Pty) Ltd
Telkom (SOC) Limited
Siyaduma Auto Ferriers (Pty) Ltd
Transnet SOC Limited
SECTOR: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES Greymatter and Finch (Pty) Ltd KPMG Manto Management (Pty) Ltd Nkonki Incorporated Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo Inc
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SECTOR: TRAVEL AND TOURISM Duma Travel (Pty) Ltd HRG Rennies Travel (Pty) Ltd South African Tourism South African Travel Centre Sure Travel (Pty) Ltd Travel with Flair (Pty) Ltd
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S O U T H A F R I C A’ S R I C H E S T :
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MEAN BUSINESS There was a time, not too long ago, when men controlled the wealth and it was almost impossible for women to break into the boy’s club of business and wealth. Thankfully, those times are over and, more and more, we are seeing ambitious and successful women gaining control over a significant portion of wealth. These are the most successful of those women: South Africa’s richest women.
"Women are cautious, probably without reason, but it helps in our business decisions. " - Wendy Appelbaum
WENDY APPELBAUM Director: Sphere Director: Donald Gordon Medical Centre Director: Victory Enterprises After a stellar business career, Wendy Applebaum now resides in picturesque Stellenbosch as the owner and Chair of De Morgenzen Wine Estate, which she purchased with her husband. Applebaum is the only daughter of South African billionaire Donald Gordon, the founder of Liberty Life Association of Africa, which became Liberty International. During her career she served as a director at Liberty Investors and became one of the company’s biggest shareholders. She was co-founder and deputy chairman of Women’s Investment Portfolio Limited (Wiphold), an investment company controlled entirely by women, with over R1.6-billion in assets under management. Her philanthropic involvements include the Wits Donald Gordon Medical Centre, a post-graduate teaching hospital wholly owned by the University of the Witwatersrand's Faculty of Health Sciences; she is a trustee of The Donald Gordon Foundation, one of the largest private charitable foundations in Southern Africa, of CHOC (Children's Haemophilia and Oncology Clinic) and of the Helen Suzman Foundation. Applebaum is a member of the Global Philanthropists' Circle (GPC) and a director of the Southern African Board of the Synergos Institute. Source: Demorgenzon.co.za
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RICHEST SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN / EDITORIAL
WENDY ACKERMAN Non-Executive Director: Pick n Pay Holdings Wendy Ackerman is a prominent figure in South African business as a Non-Executive Director of Pick n Pay Holdings Limited. She has made a significant impact through her philanthropic work. Ackerman is recognised by the South African Nature Foundation for outstanding achievement and contribution to environmental conservation. She is recognised by the World Wildlife Fund South Africa as a Diamond Custodian of Table Mountain. From 1963 to 1967, Ackerman taught at the English Academy in Soweto and was involved in teaching English to the black community at night school during her student years. Ackerman has been instrumental in the Pick n Pay Group’s development of employee benefits and welfare. Ackerman has numerous roles outside her duties at Pick n Pay; she is a life governor at the UCT Foundation, a board member of the AIDS Foundation, a trustee of the Cape Town Holocaust Centre and a Director of the Cape Philharmonic Endowment Trust.
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PAMELA GOLDING Founder and Chairperson: Pam Golding Property Group In 1976, Pamela Golding recognised the need for a discreet and professional property agency within the South African real estate market. While Golding family values remain at the heart of the brand, the Group has grown into a worldclass, multi-billion rand organisation that continues to play a significant role in the South African real estate industry. What makes it all the more impressive is that 28 years ago the company began with very little capital and only one sales assistant. Today, the company sees an annual turnover in the billions. Golding has been honoured with multiple accolades for her involement in the property industry; she received the Cape Times KPMG Business Personality of the Year Award in 2003; was named the on the Forbes Africa’s Richest Women list in 2012; was named One of 50 Leading Women Entrepreneurs of the World by The Star Group; and was announced as the Executive Women’s Club’s Businesswoman of the Year in 1996.
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SHARON WAPNICK Non-Executive Chairman and Director: Premium Properties Sharon Wapnick is the daughter of billionaire property tycoon Alec Wapnick who founded City Property in 1968; she is an imposing business figure in her own right. She is currently the Non-Executive Chairman and Non-Executive Director of Premium Properties Limited; and Non-Executive Chairman and Director of Octodex Investments Limited. Wapnick obtained her Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law degree, cum laude, from the University of the Witwatersrand prior to completing her articles of clerkship with Moss Morris. She was admitted as an attorney in 1988 and became a partner of Moss Morris in the same year. After being appointed Deputy Chairman of Moss Morris in 2003, she became a founding member of her own law firm, Tugendhaft, Wapnick, Banchetti and Partners (TWV) in 2004. She has extensive experience in high-profile commercial, civil and criminal litigation, as well as arbitrations.
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JUDY DLAMINI Non-Executive Director: Imithi Investments Member of Board of Directors: Anglo American Member of Board of Directors: Aspen Pharmacare Member of Board of Directors: Northam Platinum A medical doctor by profession, Judy Dlamini spent 10 years in practice prior to attaining her MBA and making the fulltime move to business. After spending two years at HSBC, specialising in transport and energy corporate finance, her entrepreneurial interests developed. Dlamini is a shareholder and Non-Executive Director of Imithi Investments (Pty) Limited and Aspen’s black economic empowerment shareholder. She is currently the Managing Director and Executive Chairman of Mbekani Health and Wellbeing (Pty) Limited, Chairman of Masibulele Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Limited and other companies within the Mbekani group. Her additional title of Non-Executive Director is at Anglo American. She is a founder and trustee of Mkhiwa Trust, a family trust for rural development and education of previously disadvantaged individuals. Dlamini has provided visionary leadership and guidance to the Aspen group since her appointment as Chairman of the Board in November 2007; the organisation has benefited from her extensive experience in the areas of socioeconomic development and healthcare. She is a member of the Remuneration and Nomination, and Social and Ethics committees.
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RICHEST SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN / EDITORIAL
NONHLANHLA MJOLI-MNCUBE Founder and Chairman: Women for Housing Director: Open Society Foundation Director: Municipal Infrastructure Investment Fund Director: National Housing Finance Corporation Chair: Rural Housing Loan Fund Nonhlanhla Mjoli-Mncube currently runs her own group of companies, including the Mjoli Development Company, Eziko Investments and The Alpha Network for Women. Mjoli-Mncube sits on the boards of several prominent local and multinational corporations including Capitec Bank, WBHO Construction, Tongaat Hulett Sugar and Pioneer Foods. She has held several high-profile positions in her career, including being an economic advisor to former Deputy President Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, an Executive at BDA (a subsidiary of Murray and Roberts), a manager at Washington State University Social and Economic Science Research Centre, town planner of The Natal Planning Commission, Chairperson and Executive Director of NURCHA, as well as Chair of the Rural Housing Loan Fund, President of the South African Women Entrepreneurs and Deputy Chair of the Construction Industry Development Board. Mjoli-Mncube obtained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Fort Hare and a Master of Arts degree in City and Regional Planning from the University of Cape Town. She has completed studies at Washington State University, Wharton School of Business, a fellowship in Urban Studies at Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Senior Executive Leadership Programme at Harvard University.
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N e w A f r i c a n M a g a z i n e , ( 2 0 1 4 ) , I r e n e C h a r n l e y [ O N L I N E ] . Av a i l a b l e a t : h t t p : / / n e w a f r i c a n m a g a z i n e .
IRENE CHARNLEY Non-Executive Director: MTN Group Director: Johnnic Communications Limited Director: MIH Limited Director: Pontso Investment Holdings Director: Times Media Irene Charnley is a social entrepreneur who is widely respected in the telecommunications industry as a visionary and decision-maker. As a Non-Executive Director for the MTN Group, now one of the largest telecommunications companies in Africa, she was instrumental in transforming the group into one of the most respected telecommunications operators on the continent. She is acredited with the responsibilty of helping MTN Holdings achieve full-listings on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) through M-Cell Limited and played a leading role in transforming the company into one of the preeminent black empowerment organisations on the JSE. Charnley was a founding member of the National Empowerment Consortium, which was made up of 50 percent black business owners, 50 percent black labourers and eventually owned 35 percent of Johnic Holdings. During her career with Johnic, it is believed she helped as many as 32 000 disadvantaged South Africans buy shares in the company and it is estimated these shares have made those people 400 percent richer over a three-year time span.
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RICHEST SOUTH AFRICAN WOMEN / EDITORIAL
CHRISTINE RAMON Chief Financial Officer: AngloGold Ashanti A chartered accountant by profession, Christine Ramon was appointed as Chief Financial Officer of AngloGold Ashanti in July 2014. Prior to her position at AngoGold, she was the Chief Financial Officer for fuel giant, Sasol, for seven years. She left the company, resigning shortly after she sold R33-million worth of her shares and two weeks before the release of a successful set of financial results. Ramon is a member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants, the Public Accountant and Auditor's Board and the Association for the Advancement of Black Accountants of South Africa. She currently serves as Deputy Chair of the Financial Reporting Standards Council of South Africa and is a Non-Executive Director of telecommunications giant, MTN Group. Ramon received her Honour's in Accounting Science from the University of South Africa in 1989. She was admitted as a Chartered Accountant in 1990 and completed her articles at Coopers & Lybrand.
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C L A U D I A B R Ă– L L , ( 2 0 1 2 ) , R a m p h e l e M a m p h e l a [ O N L I N E ] . Av a i l a b l e a t : h t t p : / / w w w. c i c e r o . d e /
MAMPHELA RAMPHELE Chairperson: Circle Capital Ventures Chairperson: Ifa Lethu Foundation Mamphela Aletta Ramphele is a South African politician, former anti-apartheid activist, qualified medical doctor, academic, author and businesswomen. Ramphele has a strong political background. She is the former leader of the Agang SA political party and was detained for five months following the Soweto uprising in 1976. She was one of the founders of the Black Consciousness Movement, alongside Steve Biko and Barney Pityana. Ramphele has authored many books on socio-economic issues in South Africa and has received numerous awards, both locally and abroad, in acknowledgement of her role in advancing the cause of disadvantaged people in South Africa. She was the Chairperson of Gold Fields, Circle Capital Ventures, Technology Innovation Agency and a Director at Medi-Clinic Corporation and Remgro. She is currently a trustee of the Nelson Mandela and Steve Biko Foundations and the Nelson Mandela Children’s Fund. She has also been on the boards of Anglo-American, Medi-Clinic and Transnet. She was the first South African to be appointed as Managing Director of the World Bank. Her duties included overseeing the strategic positioning and operations of the World Bank, as well as taking on the duties of the Vice-Presidency of External Affairs.
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WENDY APPELBAUM / INTERVIEW
BANG VIR NIKS Wendy Appelbaum: an interview by Jocelyn Stiebel It’s not very often that people get to have a one-on-one with one of Africa’s wealthiest women. Topco was delighted to be able to secure a rare gap in Wendy Appelbaum’s demanding schedule for an exclusive photo-shoot and interview. What follows are her enlightening views concerning women empowerment, philanthropy and business in South Africa.
As a well-known philanthropist, belonging to the Global Philanthropists Circle, and a number of other organisations around the world, what in particular triggered your wish to help others? I think it’s my responsibility in life, really. It gives you a choice about what kind of difference you are going to make and I get quite disappointed if people who are in privileged positions neglect the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. I enjoy it; it gives one an enormous amount of satisfaction helping people who can’t help themselves.
If and when you decide to invest in another philanthropic venture, in what field would you choose to focus your time and energy?
What are the most valuable businessetiquette tips you were taught, or have learnt through the years, and adhered to? Most important to me is to be punctual and respect other people’s time; there is nothing worse than people being late. Show respect where it’s deserved – don’t be shy to pull the punches when they are necessary.
What attributes do you believe women possess which may make them better or more successful business leaders than men? I think there is a different moral compass involved - women are very honest. We are cautious, probably without reason, but it helps in our business decisions.
What can women do to enhance their own standing in the business environment? Grow some balls and stand up for yourself. Fight for your rights – no one’s going to give them to you. I think women need to take a stand and be counted for – it’s impossible to sit like a wallflower and earn respect.
Who is the most influential person you have had the pleasure of meeting? Helen Suzman. She is the epitome of the Afrikaans term ‘bang vir niks’ – she is fearless, has a big mouth and has acted on everything she said she would do. I have never been that inspired by a man to be honest; I think that women have just had a much more difficult ride in the world.
Human rights, healthcare and education are my three areas of interest and are the fields I will continue to support.
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WOMEN AT THE FOREFRONT OF
I N N O VA T I O N
By Jocelyn Stiebel
1. STEM CELL ISOLATION
Name: Anne Tsukamoto Profession: Executive Vice President of Scientific and Strategic Alliances Date of discovery: 1991 Tsukamoto co-patented the discovery of the properties of haematopoietic stem cells. They can be transformed and developed into all blood cells found in the bone marrow tissue and lymphatic system. Her research has provided a deeper understanding of the blood systems in cancer patients; the artificial reproduction of these stem cells paved the way for advancements in cancer treatment and ultimately a potential cure for the disease. In 1998, Tsukamoto joined StemCells, Inc as Senior Director of Scientific Operations and has since climbed the ranks to Executive Vice President of Research and Development. During this time, Tsukamoto and her team identified and purified the human neural stem cell, as well as portions of the human liver and pancreatic cells with properties comparable to stem cells, clinically developing them for the first ever human clinical trials.
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INNOVATIONS BY WOMEN / EDITORIAL
2. RADIUM AND POLONIUM Name: Marie Curie Profession: Physicist Date of discovery: 1898
Radium was co-discovered by Marie and Pierre Curie. Marie Curie was deeply interested in French physicist Henri Becquerel’s discovery of x-rays and transformed a storeroom into a laboratory on Paris Municipal School’s campus. She discovered that, despite external factors, a certain number of uranium atoms gave off a particular radiation intensity. It was at this point that Marie included her husband in her findings which led to the further discovery of element 84 – polonium (named after Poland) and element 88, radium. Marie devised a method for the separation of radium from its radioactive properties which allowed for a closer study of its therapeutic properties. In 1903 she became the first female Nobel Prize winner, honouring her phenomenal discoveries. She received a second Nobel Prize in 1911, this time for chemistry.
3. APGAR SCORE
Name: Virginia Apgar Profession: Obstetrical anaesthesiologist Date of invention: 1952 Apgar, determined from an early age to be a doctor, graduated from the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in 1933. In 1949 she became the first woman to become a full professor at Columbia; she left in 1959 and earned a Masters if Public Health degree from the John Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health. Apgar studied the effects of anaesthesia on women in labour. This led to the invention of the Apgar Score, the first standardised measuring method for evaluating the condition and viability of a new-born within a minute of birth. The method received some resistance from the medical community; despite these early challenges, the Apgar Score was published successfully in 1952 and is still used today.
4. SPREAD SPECTRUM TECHNOLOGY Name: Hedy Lamarr Profession: Actress Date of invention: 1941
Lamarr, most famous for her silver-screen acting, co-invented spread spectrum technology, better known today as wireless communication. During World War II, Austrian born Lamarr developed this technology to interfere with radio frequencies creating unbreakable codes. If intercepted by the enemy, the message would be indecipherable. The significance of this invention was not acknowledged until years later. However, Lamarr’s innovation paved the way for wireless communications as we know it today, without which fax machines, cellular phone technology and wireless internet would not exist. Although not recognised for her revolutionary vision at the time, Lamarr has since been honoured with the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Pioneer Award in 1997 and is the first women to receive the BULBIE Gnass Spirit of Achievement Award.
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5. CCTV
Name: Marie Van Brittan Brown Profession: Unknown Date of invention: 1966 Brown and her husband applied for a patency of their invention of a closed-circuit television security system in 1966. Brown grew tired of the slow-actioned police in her residential area and endeavoured to make her household, and neighbourhood, a safer place. The system consisted of a motorised camera which slid up and down enabling her to see what was happening on the exterior; a remote control-operated entrance and an audio video alarm system showed who was at the door before opening. Not much more is known about her invention but is the backbone of all modern home-security systems used today.
6. RESIDENTIAL SOLAR HEATING
Name: Maria Telkes Profession: Biophysicist and solar energy researcher Date of invention: 1948 Telkes was born, raised and educated in Budapest, Hungary before becoming an American citizen in 1937, the same year she received patents on her thermoelectric devices which converted solar power into electrical energy. In 1948, Telkes designed a new solar heating system which was installed in a home designed by Eleanor Raymond. Unlike earlier systems which stored heat in hot water or heated rocks, Telkes’ invention converted solar power into useable electrical energy through the crystallisation of sodium sulphate, heating up the air spaces through the walls and ceilings of buildings. Telkes was honoured by the National Academy of Science Building Research Advisory Board in 1977 for her significant contribution to solar-heating building technology and research. Telkes retired from active research in the field in 1978 but continued to work as a research consultant.
7. ELECTRICAL REFRIGERATOR Name: Florence Parpart Profession: Inventor Date of invention: 1914
Parpart was born in New Jersey but spent most of her life stationed between New York City and Philadelphia. Parpart patented two inventions: the first was a new and improved version of the street sweeper and the second was the modern electronic refrigerator. Prior to Parpart’s innovative electrical refrigerator, the icebox was its popular predecessor. Parpart’s fiancé was said to be a skilled electrician and assisted her in its design, making the icebox redundant to all those who had access to electricity. Her previous entrepreneurial experience enabled Parpart to market, distribute and sell her innovation with ease. She took part in trade shows alongside her husband, developed advertising campaigns and oversaw production management of her design.
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INNOVATIONS BY WOMEN / EDITORIAL
8. CIRCULAR SAW
Name: Tabitha Babbit Profession: Weaver Date of invention: 1810 Babbit lived in a religious community in the 1800s which valued men and women as equals and communal labour was shared between them. While she watched two men cut wood with a two-handled saw, Babbit realised that they wasted energy going back and forth, only penetrating the wood with every second stroke. Babbit reached the conclusion that a circular shape would be more efficient, penetrating the wood with every turn, thus conserving energy and manpower. Although it is argued that Babbit is not the original inventor of the circular saw as she never had her idea patented, she none-the-less came up with the innovation which reduced the work-load for her community, and future generations.
9. WINDSHEILD WIPER
Name: Mary Anderson Profession: Cattle ranch and vineyard operator and real-estate Date of invention: 1902 Anderson was born in Alabama, USA; however, a visit to New York City in the winter of 1902 transformed her real-estate-farming background to one of history’s most forward-thinking inventors. While sitting in a trolley car on a wet day, she noticed the driver kept the window panes open because it was too difficult to see through the sleet which stuck to the glass. She then designed a hand-controlled wiper blade which could be operated by a lever within the vehicle, swiping away any water and sleet when it became too difficult for the driver to see. Anderson struggled to sell her 17 year-long patent rights for her invention; when it expired, motor companies had already jumped on the band-wagon and windshields, using her design, became standard automobile equipment when purchasing a car.
10. LIFE RAFT
Name: Maria Beasley Profession: Businesswoman Date of invention: late 1800s It was unusual for women in the late 1800s to be working, let alone own their own business and make a small fortune from it. Beasley was the exception to this standard; she owned her own business after patenting her barrel-making machine which manufactured wooden barrels used for food storage and wine-making. Her fortune grew during this time due to the high demand for this produce. After her business grew and her products became well-known, Beasley began experimenting with the uses of the wooden barrels and patenting her work; she took full credit for the invention of the life raft. Although she had many other successfully patented inventions, the life raft is among the most significant.
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ASANDA MAGAQA
BBC AFRICA RADIO AWARD WINNER FOR BEST JOURNALIST IN SOUTHERN AFRICA In my storytelling, I have tried to shy away from the obvious sound bytes and instead seek the ones from those we often choose to ignore: The children, women, and anybody else on the peripheries that society at large prefers to believe are not important enough to be heard. This is who I seek and want to talk to first. While in the Middle East I produced an award-winning Radio Current Affairs piece entitled The Children Of War. In 2010, for the same radio piece, I was awarded the BBC Africa Radio Award for Best Journalist in southern Africa for a story I did when I deserted the convoy accompanying the Deputy President and Government Ministers, and instead went to those communities that were not on the itinerary. In 2011, a two-part series on child brides forcefully abducted into marriage through a cultural practice entitled, Ukuthwala: Unveiled, was shortlisted for a Commonwealth Broadcasting Association Award. In 2012, I was awarded the Vodacom Journalist Of The Year Award in the Television Feature category, for relating the story of Zimbabwean women illegal immigrants whose first experience of South Africa was being raped after crossing the Limpopo River. The story was entitled No Woman's Land. That same year I was honoured with the inclusion of my name in the Mail and Guardian Newspaper's 200 Young South Africans - a list that showcases young South Africans shaping the country's future. RESILIENCE It is with resilience that I faced life-changing personal tribulations: a violent attack in August 2010 caused me to suffer from a nervous breakdown; and in subsequent years to take the time to heal, refocus and rededicate myself to my life's work.
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SUCCESS STORY / EDITORIAL
My career may appear to have come with consistent success, but
HUNGER
it was not without its trial and errors. I have failed numerous times in
Through my drive for success I become the youngest anchor
my life and my career, but with God's grace I have managed to lift
of an SABC flagship radio current affairs radio show in 2004 –
myself up each time I have fallen and I am still pursuing.
Laphum’ikhwezi on Umhlobo wenene FM. Despite my lack of training, my determination allowed me to step up and become the anchor of
The question, 'who does she think she is?' is occasionally asked
Asikhulume/Let’s Talk in 2007.
when my name comes up in conversations. It is usually followed by comments that I am ‘too assertive’ and ‘don’t know my place'.
PASSION Through my passion I found the stories of the poor, marginalised
These are justifications given whenever a door has been slammed in
and easily forgotten South Africans. I was exposed to international
my face and opportunities taken from me. The answer to the question
assignments as early as 2006 - my first was to go to the Middle East to
is surprisingly simple: I am a young, black woman from Ngqamakhwe
cover the war in Lebanon between Hizbollah and Israel.
in the Transkei region of Eastern Cape; raised in a home where I was taught to follow my dreams. Journalism is my calling; and I intend to
Youth offers one the privilege of being impervious to danger and
spend the rest of my life doing it well because it is a labour of love.
that is a fitting description for the type of journalist I was at the time: young, foolish and believing only in the greater cause of being able
July 2014 marked my 10-year anniversary of being a practising
to tell this familiar yet complex tale to audiences in South Africa.
journalist. Nine of these 10 years had been spent at the South African Broadcasting Corporation. It is these nine years that have cultivated
My credit extends to SABC's Head of News at the time - Snuki Zikalala
four character strengths within me: hunger, passion, resilience
- who often said that news doesn't only happen in English. Zikalala's
and humility.
answer to the juniorisation of the newsroom plaguing newsrooms throughout the country at the time, was to push the young and inexperienced journalists at the SABC to the forefront.
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He did this by sending them on assignments that would, under
"Our deepest fear is not that we are
normal circumstances, be reserved for senior and experienced journalists. He encouraged my already established commitment to
inadequate. Our deepest fear is that
mentor and develop younger journalists to be ready to ascend to
we are powerful beyond measure. It is
their future roles in journalism. I have had the opportunity to cover numerous assignments, most of
our light, not our darkness that most frightens us."
- Marianne Williamson
which proved to be difficult, heart–breaking and even dangerous; but history needs journalists as its witness. A quote I saw on the Poynter Institute website will forever resonate with me: Birds gotta fly, fish gotta swim, and journalists gotta go! HUMILITY It is through humility that I understand the journalist I am today; at various points of my employment during my career there are those who have taken the time to coach, encourage and reprimand me with their constructive criticism and give me second and third chances while grooming me into becoming the accomplished journalist I'd always dreamt of being. They have proved to be my angels on earth. As Isaac Newton so apltly puts it: If I have seen further, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants. I conduct motivational talks at schools in rural Eastern Cape and hope to branch out into other provinces. I feel morally obligated to because the youth wrongly believe that in order to make a success of life you need to come from more privileged backgrounds. The welfare of young girls is my main priority. I do not tire of telling them to never resign themselves to their fate and listen to what a patriarchal society dictates. We should not be content with predetermined roles that are not in line with our individual destinies. My message to them comprises words I read once and never forgot: Instead of using your body to mesmerise men, use your mind and determination to mesmerise the world. I remind them that behind every fairy tale of the person they most admire, there’s a story of struggle, determination, faith and bravery. Push your critics. Push your body, mind and spirit. Push to love yourself. Push to be the next in line to whom you look up to – in my case, the legendary CNN Journalist and Anchor Christiane Amanpour. This is my big picture; no daily task is so mundane that I cannot use it to inch closer to my dream.
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The next 10 years of my life will be characterised by not merely being a storyteller, but creating a platform where people are able to tell their own stories. I am also mindful of how unventured the terrain of the internet is, in South Africa; it is my personal ambition to adequately make use of this space. What sustains me is prayer, pragmatism and a clear sense of purpose. Even after 10 years, I still anticipate and am very excited about my future. One of my favourite works ever written is by Marianne Williamson. It liberates me from my fears and informes what comes next in my life and times: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, ‘Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?’ Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. “There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” This is what I wish for my life.
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FIVE TIPS FOR WOMEN IN INVESTMENT MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION I entered the investment marketing arena through the side door, which has proven to be to my advantage. With decades of experience in investment analysis for several stockbroking firms and some time spent in financial media, it was a logical step to move into investment marketing. This has taken several forms from investment marketing for asset management companies to communications for financial service companies and investor relations. Let me share with you some of the things I’ve learnt over the years. 1. KNOW AND UNDERSTAND YOUR CLIENT A fellow investor relations practitioner once said to me “You don’t have to know your client’s business, you just have to know about communication”. Those words have stuck with me, but here’s the thing – I don’t believe she was correct. It is a given that, if you are practicing marketing and communication, you need to know and understand the field. However, I believe that it is essential to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of your client’s business and the environment in which it operates . You can tell your client’s story so much better if you understand the business and its key drivers. You will have a better grasp of the target audiences, appropriate media for those audiences, and how to craft messages that will resonate with them. As the communication industry is saturated with women, having specific industry knowledge can be a key differentiating factor. So develop a wonderful depth of sector understanding and a keen interest in your clients’ businesses – it can take you far. For example, when I pitched for a client in the retirement fund space, it helped that I had already read the Pensions
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"The more specialised and differentiated you are, the more it will benefit you. People who are recognised as specialists have greater pricing power and are more resistant to market vagaries."
agencies. In reality, the skills required are the same yet some practitioners are simply not acknowledging the trend towards converged media – the concept that earned, owned, and paid media should dance together. 4. NETWORK ACTIVELY Never underestimate the power of networking. Much of the business that I have gained has been through referrals by contacts and connections that I have. In fact, research by the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO) showed that
Fund Act. An understanding of the stock market and how it works is invaluable when dealing with buy-side analysts. 2. FIND YOUR NICHE AND SPECIALISE The more specialised and differentiated you are, the more it will benefit you. People who are recognised as specialists have greater pricing power and are more resistant to market vagaries. Figure out what it is that you can be incredibly good at, hone those skills and develop a competitive advantage. Become the best supplier of your services. The more distinctive your offering is, the fewer substitutes will be available. This leads to market power – the ability to charge a premium for your services – and the ability to earn above-average profits in the long run. This strategy can be applied in an individual context (such as your personal branding) or to your business. The key is that the more you narrow your focus, the greater the potential rewards will be. 3. STAY ON TOP OF TRENDS Trends lead to opportunities. The business environment is changing at lightning speed and it is critical to remain current. Stay curious. Be able to extract the essence of change and make sense of it, and do so on a continuous basis. This means you should commit to lifelong learning – as Stephen Covey advised us in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, we need to sharpen the saw and that applies as much to business as to anything else. Scanning the environment and accurately identifying longterm trends will provide important, actionable insights into the business environment, identify new business opportunities, and assist in positioning an organisation for the future. From this base, strategies and counter-strategies can be devised to maximise the opportunities and overcome the threats posed to a business. I have, for example, watched the polarisation of the
the top two sources of new business for member agencies were referrals from existing clients (88 percent) and personal contacts (81 percent). Trailing way behind in third place was "enquiries from my corporate website" (26 percent). Relationships not only lead to better and increased business, they can enhance knowledge and idea sharing, which often leads to innovation and greater success. Networking can also expose you to partnership and joint venture possibilities, or simple associations, which can open other doors for you and your business. It is also useful for building your reputation. Note that networking is about sharing and reciprocity – it’s a two-way street and you need to be prepared to put into relationships as much as you are taking out of them. 5. STAY ETHICAL There may be a temptation to flout ethics and this can be particularly relevant when it comes to investments, but it is vital to remain professional at all times. The ability to maintain confidentiality and to communicate honestly are put to the test in this business. Act with integrity in all your dealings and maintain fairness and honesty. When a conflict of interests arises, it needs to be dealt with openly and whatever steps necessary should be taken to avoid it. There are no grey areas when it comes to ethical behaviour. There is only one North on a moral compass so make sure that is where yours is directed. Marketing investments and practicing investor relations has been extremely rewarding and great fun. Warren Buffett advised people to “Take a job that you love. You will jump out of bed in the morning.” Happily, that is exactly what I have found. As a good friend once said, “It isn’t work unless you’d rather be doing something else.”
communication industry into digital agencies and traditional
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By Krysia Gaweda
FINDING
THE BALANCE
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY RUN YOUR CAREER AND FAMILY Running a household is difficult in itself; adding a career on top of
HAVE A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM
that can become overwhelming. Topwomen spoke to learders in their
Having a good support system, at work and at home, can make the
feild to find out how they manage to balance the demands of home
world of difference. One cannot be successful without having an
and work place.
understanding personal support structure, that knows what you are going through, and is able to help when you need it most. By building
In a recent survey, Fortune found that 1 000 companies with female
a reliable support network, it will help ensure that you always have
CEOs recorded better stock market returns than those with male
a contingency plan for work and family surprises. It is important to
CEOs. While it is difficult to identify the exact reason why women-led
establish limits and boundaries, for both work and home, to ensure that
companies are seeing better results, research from the Ketchum
your demands are manageable.
Leadership Communication Monitor found that it might have something to do with women’s approach to management.
Corporate Affairs Director of Pfizer South Africa and mother of one, Leigh Gunkel-Keuler, explains how a passion for both work and family,
With more women entering the business world it proves that it is possible
coupled with effective time management and a good support
to find the balance of running a business and a household successfully
system, ensures that no area in her life is short-changed.
and effectively. “I may also add that the onus is also on the corporation to ensure Systemic family therapist and master coach Svenja Wachter explains
that married women, who may be both mothers and wives, have an
how finding this balance is about consciously working through this
enabling work environment which both understands and supports
apparent incongruity. A perfect work/life balance is not a final state,
a woman’s many roles, both at work and at home. Balance and
but rather a continuous process. Life is unstable and is throwing
flexibility is required on all sides – the busy woman executive, her
curveballs all the time. Balancing your life means making deliberate
family, and the company she represents,"
choices, both in the short and long term. BE MORE FLEXIBLE So, what is the reality of running a successful business and a happy
Many women that go into business don’t want to be tied down at their
home at once? Is it as simple as using your time wisely and creatively,
desks for 40 or more hours per week, especially not when they have a
while prioritising what is most important in your life and not losing
family and household to look after. Running your own company and
sight of yourself?
being your own boss may allow you to control your schedule, but in order to be successful there will be times when
We speak to various successful businesswomen who have families and households and discover what they do to keep the balance between their home life and career.
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you will be forced to meet deadlines.
FINDING A BALANCE / EDITORIAL
As Gunkel-Keuler emphasises, it is important to work in an environment
level planning, and focus. She found that she often needed less time
that provides a measure of flexibility. It is also important to allow
to get things done than before she had a child. "When you know that
yourself to be flexible and not feel guilty when you need to stop doing
you have other commitments, it teaches you to focus on getting what
something in order to attend to a more pressing matter, be it work or
you have to get done."
family matters. Executive and Life Coach, as well as mother of two, Refilwe Marathe THINK LONG TERM AND MAKE COMPROMISES
describes how she aims to use her time effectively and avoid wasting it
It is important to always think long term to figure out when and how
where she can, ensuring that whatever she does, she does effectively,
you are going to make compromises in work. You need to think about
smartly and with purpose.
how you are going to sustain your career over a lifetime knowing that the kind of work you do might shift at different stages of your life.
“I find that I need to plan my time well. I aim to increase the quality of my interactions by being mindful, present, clear, and conscious of my
Research Anthropologist, and mother of one, Deborah Mindry, needed
intentions at that moment.”
to make compromises in her work goals at various stages of her child’s life. Although these compromises may have been frustrating at the
It is important to be creative with your time and do what works for
time, over the long term they have paid off by allowing Mindry to raise
you. If you need to answer your emails while waiting to pick up your
her child and still have a successful career.
children from school or read over financial reports while on the treadmill, so be it – use your time wisely and effectively.
“You need to think of the long term and figure out when and how you can make compromises in work and always think about how you are
DO NOT BE AFRAID TO DELEGATE
going to sustain your career over a life time. It is important to know
Elouise Kelly, Head of Marketing at SABC and mother-to-be, explains
that the kind of work you do might shift at different stages of your life,
how there are no prizes for being Super Mom or Super Woman, and
depending on whether you have very young children in need of more
therefore being able to delegate effectively is an important part of
immediate physical care, school age children, or children who have
reaching the balance we strive for. It is important to speak up when
gone off to university,” explains Mindry.
you feel you are being taken advantage of in the workplace or when your needs are not being met at home.
IMPORTANCE OF PRIORITISATION TIME Inevitably, certain things require prioritising, and you need to work
“The secret lies in finding the right balance and using the resources
out the opportunity cost that this entails. Women are usually good
at our disposal. As women, we should never be afraid to admit that
at multi-tasking and effective and efficient with time management.
we are pursuing both roles and then ensure we get the necessary
Mindry further explains that being a parent who works requires high
support”.
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"You don’t always have to do everything yourself, and sometimes a conversation with the relevant people in your workplace will ensure you get more support"
YOU DON’T HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING YOURSELF You don’t always have to do everything yourself, and sometimes a conversation with the relevant people in your workplace will ensure you get more support on the work front. Making necessary changes at home will ensure a more relaxed environment. Communication is often key and speaking to others around you will make you realise that you are not alone.
It may be difficult to ask for help, but often you will be surprised at who will help you when you just ask. It is important to turn to your
It is important to remember that there is no one size-fits-all model.
support structure in times of crisis and not be afraid to ask for help
Elouise Kelly explains that sometimes you have to try different options
– there will always be someone willing to help you, but first you have
before you will find the right fit. You may feel that everything is on
to ask.
your shoulders and that you have to do it all, but often that is not the case. Try, and try again. If you don’t get it right the first, or even the
STAY ORGANISED: CLEAR STRATEGIES FOR BOTH WORK AND HOME
second time:
Try keeping one calendar for family events and business appointments, that way you can avoid double booking or over-
“So if it means changing companies or how you work, then you do it
extending yourself. Be sure to write down and confirm important
since you understand the longer-term benefits and ultimately remain
dates as soon as you know them and then work your other
sane while juggling all the different balls”. There are people around
commitments in around them as they come in. There will always
you who are willing to help and be there for you. Don’t feel like you
be the occasional unavoidable conflict so you need to be able to
are alone in this balancing act.
prioritise issues as they arise, be flexible, and get creative with your solutions in order to fit everything in.
DON’T LOSE SIGHT OF YOURSELF Despite everything that you need to do, it is important to be mindful
Janine Basel, self-employed and mother of two, explains that it is
of yourself. Everyone needs their own personal time, despite all that
important to stay organised and have clear strategies for both
has to be done; do not lose sight of what makes you happy.
work and home commitments. Basel explains how she has regular meetings at home in order to get systematic buy-in with her personal
For Kelly, it is staying healthy by doing some form of exercise and
support network and to ensure that everyone helps out where
making sure that she eats properly. She explains that the benefits of
they can.
a healthy mind and body far outweigh the perceived effort and time you need to invest in attaining them.
In other words, Basel explains, as you would set about making goals and strategies in the work environment, do the same for your family
“I am a firm believer that if you are not able to instill some fun in your
commitments. The essential thing is to remember that this cannot be
life then you end up becoming miserable which does not help you,
done in an isolated or selfish environment. It affects everyone, not just
your family, or your colleagues.”
you, and everyone should try and get on board thus making it easier to find the balance.
Similarly, Refilwe Marathe says that you need to stay true to yourself, as well as know who you are and what you want out of life. If you are
Furthermore, it is necessary to be absolutely present and focus in the
going to manage a job while nurturing a family, stay true to what’s
physical environment you are in, be it work or personal. This will help
most important to you. There will be days when reading a story in
you to further entrench your commitment at any given time.
your child’s class will mean you need to take time out of the office.
“There has to be a sense of teamwork both at home and at work”,
Don’t be apologetic or feel guilty about it.
Basel says. “Accept that you can’t always keep all the balls in the air – Other strategies include planning your free time as you would
occasionally one will drop and that is okay. Find your own rhythm on
plan your work time, try and avoid distractions at work so you
how things work best for you. You will find that your own formula will
can work smart, not long, and be sure to schedule time with your
work better for you than someone else’s”, Marathe says. Elouise Kelly
significant others.
also emphasises that you shouldn’t be afraid to invest in something
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that is all yours, whether it is reading, playing sport, studying, listening
into a more positive emotion. Instead, focus on a plan, your priorities,
to music, or making time to catch up with friends. Being happy within
and clear communications between your work and family.
yourself will, in turn, help you balance everything that you need to do and be happy while doing so.
Try to avoid comparing yourself to other women; there is no manual to achieve the perfect balance. Everyone is different, finding your
Ultimately, being a full-time working mother can lead to feelings of guilt
balance will depend on what works for you. Trust that you have the
and stress, owing to the need to divide your attention between your
ability to do so and that you are empowered to achieve what
work and your family. It is important to try and focus that stress and guilt
you want.
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HILDA
LUNDERSTEDT SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSWOMAN AND ENTREPRENEUR
During the 80s, being a pharmacist was one of the best career choices for women. I was encouraged by my parents to choose this as a career path despite my desire to work in the beauty industry. One simply did not argue or go against your parents’ wishes, so I obtained my BSc Pharm at the University of Stellenbosch and started my work life as a pharmacist. As my career advanced, I gained experience in every facet of the pharmaceutical and health industry including sales, marketing, distribution and management.
EVERYONE FACES DISAPPOINTMENT As a very ambitious young woman, I was looking for a chance to work in Johannesburg as this was where most of the opportunities in the medical industry were. I accepted an offer from a start-up pharmaceutical distributor in Johannesburg. By then, I had experience in the sales area and wanted to be exposed to the running of a business. It was not what I expected. Within six weeks, the friction between the owners forced the company to close down and left me stranded with bruised pride. A few weeks later, I started as a hospital pharmacist. I was determined to learn everything I could about hospitals
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and I became the best pharmacist that hospital had ever seen.
career, and treasure spending time with my family. Wealth creation,
Soon after, I was offered a position as Procurement Manager in the
preservation, and management often goes unattended among
hospital group head office. I immediately grabbed the opportunity
female entrepreneurs and businesswoman, even though it should
and thanks to this platform, my future catapulted.
be a key priority if you wish to reap the long-term benefits of your hard work. Have a clear understanding of what success means to
FAILURE OFTEN LAUNCHES US TOWARDS SUCCESS
you in your life and career.
Some years later, as a Sales and Marketing Manager at a major
SUCCESS MEANS FAR MORE THAN EARNING MONEY
pharmaceutical distribution company, I noticed the trend towards health and preventative medicines. There was not much
My philanthropic work as children’s ambassador for Tekkie Tax Day
knowledge about these type of products in the country at that
brings me great pride and joy as i am able to assist in raising
time and I started doing research and became absolutely
millions on an annual basis in aid of welfare organisations across
intrigued by the benefits of natural products. This is when I found
South Africa and in doing so, bring positive change to the lives of
grape seed extract.
the millions of underprivileged South African children.
Developing it into a product was an amazingly exciting
In March 2014, I spent a week with Sir Richard Branson on Necker
experience. When the first batch hit the shelves in South
Island, as part of the Reimagining the Future of our Planet
Africa, I could not have been prouder. NutriLida Healthcare
Leadership Group, strategising and reengineering the business
was introduced into the pharmaceutical industry in 2001. It
world as we know it, in order to ensure the future prosperity of our
was recognised as one of the most innovative and successful
planet.
nutraceutical companies, growing into a nine-figure turnover business in less than a decade. The company was sold to one of
During my life and certainly the first few years of business, I
the leading pharmaceutical companies.
overcame every single fear I could possibly ever have. Fear hinders growth, it holds you back. It is not making the mistake that matters;
BEING A BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL
it is how quickly you recover from it that determines your ultimate success. Stand your ground (but be nice), empower yourself with
I love, and am very passionate about business, innovation,
knowledge, and do not accept no for an answer.
marketing, and branding. I believe it is only through the structure of business that communities, countries, and the world can be uplifted and made a better place. Through my investments and involvement in businesses, I guide companies with future planning and growth strategies. It is also within this sphere that I actively devote time and energy as an advocate for women in business and have a strong belief in the potential that lies within each and every woman to succeed in the business arena. There is a deplorable absence of women around our boardroom tables, mainly due to our own disbelief in our capabilities and power. Although this was certainly not always the case, I now ensure I maintain a balance between my personal life and business
"I love, and am very passionate about business, innovation, marketing, and branding. I believe it is only through the structure of business that communities, countries, and the world can be uplifted and made a better place."
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Independence comes in many forms. To some women it means leaving behind a corporate routine and swapping pinstripes for steamy, bustling kitchens and the patties and buns that are a major part of life in the fast food franchising business. According to Simone Cooper, Head of Franchising at Standard Bank, more women in South Africa are following the lead of their counterparts abroad by taking on the challenges and opportunities offered by franchises. “Internationally, women play a major role in franchising, with estimates indicating two women enter the industry for every man setting up shop. In South Africa, the most popular franchising operations are fast food chains; although women can also be found managing enterprises that range from real estate franchises, retail, and service outlets. “The fact that women tend to be detail orientated, are happy working with teams and have proved to be adept at managing multiple outlets simultaneously, major franchise operations, such as McDonald’s are now extending opportunities to women.
“We have seen an increase in the number of women opting for a franchised business to gain independence. Chances of failure are reduced with a franchise compared to an independent start-up; because a professional team is on hand to assist with business site selection, marketing, product lines, and staff selection, and training,” says Cooper. Standard Bank has financially assisted three women in reaching their goals of becoming McDonald’s burger queens, leaving stable corporate positions to pursue their aims of becoming businesswomen in their own right.
Zanele Mvelase Mvelase was on the executive fast track in the financial services sector. After 13 years, she realised that, while she was busy building a career, her children were growing up without a mom. She was searching for an alternative career path where she could be her own boss, and have the flexibility financially to plan her family time.
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Independence via the franchising route, which offered training and high levels of support for new business entrants, appealed to her. The golden arches of McDonald’s resonated with her and the franchise offered what she needed. Mvelase took a leap of faith and commenced with the nine-month McDonald’s training process while relying on her own financial resources. She then had to wait for a restaurant to become available. It was when things were beginning to look desperate that she got the news that the McDonald’s company-owned restaurant in Hartebeespoort was available for her, and in July 2012 the purchase of the restaurant was concluded. Within months she was offered the opportunity to own a second McDonald’s restaurant in Brits. Mvelase jumped at the opportunity and the new restaurant opened in July 2013. Although she knows that the pressures of owning and operating a second restaurant will place demands on her family time, Mvelase is confident that this will be more feasible when the restaurants are fully up and running. She already has the ability to work hours she decides on, and takes her children - who have become favourites at the Hartebeespoort restaurant - with her when she can.
fuel and fast food franchise outlet before selling both and moving to a corporate career. The path to McDonald’s began while she was attending a course at Harvard University in the USA. The course, aimed at women leading business innovation, spurred her desire to return to the business world. During the trip, an experience at a McDonald’s restaurant in New York further increased this desire, and the McDonald’s franchise model offered a partnership that appealed to her. Back in South Africa, achieving her dream involved resigning from her corporate job and taking on the McDonald’s nine-month training course that had to be self-funded. “Once I decided to leave the corporate world, I had to commit to completing the training. I reported for work at the designated restaurant and was soon arriving at 06:30 in the morning and leaving after 20:00 at night,” says Moyo. When it came, the offer to buy a McDonald’s restaurant demanded an additional sacrifice – packing up her family and moving from Gauteng to Amanzimtoti, on the KwaZulu-Natal south coast.
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“I flew to Durban, looked at the restaurant and relocated,” she says, dismissing all the challenges involved in relocating a household and two children. In February 2012, Moyo became the proud owner of the Amanzimtoti restaurant, and took over ownership of the restaurant in the Galleria just ten months later.
Moyo, an experienced entrepreneur, says that she has business in her blood. The holder of an MBA, and a former executive with two leading South African banks, first cut her entrepreneurial teeth with a
She says that the capital intensive nature of a fast food outlet and the funds required to buy a franchise are some of the major obstacles franchise owners face. “Being associated with a major
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brand, having a sound business plan, and an obvious passion for the business is what counts when being assessed for finance by a bank,” says Moyo.
Gcina Manyaka ‘Mama G’ to many people in Soweto, was the first person to bring McDonald’s fast food to the Gauteng township. The owner of all five of the McDonald’s restaurants in Soweto, she isn’t content with her achievements yet, but is looking forward to owning eight restaurants before she considers taking a back seat. It was while studying for an MBA in Australia in 2000 that she fell instantly in love with the brand. “I was in one of the McDonald’s restaurants and could see the crew in the kitchen having fun doing their jobs. I knew there and then that this was the type of business I would like to run one day,” says Manyaka. On her return to South Africa she worked for major companies before quitting her job to venture into the franchising business. Her determination to purchase a McDonald’s restaurant was met with several rebuffs. A year later her persistence paid off. She was accepted to undergo the rigorous on-the-job evaluation programme.
It was in 2006 that she opened her first restaurant at Jabulani Mall. She was able to open her second restaurant in Maponya Mall eight months later. The latest three restaurants came almost six years later, two of which were financed by Standard Bank. Manyaka is pragmatic about raising the money needed to get into business. “Banks have to be careful when funding businesses and have to look at the record of the person applying, as well as the brand they have chosen. Once Standard Bank had assessed me and the McDonald’s brand, they were quick to assist. They are still my partners, standing by me as I grow my business holdings.” Cooper agrees. “The food retail franchise sector can be difficult to break into. Clients have to have the correct credentials and the ability to run a successful business. It then becomes easier to look forward and plan for future growth with financial support.” “Our team assesses prospective franchisees individually to examine whether they have done their homework properly, understand the local environment and are willing to learn. We can then consider a partnership with them as they enter and grow their businesses,” concludes Cooper.
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FROM ORGANIC BABY BUM BALM TO GLOBAL COSMETICS BRAND
FROM ORGANIC BABY BUM BALM TO GLOBAL COSMETICS BRAND South Africa’s history is full of entrepreneurs who risked it all to see their passions transformed into products that could be valued by others. The belief that most moms would want the best for their babies led two Cape Town-based sisters, Louiza Rademan and Christine Buchanan, to tackle an already flooded baby products market with a balm they felt discerning moms would clamour for. Their entrepreneurial journey started when Rademan made an allnatural nappy rash balm for Buchanan’s first baby. The balm was so effective that soon the sisters started giving the balm to family and friends – and received rave reviews of the product’s efficacy. The turning point came when they took their product to their first trade show. “We made 100 units for the three-day event, convinced that this would be enough. We sold the entire stock on day one. That night we mixed another 100 jars. We sold out again the following day, and then repeated the exercise that evening, only to sell out again,” reflects Buchanan. Buchanan and Rademan gave up their jobs as property professional and architect respectively, and put their first offering – their organic baby bum balm – on the market. Oh-lief Natural Products was born. “After people had made an initial purchase and experienced the quality and effectiveness of the balm, they purchased more,” says Rademan. “Women buy by brand, with many using the approach adopted by Tupperware - where sales are based on women selling their product from their homes. By following a similar model, we were
able to increase sales. Oh-lief was often purchased as a gift of love.” Although sales were taking off, volumes were still manageable, and Buchanan and Rademan were able to cope with demand while still working out of the kitchens of their homes. Oh-lief, the hand-made product using olive oil as a base, was on its way to fulfilling its creators’ dreams - the range expanded to include products for adults. As sales to consumers grew, Oh-lief Natural Products became a fixture in speciality stores – from health stores and pharmacies to gift shops, through to independent baby stores.
The Oh-lief Natural Products story could have ended there, with the sisters taking time out to draw breath and rest on their laurels. However, never shy to tackle new marketing adventures, the sisters realised that to grow meant identifying and taking advantage of all opportunities that came their way. As exhibitors at a European trade show, funded by the Department of Trade and Industry, the wide world of Europe opened up to Oh-lief Natural Products.
While Oh-lief is still made locally in Cape Town, in somewhat larger quantities than was previously the case, the sisters found a distributor in the UK and also entered the Scandinavian market. Little did they think that in four short years their confidence in the original Oh-lief Natural Bum Balm and other natural and organic balms and lotions would be significantly rewarded. Recognition through growing local and international sales, but also in the form of a R1-million cash injection after they won the prestigious Standard Bank-supported Think Big - Building Business Champions TV series title. While this cash injection will go a long way to help the sisters grow their business dream, uniquely, they have been spared from the financial agonies that cash flow problems can bring to even the best-
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run small business. “We have been in business for four years and have never had one bad debt.” Hidden in this statement is the true secret to the sisters’ success. They control all aspects of their business and realise that taking on the world with a niche product requires ingenuity and constant innovation when it comes to marketing. Their main marketing focus to date has been word of mouth, which has been extended via social media. “Exposure on social media may not translate directly into sales, but is essential because it creates brand awareness. It provides an opportunity to use high-quality visuals that appeal to the market, and also to communicate directly with a pool of existing and potential customers,” explains Buchanan. This has been reinforced with what is probably the most attractive packaging on the market. With the addition of the Oh-Lief Natural Products Baby Box, a gift pack that would appeal to any woman, and topping the mix with a high quality product, the equation is complete. As a quality South African brand, another noteworthy accolade recently came for Oh-lief Natural Products with the announcement that Woolworths South Africa would be stocking their luxury adult range on the shelves of 25 of their leading stores, as a first step in bringing the brand to the wider South African public.
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The Oh-lief Natural Products formula is working, and is one that Buchanan and Rademan are determined to maintain. What does the future hold? The R1-million prize from Standard Bank’s Think Big will enable them to broaden their customer base and up their production capabilities. Both sisters are adamant that the Oh-lief values of quality, purity, and the uniqueness of hand-mixing will remain. “We will be reinforcing the quality of our product by getting it registered and certified by international bodies, as South Africa does not presently have a recognised certification authority. We are also looking at plans to bring Oh-lief to the attention of all South Africans,” says the duo. While Think Big – Building Business Champions concluded on TV screens, episodes can still be viewed online by visiting www. standardbank.co.za/thinkbig. For an array of additional tips and tools on how to start, manage or grow a business, visit bizconnect.standardbank.co.za.
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IN THE SPOTLIGHT: SOUTH AFRICA'S BUSINESS A-LISTERS The 11th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards was an evening of unrivalled glitz and glamour as guests and dignitaries embraced the 1920s Hollywood theme and celebrated South Africa’s leaders in gender empowerment.
The nation’s leading women in business and government
Jayshree Naidoo, a specialist in innovation excellence
reigned supreme at the 11th Annual Standard Bank Top
for the night’s platinum sponsor, Standard Bank, was the
Women Awards on 14 August 2014 at Emperors Palace in
keynote speaker for the evening. She noted the important
Johannesburg.
personal experiences she gained from other leading women in her field, praising the awards for celebrating the nation’s
Over 180 companies entered the prestigious awards,
female business role models.
each demonstrating an excellent contribution towards gender inclusivity in the workplace. Winners were selected
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Michael
based on the implementation of policies around gender
Matusha attended the awards ceremony, advocating
empowerment; and by the degree to which entrants
gender empowerment initiatives geared towards curbing
embodied gender equality at the core of their business
corruption in South Africa. Deputy Minister for the Department
practices.
of Small Business Development, Elizabeth Thabethe was also in attendance, supporting the advancement of gender
Gunkel-Keuler, a judge at the awards, explained she was
empowerment in small enterprises to better the economy
looking at entrants’ current action on gender equality within
as a whole.
their organisations. “It’s not necessarily about awareness anymore, but implementation. What the various companies
Courtesy of SABC 3's esteemed show, Top Billing, the seating
are doing to drive gender empowerment strategies within
arrangements were broadened to include the public,
their own organisation is key.”
allowing the opportunity to witness the country’s female role models honoured for their courageous achievements.
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KARLA FLETCHER DIRECTOR
TOP WOMEN AWARDS / EDITORIAL
DRIVING P E R F O R M A NC E It is a well-known fact that women drive performance in organisations and for many reasons. Given the rate at which SMEs fail, it only makes sense that we promote and suppor t female-owned SMEs in South Africa in order to create a more competitive, thriving, and sustainable economy. For this reason, it is an honour to have Deputy Minister of Small Business Development, Elizabeth Thabete as our guest speaker, sharing critical insight into this sector, where all eyes of the economy seem to be focusing. NGOs in South Africa are some of the most innovative institutions, and it comes as no surprise that the majority of them are run by women. This year, we have looked at projects and programmes focusing on the rehabilitation of youth offenders. As youth is one of the main priorities on government’s agenda, we partnered with and invited the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, Advocate Michael Masutha, to
Some may label the Top Women Awards as a flashy event that comes and goes once a year, but for our team of organisers, finalists and winners, the impact of the Awards is far more significant than just one night of celebration. It is through partnerships and collaborations that it is possible for us to make a difference to the businesses and individuals who participate in this programme. I would like to make special mention of one of our strategic partners, Raizcorp, who are giving away two bursaries, each worth R260 000, for the winners of the Top Gender Empowered Company in Retail Award; and Top Gender Empowered Company in Transport, Infrastructure, and Logistics Award. In addition, I would also like to mention the National Lotteries Board of South Africa for offering generous cheques to five of their beneficiaries this evening. Last but not least, we are elated to embark on a long-term partnership with Africa’s greatest financial institution, Standard Bank. The company has shown remarkable support for women in their own organisation and beyond; it is evident that they view the participation of women in society and business as a serious and worthy focus. It is with great pride that, with Standard Bank, we continue to grow, support, and celebrate South Africa’s future leaders.
highlight these unique projects.
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JUDGES HINA PATEL
MAUSHAMI CHETTY
Meraka Institute, CSIR Acting Executive Director
Novate Partner, Attorney Patel is the Acting Executive Director of
Chetty is an inspirational speaker, attorney
the CSIR Meraka Institute. She has a
and social activist. She has worked as an
background in Computer Science and has
attorney in a top five corporate firm, as well
a Master’s in Science (MSc) in Technology
as a human rights lawyer internationally. She
Management and Innovation. She has
holds an LLB (Wits) and LLM (Pretoria). In
extensive management and leadership
2012 she cycled almost 10 000 kilometres to
experience and has been involved in
raise funds for a sanitation project. A novice
research management for the past 10 years.
cyclist, the journey taught her lessons about
perseverance and overcoming mental barriers.
SHIRLEY OLSEN
South African Institute of Professional Accountants, Chairperson
BRENDA MADUMISE PETROSA Director
Olsen is currently the chairperson of the
Madumise is a legal consultant with
Accountants (SAIPA), an accounting body
development, operations, strategic planning
over 25 years’ experience in business
South African Institute of Professional
and transformation. She has worked for a
with over 9 700 members, of which 42.6
range of public and private organisations
percent are female. Olsen has been a guest
in a diversity of sectors – from mining and
speaker at conferences for accountants
health, to finance and agriculture.
throughout South Africa and has also
presented training workshops for accountants in Mauritius, Kenya and Namibia. Olsen realised her passion had changed from
running a practice to training and sold her accounting practice in March 2013.
THAMI KUBHEKA
Khathide Consulting, Chief Executive Officer
Accsys, Chief Executive Officer
Kubheka holds a National Diploma in
Since her appointment as Chief Executive
University of Natal and has completed his
focused on building a company that is both
Accounting, Certificate in Accountancy with articles with KPMG. He has been employed in the public sector for over six years as a senior level accountant and he is a
board member of Valued Citizens Initiative and South Africa Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA).
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Officer of Accsys (Pty) Ltd. Schroenn has
profitable and relevant in the South African
market. She spent her career in the IT field starting as a programmer at NCR, moving into Business Analysis prior to travelling
with her husband for a year after which she ventured into sales and marketing.
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SIZA MZIMELA
Blue Crane Aviation – Director
LUNGA MANGCU
National Development Agency – Marketing Director
Mzimela is an aviation leader and expert,
Mangcu is a multi-talented woman who
with substantial hands-on experience
chooses not to confine herself to one field
and skills in formulating strategies. She
of study. She has a law degree from the
was the Chief Executive Officer of South
University of the North, a postgraduate
African Airways and South African Express
diploma in management from the
Airways and has held various pioneering
Netherlands, and various development
roles within the aviation industry; including
programs varying from communications to
being the first female Board Member at
business management and divinity. She is
IATA in 67 years and Chairperson of African
a leader and seasoned manager who has
Airlines Association (AAFRA) and Airlines
served in various leadership positions and
Association of Southern Africa (AASA).
PULANE KINGSTON
disciplines in many organisations.
ELOUISE KELLY
Webber Wentzel – Director
Broadcast and Media Marketing Specialist Kingston’s expertise in the private sector
Kelly has worked at some of the most
of business. She has developed excellent
As a branding, communication and business
covers both legal and management aspects relationships within regional governments and the investor community across sub-
Saharan Africa. Kingston joined Webber
Wentzel from Absa Capital where she was Managing Principal. She was responsible for Absa Capital’s Human Resources,
prominent companies, locally and abroad. strategist, Kelly has revamped content for
TV channels, launched brands, led various teams and successfully helped companies meet their objectives through succinct marketing strategies.
Transformation, Diversity, Marketing and
Corporate Communication, and Corporate Social Investment Departments.
BARBARA TAPELA
Redisa Recycling – Non-Executive Director
LEIGH GUNKEL-KEULER
Pfizer - Public Affairs, Policy and Communications Director
Tapela is a senior researcher with broad
Gunkel-Keuler is the Public Affairs, Policy
engagement, community engagement,
South Africa and is based at the Pfizer head
expertise in applied social research, policy stakeholder participation and stakeholder analysis. From the basis of integrated
water resources management, Barbara’s
research interests revolve around analyses of institutional interventions for resolving
macro-economic policy challenges in the context of uncertainties due to various drivers of change.
and Communications Director for Pfizer,
office located in Sandton, Johannesburg. Pfizer celebrates its 60th anniversary
in South Africa this year. Gunkel-Keuler currently serves on the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(SACCI) Council; as well as plays a strategic and instrumental role at BUSA level.
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CAROL WEAVING THEBE REED EXHIBITIONS 52
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TOP FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR WINNER INTERVIEW CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING THE TOP FEMALE ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD.
Weaving studied marketing and communications and launched her career in radio in England before moving to South Africa in 1987. She has been a part of the South African tourism industry for the past 25 years. Top Female Entrepreneur of the Year award honour goes to a woman who demonstrates excellence, ingenuity, achievement, and is unquestionably a leader in her field. Weaving is proud to have achieved this honour and looks forward to being an ambassador for female-entrepreneurship in South Africa, encouraging young women to create their own success stories. Weaving recognised the need for empowerment in her business enterprise, prompting her partnership with Thebe Tourism Group in 2013 to form Thebe Reed Exhibitions. The company places immense importance on creating an empowering environment in everything they do: Empowering employees, clients through their excellent service, and women is essential to the company’s vision. Awards of this stature acknowledge our country’s leaders and provide a foundation for what Weaving believes to be the four pillars needed for empowering future generations of South Africa: leadership, determination, accomplishment and entrepreneurship. When asked what the primary facets of Thebe Reed Exhibitions empowerment and transformation agenda are, three key factors were mentioned: quality, professionalism and service excellence. Weaving explains that adhering to these at every level of the company will provide a platform to nurture and empower; innovate and transform.
"I hope that the recognition from such an auspicious award inspires other South Africans, particularly women, to have the determination to create their own successful enterprises." What do you think is your most important function as a business leader in this country? After being a leader in the eventing industry for the past 30 years, it is vital to effectively demonstrate the ability to adapt to a business environment that is constantly changing. With the rapid speed at which the world, technology, and the economy is changing, an organisation needs to exhibit fluidity whilst remaining stable at the core. What advice do you have for up-and-coming businesses and business-people? Create strong business and corporate ethics within your organisation from the get-go. This is done through passionate determination, clear purpose and innovative thinking, especially through a company that has a strong focus on its people. How does the recognition you receive through the Top Women Awards enhance your and Thebe Reed’s profile in the South African economy? Rather than enhance, I hope that the recognition from such an auspicious award inspires other South Africans, particularly women, to have the determination to create their own successful enterprises. What impact do the Top Women Awards have on gender empowerment, and business in general, in South Africa? Top awards such as this help create and perpetuate aspiration amongst young women to further themselves. It helps inspire a yearning for education which is key to building the future of women empowerment and the economy of this country.
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SIBONGILE MPHILO
SIBONGILE SECURITY SERVICES
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TOP BUSINESS WOMAN WINNER INTERVIEW CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING THE TOP BUSINESS WOMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD.
Sibongile Security Services was established in 2002 by managing director and owner, Sibongile Mphilo. Prior to owning what is now a successful 100 percent black female-owned and managed company, she was a petrol attendant who saved all her tips to start her dream company from the
"Sibongile Security Services aims to empower women, offering them the opportunities that they were previously denied or reserved for men."
ground up. Mphilo not only feels it to be a great privilege to be recognised as South Africa’s Top Women-Owned Business of 2014, but a surprise too. She sees her highly successful company as an emerging one, with work still to be done; however, the prestige of such an award, given to the business that shows the best managerial and business skills in all industries, certainly lets her know she is on the right path. Mphilo wanted to be a security officer but struggled to find employment due to her gender. Her company belongs in a sector that tends to overlook the capabilities of women; however, Sibongile Security Services aims to empower women, offering them the opportunities that they were previously denied or reserved for men. To preserve her empowerment and transformation agenda, Mphilo adheres to the fundamental facets of her company which place women in senior management positions and ensures that the operational staff comprises of at least 50 percent females. When asked what she believes to be the most important function of a recognised business leader in the country she replied, “Sibongile Security Services has the opportunity to pave the way
What advice do you have for up-and-coming businesses and business people? First and foremost, the kind of business they would like to enter into should be clearly outlined, and thoroughly researched. They should also know what they would like to get out of the business, once off the ground. To make a success out of a business requires commitment and dedication, along with a lot of hard work. How does the recognition you receive through the Top Women Awards enhance Sibongile Security Services’ profile in the South African economy? We have received requests for motivational talks from female organisations that did not know about Sibongile Security Services prior to the awards. We have also been approached by organisations that would like to do business with us, as a women empowered company. What impact do the Top Women Awards have on gender empowerment, and business in general, in South Africa? It highlights the business that do, and encourages businesses that don’t, to empower women in the workplace.
for the empowerment of women in this sector. I believe it is crucial to ensure that women are offered the same opportunities as men in the workplace and that they are not exploited.”
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Gobodo is best known as South Africa’s first ever black female chartered accountant. From an early age, she had a dream to help change the economic landscape of our country, and has not stopped in her efforts to achieve just that: From owning a medium-sized accounting firm in Johannesburg, to merging with another to become South Africa’s fifthlargest accounting firm. Upon receiving the award for South Africa’s Top Business Women of 2014, Gobodo is humbled by the recognition which highlights her success in her drive to transform the face of the financial services for the next generation of economic leaders. “I hope to both inspire and set an example for young black accountants and business leaders by proving that hard work and determination, supported by a meaningful vision, are integral on the path to success.” Gobodo’s passion lies with women empowerment and her organisation aims to provide the necessary platforms for black women to grow, both professionally and personally. She reveals, “As a firm we have fostered a strong mentorship culture where both women, and staff in general, are able to learn from the knowledge and experience of others, and where teamwork, as opposed to personal gain, is at the forefront.” She is glad to be able to inspire others to achieve what she set out to all those years ago; the prestige of this award has the possibility to encourage women who are disadvantaged to be proactive and take responsibility for their careers. Gobodo’s establishment places an elevated importance on job creation and preservation as a fundamental lever in addressing
What do you think is your most important function as a business leader in this country? My purpose as a leader is to build a legacy for future generations through driving economic transformation. As business leaders, we should remember that our current young professionals are the future leaders of South Africa. If we do not make the time and invest in empowering them, we need to question what calibre of leadership we will be passing the baton onto. What advice do you have for up-and-coming businesses and business people? Start somewhere, stay motivated, take responsibility for your development and always remain true to yourself. Success is determined by action; even if you happen to fail along the way, keep moving and never give up. How does the recognition you receive through the Top Women Awards enhance your and SizweNtsalubaGobodo’s profile in the South African economy? This award validates the fact that SizweNtsalubaGobodo has, and is continuing to, make its mark as a transformation pioneer, not only within the profession, but within the local economy as a whole. We hope to see others heed our call for the co-creation of a common vision that will ultimately bring about a thriving and prosperous Africa for all. What impact do the Top Women Awards have on gender empowerment and business in general, in South Africa? Despite South Africa continuing to make significant strides towards building a more equitable society where opportunity is not defined by race, gender, class, or religion; and where better access to employment and the transformation of ownership patterns within the local economy are inclusive, and reflect the demographics of our country, there is still work to be done. Awards of this nature remind us not only of how much we have achieved, but how much more still needs to be accomplished.
the socio-economic needs of South Africa. SizweNtsalubaGobodo looks at this facet of their company as a way to actively bridge the equity gap within the profession.
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"Embrace the challenges and opportunities that our country offers. Think beyond our borders and explore opportunities that may seem unattainable"
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MULTINATIONAL AWARD WINNER INTERVIEW CONGRATULATIONS ON RECEIVING THE MULTINATIONAL AWARD OF THE YEAR AWARD. Saad was born and raised in Durban where he studied a Bachelor of Commerce degree and continued his studies to become a chartered accountant. He started his career as an articled clerk before joining Aspen Pharmacare Holdings, when he became Group Chief Executive Officer in 1999. The Multinational Award was handed over to Aspen Pharmacare
What do you think is your most important function as a business leader in this country? Delivering value to all stakeholders as a responsible corporate citizen that provides high quality, affordable medicines and products globally, is an important part of the business. This can however, only be achieved through the cumulative effort of all employees who subscribe to Aspen’s values of commitment, excellence, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. We are a passionate workforce and live by the mantra that “to rest is to rust”.
Holdings for their improvement in their gender empowerment status and financial performance; as well as for showing the strongest results in all spheres of the general criteria. Aspen strives to incorporate gender equality and transformational initiatives within the organisation. Gender empowerment is driven by the company’s board; five of Aspen’s nine non-executive directors are from historically disadvantaged backgrounds, three of which are female. Saad says, “This supports the Group’s targeted objectives towards promoting transformation in the South African business.” Aspen’s employment policies align with the Employment Equity Act
What advice do you have for up-and-coming businesses and business people? Embrace the challenges and opportunities that our country offers. Think beyond our borders and explore opportunities that may seem unattainable, but which can be achieved through passion, drive, and dedication. Subscribe to, and operate within, an ethical environment which delivers meaningful return to shareholders; and uphold personal and corporate values which relate to effective performance, achievement, and respect for others.
and the B-BBEE Codes, supporting the advancement of disadvantaged individuals, and working towards a transformed South Africa.
The Multinational Award highlights the efforts of Aspen’s female employees who are driven to success in a historically male dominated environment, demonstrating the company’s drive to create equal opportunities where they were once absent. The company’s primary facets to encourage empowerment and
How does the recognition you receive through the Top Women Awards enhance Aspen Pharmacare’s profile in the South African economy? This achievement endorses Aspen’s efforts in the sphere of gender equality through highlighting the female and transformational-based programmes that we have implemented.
transformation include a Women’s Forum which is accessible to female employees from all spheres within the company, creating a foundation to engage in gender issues. Female employees are able to voice problems and work towards solutions together, to better the corporate environment. Women in Leadership training programmes are implemented to encourage the development of female skills and equip them to fill managerial positions within the company. In addition, Aspen is devoted to eliminating violence and discrimination against women in the workplace; the company runs awareness campaigns alongside the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
What impact do the Top Women Awards have on gender empowerment, and business in general, in South Africa? These awards contribute toward the recognition of existing businesses that have implemented gender equality programmes and are deriving the benefits from such programmes, hopefully encouraging similar broader corporate participation.
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LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Health & Pharma
Sponsored by
WINNER: Netcare Limited Netcare Limited has 78 percent of its staff comprising of females and places emphasis on diverse leadership opportunities. The consistent growth of the organisation affirms that their continuous commitment to the achievement of an equal and inclusive healthcare organisation is an effective approach to business.
WINNER: Juby Mayet Mayet was born in Fietas, Johannesburg on 27 December 1937. Although she studied and trained to be a teacher, Mayet followed a journalistic career and became a trainee reporter for Golden City Post in 1957 before permanently joining Drum magazine, while she continued to write the children's column and various other regular features for Golden City Post.
TOP GENDER EMPOWERED SECTOR AWARDS Resources - Sponsored by
FINALISTS:
• Aspen Pharmacare Holdings • Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals • Discovery Holdings • Merck SA • Metropolitan Health Risk
• Management • Netcare • Novartis • Umsinsi Health Care
Travel, Leisure & Entertainment WINNER: Thebe Reed Exhibitions
WINNER: Anglo American Platinum
Thebe Reed Exhibitions commits itself to gender empowerment, as is evident in the 73.3 percent of the company’s staff being female. The company provides women with the opportunity to gain qualifications; whether it’s to gain their first degree or pursue honours and masters, the company invests in furthering the education of its employees.
Anglo American Platinum has embraced gender diversity as the core of its operations. The company has 20.3 percent of its female employees in management positions and 23 percent on the board of directors.
• Alexkor • Anglo American Platinum
FINALISTS:
• Exxaro Resources • Foskor • WOA Fuels & Oils
FINALISTS:
• Avis • City Lodge Hotel Group • Club Leisure Group
• HRG Rennies Travel • Thebe Reed Exhibitions
Retail Transport, Infrastructure & Logistics
WINNER: Clicks Group Clicks Group is committed to advancing the development of skills, knowledge and capability of its employees. The company empowers its female employees; 63 percent of the total permanent workforce comprises females, with 35 percent filling senior management positions and 48 percent in middle management.
• Clicks Group • Hirsch's • Jenna Clifford
FINALISTS:
• Mr Price Group • Proctor & Gamble • V&A Waterfront
WINNER: Siyaduma Auto Ferriers Siyaduma Auto Ferriers delivers approximately 2 500 vehicle movements stretching from South Africa through to Zambia. The company initiated the National Transport Logistics Academy, which aims to eradicate unemployment through the promotion and reinforcement of education opportunities.
FINALISTS:
Manufacturing & Engineering WINNER: PPC Ltd PPC successfully adhered to their Women’s Forum developed in 2011 which influences recruitment policies aimed at increasing the number of women in senior management positions. Currently, 50 percent of the company’s board of directors are women.
FINALISTS:
• Afrisam • BIE International • Lafarge
WINNER: SizweNtsalubaGobodo SizweNtsalubaGobodo’s corporate core is maintained by its leadership team that is driven by empowerment, economic transformation and business growth. The company places value on its people by building on training and development platforms and investing in intellectual capital, benefiting the company and broader community.
Business Support Services
FINALISTS:
With a 62.9 percent female ownership, Isilumko Staffing Solutions especially focuses on women empowerment in the workplace. The company introduced a gender sensitive Internal Recruitment Policy and Equal Pay Practice which creates further opportunities for promotions of females within the organisation.
• Imperial Logistics • Siyaduma Auto Ferriers • Tolcon Lehumo
Financial
• PPC • Uvuko Civils
WINNER: Isilumko Staffing Solutions
• Aramex South Africa • Debis Fleet Management • Eqstra Fleet Management • Haulcon
• Mutual & Federal • Old Mutual • SizweNtsalubaGobodo
ICT – sponsored by ARMSCOR WINNER: Cell C
FINALISTS:
• Cozens Recruitment Group • Isilumko Staffing Solutions • Quest Staffing Solutions
Cell C engages in several social development programmes for the advancement of women in South Africa. Initiatives include the Girl Child Bursary Fund, Take a Girl Child to Work Day, where over 650 000 girls have been exposed to a multitude of career opportunities, as well as partnering with the Department of Trade and Industry for the Techno Girl Entrepreneurship project.
• Sibongile Security Services • Workforce Holdings
FINALISTS:
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• MTN • Multichoice • Neo Technologies • Rectron South Africa
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Chemicals & Construction
Civil Society Organisations (CSO) Award
WINNER: Arup
– sponsored by National Development Agency (NDA) Arup holds personal development at the very heart its business. The company fuels its skills development channels with a substantial proportion of profits each year, reinvesting in the intellectual capital of those who work with and for the company.
FINALISTS:
• AECI • Aurecon South Africa • Arup South Africa
WINNER: Soul City Institute Soul City Institute’s programmes reach over 80 percent of South Africans between the ages of 16 and 45; and 86 percent of eight to 15 year olds. The organisation has developed innovative interventions, beginning with Soul City which was followed by Soul Buddyz television and Kwanda, a reality show on health and community development; the shows have successfully impacted the country’s youth.
• GIBB • WBHO
FINALISTS:
Agriculture, Food & Beverages WINNER: Nestlé Nestlé furthered their gender empowerment by adhering to the Women’s Empowerment Principles in 2013 which advances gender equality in the workplace. The company has developed several initiatives to promote professional development for women which are in line with the UN’s Millennium Development Goals.
• African Unity Foundation • Ebenezer Training House for Early Learning • Ilifa Labantwana • Ntataise Trust
• Realeboga-Bakubung Training & Development Agency • Soul City Institute • South African Education and Environment Project (SAEP)
Fast Growth Woman-Owned SMME
FINALISTS:
• Distell • Kraft Foods
• Nestlé • Tongaat Hulett
– sponsored by Redisa Recycling WINNER: Splendid Marketing and Communications
Public Service – sponsored by State Information Technology Agency
Splendid Marketing invests in women empowerment through placing women in prominent positions and roles within the workplace; 80 percent of the staff and 100 percent of senior management positions are filled by women. The company continues to inspire young, up-and-coming businesswomen through its customised business mentorship programme, Action Coach, which is specifically aimed at accelerating gender empowerment in the workplace.
WINNER: Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) The HSRC implements policies, procedures and strategies targeting gender empowerment on three levels: human resources, individual projects and raising awareness for gender diversity. The Council’s projects include the Mentor Mothers project in KwaZulu-Natal and the Maternal and Infant Mortality Surveillance project.
FINALISTS:
• Denel • Department of Cultural Affairs & Sport (WC) • Department of Trade and Industry (the dti)
FINALISTS:
• Human Science & Research Council • Transnet
WINNER: Gordon Institute of Business Science (Gibs)
WINNER: Sibongile Security Services Sibongile Security Services is a 100 percent, black female-owned company. The company commits itself to empowerment and development, with five percent of its turnover invested back into community social responsibilities. Sibongile Security Services has taken three small, black female-owned companies under its wing for mentorship programmes and guidance, as well as financial support.
Gibs has made an extraordinary contribution to the corporate world by developing highly-skilled general managers and professionals. More than 63 percent of its board and senior management are women; 45 percent of the women are fulltime MBA students and 54 percent are postgraduate diploma students.
• Educor • Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
• Media Works • MultiChoice
FINALISTS:
ORGANISATION AWARDS Multinational
• Boniswa Corporate Solutions • Isilumko Staffing Solutions • National NDT Services
• Neo Technologies • Sibongile Security Services • Thebe Reed Exhibitions • Uvuko Civils
Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO)
WINNER: Aspen Pharmacare Holdings
WINNER: NICRO
Aspen Pharmacare has a permanent female employee base of 55 percent; the organisation initiated a Women’s Survey in 2013 to analyse how the Aspen culture affects them. The company promotes retention of female employees by constantly reviewing benefits policies, such as maternity allowances in order to further accommodate female employees.
FINALISTS:
• SkillsTrain Distribution • Splendid Marketing & Communications • Vuma Reputation Management
Women-Owned Business of the Year
Business, Education & Training – sponsored by NHBRC
FINALISTS:
• Accountability • Amabamba Fencing • Avocado Vision • Khaas Logistics • Pétanque Consultancy • Recruit Group
• Anchor Yeast • Aramex South Africa • Aspen Pharmacare Holdings • Sasol
• Total SA • Volkswagen SA • Whirlpool SA
NICRO impacts thousands of women and families, ensuring their well-being and safety by creating more peaceful and stable communities which are empowered to achieve their full potential.
WINNER: The Teddy Bear Clinic The Teddy Bear Clinic continues to assist over 1 500 children a year. The organisation offers numerous child protection services, including Kid’s Court Support and victim empowerment.
FINALISTS:
• Department of Justice & Correctional Services • Justice Detention International South Africa • NICRO
• Phoenix - Zululand • Project Build Trust • The Teddy Bear Clinic
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INDIVIDUAL AWARDS Top Female Public Sector Leader Award WINNER: Human Science & Research Council (HSRC) - Olive Shisana Olive Shisana embodies what it means to be a true role model in her field. She remains actively involved in research and is committed to ensuring that scientific and academic thinking can be applied in servicing our society. Shisana’s research includes the South African HIV/AIDS prevalence study (SABSSM), South African National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (SANHANES) and Maternal and Infant Mortality and Morbidity surveillance (MIMMS), all of which continue to play a key role in aiding government decision-making. FINALISTS: • Joan Kathleen De Beer - City of Tshwane (Emergency Medical Services) • Lindiwe Dlamini - Department of Education (Pinetown) • Susan Van Der Merwe - Supplier Development t/a AIDC -
• Professor Olive Shisana - Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) • Tsholofelo Molefe - Eskom
Top Female Entrepreneur of 2014 Award WINNER: Thebe Reed Exhibitions – Carol Weaving Carol Weaving has worked in South Africa’s business tourism industry for 27 years. She is the former Chairman and current board member of the Exhibition Association of southern Africa. Under her leadership and guidance, Thebe Reed Exhibitions is one of the largest companies of its kind in Africa. Weaving adopts a hands-on approach in operating her company, continuously motivating her team and empowering them to perform to their full potential. FINALISTS: • Carol Weaving - Thebe Reed Exhibitions • Connie Mdladla - Khaas Logistics • Janine Hill Vuma Reputation Management • Joyce Opperman - Neo Technologies • Laura Reynolds - Recruit Group
• Mamapudi Nkgadima - African Response • Pamela Segone - Benhaul • Sharin Pillay - National NDT Services • Sharon Isaacs - Amabamba Fencing • Wendy Kemp – Accountability
Top Young Female Entrepreneur of 2014 Award – sponsored by TUMI WINNER: Recruit Group - Laura Reynolds Laura Reynolds successfully started and managed Recruit Group for eight years. Her company has seen immense growth and has become the recruiter of choice for many South African organisations. Despite the global recession, the company has seen positive year on year growth throughout its operation. FINALISTS: • Connie Mdladla - Khaas Logistics • Laura Reynolds - Recruitgroup • Lynette Magasa- Boniswa Corporate Solutions
• Pamela Segone – Benhaul • Sarah Sibongile Mphilo - Sibongile Security Services • Zama Phakathi - Splendid Marketing & Communications
Top Businesswoman of the Year Award – sponsored by Standard Bank WINNER: Nonkululeko Gobodo – SizweNtsalubaGobodo Nonkululeko Gobodo leads one of South Africa’s largest black audit and accounting firms and is the founder of ABASA, in Umtata. She continues to assist black businesses achieve optimal success and, as a strategist, is focused on developmental and sustainable growth. FINALISTS: • Aspen Pharmacare Holdings - Lorraine Hill • BIE International – Dr. Hannelie Nel • Danone Southern Africa - Helen Joubert • East Coast Radio - Trish Taylor • Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS) - Shireen Chengadu • Hirsch's - Margrit Hirsch • HolGoun Investment Holdings – Vanessa Gounden • Introstat - Cindy Schroeder
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TAKE THE LEAD WOMEN IN SOUTH AFRICA’S CABINET 2014/15 By Jomiro Eming
Elizabeth Rina Venter was the first woman
service. Twenty years later, the former 3
in South African history to hold a ministerial
percent female cabinet representation had
position. For five years she was Minister of
risen to 44 percent - 32 female ministers and
Health and in 1994, saw the country into its
deputy-ministers. This opened opportunities
future of freedom, democracy, and growth.
for both women and men to play equally
Since 1994, women have excelled in public
important leadership roles.
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WOMEN HOLD ING NATIONA L M IN IS TERIAL P O S ITIO N S IN S O UTH AFR I CA I N 2 01 5 SUSAN SHABANGU
Minister of Women in the Presidency
• Born on 28 February 1956 in Soweto, Gauteng
• Matriculated from Madibane High School in Soweto in 1977
NOSIVIWE MAPISA-NQAKULA
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans
• Born on 13 November 1956 in Mdantsane, Eastern Cape
• Has also been serving as President of the ANC Women’s League since 2004, as
well as Deputy Chairperson of the ANC
• Was an active member of the 1981 Anti-
Political Committee in Parliament since
Republic Campaign Committee and was
2001
involved in the 1982 Release Mandela Campaign Committee
• Completed her Diploma in Project
• Has been a Member of Parliament since
Management from the Canadian
University Overseas Services, and her
1994
Diploma in Primary Teachers from the
• Was the former Minister of Mineral
College of Bensonvale Teacher Training
Resources (between 2009 and 2014) and the former Deputy Minister of Safety and
• Was previously the former Minister of
Security (between 2004 and 2009)
Correctional Services (between 2009 and 2012) and the former Minister of Home Affairs (between 2004 and 2009)
EDNA MOLEWA
Minister of Environmental Affairs
• Born on 23 March 1957 in Bela-Bela, Limpopo
• Is also serving as the Chairperson of the ANC Women’s League since 2003
• Finished her B.Com from the University of
NOMVULA MOKONYANE
Minister of Water and Sanitation
School and the certificate for the Course
School
in Emerging Economics from Wharton
• Has been a former leader of the South
Business School
African Delegation (2011), the former
Minister of Social Development (between
• Is a former Member of the Executive
2009 and 2010), and the former Premier
Council for the Housing Department of the
of the North West Provincial Government
Gauteng Provincial Government (between
(between 2004 and 2009)
Minister of Basic Education
Committee
• Has been President of the ANC Women’s League since 2007, and a member of
the South African Executive Council for Education since 2004
• Holds a Master of Education from the University of Witswatersrand
• Was a former member of the Executive
Council of Social Services and Population Development ( between 2000 and 2004), and a former lecturer at the University of
Witswatersrand (between 1985 and 1994)
and Planning Management and
and Finance from Harvard Business
Programme from Wharton Business
• Chair of the South African Education
Provincial Government since 2009
• Received training in Local Government
as well as the certificate of Economics
for the Economic Leadership Development
• Born on 19 June 1955 in Soweto, Gauteng
• Has also been the Premier of Gauteng
Community Development in Sweden,
South Africa, and obtained her certificate
ANGELINA MOTSHEKGA
• Born on 28 June 1963 in Kagiso, Gauteng
2004 and 2009)
MAITE
• Born on 30 September 1963 in
International Relations and Cooperation Minister
• Is also currently the Provincial Convener
NKOANA-MASHABANE
Makgoebaskloof, Limpopo
of the Limpopo Chapter of the Progressive Women’s Movement
• Was an activist in the United Democratic Front during Apartheid
• Was a former Director of the Local
Organising Committee of the 2010 FIFA World Cup (between 2009 and 2010) , and the former ANC Provincial Deputy
Secretary of Limpopo (between 2004 and 2008)
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DIPUO PETERS
Minister of Transport
• B orn on 13 May 1960 in Kimberly, Northern Cape
• C urrently still involved in the South African
Youth Congress (founding member), ANC
BATHABILE DLAMINI
Member of National Working Committee
Youth League and COSATU
build structures for the ANC Women’s League in 1991
• R eceived the certificate for International Policy Management from the University of Havana,
• Completed Bachelor of Arts: Social
from the University of Cape Town: Graduate
• Was the Former Deputy Minister of Social
• W as Former Minister of Energy (between 2009
and the former Secretary-General of the
and the certificate in Executive Management
Studies from University of Zululand
School of Business
Development (between 2009 and 2010), ANC Women’s League (between 1998
and 2013), and former Premier of the Northern
and 2008)
Cape Provincial Government (between 2004 and 2009)
• B orn on 26 September 1961 in Cape Town, Western Cape
• The first openly lesbian cabinet minister
• R eceived a certificate in Adult and Continuing
MILDRED OLIPHANT
Minister of Labour
Education from the University of the
• R eceived a certificate in Macro-economics,
University College in London
and a certificate in Project management
• W as the Former Provincial Minister of
•W as the former House Chairperson of the
Finance, Economic Development and Tourism
National Council of Provinces of the National
(appointed in 2004), and former Premier of the
Assembly (2004-2009)
Western Cape (between 2008 and 2009)
Minister of Small Business Development
• H as been a member of ANC’s National Working Committee since 2013
• W as an Umkhonto weSizwe operative and returned from exile in 1992
• C ompleted military training in Angola with the Pan Africanist Women’s Organisation
• R eceived a scholarship to study Journalism in Russia
• W as a former Ambassador for Brazil in the Department of Foreign Affairs (2004), and
Women’s League since 2008
• H olds positions as a member of the National the COSATU Women’s Forum
Development Planning Methodology from
• Born on 21 April 1958
• Born in Denny Dalton, KwaZulu-Natal
• I s also the Provincial Treasurer of the ANC
Assembly of Parliament and a chairperson of
Western Cape, and a certificate in Gender
LINDIWE ZULU
Parliament since 2010
leadership formed in Kwa-Zulu Natal to
Young Christian Students
Minister of Public Enterprises
Amanzimtoti, KwaZulu-Natal
• Is a member of the National Assembly of • Became involved in the provisional
• S tarted her political career as a member of
LYNNE BROWN
• Born on 10 September 1968 in
TINA JOEMAT-PETERSSON
Minister of Energy
• B orn 18 December 1963 in Kimberley, Northern Cape
• H as been Chairwomen of the Northern
Cape Province Rehabilitation Trust since
2004, and Treasurer of the ANC Provincial Executive Committee since 2003
• R eceived Higher Diploma in Education
from the University of the Western Cape,
and completed the Executive Management Programme at the UCT Graduate School of Business
former Chief Director for the Department
• Awarded the Human Sciences Research
Africa (2001-2003)
• W as former Minister of Agriculture, Forestry
of Foreign Affairs in Western and Central
Council Merit Bursary in 1990
and Fisheries (between 2009 and 2014), and former chairwoman of the Birch
Education Trust (between 2001 and 2004)
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NALEDI PANDOR
Minister of Science and Technology
• B orn on 7 December 1953 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
• H as been a member of Parliament since
1994, and the National Director of the Black
FAITH MUTHAMBI
Minister of Communications
• Born on 19 February 1974
• R eceived certificate in the Programme for Municipal Finance Development, and Advanced certificate for Fraud
Examination, from Wits Business School,
Management Forum since 1993
and a Baccalaureus Procuration (today
• Achieved Master of Education from
replaced with an undergraduate LL.B.
University of London, Master of Arts:
degree) from University of Venda
General Linguistics from Stellenbosch
University, and Leadership in Development
• W as the former Provincial Treasurer for
from the Kennedy School of Government
the ANC Youth League (between 2005 and 2008), and former Deputy Secretary of the
• W as the former Minister of Home Affairs
ANC (between 1993 and 1999)
(between 2012 and 2014), Science and
Technology (between 2009 and 2012), and Education (between 2004 and 2009), as well as former senior lecturer of English
for academic purposes at the University of Cape Town (between 1991 and 1992)
WOMEN HOLDING NATIONAL DEPUTYMINISTERIAL POSITIONS IN SOUTH AFRICA 2015 LINDIWE NONCEBA SISULU Minister of Human Settlements
• B orn on 10 May 1954 in Johannesburg, Gauteng
• H as been a member of the ANC’s National
Working Committee since 2013, and is also a member of the ANC’s National Executive Committee
FATIMA CHOHAN
• I s currently the Chair for Justice and Constitutional Development
Deputy Minister of Home Affairs
• Achieved Master of Arts and Master of
Legal Services in Greater Johannesburg,
Education from the University of Swaziland
and served as a Legal Advisor in the
• W as the former Minister of Public Service
Gauteng Legislature, Parliamentary
and Administration (between 2012 and
Representative on the Magistrates
2014), Defence and Military Veterans
Commission, and Chairperson of the
(between 2009 and 2012), Housing
Western Cape Provincial Committee of the
(between 2004 and 2009), and Intelligence
Magistrates Commission.
(between 2001 and 2004)
Deputy Minister of Energy
• I s currently also a member of the ANC and the National Assembly
• C o-ordinated many community projects in the former Midlands Regions as a trained development,
• O btained a certificate in Leadership Communication, and a certificate in
Government and Business Policy, from Rhodes University
• W as the former Deputy Minister of Energy (between 2010 and 2014)
her Masters in Constitutional Law at
• W as the Former Deputy Head of Metro
in Canada, and a Higher Diploma in
• Born on 3 February 1954 in KwaZulu-Natal
Witwatersrand, and is currently pursuing Rhodes University.
Philosophy from the University of York
BARBARA THOMSON
• O btained a BProc from the University of
HLENGIWE MKHIZE
Deputy Minister of Telecommunications and Postal Services
• B orn on 6 September 1952 in Mahlabatini, KwaZulu-Natal • Also currently the Chairperson of the University of Zululand University Council since 2005, and the Chairperson of the Peace Commission for the South African Women in Dialogue since 2004 • C ompleted a Bachelor of Arts: Honours in Psychology, and a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology, from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Zululand • W as the former Deputy Minister of Economic Development (between 2012 and 2014), former Deputy Minister of Correctional Services (between 2010 and 2012, and 2009 and 2010), and former Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training (between 2010 and 2012)
Top Women in Business & Government 11th edition 71
ELLEN MOLEKANE
Deputy Minister of State Security
• Born on 2 August 1953 in Soweto, Gauteng • Trained in the former German Democratic
Republic during Apartheid, and completed
a commander’s course while specialising in
MAKHOTSO
MAGDELENE SOTYU Deputy Minister of Police
military engineering as the only woman to
• O btained an Advanced Diploma in
Economics, and a certificate in Media
Handling and Research, from the University of the Western Cape
• C ompleted a course on Sustainable
do so at the time
Development and Population Growth
through the University of Dar-Es-Salaam,
• C ompleted a Diploma of Business
Tanzania.
Management from the Damelin Institute of Management
• W as a member of the National Assembly
of the Ministry of Defence and Military
• H as also served Parliament in committees
• W as the former Deputy Director General
(between 2009 and 2014)
Veterans
such as the Joint Standing Committee on
Defence, and was also the Chairperson of
Portfolio Committee on Safety and Security
NOMAINDIA MFEKETO
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly
• B orn in 2 June 1952 in Cape Town, Western Cape
• O btained an Honorary Doctorate in Law from the University of Cape Town
• W as awarded the Local Government
PAMELA TSHWETE
Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation
Management of South Africa Award in
• C ompleted a Nursing Diploma and received
Town, and the first black mayor for this
a Primary Healthcare Certificate
city (between 2002 and 2006, and was
• W as the former Deputy Minister of Rural
the former Deputy Speaker of the National
Development and Land Reform (between
Assembly (between 2009 and 2014)
Deputy Minister Rural Development and Land Reform
• Is also currently a member of the
Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga Provincial Legislature
• Involved in the set-up of a detainee parents support committee in the1980s, which impeded the impact of anti-apartheid activists’ arrests
• Completed a Secondary Teachers’ Diploma at the Elijah Mango College of Education, as well as a BA, a B.Ed in Education
Management, and a Diploma in Public
Management from the University of South Africa
• Was appointed former Mpumalanga MEC
for Agriculture, Rural Development and Land Administration (between 2010 and 2013)
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2004
National Executive Committee
• W as former Executive Mayor of Cape
• Born on 1 January 1960 in Hazyview,
on Tourism of the National Assembly since
activism in the ANC Women’s League
listening campaign
MASHEGO-DLAMINI
ANC since 2002
• I s also serving as Whip for the Committee
• W as exiled during Apartheid for her
2003, for her launch of a massive citizen
CANDITH
• H as been a member of Parliament for the
2013 and 2014)
LYDIA
• Born in Muden, KwaZulu-Natal • I s also currently a member of Parliament on SINDISIWE CHIKUNGA the Portfolio Committee On Deputy Minister of Transport • O btained a Nursing Science Diploma, and a Midwifery Diploma, form Edendale Nursing College, a BA in Curationis (Cur) and BA Cur Honours from UNISA, and an Master of Arts Cur from the University of Pretoria • I s currently pursuing a degree in Political Science at UNISA • Taught at the Embhuleni Nursing School in Mpumalanga (between 1990 and 2004)
WOMEN LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT / EDITORIAL
HENDRIETTA
IPELENG BOGOPANE-ZULU Deputy Minister of Social Development
• Born in 1975
• H as been a member of the ANC National Assembly since 1999
• Holds a BTech Degree
• H as served as National Public Prosecutor,
• B orn on 23 May 1943 in Venda, Limpopo
REJOICE
THIZWILONDI MABUDAFHASI Deputy Minister of Arts and Culture
Province
• H as been serving as chairperson of the African Process for the Development
and Protection of the Marine and Coastal Environment since 2001
National Public Protector, and National Auditor General
• W hile having been both a teacher and
• W as former Deputy Minister of Women,
librarian, she was the former Deputy
Minister of Water and Environmental
Children and Persons with Disability
Affairs (between 2009 and 2014) as well
(between 2011 and 2014) and Deputy
as of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Minister of Public Works (between 2009
(between 1999 and 2009)
and 2011)
• S erved as Commissioner for the Human Rights Commission (between 1990 and 1992)
ELIZABETH THABETHE
Deputy Minister of Small Business Development
• Born on 26 September 1959
• I s also currently the Deputy Chairperson of the ANC Women’s League in Gauteng
• C ompleted a certificate in Economics at
the University of South Africa, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Economics
• W as the former Deputy Minister of Trade
and Industry (between 2005 and 2014), and former chairperson of the Portfolio
Committee On Environmental Affairs and Tourism (between 2004 and 2005)
STELLA NDABENI-ABRAHAMS Deputy Minister of Communications
THEMBI MAJOLA
• Born in Soweto, Gauteng
Deputy Minister of Energy
• Currently also a member of the ANC
• R eceived her basic education in Botswana,
Zambia and Cuba, where she also received her Junior Degree in Civil Engineering in Camaguey
• H olds a Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering as well
• W as the Ambassador Extraordinaire et
Plenipotentiare to Senegal, Mauritania, Cape Verde, Gambia & Guinea Bissau (between 2006 and 2008)
• Born in 1979 in Mthatha, Eastern Cape • Is a member of Parliament since 2009
• Holds a Diploma in Project Management from Cranefields College, a Diploma in
Telecommunications and Management Systems from Commonwealth
Telecommunications Organization, and
received an advanced certificate in Project Management from Rhodes University
• Is currently doing her Master’s in Business Management Administration from Regent Business School.
• Served as a member of the ANC Youth
League’s National Executive Committee,
and Project Manager of the Eastern Cape Social Economic Consultative Council (between 2003 and 2009)
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A DELIBERATE APPROACH TO WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP by Joyce Lebelo
Women can achieve what they want by defining their goals and creating a framework in which to achieve them. Smart companies understand the benefits of having female leaders and have created a culture that allows women to realise their ambitions. “By combining the skills-sets of men and women, companies can create a more holistic leadership team better equipped to manage the challenges of running an organisation,” explains Joyce Lebelo, Partner and Managing Executive: eLearning at LRMG. “This holistic approach would eliminate any blind spots that could be experienced by a male-only team. It’s a win-win,” she says. In a world where women’s success in the workplace is often still jaded by their ability to manage their male peer’s perception of them, it’s up to women to create the career path they want. Lebelo refers to a book called Pushback by Selena Rezvani which highlights four steps that will help women successfully and effectively negotiate for the things they want. “These four steps could, in fact, apply to anyone who is looking to improve their negotiating skills, an important skill both professionally and personally,” says Lebelo. “However, when it comes to negotiating in the workplace, women end up accepting less – lower salaries, less senior positions, limited flexibility – simply because they haven’t clearly articulated their desires and they haven’t stood their ground. The data around women’s earning potential and the number of women in leadership positions supports this.” The first step outlined in Selena Rezvani’s book is to prepare psychologically. “Emotions can break down your negotiation prowess, so prepare yourself mentally. Know your strengths and weaknesses,” writes Rezvani.
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A DELIBERATE APPROACH TO WOMEN / EDITORIAL
Speak to colleagues or do an on- line personality assessment to
Once your negotiation is finalised, summarise the results in writing
better understand your negotiating style, you can even go as far
and distribute to all affected parties. The fourth and final step in
as role playing the conversation with someone you trust. Know
Rezvani’s negotiation process is to follow up.
clearly what your goals are and how you can achieve them, what is expected from the other party and what you can give in exchange.
“Position it as a win-win and have confidence in the value that you bring. Know that you are successful not in spite of, but because of who you are,”
Lebelo explains that this is the time to reflect on what you have learned from the process – what were your weak points and what the strong points were. “Use this information to develop a long-term view towards future negotiations. Celebrate your successes and don’t become despondent if you did not achieve the desired outcome. See every negotiation as an opportunity to learn more about the process and to develop important business relationships.” Women’s leadership is a two-way conversation, and the responsibility to create a gender equal culture lies on everyone. Employers can encourage women by creating a culture where all employees feel safe, valued and connected. “Flexible and inclusive policies that allow women the ability to be more agile in the workplace so they’re able to
‘Do your homework’ is Rezvani’s second step in learning how to
make a more valuable contribution, show a fundamental respect for
negotiate. She says that when women do their pre-negotiation
the benefits of having male and female role models,” she says.
homework, they enter the room with a different confidence, sit with a little more authority and argue their case unapologetically.
As a mother of five children, Lebelo recalls a time soon after the birth of her second child when she returned to work part time for
“There is homework to be done before we get to the negotiating
three months. That same year, she was awarded the Top Business
table,” explains Lebelo. “People are often inclined to think about
Development Award. “My boss trusted that if he gave me the
issues from their own perspective, but ensure you understand your
flexibility I needed I would not only perform but that I would exceed
negotiating counterpart’s perspective and goals. Gain access
his expectations,” recalls Lebelo. “I’m not saying we need bespoke
to information by speaking to people within your network, build
policies for women, but a holistic view of what it takes for an
relationships by asking questions to gain different viewpoints and
employee to achieve success will ultimately drive growth within the
additional information. Understand all the potential objections so that
organisation.”
you’re in a position to address them assertively and confidently. Go as far as preparing a script; write your story down and include
Lebelo knew what was required of her to achieve her goals. She was
hard facts.”
prepared professionally and personally, with support networks in place, and ultimately, she was true to herself and her desires. “Women
Rezvani’s third step is to be prepared to “manoeuvre through the
must be willing to find themselves and find a balance that works for
conversation” and it involves everything from asking for the best
them. Once they have a clear understanding of what it is they want,
possible outcome and being prepared to make some concessions if
a deliberate and sustained approach will help get them there,” she
necessary, to building rapport with your counterparts.
concluded.
“Being assertive is the most overused term when it comes to women and leadership. I believe it’s more about tactical manoeuvring than it is about being aggressive,” says Lebelo. “Also, understand the value in silence. Speak slowly with deliberate pauses, giving your counterpart time to consider your request.”
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CEMENTING THE FUTURE OF A PROSPEROUS NATION
By Alexandra Nagel
With the building and construction sector
regards to building solid infrastructure. “We build up permanent jobs
emerging from a rough third quarter in 2014, the
and capacity, unlike other companies which often bring in their own
South African government still managed to rank 35 out of 500 owners of infrastructure in the world, according to Bentley System’s Infrastructure 500 list. The index releases results annually, ranking the owners of infrastructure from the public and
labour,” says Group Five CEO, Eric Vemer. “We have a here-to-stay attitude in our key markets.” One of the main concerns in the building and construction sector is the underrepresentation of women, particularly in South Africa. Chairperson of the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC), Advocate Brenda Madumise, responded to results released
private sectors based on the value of structures
by Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) on the percentage of female
against the US dollar.
employees in the industry:
This promising result is partly due to construction companies like Group Five realising the potential local African countries have with
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“According to Stats SA’s year-on-year figures, as of April 2014 the industry employs over a million people and women make up
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION / SECTOR OVERVIEW
One of the main concerns in the b u i l d i n g a n d c o n s t r u c t i o n s e c to r i s t h e u n d e r re p re s e n ta t i o n o f wo m e n , particularly in South Africa. 3. Hlamalani Ndlovu – Fikile Construction (Pty) Ltd Ndlovu took over the company in 2007 and has since added invaluable knowledge and experience to Fikile Construction. She has implemented a number of projects which earned up to R700-million. Her degree in entrepreneurial studies has equipped her with the necessary skills to handle the high expectations of the ever-changing industry, and the pressure and stress levels that come as part of the package. 4. Carmen Margro – Founder and Executive Chairperson of Leading Women of Africa Carmen Margro holds the position of Deputy Chairperson of Community Support Infrastructure and is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Carmen Margro HOP Online Forum for Abused Women and Children. Margro has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and is currently studying towards a Bachelor’s in Business Administration. 5. Lisebo Mokhesi – Chairperson, Independent Non-Executive Director at RBA Holdings Limited Lisebo Mokhesi earned her place as Chairperson and Independent Non-Executive Director on the Board of RBA Holdings Limited due to her invaluable experience in the legal and finance industries. She has a BA and LLB degree, and is currently the independent owner and director of her own architectural and design firm.
EMPOWERED COMPANIES
only about 10 percent of this figure,” says Madumise. “We believe that woman have an appetite to participate in the construction sector. This is shown by the number of applications received from women who wanted to be part of the 2014 NHBRC-GIBS Women Empowerment Programme.”
TOP WOMEN IN THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTOR 1. Elizabeth O’Leary – Executive Director, Khuthaza O’Leary has held the position of Executive Director at Khuthaza for 13 years. Khuthaza is a career development company that aims to provide women specifically with business opportunities in the building and construction sector. In 1994, she joined UNICEF-Boston as a volunteer as a part of a fundraising programme. 2. Cynthia Thandi Ndlovu – Founder of Motheo Construction Group Ndlovu is a founding member of the Student’s Christian Movement and was forced to drop out of her studies Bachelor’s degree in Science due to Apartheid. She then joined Umkhonto we Sizwe and
Fikile Construction (Pty) Ltd One of the largest black-owned, managed and controlled construction companies in the country, Fikile has rightfully earned its place as a significant player in the South African building and construction industry as a contributing partner in the country’s rapidly transforming economy. Motheo Construction Group Developed in 1997, Motheo is now one of the largest B-BBEE and predominantly female-owned construction companies in South Africa. Motheo’s key focus is to develop and nurture young talent – boasting six black female shareholders holding an excess of 50 percent of company shares. RBA Holding Limited RBA strives to develop housing solutions for their clients. Their service has expanded from traditional bonded homes, to alternative tenure solutions. The company’s core strength lies in transforming undeveloped land to free standing bank funded quality homes.
later served as a Senior Political Commissioner within the military wing.
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BUILDING A
NEW HOME?
MAKE SURE YOU USE A NHBRC REGISTERED BUILDER FOR PEACE OF MIND. Building a new home is one of life’s most exciting milestones. But few things can ruin the occasion like defects that show up long after you’ve parted with your money. It doesn’t have to be this way. Work that is faulty and incomplete due to shoddy workmanship can be avoided if you stick with an accredited builder. The NHBRC was established by law to protect you, the housing consumer. Make sure you use a NHBRC registered builder and that your home is enrolled with us so that we can protect you.
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with a six months mentorship programme.
A second group of women contractors is currently undergoing similar training following the Minister of Human Settlements, A second group of women contractors is currently undergoing Lindiwe Sisulu request that the initial number be increased as similar training following the Minister of Human Settlements, she also expects to see more women contractors playing a Lindiwe Sisulu request that the initial number be increased as leading role in the rolling out of government housing. For the she also expects morecandidates women contractors playing a second intaketo 80see suitable were identified following a leading role in the rolling out of government housing. For the rigorous selection process that involved sifting through almost second 80 suitable candidates 500intake applications that were received.were identified following a
rigorous selection process that involved sifting through almost 500 applications thatiswere received. The programme aimed at up-skilling and empowering women in the sector with entrepreneurial support engineered to assist
to build is and growat their enterprises that thesewomen The them programme aimed up-skilling andsuch empowering begin to contribute support meaningfully to the construction in theenterprises sector with entrepreneurial engineered to assist themindustry. to build and grow their enterprises such that these enterprises begin to contribute meaningfully to the construction The construction sector is a male dominated industry, however, industry. women are making inroads in the industry, an encouraging
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development that to to getget behind thisthis development thatspurred spurredthe theNHBRC, NHBRC, behind transformation wave. transformation wave. The NHBRC’s is also based on the The NHBRC’sidea ideafor forthis thisprogramme programme is also based on the National Development of of 1111 million jobs by 2030 of of National DevelopmentPlan Plantarget target million jobs by 2030 which 90% of these will be created by SMMEs. which 90% of these will be created by SMMEs. The NHBRC WEP initiative is also different from other certificate
The NHBRC WEP initiative is also different from other certificate programmes offered by various academic institutions in that part programmes offered by various academic institutions in that part of the assessment involves looking at the changes that the of the assessment involves looking at the changes that participants have made in their own businesses outside thethe participants classroom. have made in their own businesses outside the classroom. While the WEP programme offers sound academic foundation,
While the WEP programme sound academic foundation, most importantly, it challengesoffers the delegates to critically reflect most importantly, challenges the delegates to critically reflect on various ways in itwhich their newly acquired knowledge and on various ways in empower which their newly skills will holistically their lives.acquired knowledge and skills will holistically empower their lives. The NHBRC sees the programme as one of the many pillars that
will see the country move towards a leveling of the the playing field that The NHBRC sees the programme as one of many pillars where skill,move knowledge andacontribution morefield will seeindividual the country towards leveling of counts the playing than one’s genderskill, and background. where individual knowledge and contribution counts more than one’s gender and background. “What you know and can contribute must matter more than who you know. Our industry needs innovators to be globally “What you know and can contribute must matter more than who competitive and we feel privileged to be part of the process of you know. Our industry needs innovators to be globally creating the next wave of women game changers,” says Xoliswa competitive and weoffeel privileged to be part of the process of Daku, Chairperson WEP adjudication panel.
creating the next wave of women game changers,” says Xoliswa Daku, Chairperson of WEP adjudication panel. The four month academic programme entails training led by leading academics and key influencers in the industry and will be
The four by month academic programme entails training ledonby followed a mentorship programme. The training focused leading academics and key influencers in Models the industry and will be Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Business and Strategy Development, Management, Negotiation Skills, followed by a Financial mentorship programme. The training focused on Marketing, Operations Entrepreneurship andManagement. Innovation, Business Models and Strategy Development, Financial Management, Negotiation Skills, As part of this candidates had to develop comprehensive Marketing, Operations Management. business plans and will also be assessed for individual and
company growth. had to develop comprehensive As part ofrevenue this candidates business plans and will also be assessed for individual and company revenue growth.
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SECTOR OVERVIEW / AGRICULTURE
By Alexandra Nagel
GROWING SOUTH AFRICA
TOP WOMEN IN THE AGRICULTURE SECTOR
BKB Wool and Mohair, and Coega Development
Director of Programme Implementation and Coordination
1. Estherine Fotabong – New Partnership for Africa’s Development
Corporation has invested R11-million in an
Fotabang was recently honoured with the Recognition and
agricultural programme geared towards
Excellence Award by the Ministry of Women, Children, and Youth
developing shearing skills for over 300 people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The initiative operates as a catalyst to foster skilled farmers into the agricultural sector, simultaneously creating job prospects for people who are under-skilled and unemployed.
Affairs from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The award reflects the time, commitment, and passion Fotabong has placed in advancing the position of women in society. 2. Kenalemang Kgoroeadira – Founder of Thojane Organic Farm Project Kgoroeadira has recently been named the most successful female subsistence producer in South Africa, after founding the project, Thojane Organic Farm, in 2009. This project initially
“The shearing training and skills development programme has
began as an inspiration for her PhD degree at the University of
been strategically designed to address unemployment, critical
South Africa (UNISA) and has since grown into a thriving organic
skills shortages in agriculture, and support the transformation of
farm producing various vegetables and herbs, supplying large
emerging farmers into commercial producers,” says BKB Manager,
food chains, as well as donating produce to hospices across
Isak Staats.
The programme will benefit the South African economy especially
3. Teri List-Stoll – Kraft Foods External Vice President and Chief
in wool and mohair production, as the industry currently pulls in
Financial Officer
R2.7-billion a year. With these skills shortages now being addressed
List-Stoll is Head of the Financial Operations at Kraft Foods Group
in farming, South Africa’s market share of global wool and mohair
after working for 20 years as Senior Vice President at Procter and
exports will double by 2020, according to Staats.
Gamble. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business
South Africa.
Administration from Northern Michigan University and is a licensed “The production, processing, and export of wool and mohair are
public accountant.
critical to the economy of the country, to our business, and to thousands of emerging producers and workers that depend on
4. Zeona Motshabi – Nestlé Independent Non-Executive Director
the sector,” says BKB Marketing and Corporate Relations Manager,
Motshabi is Cell C Chief Corporate offices and
Jacobus Le Roux.
Director at Rewards Co. She was also the Director of Communication for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and
These outreach programmes not only benefit the agricultural
an executive member of Telkom from 1998 to 2001.
sector’s performance, but also affect other critical areas of the South African economy such as like unemployment, through up-
5. Jenitha John – Tongaat Hulett Board member
skilling economy and training
Jenitha John has worked in the financial and audit departments at Discovery Holdings, Telkom, Eskom, and Toyota Services. She has an Honours in Accounting Science and was a part of the Senior Executive programme for Wits and Harvard.
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SAFCOL / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN
Nomkhita Mona, Group Chief Executive Officer
Mona is the Group CEO of SAFCOL and was appointed in 2012. She previously served as CEO at Uitenhage Despatch Development Initiative for five years; at Inkezo Land Company in Durban; and the Eastern Cape Tourism Board. Mona brings a magnitude of unique experience to SAFCOL, from a wide variety of sectors. She is the first black woman to be appointed on the Board of Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Holdings in South Africa and is the former Deputy President of the Nelson Mandela Bay Business Chamber. In addition to the above achievements, she previously served on the board and was a trustee of the Wilderness Foundation (SA), as well as a member of the Oliver Foundation board. She is a Commissioner of the Eastern Cape Planning Commission. Mona has an extensive educational background. She holds an MBA from Rhodes University; a Master’s in Labour Relations & Human Resources, a degree in Industrial Relations (Hons), and a BA in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Port Elizabeth.
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Year founded: 1992
Branches: Plantations in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN and Mozambique Memberships: SAICA, FSC and FSA
Group CEO: Nomkhita Mona
Board Chairperson: Dr Somadoda Fikeni
Strategic partnerships: KLF, IFLOMA, SQF, MTO, SINGISI, AMATHOLE
Group CFO: Zoliswa Mashinini
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Head of Strategy: Gugulethu Zwane
SAFCOL is a state-owned company. Through its environmental responsibility initiatives, SAFCOL
Marketing and Sales: Given Kekana
ensures that it has a positive impact on social and economic sectors in South Africa. SAFCOL has
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female executive directors
100%
Female staff members
21.51%
Black female executive directors
100%
Black female staff members
19.77%
developed 13 social compacts in and around plantations, creating jobs and an improvement of living standards. SAFCOL has also implemented the Enterprise Development Initiative which has, over the last five years, created more than 1 800 job opportunities for surrounding communities and employment of 817 females through contractors. Female contractor companies are currently on the increase as SAFCOL has awarded contracts to three female-owned businesses, which are also black and from previously disadvantaged communities. The Enterprise Development Division has a programme in place which mentors and coaches emerging black-owned businesses with special focus on women-owned companies. Above all, SAFCOL has a respect for equality, fairness, and empowerment, as well as placing major importance on diversity within the company.
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
• SAFCOL envisions itself being a world class, global business engaged in multi-functional forestry, revolutionising the integration of forests and communities • The company is passionate about its forests, communities, customers, and people.
@nomkhitamona
Physical address: Podium at Menlyn, 43 Ingersol Road, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria, 0081 Telephone: +27 861 723265
Nomkhita Mona
Website: www.safcol.co.za Email: info@klf.co.za
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@nomkhitamona Nomkhita Mona
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SOUTH AFRICA’S DYNAMISM GOES GREEN By Alexandra Nagel
As South Africa turns to using more sources
South Africa’s current source of electricity is placed under a huge
of renewable energy, Eskom is developing a
amount of tension, with 95 percent of it produced by power stations
commercial wind farm in order to improve power service delivery in the country. By March 2015, sere the first of seven wind turbines will be in full swing. Sere, hosts wind turbines that have a capacity of 100 MW and which will reduce the amount of
using coal-fire. The Sere project has the financial backing of both the World Bank and climate investment funds. With the World Bank stressing the need for 600 million jobs to be created by 2030 for the global population to support itself, renewable energy initiatives like Sere are not only an alternative source of power that is natural and sustainable, but they also create employment opportunities.
carbon emissions released into the atmosphere by six million tonnes by 2035. “With an average annual energy production of about 298 000 MW hours, Sere will supply sufficient energy to the grid to power approximately 124 000 standard homes,” says the World Bank.
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“South Africa has the potential to create many jobs within the renewable energy sector. Most clean energy industries are more labour intensive than carbon-intensive ones, so the potential for job creation is huge,” says Talesun Energy Vice President, Arthur Chien.
ENERGY / SECTOR OVERVIEW
South Africa has the potential to create many jobs within the renewable energy sector. Most clean energy industries are more labour intensive than carbon-intensive ones, so the potential for job creation is huge 3. Josephine Gaveni – Foskor Board and Human Capital Committee member Gaveni heads the Human Capital Strategic Partners Division at the Industrial Development Corporation. She is also a director at Bluefin Processing and Bluefin Holdings, and holds an Honour's degree in Industrial Psychology. 4. Pria Hassan – Women of Africa Fuels and Oils Chief Executive Officer Advocate Hassan has held her current position for five years and comes from a background in logistics, property, and banking. She is currently a Director at Sasol Inzalo Groups Limited and Business Women’s Association of South Africa and holds a BProc and LLB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. 5. Nosizwe Nokwe-Macamo – Group Chief Executive Officer of PetroSA Nokwe-Macamo was appointed as Group CEO of PetroSA in March 2012. She previously held various senior positions at Engen and the Gauteng Provincial Government and has an MSc in Petro-Chemical Engineering from the Moscow Institute of Oil and Gas, and a BSc in Chemical Engineering from the Baku Polytechnic. Nokwe-Macamo has received an impressive number of awards, including the Top Female Leader of Tomorrow Award, and the IDEANOMICS Global Excellence in Business - Best CEO Award.
TOP WOMAN IN THE ENERGY SECTOR 1. Cecillia Khuzwayo – National Energy Regulator of South Africa Chairperson Khuzwayo is currently a Director for the Black Management Forum and a Human Resource Development Manager at Tongaat Hulett. From 1999 until 2002, she was the Senior General Human Resources Manager at the SABC and holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Zululand. 2. Bridgette Radebe – Executive Chairperson of Mmakau Mining
Radebe has a qualification in political sciences and is a pioneer
in the South African mining industry. With more than 10 years’
experience in the sector, she is Executive Chairperson of the
board of Mmakau Mining. She serves on the Sappi Board as well
as previously being the Vice Chairman of the Minerals and Mining
Development Board that advises the Minister of Minerals and
Energy.
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FUELING TRANSFORMATION ACROSS THE NATION Total South Africa continues to make great progress in the transformation arena as part of its effort to contribute towards an adaptive economy that is characterised by growth, employment, and equity. Considered to be a pioneer within the local employment industry, the organisation is recognised for its substantial number of firsts when it comes to progressive transformation. Notably, it was the first multinational oil company in South Africa to appoint a female executive. Today, Total South Africa demonstrates true transformation with its board of directors comprising 50 percent black directors and 62 percent representation in the executive committee are black and female.
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PANSY MEKWA
QETELLO ZEKA
Pansy Mekwa currently holds the position of General Manager of Strategy at Total South Africa. Her responsibility in this position over the past few years has evolved and includes responsibility for strategic planning, corporate communications, stakeholder management, government liaison, procurement, customer services and sustainable development.
Qetello Zeka currently holds the
She has worked at an executive level in the last part of her career locally and overseas in roles covering the responsibility and accountability for strategy, business improvement, sales and marketing, customer service, market development, alliances negotiations, procurement, corporate social investment, as well as sustainable development.
the objective of growing Total South
She is also currently serving as an Executive Director of the Total South Africa Board; she has been on this board since 2009. Mekwa is a member of the Total Board Transformation Sub Committee, Social and Ethics Committee. She has served on the Paraffin Safety Association of South Africa Board from 2012 to 2013 and on the Tourism Board of South Africa from 2004 to 2005.
the ranks and before she left at the end of
General Manager of Strategy
General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Total South Africa
position of General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Total South Africa where she is responsible for the sale of fuel products, largely diesel petrol and lubricants to retail, commercial, and mining customers. Zeka is also accountable for developing new, innovative, and unique retail and commercial offers for customers with Africa as a business and promoting the brand through product promotions and advertising campaigns. Zeka started her career at ICASA, then known as the IBA and joined the oil industry in 2000 working for BP as a Network Developer. She climbed through 2010 held the position of Head of Retail and Commercial Sales in South Africa. She joined Total South Africa in 2011 and was initially responsible for managing the Total South Africa affiliates. After nine months, Zeka was promoted to General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Total South Africa, a position she has held for the past three years.
TOTAL SOUTH AFRICA / ADVERTORIAL
Contact details: Physical address: 88 Grayston Drive, Sandton, South Africa, 2146
General queries: Phone: 0860 111 111 Email: rm.za-totalccc@total.co.za Fax: 0860 111 112 Website: www.total.co.za
NAZLEE RAJMOHAMED
TUMI ZONDO
NATACHIA MOORGAS
Nazlee Rajmohamed holds the position
Tumi Zondo is General Manager of Human Resources and Transformation at Total South Africa. Her responsibilities include human capital development, training and development, recruitment and selection and, career development. She is also responsible for the transformation roadmap of Total South Africa.
Natachia Moorgas currently holds the
In 10 years Zondo has served various positions with Total, locally and abroad. For two years now, she has assisted with projects in Paris; her duties included the aforementioned, as well as performance management talent identification, and human resource communication.
and developing legal and commercial
General Manager of Finance
of General Manager of Finance at Total South Africa, a position that she has held since 2012. She is responsible for finance, procurement and IS. The finance department at Total South Africa firmly believes that each team member has an influential role to play in supporting business ambition and taking Total from good to great. In particular the IS team have redefined themselves as business enablers and aim toward partnering their clients in the digital drive. She began her career at Total South Africa in 2001 when she was appointed as Internal Audit Manager. This was followed by a two year stint as Purchasing Manager. In 2005 Rajmohamed was transferred to Total’s offices in Nigeria as Chief Financial Officer of Total Nigeria. “One of my most memorable highlights during my term in Nigeria was successfully presenting the annual results to an open meeting of shareholders as Total Nigeria plc is a listed
General Manager of Human Resources and Transformation
General Manager of Legal and Governance
Prior to Total South Africa, Zondo was the Human Resource & Transformation Manager for six years at Glenrand MIB - AON South Africa and for two years a Human Resource, Training & Development Manager at the Steinhoff Group – Victoria Lewis. Zondo holds a BSocSci from the University of the North (Turfloop); a Masters in Human Resource Management from the University of Johannesburg, and MAP – LEAP (Leadership in Energy Advanced Programme) from WITS University Business School.
position of General Manager Legal and Governance at Total South Africa. She is responsible for overseeing and providing internal guidance to all business divisions (inclusive of all Southern Africa subsidiaries) on legislative compliance strategy; supporting commercial negotiations; supporting the enterprise development strategy, and guiding all litigation (including non-judicial forums). With regards to the internal governance of Total South Africa, Moorgas also oversees the internal audit, ethics and compliance, and risk functions. In April 2013 Moorgas was appointed as the Company Secretary of the Total South Africa Board of Directors. Her highlights at Total include being sent to Paris for induction in order to learn more about the Total Group, being appointed as the Company Secretary as well as closing major legal matters on behalf of Total.
company,” states Rajmohamed.
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WOMEN IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY By Claire McMaster – Group HR Manager, The MSA Group
Is there something being done to ensure that there are more opportunities for women in the mining industry? Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) recently asked a very similar question. However WiMSA, an organisation that determinedly focuses on the development of women in the mining industry, took a slightly different approach and asked: What are women, who are employed in the mining industry, doing to take advantage of all the opportunities being made available to them? THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT The South African mining sector (excluding industries reliant on mining) accounts for three percent of the entire country’s employment and has the potential to provide substantial employment opportunities for women. The industry was slow in changing to accommodate and actively seek more women in the workforce, but since 2008 the industry has become more progressive in catering for women. Since the beginning of 2008, the percentage of women employed in mining increased from roughly six percent to 17 percent. While at the same time, the average percentage of women in the formal and informal labour force remained static at 39-41 percent. More interestingly, the survey found that it is the women who are currently in the mining sector who are driven by passion and enthusiasm that are taking control of their own destinies and forging successful and satisfying careers in the mining industry. The challenge is not to increase the number of women in the mining industry target setting, but to do so because it makes good business sense. Various studies (Mckinsey, WIM UK, and Catalyst) have shown that an increase in the number of women
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WOMEN IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY / EDITORIAL
in senior leadership teams and boards will lead to better financial
There is, however, great room for improvement when it comes to
performance.
flexible working arrangements, an unsupportive working culture and infrastructure requirements. There should be a strong drive towards
This has been measured relative to a number of financial ratios. For
real culture change in the industry.
example the 2014 Mining for Talent report, in which WIM UK and PwC reviewed the top 500 mining companies globally, shows that there
South African women in mining are proactive about their
is a striking correlation between return on assets and the number of
development, ensuring that they actively request training, join
women on boards. Return on assets ranges from -2.86 for all male
interest groups, and seek out suitable mentors. The greatest drivers
boards to +6.40 for boards that include two or more women.
of development remain requests for additional skills training and the joining of interest groups, followed closely by the use of a
Apart from the obvious benefits of diversity, this is largely due to
coach or mentor.
the different leadership behaviours displayed by women. These behaviours are believed to be necessary, in order to ensure
Interestingly enough, only 15.6 percent of women who responded to
organisational success. They include a strong drive for self and
the WiMSA research questionnaire have explored alternate working
subordinate development, the ability to take initiative, empathy,
arrangements with their company. Why this is so is not known, but
collaborative thinking, and, of course, strong EQ. Sadly, 44 percent of
personally I believe that the more women who experiment with
participants in the WiMSA survey felt that their organisations do not
the various flexible working arrangements the closer we will be to
yet value gender diversity.
developing workable solutions to the flexibility challenge.
According to WiMSA Chairperson Noleen Pauls, a broad spectrum
While South Africa has outperformed other mining industries
of women completed the survey; from university students to
across the globe in its employment of women, there is still a lot
those almost retired and from operational to corporate levels. It
of work to be done to change broader attitudes and workplace
is encouraging to note that 60 percent of the respondents were
culture to more readily embrace women, acknowledge, harness,
younger than 35, showing that the industry is attracting younger
and celebrate their positive contribution. Women already
women.
employed in the mining industry continue to be positive role models, who believe that superior performance will overcome
This was evident when visiting universities, in some cases at least
prejudice.
half of the related classes were female, particularly in courses like geology and mining engineering. South Africa compares well to the rest of the world in terms of increasing the number of women making up the mining workforce. A lot of effort has gone into educating scholars about the mining industry. Recent examples include the African Rainbow Mineral Career Fair and the Royal Bafokeng Holdings Career Day at Lebone II School in Phokeng. Fifty six percent of women already employed in the industry feel that their tertiary studies prepared them well for work, but that their lecturers could have focused more on the gender challenges, health and safety, the work culture, working in remote locations, and shift work. In response, a number of university lecturers stated that it is not their responsibility and that they are subject matter experts only. Others however, ensure that their students get exposure to a mining environment early on, allowing them to make informed choices. SUPERIOR INCENTIVES Not only are salaries perceived to be good, but benefits such as medical aid, provident funds, and short and long-term incentives in the mining industry are seen to be better than other industries. This idea is supported by Stats SA who indicate that in March 2014 there was an 18 percent difference between the South African benefit average and the mining industry. This includes maternity benefits.
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SAWIMA / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN
Melody Kweba, President & Chairperson Ms Melody Kweba is a South African business woman, who has graduated from Allenby (accredited by Themes University) with a Bachelor of Business Administration. Ms Melody Kweba did various courses in the Financial Sector, which include Investment Planning and Estate Planning. Her employment history includes working for financial institutions such as the Old Mutual as its financial advisor, NBS Bank and Nedcor Bank as a Financial Planner. Ms Kweba has been involved in various mining activities and has obtained extensive training from the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA), ranging from Introduction to Mining, Project Management, Financial Management, Hazard Identification, and Health and Safety. She has been involved in various business ventures across the mining sector and boasts a few prospecting licenses through her own companies and had developed 2 of those projects from Greenfields to productivity. Ms Melody Kweba is registered and affiliated with various professional bodies from the Institute of Directors (IoD), The Financial Planning Institute of South Africa, She is the Deputy Secretary of the National Industrial Chamber and also serves on the Council of the National NAFCOC Women’s Chamber to mention but a few.
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Year founded: 1999
President & Chairperson: Melody Kweba
Chairperson of SAWIMA Gauteng Province: Priscilla Ramabulana
Branches: All 9 provinces of South Africa
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
South African Women In Mining (SAWIMA) was launched in December 1999, when Ms Phumzile
Deputy President: Kelebone Mokuena
Mlambo-Ngcuka, was appointed Minister of then Minerals and Energy. Shortly after her
National Secretary: Lucy Ngwabeni
appointment, she expressed concern at the alarming absence of women in the mining industry.
National Treasurer: Mirriam Moetlo
Her vision was to see women play more prominent role in mining. Having been driven by this
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female executive directors
100%
Female staff members
100%
Female shareholders
100%
Black female staff shareholders
100%
Black female executive directors
100%
Black female staff members
100%
desire, she spearheaded the formation of SAWIMA
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
• Assist the women mining groups (informal and formal) to obtain mineral rights and operate business in the mining sector. • Address socio-economic challenges that confront women (aspiring entrants and established) in the mining sector. • Promote women empowerment in the mining sector, in accordance with the provisions of the Mining Charter.
Physical address:Nr. 5 Hollard Street, Ground Floor, Chamber of Mines Building,Marshalltown, South Africa Telephone: +27 (0) 11 834 9039 Website: www.sawima.co.za Email: admin@sawimih.co.za
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BUSINESS IS BREAKING BARRIERS By Alexandra Nagel
South Africa is classified as one of the most
Entrepreneurial initiatives, such as Minister of Small Business
promising business hubs on the continent and
Development Lindiwe Zulu’s Start-Up Nations, are why South Africa
in the world. Placing 33rd globally, and first in Africa, on the 2014 Wealth-X Ultra high-net worth individual (UHNW) report, South Africa’s workforce is worth R3.3-billion. “One of the reasons why, until recently, South Africa was Africa’s wealthiest economy is its relatively developed financial infrastructure,” says Wealth-X. “In fact, the financial sector accounts for almost a quarter of South Africa’s GDP, and over 30 percent of the country’s UHNW population have derived their fortunes from this sector.”
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performs well economically on the global stage. Collaborating with the Innovation Hub, Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), and the Wits Business School, the initiative strives to infuse the country with a new business culture that is sustainable, innovative, and inclusive. South Africa will join the widely-connected web of global Start-Up Nations like Britain, Brazil, Norway, China, and Korea. “We see that small businesses and co-operatives are critical in creating an economy that benefits all. It is through this intervention that we will be able to defeat the triple challenges of poverty, unemployment, and inequality,” says Zulu.
BUSINESS AND FINANCE / SECTOR OVERVIEW
Moving the South African economy towards an ideal that realises the significant role small businesses have in advancing economic
" O n e o f t h e re a s o n s w hy, u n t i l re c e n t l y,
growth is key, especially on a developing continent like Africa.
S o u t h A f r i c a wa s A f r i c a ’s we a l t h i e s t
TOP WOMEN IN THE BUSINESS AND FINANCE SECTOR
e c o n o my i s i t s re l a t i ve l y d eve l o p e d
1. Nicola Newton-King – Chief Executive Officer of JSE Limited Newton-King was appointed as CEO of JSE Limited in 2012 and serves as a member of the Financial Markets Advisory Board. She holds an LLB and BA degree from Stellenbosch University, as well as
fi n a n c i a l i n f ra s t r u c t u re ,” s a y s We a l t h - X . “ I n fa c t , t h e fi n a n c i a l s e c to r a c c o u n t s fo r a l m o s t a q u a r te r o f S o u t h A f r i c a ’s G D P "
a Master of Laws from the University of Cambridge. She has been granted numerous awards including South Africa’s Business Women
4. Nritika Singh – Isilumko Staffing Solutions Managing Director
of the Year in 2003, and she was selected as one of the three South
Singh has held the position of Managing Director for 20 years and
Africans for 100 Global Leaders for Tomorrow.
received her MBA from Milpark Business School in 1999. Isilumko Staffing Solutions won the Top Gender Empowered Company in
2. Monica Singer – Chief Executive Officer of Strate Limited
Business Support Services at the Standard Bank Top Women Awards
Prior to starting Strate over 15 years ago, Singer was a chartered
in 2014.
accountant at World Bank, being an integral member of the International Accounting Standards committee. Learning the ropes of international accounting standards contributed to the
5. C indy Norcott – Owner and Manager of Studentemps and Pro Appointments
success of starting and maintaining Strate Limited, now recognised
Norcott has a degree in Social Sciences and is a qualified business
internationally as a Financial Market Infrastructure.
coach. She opened Studentemps and Pro Appointments in 1994 and has since been presented with numerous awards for her
3. Evita Situma – Cozens Recruitment Group Account Executive
business ethic and philanthropic endeavours, including the Small
Situma was an International Students Officer at NUS in 2008 and
Business Marketer of the Year award in 2003; and in 2008, the Paul
held the position of Recruitment Researcher at Communicate
Harris Award for helping the poor.
Personnel in 2011. She currently holds an Honours in LLB Law from Sheffield Hallam University which she obtained in 2009.
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PROFILE / AWCA
OUR TOP WOMAN
Lesego Sennelo Board Chairperson of AWCA
Sennelo is a qualified chartered accountant, a member of the International Women’s Forum, and president of the African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) Forum which focuses on the acceleration of the advancement of black female chartered accountants. She is currently the Managing Director of AWCA Investment Holdings Limited (AIH). Sennelo serves as non-executive director of two companies listed on the JSE, and is director of various private companies. She has diverse professional experience in the finance and strategic fields, both in the private and public sectors. Sennelo is a board member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), and a member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa (IoDSA). She serves as a member of the Group Audit and Compliance, and Asset and Liability Committees of Sasfin, as well as being Chairman of the Social and Ethics Committee for Onelogix, among others.
COMPANY PROFILE Year founded: 2002.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Branches: Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Kwa-Zulu Natal. Memberships: IoDSA, SAICA.
Board Chairperson: Lesego Sennelo
Strategic partnerships: Fordham University, IWFSA, Duke Corporate Education, EY, Old
Head of Strategy: Melanie Elephant
Mutual, NEF, RMB, RBH.
Financial Manager: Palesa Makobe Marketing and Public Relations: Pumla Molope Board of Directors: Lesego Sennelo (President), Melanie Elephant
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
(Deputy President), Lulama Booi, Buhle Hanise,
the premise of mutual support and personal development of black female chartered
Zama Khanyile, Palesa Makobe, Pumla Molope, Phuthanang Segoati, Nonku Shezi, Zimkhitha Zatu KwaZulu-Natal: Thabang Redman
The African Women Chartered Accountants Forum (AWCA) was founded in 2002 on accountants. Our vision is to accelerate the advancement of black female chartered accountants.
(KZN Chairperson), Nirakasha Sookraj
Enabling this vision, the AWCA Board has adopted a Three Tier Strategy which aims to:
Western Cape: Mamosa Dlothi (WC Chairperson), Thabiso Foto
• Identify potential young female chartered accountants • Nurture and train • Develop leadership skills
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female executive directors
100%
Female staff members
100%
Female shareholders
100%
Black female staff shareholders
100%
Black female executive directors
100%
Black female staff members
100%
The unwritten motto of the organisation is to Develop as We Lead. We believe that it is our responsibility as individuals and leaders in corporate South Africa to develop and nurture the future leaders of the country, encouraging sustainable economic growth.
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
AWCA takes part in many community projects which raise awareness around the profession of chartered accountancy. Members visit schools, school camps, and career days to engage with young girls who show interest in the profession. We are committed to helping aspiring young female chartered accountants get the education required to enter into the profession and provide bursaries to two deserving females a year. We honour the hard-working, deserving women within the industry and hold The Women of Substance Awards where the efforts of those women are recognised publically, and awarded accordingly.
@AWCA_SA
Physical Address: EY, 102 Rivonia Road, Sandton. Tel: 011 502 0622
AWCA_SA
Email: administrator@awca.co.za Website: www.awca.co.za
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AFRICAN KALEIDOSCOPE EVENTS / ADVERTORIAL
NO EVENT IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL WHO WE ARE? African Kaleidoscope Events (AKE) specialises in event management across all sectors of business i.e. Government, Corporate, Para-Statal, SMME, etc.
“Now, after 10 years with AKE I believe we are an enthusiastic and exciting company. This has been as a result of many steps along the way, the first of which was that I employed people who are passionate and share my work ethic. We have a very relaxed, homely atmosphere around the office and this seems to be a big plus factor; we laugh a lot and this ensures a pleasant and positive work environment. Secondly, the experience needs to resonate in peoples’ minds long after the event itself. The value proposition is that we don’t only create events but we also create peace of mind. Clients have always complimented us on this as they feel by having us on their team, they don’t have to worry about anything. Their event will always be a success!”
We form part of your team in all aspects of event planning and management, which by extension provides a wide range of event and value added services. WHAT WE DO BEST? No event is too big or too small and our services include, but are not limited to: • Conferences • Galas • Award ceremonies • Launches • Exhibitions • Corporate hospitality • Year-end Functions STAND-ALONE SERVICES: • Décor • Sound • AV • Lighting • Marquees • Cartering • Corporate gifts • Marketing collateral
“Our competitive edge focuses on ‘feeding the senses’ - everything the client and guest sees, hears, smells, tastes, and touches must relate to a memorable event and experience. And then of course, the sixth sense: The one that the client and guest walks away with knowing that they have experienced an exceptional event and will talk about it for quite a while. The secret is to never give up, even when times are tough. So much has happened in these last 10 years - I could probably write a book about all the experiences. I have met so many amazing people who helped me on this journey - from clients, service providers, and staff, to mentors and groups of people who supported me along the way. It is always good to surround yourself with positive people who know what they are talking about and are willing to lend a guiding hand,” Barnard shared. She has faced several challenges along her journey, but has risen each time and persevered.
WHY US? • BEE – Level 1 • We work in all provinces • Other than creating events – we create peace of mind • Trustworthy & Reliable • Solution orientated
Some years back, she participated in a conference via satellite from Atlanta, in the USA. Recalling an inspirational comment from Condoleezza Rice while being interviewed by Dr. John Maxwell, she stated that “In complexity - don’t only see complexity but look for enabling conditions.”
ALISON BARNARD - MANAGING DIRECTOR Having always been very goal-oriented, Barnard wanted to have her own company from when she first began her career. “It was one of my goals; I felt that with all the work I put into a company or organisation, I could certainly do it for myself,” she said.
Contact Information Physical address: 73 Campground Centre, Durban Road, Mowbray, 7700
Telephone: +27 (0) 21 686 9201 Fax: +27 (0) 21 686 9249 Email: alison@africankaleidoscope.co.za
“The highest compliment you can give us – is to refer us”
Member of:
CONFERENCES, GALA & AWARD CEREMONIES, EXHIBITIONS and many more...
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PROFILE / TELERESOURCES
OUR TOP WOMAN Gillian Johnson Managing Director of Teleresources
Johnson commenced her career in the staffing industry 18 years ago. From recruiting the unemployed, matriculants, to those with specialised skills and disabilities, Johnson believes that the passion she has for her career is in the absolute fulfilment of contributing to the enrichment of the lives of fellow South Africans. Under her leadership and direction, Teleresources has grown into a highly successful business and secured exclusive staffing partnerships with leading South African and international brands across the financial, government and parastatal sectors; as well as telecommunication and petrochemical giants. Johnson has been described as one of the most passionate and accomplished thought-leaders in the industry and is the driving force behind proactively pursuing talent acquisition and sustainable job creation through her extensive professional relationships and highly committed and competent team.
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Year founded: Teleresources was founded in 1997
Branches: Head office in Parktown; subsequent offices in Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, East London
Chief Executive Officer: Lawrence Diamond
and Port Elizabeth.
Chairman: Ronny Katz
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Managing Director: Gillian Johnson
Gender analysis of occupational categories show women are under-represented in senior managerial
Financial Director: Liz Riviere
and executive positions; however, it is promising that this gap is closing year-on-year. With Teleresources’ diverse client base and staffing solutions, the company remains an intricate contributor to the
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL 1 B-BBEE procurement recognition level:
125%
Black ownership:
20.25%
Black women ownership:
6.97%
Empowering supplier:
Yes
employment of the youth and women in particular. Teleresources is in the business of providing jobs to those in need, contributing to job creation, the economy and social upliftment.
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
Teleresources is owned by the Workforce Group and listed on the ALT-X. The organisation is a contact centre staffing provider, providing staffing solutions to both domestic and international global companies. • On-boarding and induction training • Disability recruitment • Wellness programmes • Advertising response handling • Outsource payroll provider • Intern and learnership programme management
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Physical address: 13 Wellington road, Parktown, Johannesburg Telephone: 011 789 8282 Website: www.teleresources.co.za
THEBE REED EXHIBITIONS / INTERVIEW
THEBE REED EXHIBITIONS
Thebe Reed Exhibitions is Africa’s top exhibition and venue management company, providing the best platform to showcase all industry sectors. Name: Carol Weaving Position: Managing Director of Thebe Reed Exhibitions Group Previous portfolios: Weaving was a Director of the AA at Kyalami racetrack and then opened her own company, that soon became one of the major players in the industry
University: Gloucestershire College of Arts & Technology Qualifications: Marketing and Communications Carol Weaving | Managing Director of Thebe Reed Exhibitions Group
H ow would you, in your words, describe true gender empowerment? True gender empowerment means that the playing field is level – at every level of the organisation, without any room for possible formal or informal discriminatory practices. This applies to appointments to any
Do not just operate on a general, undefined philosophy of empowering women in the workplace.
What sets your company apart from others in the exhibition and events industry?
position, training opportunities, company benefits, and promotions.
The obvious difference is that our partnership with our major
In fact, because of past gender inequalities, the empowerment of
shareholder, Reed Exhibitions, gives us access to global trade and
women should be entrenched in the company philosophy.
consumer event organising expertise serving 43 industry sectors.
H ow is Thebe contributing to empowering women in the exhibitions and events industry? Thebe Reed Exhibitions is possibly the largest exhibition organiser in Southern Africa and our female staff component is just over 73 percent. Women on all levels of employment in the company are encouraged to go on training.
I believe at Thebe Reed we have a particularly creative and forwardthinking team. During the economic slump, which started in 2009, we were the only exhibition organisers in South Africa who actually got new, sustainable, and successful projects off the ground.
How does Thebe Reed Exhibitions’ empowerment agenda tie in with the company’s vision and mission?
The company runs an internship programme every year, for three
Creating sustainable and long-term benefits for the community we
months, where we take five students on board to gain workplace
serve is paramount and defined in our vision.
experience. Generally we apply the 60/40 rule where we would normally place three female and two male students.
One of the projects Thebe Reed Exhibitions supports is COMPASS. They have a rehabilitation programme for homeless women and children,
W here does your organisation’s drive for gender empowerment come from?
and provide them with professional counselling programmes through registered counsellors and mental health practitioners. COMPASS also
I have always been an active proponent of women’s rights – and in the
has a training and development programme that focuses on abused
corporate context, of real gender empowerment. Since the formation
and homeless women and their children. They have trained, placed,
of our company back in 1997, I have consciously entrenched the
and nurtured over 500 abused women back into society.
principles of gender empowerment in all our policies and systems. Our mission is to invest in quality people and products and to provide
W hat advice do you have for upcoming businesses to enhance their gender empowerment status? I would advise upcoming businesses to put a clearly defined gender empowerment policy in place, including specific targets to reach.
a level of service that is unsurpassed in Africa. I believe we have achieved this – Thebe Reed is a top exhibition organiser and we currently have 55 percent non-white staff, and 73.33 percent of our workforce are women.
Work with a plan, measure your success regularly and adjust your strategy if necessary.
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CAN WOMEN HAVE IT ALL?
Is it possible for women to have it all – to have a successful career, a happy family and be healthy and happy? Even though women today have more freedom and autonomy, not all seem to be benefiting from it psychologically. Women report unprecedented levels of stress, depression, and lack of fulfilment, writes Marlene de lange, Director, Grow Consulting. Is it possible for women to have it all – to have a successful career, a happy family and be healthy and happy? In speaking to women about their experience of juggling different roles, they often refer to a sense of being overwhelmed by responsibilities in the different spheres of life and a sense of fragmentation. Women talk about a constant sense of being torn in different directions, feeling guilty and seldom being in the moment. They feel they have too little time to do what is really important. When they are at home with their family, they have a nagging awareness of a growing to-do list. When they are at work, they feel guilty and worried about family responsibilities. They feel overwhelmed by tasks, but even more so by responsibility. Even if they enlist support and delegate at work and at home, they often still retain responsibility and are managing all the other stakeholders. Many women talk about heart-breaking choices, painful sacrifices, and ongoing self-neglect. Inside this chaos, is the potential to live a full, multi-facetted, and dynamic life, but there is no easy solution. The journey from a feeling of being overwhelmed by tasks to gratitude for a rounded life is not easy, but definitely worth pursuing. It requires high levels of self-awareness, self-knowledge, and advanced self-management skills. Nobody gets it right all the time. But there are women who get it right some of the time by embracing the following six principles: THE STARTING POINT IS TO CLARIFY YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS This definition may change over time. It will probably be different for the young, ambitious 20-somethings than for the busy mid-30 Marlene de lange, Director, Grow Consulting
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year old mother with young children. It will again look very different
Recognise that there is no such thing as work-life balance. The
for a woman in her 50s with an empty nest who moves her focus
challenge is to be fully present to quality, priority experiences.
back to her own needs.
We only have one life. Thriving women focus their energy on their priorities. They give themselves permission to be brutal about cutting
Traditional male measures of success are money and status.
out the many time-drains. They say no when they need to. They also
Women do not have to buy into this narrow definition of success.
say yes to the right things.
Arianna Huffington, Editor-in-Chief of the Huffington Post, talks about a third metric. Thriving needs to be added to the traditional male
When they are busy with their priorities, they make the most of
definition of success. Money and power alone do not equate to
every moment. It is about being present in the moment rather than
success. Success comes by living a thriving life in line with your own
constantly being distracted.
definition of success. ACCEPT THAT LIFE UNFOLDS AS A PROCESS OVER TIME. CONSCIOUSLY MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT LIFESTYLE AND
FLOURISHING WOMEN LIVE THEIR LIVES AS CHAPTERS THAT
DAY-TO-DAY HABITS BASED ON YOUR DEFINITION OF SUCCESS
TOGETHER CREATE A MEANINGFUL WHOLE
Women often feel guilty because they feel judged regardless of
A state of integration and flourishing is an ongoing movement. There
what they do. If they leave work early, they fear judgement for lack
will be times of balance and flow. There will also be times of chaos
of commitment. If they arrive late at the school meeting, they judge
and pressure. Women cannot always have it all at the same time,
themselves and feel judged by others. Women who find happiness
but they can have it all over time. The philosopher Seneca said:
and peace clarify their own operating values and principles and
“Life is long if you know how to use it.” There is enough time to have
focus on that rather than on the perceived judgements of others.
enough experiences to live a rich and meaningful life in a lifetime.
Sheryl Sandberg, the COO of Facebook, defines success as “… making the best choices we can and accepting them.”
Women today have choices. They also have complexity and fragmentation. They have a deep hunger for integration. Thriving
ACCEPT THAT YOU WILL NEVER ACHIEVE PERFECTION IN ALL
women go on a journey to consciously create a life in which they
DOMAINS OF LIFE
can have it all. Joseph Campbell once said, “If you want to help this world, what you will have to teach is how to live in it”. Women living
Thriving women have very high standards, but accept that they
whole lives can teach other women and men how to live in this world.
will never achieve perfection. They do the best they can in every context. Barry Schwarz refers to them as optimisers in his book The paradox of choice. The optimiser deals with the constraints of reality, they know that nothing will ever be perfect. In contrast, maximisers persue perfection. This often goes hand-in-hand with a sense of regret and guilt. Flourishing women accept that they will never attain a level of perfection in everything they do. They identify what they need to let go off and where good enough is enough. REMAIN CONNECTED TO ALL YOUR LIFE DIMENSIONS In between work and family, women tend to put themselves last on the list. They neglect parts of themselves and eventually disconnect (give up) on a dimension of the self. They stop investing physically, emotionally, intellectually, or spiritually in themselves. Thriving women are: • Physically healthy and energised • Intellectually living a life of learning and curiosity • Socially investing in meaningful relationships, nurturing family connections and friendships • Spiritually investing in what gives a sense of purpose and meaning • Emotionally making the choice to nurture happiness and joy, but also creating the space to feel and express negative emotions.
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LION OF AFRICA / PROFILE
TOP CEO
Adam Samie Chief Executive Officer Samie has been CEO of Lion of Africa Insurance since 1999. In addition to this title, he holds the respected positions of Board Chairperson of the South African Special Risk Insurance Association; Non-Executive Director of Insurance Institute of South Africa; Committee Member of the Advisory Committee for Short-Term Insurance on the Financial Services Board; and Non-Executive Director of Sasguard Insurance. Samie’s influence extends internationally to the UK where he is a fellow of the Chartered Insurance Institute. Samie graduated from UCT Business School in 1982 with an MBA before immersing himself into the business world.
COMPANY PROFILE Year founded: 1999 Founding members: Adam Samie Number of employees: 183 Branches: Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, Durban and Johannesburg Holding company: Brimestone Recent contracts: Lead insurer of eTV
CONTACT INFORMATION
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND CSI
CEO: Adam Samie
Financial Director: Joe Bizjak
Human Resources Manager: Lebohang Mehalane
Key staff members are regularly sent abroad to Germany, Switzerland, London and Ghana to pursue specialist training, promoting skills development from within. Our successful graduate and learner programme saw the creation of 30 new jobs in our industry. In 2011 we were recognised for our excellent progress in growing our brand among customers, as well as in the insurance intermediary industry.
Group; Mashudu Mamathuba of Strategic Planning
On the 25th of September 2014, Lion Of Africa Insurance was awarded the ABSIB Game
Insurance Services
Industry. We received the prestigious Diversity Award at the Oliver Empowerment Awards in 2012 for the role we play in uplifting the country’s key industries due to our innovative approach to sustainable local empowerment and expert service delivery. Our wide diversity was duly recognised when we were nominated for the African Transformation Award at the 12th Oliver Empowerment Awards in 2013.
Marketing and Communications Manager: Rethabile Mahuma Sales Manager: Anwa Adams
Executives: Robert Boccia of Information Technology and Corporate Affairs; and Llewellyn Titus of
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female general management
9%
Female staff members
52.4%
Black female staff members
28%
Changer award in the category of the most Transformed Company in the Financial Services
NATURE OF ORGANISATION Over the past decade, our brand has grown to become a leading short-term insurance company. We pride ourselves in our innovation, technical expertise, service excellence and empowerment, and weaving our truly South African spirit into everything we do. Our corporate identity is an important part of who we are and we strive to make it transferreable to the communities in which we do business. We refer to our team as LIONS, as we believe in success through teamwork. We continue to support initiatives that embrace skills development, health, and education which aim ensure sustainable empowerment and upliftment of our communities. Our LIONS are passionate about promoting a sustainable environment through these direct interventions, making a significant difference in the lives of the communities we serve.
@LOAInsurance
Physical Address: : Sunridge Park, 62 Wierda Road East, Wierda Valley, Sandton Telephone: 0860 102 724
Lion of Africa Insurance
Website: www.lionsure.com Email address: LionComplaints@lionsure.com Toll-free: 0860 102 724
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PROFILE / MANDATE MOFELI
OUR TOP WOMAN Nene Molefi Managing Director
Molefi is the owner of Mandate Molefi HR Consultants, a well-established South African company with a track record of 14 years. Her versatility and experience in partnering with boards and executive committees has positioned her well to work with large-scale leadership, diversity, and inclusion projects. She is an experienced facilitator, and HR and transformation consultant. She has facilitated dialogue with senior leaders, CEO’s of multinationals, and young leaders of the future. Molefi works with a full time staff of nine and 18 associate consultants (diverse in race and gender) who bring a variety of skills to the team. Molefi has a reputation both locally and internationally as a thought leader in diversity and inclusion. She is a regular presenter at conferences and is part of a global panel of experts who contributed to the Global Diversity & Inclusion Benchmark Tool. Molefi is a member of The Diversity Collegium - a think tank of globally recognised diversity experts.
COMPANY PROFILE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Year founded: Mandate Molefi was established when Nene Molefi joined the existing
organisation, Mandate, as a 50 percent partner. In 2003, she became the sole owner of the
CEO: Nene Molefi
organisation.
Head of Strategy: Jennie Tsekwa
Branches: Head Office in Johannesburg. Operational delivery throughout South Africa and
Financial Manager: Neo Baloyi
globally as needed.
Marketing and Sales: Sharon Venn
Trade affiliations: Institute of People Management, Institute of Directors, Barretts Values
Centre, The Change Cycle (South Africa), Enneagram (Integrative Solutions: (South Africa)
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female executive director
50.1%
Female staff members
50.1%
Female shareholders
50.1%
Black female staff shareholders
50.1%
Black female executive directors
50.1%
Black female staff members
25.1%-50%
Memberships: Women Presidents Organisation (USA)
Strategic partnerships: QED Consulting, Diversity Collegium
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT As a small organisation, there is a full complement of policies relating to all aspects of empowerment. Training and coaching are the primary means of ensuring the employees grow and develop in the organisation. The work Mandate Molefi does helps our clients implement transformation and empowerment in a sustainable manner as well as improving the culture of diversity and inclusion in those organisations. Through the nature of our work, we aim to impact positively on the country as a whole in the field of diversity and inclusion.
NATURE OF ORGANISATION • We are a South African-based consulting company with a track record of more than 15 years. We prepare leaders to lead with impact and position organisations to find greater significance in serving their various stakeholders including the community in which they conduct business. • Mandate Molefi takes pride in the fact that we are perceived as credible consultants by private enterprise, the public service, state owned enterprise, unions, regulatory bodies and NGO’s with whom we have worked.
@MandateMolefi Mandate Molefi
Physical address: 13 The Avenue, Orchards Postal address: PO Box Telephone: 011 728 9585 Fax: 011 728 8145 Website: http://www.mandatemolefi.co.za
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TRANSMAN / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN
Angela Dick CEO Transman (Pty) Limited Angela Dick matriculated at Girls Collegiate in Pietermaritzburg and achieved Natal Senior Teachers Diploma 3. She was the founder member of Transman in 1983, and has been CEO since 1986. Since 1983, Angela and her team have been responsible for recruiting and placing an average of 10 000 temporary and contract staff daily and have found employment for over three million people since inception. Angela implemented beneficial changes in the benefit structures for temporary staff in labour legislation, years before it became gazetted and compulsory. She challenged the main agreements of some of the bargaining councils so that all staffing services supplying the industry complied with labour laws.
COMPANY PROFILE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Transman was founded in 1983. It employs 226 permanent staff together with 100 contract
CEO: Angela Dick
across the country. Recruitment is conducted within the surrounding communities ensuring
Financial Executive: Basil Trafalis
Memberships:
staff throughout the country and 10 000 placed staff. Work seekers will find our 19 branches
Human Resources Executive: Lesley-Ann Marshall
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Black female staff shareholders
13%
Female Senior Executives
50%
Black female staff members
43.48%
economic upliftment, and reducing the levels of unemployment.
• APSO
• BUSA
• ASA
• CAPES
• MLC
• BWA
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Every member of Transman’s permanent staff is required to participate in 36 hours of corporate social investment per year. These four days of business hours form part of their annual performance appraisals. Whether it is an individual venture or team work, everyone is given the opportunity to be involved in many projects coordinated by the CSI project leader. Not only does Transman participate in its own projects, National initiatives such as Dress Red Day (for the Heart & Stroke Foundation), CANSA Shavathon, Casual Day, Take a Girl Child to Work Day, Bandana Day, Movember, and World AIDS Day are strongly encouraged to help create awareness for these non-profit organisations. Transman focuses on three main projects namely, Rainbow All Sports Academy, Children of Fire, and supporting Lethabong Secondary School in Soshanguve and Boitshepo Catholic School in Hamaanskraal.
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
Transman is a temporary employment service provider. We are registered with all bargaining councils and comply with all collective agreements in relation to wage rates, benefit provisions, as well as terms and conditions of employment. We have a national presence across Cape Town, Durban, Tshwane, Durban, Bloemfontein, and Port Elizabeth. Our branch personnel are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide support to our clients.
Physical Address: 15 Wellington Road, Parktown 2193
Website: www.transman.co.za
Postal Address: P O Box 32837, Braamfontein, 2017
Email address: headoffice@transman.co.za
Telephone: +27 11 628-8300
Toll-free: 0800 201 229
Fax: +27 11 628-8595
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SECURITY SERVICES YOU CAN RELY ON w w w. s i b o n g i l e s e c u r i t y. c o . z a
LEADING THE FUTURE OF SECURITY ON A NATIONAL LEVEL, WE ARE THE DEFINITIVE EXPERTS IN SECURITY SOLUTIONS SPECIALISING IN PHYSICAL SECURITY, SECURITY SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY AND TRAINING SERVICES. OUR MISSION • Provide integrated, innovative and high quality security services to our customers. • Contribute greatly to the government agenda on improving the quality of life by providing employment opportunities and our social responsibility programs • Obtain acceptable financial returns thus ensuring business growth and sustainability which will maximize the shareholder value
012 343 1164
info@sibongilesecurity.co.za
SIBONGILE SECURITY SERVICES / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN
Sibongile Mphilo Chief Executive Officer Mphilo is the Owner and Managing Director of Sibongile Security Services, which she built from the ground up to what is now a nationally recognised black female-owned company. Her sheer dedication allowed for the amazing transformation from petrol attendant prior 2002 to security-mogul, within a decade. In 2002, Sibongile registered her company and rented a small space for her offices in Polokwane using the tips she made as a petrol attendant. She managed to secure a small contract with a magistrate’s office; despite this, she kept her petrol attendant job because she wanted to ensure she was building a sustainable business before leaving her day job. After that, the contracts kept rolling in, and in 2008 she was able to open up an office in Pretoria. Her effort and success did not go unnoticed in the male-dominated industry and many were quick to criticise her methods. This only made her more determined to prove that she was more than capable of running a successful security company. Mphilo donates a portion of her earnings to philanthropic causes, allowing her to feed about 200 orphans, fulfilling her wish to help others in need.
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Year founded: Sibongile Security Services was founded in 2002 when owner and founder, Sibongile Mphilo, used her tips as a petrol attendant to register her security company in Polokwane.
Branches: Head office in Pretoria, branches in Polokwane, Pietermaritzburg, Brits, Kimberly, East
Director/CEO: Mphilo S.S COO: Nonyane A.L
London, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth, and Klerksdorp, Nelspruit, Witbank and Randburg.
National Operations Manager: Sehume J.R
Trade affiliations:
Logistic Manager: Mahlangu J.N
of Health and Social Development in Gauteng and Limpopo, Agricultureal Research Council and
Training Manager: Lusita H
Memberships: Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE), Top Women Awards
Quality Manager: Maemu T.L
Risk and Contract Manager: Tladi R
Clients: Affiliations with both the public and private sectors including Telkom SA Limited, Department
Admin Manager: Mogoba M.T
Water Affairs in Gauteng, and SANParks in Cape Town.
Regional manager (Northern region): Nonyane M
(TWA) Certified, and PSiRA..
Regional manager (Southern region): Nkuha V
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Regional manager (Western region): Makhubela J
people who were, and still are, at a social and economic disadvantage due to the legacy left by the
Regional manager (Eastern region): Mtshali S.W Regional Manager (Gauteng): Mashabela L
Mphilo is determined to make a positive effort to contribute to the development and upliftment of
Regional manager (Central region): Posthumus P
Apartheid government.
Marketing: Maluleke S.M
Mphilo believes in equal opportunity and strongly upholds affirmative action values, being particularly sensitive to gender equality. The company is not only black female-owned, but all employees derive
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL 1 Black ownership
100%
Black female ownership
100%
from a previously disadvantaged group and is owned and managed by this group entirely and continues to develop and empower other black women in business.
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
•S ibongile Security is a South African company that has been running for 13 years. The company’s aim is to make a prominent impact within South Africa’s security division and remain competitive with those companies established prior to 1994 •S ibongile Security has within its cliental both private and public companies, providing quality security service and building sustainable relationships with each of them •T he company takes pride in its B-BBEE and TWA certifications supporting their endeavour to
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Physical address: 749 Park Street, Arcardia, Pretoria, South Africa, 0083 Telephone: +27(0) 12 343 1164 Fax: +27(0) 12 343 7250 Website: www.sibongilesecurity.co.za Email address: info@sibongilesecurity.co.za
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THE ELEXIONS AGENCY / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN Bontle Mpakanyane, Executive Director
Bontle Mpakanyane is a highly skilled election management specialist with a prestigious background as Presiding Officer for a number of high profile elections both in the political, trade union, civic, and corporate trustee elections for medical schemes and pension/ provident funds. She has conducted highly complex processes using tailor-made technological innovation and manual systems to enhance free, fair, and credible processes. She works closely with a number of top firms like PricewaterhouseCoopers and KMPG.
COMPANY PROFILE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Year founded: 2007
Executive Director: Bontle Mpakanyane
Number of employees: Two full time staff and a panel of election support staff across all
Other executives: Dren Nupen
provinces of South Africa, mostly women that are unemployed.
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL 1
Branches: Based in Parktown, Johannesburg.
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Female shareholders
100%
Our vision is a South Africa in which credible democratic processes and good corporate
Female staff members
100%
governance is common place across all private and public institutions.
Percentage of female staff member
100%
Percentage of black female shareholder
56%
Percentage of black female executive
51%
directors/senior management Percentage of black female staff members
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Telephone: 011 027-6201 Fax: 086 651 8279 Email: info@elexionsagency.co.za Website: www.elexionsagency.co.za
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BLISS HOLDINGS
Bliss Holdings is a dynamic, innovative South African Investment Holding company. Their focus is geared towards the Healthcare sector, and in particular investing in manufacturing, regulatory healthcare services, warehousing, distribution, sales and marketing of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical supplies in South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa. Bliss Holding’s key vision is to provide easy, affordable access of pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical supplies across Sub-Saharan Africa. Taking an active role in companies and subsidiaries in which they invest, they add value to these enterprises, encouraging initiative at all levels.
Physical address: 100 Northern Parkway, Ormonde 2091 Telephone: 011 496 3255 Fax: 011 496 3264 Website: www.blissholdings.co.za Email: info@blissholdings.co.za
BLISS HOLDINGS / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN Connie Tloubatla, Founder and Quality Assessment Director
After founding and running PZC Healthcare Resources, Tloubatla branched out creating and founding Bliss Pharmaceuticals in 2007. She began her impressive career as a pharmacist in industry, holding various managerial positions with local and multinational companies. Some of Tloubatla’s career highlights include her membership with Executive Committee of Southern Africa Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Association (SAPRAA) and IMSA Scitech Committee (Science and Technology). Tloubatla’s educational past includes a BSc and a B.Pharm from the Universities of Venda and Limpopo, respectively. Since then she joined various management training programmes such as negotiation skills, leadership skills, and decision-making. Presently, Tloubatla is finalising her MBA programme with a UK-based business college. Tloubatla formed an integral part of Broadreach Healthcare, an international consulting firm providing end-to-end scalable solutions. She was active in the design of sophisticated software which assists in the preparation and submission of drug dossiers in top African markets.
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Year founded: The company was founded in 2007 as a spin-off from PZC Healthcare Resources, a private company providing registration and related services to local and international pharmaceutical
Executive Chairman and CEO:
companies
Kingsley Tloubatla
Executive Director, Quality Technical & Medical:
Branches: Head office based in Ormonde, Gauteng.
Connie Tloubatla
Marketing and Sales:
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
Mersha Mahomet
• P rovide access to affordable pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical supplies across subSaharan Africa. • Commitment to provide excellent customer service
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL 1 B-BBEE procurement recognition level
135%
Black ownership
100%
Black women ownership
100%
• P artner of choice for the manufacture and distribution of registered pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, and medical supplies through a broad network of strategic partners
Physical address: 100 Northern Parkway, Ormonde 2091 Telephone: 011 496 3255 Fax: 011 496 3264 Website: www.blissholdings.co.za Email: info@blissholdings.co.za
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PROFILE / AIH
OUR TOP WOMAN
Lesego Sennelo Managing Director of AWCA Investment Holdings (RF) (Pty) Ltd Sennelo is a qualified chartered accountant, a member of the International Women’s Forum, and president of the African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) Forum which focuses on the acceleration of the advancement of black female chartered accountants. She is currently the Managing Director of AWCA Investment Holdings Limited (AIH). Sennelo serves as non-executive director of two companies listed on the JSE, and is director of various private companies. She has diverse professional experience in the finance and strategic fields, both in the private and public sectors. Sennelo is a board member of the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), and a member of the Institute of Directors of Southern Africa (IoDSA). She serves as a member of the Group Audit and Compliance, and Asset and Liability Committees of Sasfin, as well as being Chairman of the Social and Ethics Committee for Onelogix, among others.
COMPANY PROFILE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Year founded: 2008.
Managing Director: Lesego Sennelo
Trade affiliations: Atos (Pty) Ltd, Trenstar (Pty) Ltd, Reef Tankers (Pty) Ltd, Power FM,
Board of Directors: N P Mnxasana, N P Dongwana,
Memberships: SAICA and IoDSA
Head of Strategy: Lesego Sennelo
Accountants (AWCA).
Branches: Johannesburg.
Board Chairperson: Sindi Mabaso-Koyana
Nollen Group, Hollard Holdings (Pty) Ltd, Foskor (Pty) Ltd, and Sasol Inzalo.
J A Boggenpoel, M Elephant, N P Sibiya
Strategic partnerships: Safika Holdings (Pty) Ltd, and African Women Chartered
Financial Manager: Zanele Msimang
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AIH is a 100 percent black female-owned organisation. We qualify as a new B-BBEE company as per the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) Codes of Good Practice. The
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female executive directors
100%
Female staff members
100%
Female shareholders
100%
Black female staff shareholders
100%
Black female executive directors
100%
Black female staff members
100%
62 shareholders pooled their resources and started AIH in Februrary 2008. AIH is a unique professional female-based company, our in-depth financial skills being the key to our business’ success. • Empowerment policies: 100 percent women empowerment and transformation • Empowerment-related CSI initiatives: AWCA • EE strategies: Women focused – 100 percent support of female initiatives
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
In the short-to-medium term we will invest in multiple industries, thereby building a substantial portfolio, rather than singling out one industry. Given our strength in corporate skills, we are available to add value, as and when requested. We partner with other investment houses that share our philosophy, especially those that require our profile to complement their own skills and human capital. AIH has strong transactional skills which we deploy for each investment we make; the AIH representative, selected from either the board or our shareholders, gets allocated to the boards and committees of the investee company.
Physical address: Coachmans Crossings Office Park, 4 Brian Street, Bryanston, 2191 Tel: 011 026 7422 Fax: 086 770 5311 Email: admin@awcainvest.co.za Website: www.awcainvest.co.za
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TECHNOLOGY HELPING WOMEN / EDITORIAL
TECHNOLOGY RESULTS
IN AN INCREASE OF WOMEN OPERATING IN TRADITIONAL MALE DOMINATED INDUSTRIES
Technology is evolving at a rapid rate, and has resulted in the
machines which perform cutting, edging, drilling, and mechanically
introduction of new systems and equipment into local businesses.
pressing cupboard components together. This technologically
This change in working conditions is gradually shifting the gender
advanced approach is essential to compete both locally, and
gap in certain industries as, due to the technological advancement
internationally, but requires large capital investment. It isn’t possible,
of various resources, women are taking up roles in industries that
in our opinion, to consider an export strategy if the business’
may have previously needed manpower or heavy lifting.
technology doesn’t match that of global competitors'.”
This is according to Gerrie van Biljon, Executive Director at Business
She adds that it is this technology that enables females to occupy
Partners Limited, who says that as the business world increasingly
more roles within the sector. “In the modern manufacturing industry,
implements technology and machinery into various industries, such
the physically demanding work is performed by machinery and
as the manufacturing sector, the number of women now occupying
technology. This opens a magnitude of opportunities, not only for
male-dominated positions has increased significantly.
female entrepreneurs, but also a female workforce – both blue and white collar. This is evident, for example, in any car manufacturing
When considering the company’s client base, van Biljon says that
plant where many of the production line employees are females.”
while some female entrepreneurs continue to operate in femaledominated or gender-balanced occupations, such as retail and
She says that with functional and user-friendly design of factory
hospitality, the company is witnessing an increase in women
workstations, the lifting and movement of heavy product can be
choosing to operate in traditionally male-dominated industries.
made less physically demanding.
One such individual is Alice Roodt, co-owner of Ergoform, a
Roodt’s advice to female entrepreneurs wanting to operate within
marketer and manufacturer of high-end office furniture. Roodt
what is thought to be a traditionally male-dominated industry,
says that she, along with her husband, entered the office interior
is that they shouldn’t focus on competing with men. “I find that
market with the aim of offering solutions which match office
the main challenges in the manufacturing industry tend to be
furniture requirements. However, the business gradually evolved
technical and funding related, and not necessarily related to
into manufacturing high-end products – from desks and tables, to
gender.”
storage units and reception sofas – after struggling to source the products required to meet their client’s varied needs.
While the manufacturing sector is a significant driver of economic growth, it is also considered as capital intensive, due to the
Roodt says that while manufacturing may be considered a male
equipment needed to enter the indusrty.
dominated sector, this isn’t always the case in her experience. “The manufacturing division of Ergoform consists of computer-driven
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SECTOR OVERVIEW / EDUCATION AND TRAINING
EDUCATION EQUALS SUCCESS By Alexandra Nagel
One of the major areas in need of improvement is South Africa’s education sector. The majority of the country’s unemployment stems from the fact that most of the population is under-skilled and uneducated. The quality of schooling is crucial, especially if pupils wish to further their studies at a tertiary institution.
TOP WOMEN IN THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING SECTOR 1. N tsiki Gumbe – South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) Director: Strategic Support, Communication and Secretariat Gumbe has held her current position at SAQA for 15 years. She received an Advanced Diploma in Information Studies from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Honours in Information Management from the University of Johannesburg.
In light of this, the pass mark for grades seven to nine have been increased by the Department of Basic Education. As deemed necessary by the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS), the benchmark has been raised in order to ensure students are being taught a syllabus which lays a solid foundation for their future as skilled professionals. “The changes relate to the following: In 2013, the pass requirement was that one need only pass seven of the nine subjects; with the new changes set in 2014, one has to pass eight of the nine subjects,” says the Department. “In 2013, one had to pass an official language at 40 percent and a second official language at 30 percent; with the new changes in 2014, 50 percent is the pass requirement in home languages and a 40 percent pass requirement in first additional language.” Government has committed itself to ensuring that tertiary institutions are commited to excellence and that no individual is excluded
2. Angie Motshekga – Minister of Basic Education Before Minister Motshekga was elected into office as the Minister of Basic Education, she was a lecturer at the University of Witswaterand and Soweto College of Education. She has also held the position of ANC Women’s League President and has a degree in Educational Science. 3. L ouise Nair – Educor Group Chief Executive Officer Nair has held her current position for five years, after she was Chief Financial Officer at International Colleges. She graduated from the University of KwaZulu-Natal with a Diploma in Pastel Accounting, and began her career as an Independent Contractor at Ernest and Young in 2004. 4. S hireen Chengadu – Gordon Institute of Business Studies (GIBS) Executive Director of Academic Programmes Chengadu graduated from the University of Cape Town’s Graduate School of Business with an Executive MBA in 2009. GIBS won the Top Gender Empowered Company in Business, Education and Training award at the Standard Bank Top Woman Awards in 2014.
based on socio-economic background. “It has become critically important that our youth take ownership and play an active role in breaking the cycle of poverty and restoring the dignity of rural and township communities across South Africa,” says President Jacob Zuma.
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5. A dri Marais – Tertiary School in Business Administration (TSiBA) Marais holds an MSc in Biochemistry, an MBA, as well as a PGDip in Higher Education Studies. She is one of the co-founders of TSiBA, and as CEO, she is responsible for providing the direction which leads the institution to achieve its goals and visions for academic excellence and social change.
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TACKLING
GENDER EQUALITY IN BASIC EDUCATION By Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga
As a gender and women’s rights activist, the term radical transformation is one that is very appealing to me. Twenty years into democracy, we certainly have seen radical transformation in the area of gender equality, more especially around the dawn of 1994. Basic education became a right for all of our children, no matter their gender or race. The first phase of democracy has ensured that women’s rights were recognised as human rights in terms of the Constitution, The oppressive laws, such as women not being allowed to own property, ceased to exist. The next phase requires that these rights are recognised. It is time that women once more get radical about our own transformation agenda and it needs to start early on. The gains in the fight against gender inequality have opened the way for the women of today, allowing progress in all aspects of society. This is executed through legislation that stipulates womens' rightful place as equals to men in all aspects of life, including the right to education. However the age-old struggles for gender equality still persist despite these gains. We may not be fighting the same fight for recognition on the same scale as our forbearers were, but despite the big battles we have won as women, we are in many ways fighting the same old battles in our little corners. Whether it be at home or the workplace, we still have to work harder and sacrifice more to achieve at the same level. In relation to basic education, we have made many improvements for the empowerment and development of our girls. The Department of Basic Education has taken very deliberate steps
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TACKLING GENDER EQUALITY IN BASIC EDUCATION / EDITORIAL
in ensuring that girls are effectively enrolled in schools. Hence, very practical measures at the policy and programme levels, were taken. Currently, the Department has been able to reach the threshold of the gender parity index and has more girls enrolled in secondary schools. Research has shown that the most effective measure to prevent risky behaviour and vulnerabilities amongst girls is to keep them in schools. The structural drivers of the school drop-out rate are generally related to poverty, the status of women in the home, HIV/ Aids, and the prevalence of gender-based violence. In many instances, it is the traditional roles of women that persist in the home that affect the performance of girls in the senior phase of school. The socialisation of girls in many homes means they are the ones who are assisting with the house work: Cooking and cleaning, as well as looking after the males of the house, to an extent, where they cannot dedicate the same amount of time and effort to their
"It is important to continue the struggle for gender equality in every sphere including basic education. To achieve, this we need to continue to work together with our male counterparts to change stereotypes and socialise our society differently."
school work. This is when we begin to see the boys excel over the girls. We need to work on ways to continue to encourage girl learners to At the policy level, the Department has instituted a basket of
take these subjects. The Department has a partnership programme
pro-poor policies that act as a safety net to keep girls in school. This
that targets career choices for young girls in the science,
includes the no-fee paying schools that include quintiles one, two,
technology, economics, and mathematics fields. The Techno-
and three, the national school nutrition programme that provides a
Girl programme has facilitated job-shadowing opportunities in
nutritious meal for learners, and a host of programmes that target
science, commerce, and technology to thousands of girl learners
different areas of vulnerability experienced by school-going girls.
living in households in the lower-income bracket. This is a holiday
These interventions have made it possible for many female learners
programme that exposes them to various occupational fields which
to remain in school that may otherwise not have been prioritised for
hitherto have been male-dominated.
schooling owing to patriarchal social norms. This is important in terms of ensuring that, over time, the At a programmatic level, government has also put measures in
gender glass ceiling is broken and the vision of a more equal
place to make teaching and learning more conducive to learners in
and equitable society can be realised. Gender equity and
general, but in particular, to girl learners. Young girls are particularly
empowerment has also been integrated into the school
vulnerable to HIV infection, teenage pregnancy, and gender-based
curriculum as a life orientation subject.
violence. The Department’s Life Skills Programme is a cross-curricular programme that covers HIV/Aids, sexual reproductive health, and
The government is committed to the Bring Back School Health
teaches young people about positive values, leadership, and self-
Services initiative. Building on the experience of implementing the
esteem. The Department also utilises workbooks to raise awareness
school health-screening programme that the Department of Basic
on gender-based violence, leveraging on the broader campaign:
Education and the Department of Health jointly initiated in 2010, both
Speak Out Against Abuse in Schools.
Departments crafted the Integrated School Health Programme (ISHP).
The Department’s Keeping Girls in Schools programme is an
The ISHP has the potential to radically change our country, for the
initiative financed by the Global Fund. The focus is to strengthen
better permanently. The health service package was refocused to
the capacity of schools to support female learners academically,
include the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) vaccine.
emotionally, and socially so they remain in school until the completion of Grade 12. The school support programme provides
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recommended vaccinating
tutoring support; peer support networks for promoting safe sexual
girls between nine and 13 years before they engage in sexual
reproductive health; out-of-school support agents to assist female
intercourse making a long-term improvement in health outcomes. The
learners in accessing health; social welfare services, and other
introduction of the HPV vaccine in the ISHP is a revolutionary public health
support needed to keep them in school; health education; and
intervention that will change the life of young women in our country.
career guidance workshops. The programme is implemented in KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Cape, and Mpumalanga.
The Department of Basic Education opened its doors for the Department of Health to support in delivering the vaccine and to
One of the challenges we do have is a relatively low uptake of the
reach almost 500 000 Grade 4 girls across 17 000 schools or more.
key gateway subjects amongst our female learners. There are a
This is going to be a mammoth undertaking whose success will
number of theories as to why, but research shows that girls who do
depend on our collective efforts. We must ensure that we reach
take these subjects often do better than boys.
parents, guardians, and caregivers in every corner of South Africa
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and provide them with information in a manner they understand
challenges of poverty, inequality, unemployment, and under-
and are comfortable with.
development through the radical advancement of women, the role of society, and its institutions.
The legacy we want to leave behind is one of healthy, empowered, and educated young women who will work side-by-side with their
Now is not the time to drop the baton; many will agree that as
male counterparts in building this nation.
women we are far better off today, but we are still not equals. It is important to continue the struggle for gender equality in every
There should also be a conscious, deliberate effort to organise and
sphere including basic education. To achieve this, we need to
mobilise young women to get more involved at a grass roots level
continue to work together with our male counterparts to change
of the gender struggle, educating and supporting each other to be
stereotypes and socialise our society differently.
more successful. We need to rise together as women and refocus our efforts if we are to effectively tackle this beast and create a truly non-sexist society. Because women empowerment is important to all of us in line with the 2014 International Women’s Day theme, Equality for Women is Progress for All, the gender agenda should not be perceived as an act of charity or goodwill. Central to the task of social transformation is the role of government in confronting the
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WOMEN IN THE WORK PLACE / EDITORIAL
the empowerment of women in this way,” says Vittee, the CEO of Quest Staffing Solutions. However, Vittee notes that the United Nations (UN) 2012 gender report found that although women perform 66 percent of the world’s work, and produce 50 percent of the food, they earn only 10 percent of the income and own only one percent of the property in the world. Vittee refers to the 2010 Census figures, which highlights that an estimated 51 percent of women in the country are active contributors to South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). “This number indicates that the employment rate of women is higher than that of men. However, South African women do not earn as much as men largely because women are mostly employed in informal sectors and have little influence in decision making.” Furthermore, Vittee says The South African Board for People Practices (SABPP) Women’s Report 2011 mirrors this sentiment and highlights that when considering women constitute 50.9 percent of the South African population, the country is not utilising available talent optimally. In terms of women taking up senior management positions, Vittee points to the 2013 Businesswomen’s Association (BWA) of South Africa report, Women’s contribution to the Economy, which reveals that although transformation within professional industries has been occurring over the years, not much is being done to develop and fully take advantage of the potential of women as captains of industry. “The BWA report states that women can be powerful drivers of the economy if female employment and entrepreneurial participation rates were to match that of their male counterparts within the highly paid professional occupations, key decision-making positions, and entrepreneurship and business transactions. To make matters worse, the 2013 Grant Thornton International Business Report (IBR) on women in business found that only 28 percent of top decisionmaking roles in South African businesses are filled by women,” says
WOMEN:
IT’S TIME TO BREAK THE GLASS CEILING By Kay Vittee, CEO, Quest Staffing Solutions
Vittee. She explains that this percentage has remained static since 2009 and is ultimately not good enough. “This number does not come close to achieving the Bill on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment’s target of ensuring a 50/50 representation of women in decision-making structures, in both the private and public sectors,” exclaims Vittee. “Employment Equity (EE) requirements for gender equality businesses are expected to abide by specific regulations and meet targets in terms of employing women who are as capable
The role of women in the workplace has changed dramatically
and qualified as male candidates in fulfilling a particular position,”
over the past two decades with more women participating in
she says.
the South African – and global – workforce due to increased education opportunities.
Vittee highlights that ideally, organisations should not only enforce policies relating to women empowerment to merely meet the
“The increased presence of women in the workplace plays a major
required target, but also implement practical steps.
role in the financial and social empowerment of women and has seen government initiatives and legislation enforce and promote
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SECTOR OVERVIEW / TRANSPORT
SOUTH AFRICA’S
INNOVATIVE WEB OF TRANSPORT By Alexandra Nagel
According to the GoEuro Worldwide Transportation
Development Bank of South Africa from 2008 until 2010 and
Price Index, South Africa has been classified as
holds a Master of Arts degree from the University of California.
the country with the least expensive transport per 100 kilometres with regards to bus, rail, and air.
2. D ipuo Peters – Minister of Transport Minister Peters is the former Minister of Energy and is a member of the Women’s League National Executive Committee. In 2002,
Taking into account transport factors, such as distance and taxes,
she received a Certificate in Executive Management from the
South Africa ranked first out of 51 countries with bus costing R39,
University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business and a
rail R20, and flights R124 per 100 kilometres. South Africa outranked
Certificate in International Policy Management from Havana,
Switzerland, which was classified as the most costly country to
Cuba.
travel in, as well as the US, which placed 22nd overall. 3. Nicci Scott – Chief Executive Officer of Siyaduma Auto Ferriers Despite such a prestigious result on the global stage, there is still
S cott started off her career in the transport industry at the age
room for improvement especially in to reducing carbon emissions.
of 22. Previously called National Ferriers, Siyaduma was born out
In pursuit of a greener South Africa, Germany has invested an
of the knowledge and experience Scott gained in the transport
additional R70-million into the non-motorised transport (NMT)
industry and is now among the leading transport and ferrying
programme. This was initiated in 2010, in collaboration with South
companies in South Africa.
Africa’s Department of Environmental Affairs, as part of the FIFA World Cup National Greening Legacy Programme.
4. P rudence Seepi – Daimler Fleet Management Managing Director
As for technological advancements in the sector, a transport
S eepi previously worked for Eskom Enterprises as a Group
application for cellular devices called GoMetro, was launched
Management Accountant from 2002 until 2006. She moved over
by Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Justin Coetzee, as a joint
to Daimler Fleet Management in 2011, as Managing Director.
venture with South Africa’s Metrorail. Through the app commuters
Daimler is the largest financier of Mercedes-Benz in South Africa.
have instant access to train timetables, schedule changes, and ticket prices.
5. B erenice Francis – Imperial Logistics Executive Committee member
TOP WOMEN IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR
Francis has her Honours in Accounting Science and is currently
1. M onhla Hlahla – Airports Company South Africa Chief
responsible for risk, transformation, and people development at
Executive Officer
Imperial Logistics. She has held this position since 2009 and is
Hlahla is a Non-Executive Director of the Absa Group, as well
currently the only female executive committee member at Lafarge.
as the Executive Chairperson of the Executive Committee of the Airports Company of South Africa. She was the CEO of the
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buscor / profile
OUR top woman
Patricia Norah Fakude Executive Chairperson Fakude was the first black individual to exhibit at the Rand Show and was awarded a Silver Medal for display. She has previously been elected the business Achiever of the Year in South Africa. In 1998, her Bohlabela Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd was the first black-owned company to be accredited by Armscor as a contractor and also a first black-owned company to be given preferred supplier status by Vickers OMC. In 2003, she was elected as the Black Business Woman of the Year in South Africa by Impumelelo Top Empowered Companies and won the Women in Business Summit 2014 awarded by the ANC Progressive Business Forum for progressive leadership displayed in fostering and promoting an environment conducive to quality and equal women participation in business.
COMPANY PROFILE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Year founded: 1980
Executive Chairperson: Patricia Norah Fakude
Number of employees: 1 200
PR Officer Vian Ndlovu
Strategic partnerships: Department of Transport
General Manager Human Resources JJ Burger
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
Assistant Managing Director: DL Wilson
We don’t strive to be the biggest but the best.
Non-Executive Director: MM Pilane
Buscor shares the vision of the Department of Transport namely to have a world-class
Managing Director: TM Mathebula
General Manager Finance: CP Louw Director: LN Bokaba
Non-Executive Director: SC Matsebula
Branches: Nelspruit, White River, Malelane, Komatipoort
transport system for the Mpumalanga Province, planned with the community, industry, and labour which is integrated, reliable, affordable and safe. As a responsible operator, Buscor works together with the Department, as well as all the relevant
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female executive management
49%
Female general management
52%
Female staff members
57%
Tourism enterprises established
70%
in 2006 owned by women Female staff members
50.1%
Black female executive
5%-25%
Black female staff members
25.1%-50%
stakeholders, to achieve the said goals. With more than 160 000 passengers transported daily we go to great lengths to ensure that we offer the best possible service to our commuters. Our motto is clear – Passenger safety is our passion. Buscor is totally committed to provide safe, reliable and affordable transportation to the community we serve.
Products and services Our operational staff must - on a weekly basis - scrutinize the BUS 006 report which indicates all the trips that are scheduled. The actual versus the scheduled departure times are indicated and if there are variances, they need to follow up and rectify the problems where necessary. This ensures that buses are departing (and arriving) at the specific point as scheduled and also indicate passenger numbers to ensure the effectiveness and economic viability of each bus or trip.
Physical Address: 8 Bulpin Street, Nelspruit, 1200
https://www.facebook.com/BuscorPtyLtd
Postal address: Box 1319, Nelspruit, 1200 Telephone: 013 753 6000 Fax: 013 755 1024
https://www.linkedin.com/company/buscor-pty-ltd
Website: www.buscor.co.za Email address: buscor@buscor.co.za Customer care number: 013 754 6245/013 752 4447
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SOUTH AFRICA
MAKING WAVES IN INDUSTRY By Alexandra Nagel
South Africa’s manufacturing sector has performed
South Africa’s tool, die, and mould (TDM) production industry has
well after the industry experienced a dip earlier
held the manufacturing sector back over the last 30 years with the
this year, emerging with 51.8 index points on the Kagiso Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). This is
country losing out on 80 percent of its manufacturing capacity, according to Minister of Trade and Industry, Rob Davies.
the highest result in two years.
To counter the decline in this particular industry, the Department of
A country’s PMI is determined by how well manufacturing companies
have joined forces in the form of the National Tooling Initiative (NTI).
in the private sector perform economically, through a survey by the Bureau for Economic Research, Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) Africa and sponsored by Kagiso Tiso Holdings. A 50 point index score is the average amount, with scores below indicating poor production and above as growth.
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Trade and Industry and the Toolmaking Association of South Africa
“Current toolmakers in South Africa are ageing and the number of properly trained toolmakers produced per year remains very low, resulting in a continuing shortage of toolmakers in a variety of manufacturing sectors,” says Davies.
MANUFACTURING / SECTOR OVERVIEW
The initiative aims to address skills shortages in TDM with the hope
4. Busi Legodi – CIMERWA Chief Executive Officer
of getting South Africa back on track within the industry and
Legodi has worked for PPC since 1995, where she started out as
simultaneously creating more job opportunities.
Production Manager. She is now the CEO of PPC’s Rwandan division after being General Manger since 2012. She currently holds a
TOP WOMEN IN THE MANUFACTURING SECTOR
Bachelor of Technology in Chemistry from the Tshwane University of
1. Roshni Lawrence – AfriSam Strategic Growth Executive
Technology.
Lawrence currently holds a Honours in Metallurgy from the University of Pretoria. She has extensive operational manufacturing experience
5. Rachel Tladi – Uvuko Civils Founder and Chief Executive Officer
in the metallurgy glass, cement, and construction sectors. She has
Tladi founded Uvuko Civils in 2002, a company that offers a range of
been in her current position since 2012 and is one of two women on
services from project management to civil works. She is a qualified
AfriSam’s executive management team.
accountant, holding several prestigious awards, including the Govan Mbeki Best Woman Builder of the Year Award, in 2008, and
2. Dr Hannelie Nel – British Inspecting Engineers Group
the Regional Business Woman Achievers Award in the entrepreneur
Dr Nel has worked in the field as a chemical and industrial engineer
category in 2010.
for 10 years and holds a doctorate in Engineering Management from the University of Johannesburg. She has won several awards, including the 2013 UJ-Group Five Award for her outstanding contribution to Women in Engineering and Built Environment. 3. Veli Gwamanda – Lafarge Country Organisation and Human Resources Director Gwamanda has held her current position for five years and was previously the Human Resources Director at Avery Dennsison, until 2009. She is one of two women to hold management positions at Lafarge.
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W
OMEN AT THE HELM OF DEFENCE INNOVATION
Armscor is a State Owned Company (SOC) responsible for acquisition of defence materiel and related services for the Department of Defence. Apart from acquisition, Armscor has a research and development function which is responsible for technology management, analysis, innovation and engineering and technical services. As a technology-driven organisation, Armscor is committed to drive creativity and innovation in both the defence and commercial environments in collaboration with its strategic partners. Armscor supports gender equality and transformation through various initiatives like the Women Engineer programme. Displaying its commitment to gender parity, Armscor is encouraging women to pursue careers in the defence industry given opportunities available.
P
ETUNIA SHADI LEBESE
(Engineer)
Born and bred in Mamelodi, Pretoria East, Petunia was destined for success. After matriculating in 1995, she went to enroll for a National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at Technikon Northern Gauteng, now known as Tshwane University of Technology (TUT). She did her B-Tech with TUT, and then went further to do an Honours Degree in Technology Management with the University of Pretoria. She is currently studying for her Master’s Degree in Technology Management. Petunia is currently a Programme Manager at Armscor and in her role she has successfully concluded contracts for overhauling dynamic components and engines as well as upgrading the airframe on one of the South Africa’s Air Force rotary wing aircraft. She is currently overseeing the conclusion of one of the major aircraft acquisition programmes. Petunia believes that the role of women has changed dramatically from being only that of a homemaker to that of a powerful force in the political, public and private sector and that of active participants in the South African economy. She views Armscor as being in the forefront of recognising the role women play in assisting the organisation to deliver on its mandate by empowering and appointing females at management levels.
PETUNIA’S MESSAGE TO ASPIRING FEMALE ENGINEERS South Africa is alive with possibilities and it is in an individual’s best interest to work hard and smart to ensure that they achieve their dreams. There is no limitation to what one can achieve. The Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work theme for this year said “Dream, Believe and Achieve”; so the aspiring female engineers need to remember that the underlying implied message is that there is the physical act of working hard, to be able to realise a dream. And lastly, they must surround themselves with positive people and must not tolerate mediocrity.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS “Armscor gave me a holistic approach to projects and to systems, and within that you are able to be multi-skilled thereby giving you an opportunity to zoom in on a focus area that you can specialise in. I had an opportunity to work as a systems engineer to enable proper system integration and realisation.”
• Appointed as Acting Programme Manager (APM) for one of the major rotary winged aircraft acquisition programmes. • Nominated to study for a Master’s in Business Administration in Acquisition and Contract Management at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey; California; USA.
T
INA LEFAKANE (Scientist)
Tina matriculated at Riverside High School in 1994 and went to further her studies at Vaal Triangle Technikon where she obtained a National Diploma in Analytical Chemistry in 1997. She is currently enrolled for MTech in Chemistry. She worked as a Laboratory Technician at Protechnik, an Armscor Research and Development department, before being promoted to a Senior Scientist position. Tina’s day to day activities involve a lot of research before undertaking any decisions. “In the chemistry environment safety and health aspects must be considered, there is a lot of planning that goes into ensuring that the final product meets the requirements of the user”, said Tina. Given 20 years of freedom in our country, Tina believes that women have come a long way in addressing the injustice of the past when it comes to the isolation of women in general; however it is still a long journey. She thinks that more women are capable of occupying senior positions. “Protecting the life of a soldier is critical, hence it is very important that thorough planning takes place before any type of work is executed.”
TINA’S MESSAGE TO ASPIRING FEMALE SCIENTISTS This is one of her favourite quotes by our former President, Nelson Mandela, “It always seems impossible until it’s done” - Nelson Mandela. Tina believes it is not always easy, but with the right mindset it is possible.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS • Awarded with a certificate for the best student for achieving the highest marks in a National Laboratory Association – South Africa (NLA-SA) examination, during 2012/2013. • Invited to present a paper at the International Symposium of Advanced Polymer Material in Malaysia in May 2014, following a presentation she made on characterisation of different polymers at the South African Chemical Institute (SACI) conference hosted by Walter Sisulu University in East London in December 2013.
“With our young democracy we as citizens need to be patriotic and work together to build a successful country.”
“Gateway to defence solutions” Corporate Communication division Private Bag X337, Pretoria, 0001, Republic of South Africa Tel: +27 (0)12 428 1911 E-mail: Info@armscor.co.za www.armscor.co.za
PROFILE / FP&M SETA
OUR TOP WOMAN
Felleng Yende, Chief Executive Officer Maximising skills development for a sustainable future
Felleng Yende was appointed in February 2013 and commenced her duties at the FP&M SETA in May 2013. She holds, among others, a BA Honours degree in Social Work, a diploma in Integrated Marketing Communications from AAA School of Advertising, and a Masters degree in Public and Development Management. Yende attended an Executive Development Project at UCT and an African Development Conference at Harvard University in the USA, which influenced her view of the business world. Highlights of her career of over 15 years include leading the successful design and execution of a R200-million project aimed at strengthening maternal health systems in Southern Africa, conceptualising and executing a bursary programme aimed at equipping rural engineering students, and managing infrastructure development focusing on the refurbishment of schools, to mention a few. Under her visionary leadership, the FP&M SETA has entered a growth trajectory and is maximising skills development for a sustainable future for all industries and communities falling within the ambit of the fibre processing and manufacturing sector.
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Year founded: 1 April 2011, Established by the Honourable Minister of Higher Education and Training
CEO: Felleng Yende
Employees: 66 permanent employees and 28 interns
Independent Chairperson: Sipho Ngidi
Strategic partnerships: Department of Higher Education and Training, registered
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GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The FP&M SETA has an Employment Equity policy and Training and Development policy in
Female executive management
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Female staff members
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Black female executive management
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Black female senior management
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Black female staff members
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place which primarily drives the development and empowerment of staff. FP&M SETA has a staff compliment of 94 (including interns), of which 62 percent are women and 87 percent black. As skills development is the mandate of the FP&M SETA, our staff are continuously engaging with the leaders of our thirteen sub-sectors and therefore growing and enhancing their broad experience across all the sub-sectors. The SETA has ensured that interns are exposed to real work through a structured programme.
FOUR YEARS OF OPERATION • 67 percent of executives are black • The top two positions in the in the executive structure (CEO and CFO) are occupied by women with two of the three regional offices being fully managed by women • The FP&M SETA provided funding for training of around 15 800 learners since 2011, of which 54 percent were women, 98 percent were black and 74 percent were youth (under the age of 35) • Since its inception in 2011, the FP&M SETA has paid out R220-million in discretionary grants relating to the implementation of skills development interventions
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BOLDER NATION By Alexandra Nagel
In a report released by Statistics South Africa
and manufacturing returns to normal and consumer confidence
(Stats SA) for November 2014, South Africa’s GDP
gradually improves off a low base.”
experienced a 1.4 percent growth spurt in the third quarter. Finance, real estate, and retail were amongst the highest sectors contributing to the growth at 0.5 percent each. “The outcome is better than our growth forecast of 1.1 percent quarteron-quarter, but slightly lower than the average market forecast of 1.5 percent quarter-on-quarter,” according to Nedbank analysts. “The outlook for 2015 is rosier; the economy is forecast to expand at a moderate pace of around 2.6 percent, as production in mining
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South Africa not only has its sights set on boosting economic growth, but doing so in an environmentally-friendly manner. Climate change is a very real factor in today’s world and the country has taken to Renewable Energy Independent Power Purchase Programme (REIPPP) in order to strive for a more green and sustainable economy. “So far, under the REIPPP programme, 3 933 MW have already been procured,” says Environmental Affairs Minister, Edna Molewa. “Through our national Green Fund, we have adopted an innovative approach to catalysing investment in green programmes.”
PUBLIC SECTOR / SECTOR OVERVIEW
Such programmes include lowering the amounts of power used in
3. Philisiwe Buthelezi – National Empowerment Fund
buildings, recycling, and turning marshlands into more sustainable
Buthelezi graduated with an MBA in Corporate Finance from Sheffield
pieces of land. Such initiatives can only be achieved if both the
University and has vast knowledge in banking, capital markets, and
public and private sectors work together to push the economy
international investment. She has worked as a risk management
towards becoming a greener one.
controller at the South African Reserve Bank as well as in the treasury department at Standard Corporate and Merchant Bank.
TOP WOMEN IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR 1. Lunga Mangcu – National Development Agency Executive Director
4. Lindiwe Sisulu – Minister of Human Settlements MInister Sisulu was previously the Minister of Public Service and
Mangcu worked as a Corporate Affairs Manager for Transnet National
Administration before being appointed her current position in 2014.
Ports Authority for seven years before being promoted to Head of
She has a BA degree and a Diploma in Education, which she put to
Corporate Social Investment and Stakeholder Management. She
use during her lecturing years before pursuing a career in politics.
studied port management at the Rotterdam Shipping Training
She has received numerous awards including the most recent
Academy and was also on the judging panel of the 2014 Standard
International Association for Housing Science Award in 2005.
Bank Top Woman Awards. 5. Professor Olive Shisana – Human Science and Research Council 2. Susan Shabangu – Minister in the Presidency for Women
(HSRC)
Minister Shabangu previously held the position of Minister of Mining
Professor Shisana is the first woman, and first black woman, to receive
and was Deputy Minister of Safety and Security in 2008. She is a
the title of HSRC President. With over 19 years of experience, Professor
member of the National Executive Council of the ANC and was a
Shisana was the Executive Director of the Social Aspects of HIV/Aids
director of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
and Health Research Programme run by the HSRC.
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C I T Y O F T S H WA N E :
T H E C A P I T A L C I T Y T H A T WA S A N D W I L L B E
The City of Tshwane delivered satisfactory resluts in its service delivery mandate for 2014 and intends to do even better this year. Its commitment to ensure financial resilience and capability in responding to ever-increasing service delivery demands is reflected in its 2014/15 budget.
AS PART OF ITS KEY INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP) INTERVENTIONS, IT PLANS TO: • P rovide sustainable services infrastructure and human settlements
• Share economic growth and create jobs • E nsure sustainable, safer communities, and integrated social development
• Promote good governance and an active citizenry • Improved financial sustainability • C ontinue institutional development, transformation, and innovation
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The city maintains its focus in providing sustainable and reliable services and infrastructure to support the prosperity of its people. Some of the high-level interventions for 2015 include: • • • • • • •
Construction of the Mabopane taxi rank Development of Saulsville walkways and Seeiso streetscapes Construction of bridges in Hammanskraal and Atteridgeville Upgrading of roads in Hammanskraal Upgrading of hostels in Saulsville and Mamelodi Finalisation and opening of the Cullinan Library E xpansion of the A Re Yeng rapid transit system, with the expansion of infrastructure as planned • F ormalisation of seven informal settlements and seven others earmarked for proclamation, benefitting 8 000 households, and advancing security to tenure • Refurbishment of Rooiwal power stations
CITY OF TSHWANE / ADVERTORIAL
“The city’s social support programmes will continue, where more than 12 000 indigent households qualify to receive social support, and job opportunities will be created through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP).” Achieving sustained and inclusive economic development is a priority and the city is committed to providing key infrastructure in economic nodes in order to attract and sustain investment in Tshwane. The city will facilitate economic investment to the value of R1.8-billion. Part of this will be done through aggressive strengthening of local and international relations with government and businesses. There will be continued focus on strategic land management – identified land parcels have been earmarked for strategic investment. Through the city’s facilitation process, there will be at least 40 000 new income-earning opportunities as well as increased support of more than 4 000 SMMEs and entrepreneurs through skills training, business development, and links to markets. Social services and amenities are significant in ensuring sustainable communities and restoring people’s dignity. This strategic objective aims to improve the health and education of Tshwane’s residents, reduce poverty and inequality through social support and interventions, and improve public safety. Roughly R6-million has been allocated to upgrading early childhood development centres across the city. The city’s social support programmes will continue, where more than 12 000 indigent households qualify to receive social support, and job opportunities will be created through the Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP). More Tshwane Metro Police are to be deployed in all wards to increase police visibility, assisting in the fight against crime.
billing mechanisms to protect the customer and city against costly errors. In line with its motto of igniting excellence, the City of Tshwane will work towards improving its service delivery through partnerships with businesses, communities, and research institutions in order to find solutions to challenges faced. In the 2014/15 financial year the City of Tshwane will focus on drawing in highly qualified staff and in the further training of others.
SOME OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF 2014 • A multi-purpose facility consisting of an IT Centre and a community library in Mamelodi was opened. The
Stanza Bopape Community Library will improve levels of literacy in townships and encourage an interest in literature.
• The Thusa a Girl Child programme was launched,
seeking to restore the dignity of underprivileged girl
learners through the provision of sanitary towels. Over 10 000 girls in 20 schools across Tshwane received sanitary packs for ten months.
• The Executive Mayor launched free wifi at HL
Setlalentoa High School in Ga-Rankuwa. making
Tshwane the largest provider of free wifii in South Africa.
• The City of Tshwane received awards during the
2013/14 Bontle ke Botho Clean and Green Awards.
The City of Tshwane is committed to a clean, effective, and accountable administration. The city will consult residents bi-annually so as to track improvement in the quality of life its citizens. The implementation of the regionalisation model will continue to bring government closer to its people. The regions will continue to be a first point of contact for residents who seek access to services. To ensure that all promises are delivered, an unwavering commitment to sound financial management is required inorder to achieve an unqualified audit for the next financial year. The city will regularly review its billing system to ensure its effectiveness and accuracy, and will continue to implement the use of smart
Contact Information PO Box 440 or PO Box 6338, Pretoria 0001, South Africa Telephone: +27 12 358 2111 Email: customercare@tshwane.gov.za
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FEZILE DABI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY BREAKS NEW GROUND
Q a l a b o t j h a S ta d i u m P ro j e c t i n V i l l i e r s
The Fezile Dabi District Municipality was established according to
and Edenville; and Moqhaka Local Municipality, incorporating the
the Municipal Structures Act set in 1998. The area of jurisdiction
towns Kroonstad, Steynsrus, and Viljoenskroon. The municipality
of Fezile Dabi District Municipality include the regions of
has executive and legislative authority in its area of jurisdiction
Metsimaholo Municipality covering the towns of Sasolburg,
and mainly performs developmental functions. It assists and
Deneysville, and Orangeville; Mafube Local Municipality which
supports its affiliate local municipalities with the development and
includes towns such as Frankfurt, Tweeling, Cornelia, and Villiers;
maintenance of infrastructural services by providing human and
Ngwathe Local Municipality including Parys, Heilbron, Koppies,
financial resources.
VISION
• Capacity building of staff and communities
To be a leading municipality in delivering effective, affordable,
• Having proper systems and processes
and sustainable quality services to its communities.
• Ensuring a sustainable, affordable and effective service delivery
MISSION
VALUES
• Promoting proper planning and implementation of projects
•
Service delivery focus
•
Consultation with communities and other stake holders
• Setting standards
•
Professionalism
• Being accountable
•
Sustainable development
• Communication
•
Integrity
and programmes.
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NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES / ADVERTORIAL
Fezila Dabi is a proud winner of multiple awards, including the
We have developed various programmes aimed at both women
Vuna Award for the best municipality in Free State; the Best
and men. The programmes aim to provide a platform to discuss
Workplace in Skills Development 2007 to 2008; and the Cleanest
gender issues through the:
Town and Supportive District Municipality award. • Widow and womanhood seminar
Assisting Local Municipalities
• Moral and regeneration seminar
Adopting the objectives of the five year Local Government
• 50/50 women empowerment seminar
Strategic Agenda will fulfill what the organisation believes to be
• Rural woman seminar
its developmental role. The municipality has assisted both the
• Young entrepreneur seminar
Ngwathe, and Mafube local municipalities with the development
• Men’s dialogue seminar
of a Performance Management System framework, and in their remarkable progress since. The framework will assist their overall performance, as well as improve service delivery to the community.
INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAMMES The National Development Plan makes it clear that infrastructure doesn't just boost economic growth and employment levels; it is essential for broader development, providing citizens with the means to improve their own lives and boost their incomes. A number of infrastructure projects across the four local municipalities have been implemented: • Beatification and greening project in Parys, Ngwathe. This project has changed the face of the town and created more than one hundred short-term job opportunities for the community. • Electricity stands in Edenville, Ngwathe have enabled more than 100 household’s access to electricity. • About 2400 garden-sewer connections have been implemented in Metsimaholo, Sasolburg, which improved overall sanitation for
M u n i c i p a l M a n a g e r- M s L i n d i M o l i b e l i
Community projects and poverty alleviation The municipality has introduced the Food Gardens Programme in an endeavour to alleviate poverty. Community gardens are established in schools and council land.
the community. • The rehabilitation of the streets of Parys, Ngwathe has seen a major road connecting Parys to Tumahole township been built afresh, improving access to the towns, and a major growth in economic activity. • The renovation of stands and ablution facilities in Qalobotjha
The Flavius Mareka FET has provided basic agricultural skills training to three pilot-projects in the district, increasing their production levels by more than 100 percent and creating an income for beneficiaries. The municipal programmes are based on the needs of our
Stadium in Villiers, Mafube has provided an improved sporting
community; our integrated development plan and budget are
platform for the community.
determined through beneficial community engagement and public participation programmes led by our political leadership.
WOMEN EMPOWERMENT The municipality has ensured an adequate representation of women at executive levels of management in the institution. The institution has in place a policy where there are nine qualified women employed at middle-management level, strengthening female representation within the municipality. The municipality has developed and is implementing various policies within its framework. The Sexual Harassment Policy aims to alleviate incidents that could cause unnecessary tension between male and female colleagues within the workplace. Various workshops for staff and councillors have been conducted to make sure that there is a common understanding of the vision of the municipality.
Contact Information Physical address: John Vorster Road, Sasolburg 1947 Telephone: 016 970 8600 Email: info@municipalities.co.za Website: http://www.localgovernment.co.za/
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SOUL CITY
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION Lebogang Ramafoko is an experienced social and behavior change expert with over 20 years experience in the development and NPO field. She has experience developing various social and behavior change communications interventions.
Position:
CEO - Custodian of strategic direction of the organisation and accountability officer for the programmatic, operational and financial aspects of the organisation.
Why is gender empowerment so important to your organisation? More than 50 percent of our population are women, who are mostly affected by poverty, violence, and also carry the burden of HIV in the country. We must all fight against all forms of discrimination, including
Previous portfolios:
sexism.
capacities in the organisation, giving her practical skills and experience in
How has your organisation responded to the challenge of gender
Before becoming the CEO at Soul City, Lebo had worked in different the actual development of various social and behavior change tools that included television dramas, print booklets specially designed for low literacy end-users, radio dramas, and talkshows.
University:
Masters in Public Administration, Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge Massachusetts, 2010
Qualification:
Postgraduate Diploma in Ethics, Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2008 BA, Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1993
Other Interests:
Lebo is a passionate social justice advocate and gender activist. She is a passionate and proud mother to her two beautiful children.
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empowerment?
Soul City Institute of Health and Development (SCI) employs mainly women. The issues that all of our materials deal with include an aspect of gender and inequality. We are very cognisant of the effects of gender stereotyping and when it comes to the representation of women in our series, we make sure that we create characters that can challenge existing stereotypes. We also role-model different forms of masculinity and femininity in order to challenge the current social norms around gender.
SOUL CITY INSTITUTE OF HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION / INTERVIEW
In terms of women’s skills, where do you see the shortages
We have 160 000 eight to 14 year old children who are active members
help eradicate these shortages?
the country and they undertake various campaigns and activities in their
regarding women in your industry? What is your plan of action to
of the Soul Buddyz club movement. These clubs are in schools across schools related to various issues that they are facing.
We produce a lot of television and over the years we have appreciated the fact that it is a difficult industry for women to play a part in. Since
These active young citizens take up various campaigns on issues such
inception, Soul City has insisted that the production company we work
as gender, bullying, taking care of the environment, sexuality, and HIV.
with employs young people, historically disadvantaged people, and
Most of these clubs are in rural schools and offer a safe space for
women in order to redress the injustices of the past.
children to be active in their own communities.
SCI has also developed training courses to build expertise in social and
We have recently launched a club movement for young women between
behaviour change communication in Southern Africa. We also offer an
the ages of 15 and 24, creating a space for them to discuss issues that
accredited scriptwriting course and have been very proud of the different
affect them, in order to help them prevent HIV in their lives. These young
men and women who have graduated from the course who are writing
women focus on number of topics such as gender-based violence, sexual
for other well-known soapies in South Africa. Currently, the Soul City
and reproductive health, and sustainable livelihoods and career advice
television drama is produced by Homemade Films, an all-female owned production company.
We also run a number of advocacy campaigns to help create a supportive environment for change to take place. Our Phuzawize
What benefits does empowering and diversifying your workforce bring to an organisation?
campaign focuses on legislation on alcohol. Our other campaign focuses on dignity during pregnancy, to ensure that we reduce maternal and child mortality and morbidity.
Firstly, it is illegal to discriminate against anyone in the workplace. Secondly, we need to recognise the injustices of the past. In order for South Africa to be truly democratic we must all play a part in addressing them.
How has the organisation’s partnership with the Wits School of Public Health helped achieve its goals?
One of the challenges of using social and behaviour change effectively Our work is research centred, therefore an important aspect of our
is having practitioners with the skills to do so. A partnership with Wits
work is to reflect the views of the audiences we serve, the majority of
ensures that we are building the skills and the research for our kind of
whom are women and poor people. A workplace that represents the
work and that we can generate expertise in Africa on public health and
demographics of South Africa is a rich organisation because it is able to
social and behaviour change communication.
harness the different perspectives that different people hold. What makes Soul City one of the world’s top social and behavioural change programmes?
Soul City has a track record of over 20 years of work with demonstrable impact. Our model has been duplicated in South Africa and beyond and is often sighted internationally as a best case study in the field of social and behaviour change communication. What have been the benefits of having an award winning
edutainment television drama series, Soul City Its Real, to the organisation as a whole?
Physical address: 1st Floor, Dunkeld West Centre 281 Jan Smuts Avenue Corner Bompass, 2196 Telephone: 011 771 7911, 083 484 8010 Fax: 086 605 4317 Website: www.soulcity.org.za
We are proud of the television series and the fact that it has managed to remain popular for 20 years. We are mostly proud of the feedback we get from communities about how it has impacted on their lives. In fact, three communities in South Africa are called Soul City, demonstrating the resonance that our audiences have with the brand. What are Soul City’s main programmes and how are they benefitting South African society?
We have the television series that attracts seven million adult viewers, and communication about various health and development topics.
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SITA /ADVERTORIAL
Company history
Africans on the NPR through the government network
SITA was established in 1999 to consolidate and coordinate the State’s information technology resources in order to achieve cost savings through
• SITA maintains and supports the Movement Control System responsible for the management of all ports of entry and exit in South Africa
scale, increase delivery capabilities, and enhance interoperability. SITA is committed to leveraging Information Technology (IT) as a strategic resource
• We play host to the systems that pay the public servants’ salaries. There has
for government, managing the IT procurement and delivery process to ensure
never been an instant when salaries have not been paid due to systematic
that the government gets value for money, and to support the delivery of
failure on SITA’s part. SITA maintains and supports the system that pays social grants without fail
e-government services to all citizens. In short, SITA is the IT business for the largest employer and consumer of IT products and services in South Africa –
• The migration of data of the Department of Social Development and SASSA over to the new social services provider was successful, without losing a
the government.
single beneficiary • SITA maintains and supports the matric exams and Umalusi certification
The agency remains committed in all its engagements to adhere to the
systems that enable the Department of Basic Education and Umalusi to issue
government’s IT House of Values, which aims to achieve reduced costs,
matric results and certificates annually without fail or delay
increased productivity, and increased service to South African citizens. The key focus of the ICT House of Values is to ultimately reduce ICT costs for
• Our partnership with Neotel has ensured the implementation of Wifi Hotspots in the Western Cape using government buildings, which will cover almost
government, improve government’s efficiency, and make it convenient for South
every ward in the province
African citizens to access government services in a secure environment.
• SITA is working with the Department of Basic Education to develop a system
MISSION
to track the provision of resources in all provinces
To leverage ICT as a strategic resource to enable government to improve
• SITA has connected more than 7 000 government institutions, including:
service delivery and to meet the challenges faced by a developmental
SAPS offices and police stations, prisons & community correctional centres,
state. This will be achieved by building a high-performance and innovative
magistrate courts 317, home affairs service centres, SASSA service centres,
organisation with the requisite capability, competency, and capacity to meet the
social welfare offices, hospitals, clinics, and health services centres
information technology demands of government, create shareholder value, and
(mortuaries, district offices, and laboratories)
deliver high levels of customer, employee, and community satisfaction.
Social responsibility
VISION
SITA believes that the correlation between people, business and the community
To be a high-performance information and communications technology (ICT)
is inseparable and that a company is fundamentally a social structure. In
service provider of choice for the public sector.
line with its commitment to promoting sustainable social and economic development, ongoing support has been provided to the communities in the geographical areas in which SITA operates its business.
The backbone of South African government
• During the 2014 national elections, SITA helped strengthen democracy and supported the integrity of the voters roll by hosting the voters’ data on behalf
SITA’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme has continued to
of the Department of Home Affairs. SITA maintains its support of the National
support those who have been economically marginalised and previously
Population Register (NPR), and the Home Affairs National Identification
disadvantaged. As modern technology is crucial and is one of the most
System (HANIS), both the custodian systems of the identities of citizens,
powerful vehicles through which to drive transformation, the programmes have
residents, and visitors to the country
focused on empowering teachers and learners in secondary schools through
• We enable the banks to verify the authenticity of Identity Documents of South
Information and Communication Technology.
State Information Technology
Postal Address
Physical Address
Agency (SITA)
P.O Box 26100
459 Tsitsa Street
Erasmuskloof (Head Office)
Monument Park
Erasmuskloof
t. +27 12 482 3000
Pretoria, 0105
Pretoria, 0048
f. +27 12 367 5151
www.sita.co.za
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INTERVIEW / SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE
THE LIFEBLOOD OF A NATION Dr Loyiso Mpuntsha has been the CEO of the South African National Blood Service (SANBS) since 2006.
Name: Dr Loyiso Mpuntsha Position: Chief Executive Officer Previous portfolios: Director at National Department of Health;
Executive at South African Medical Association; Medical Practitioner
University: MEDUNSA; Stellenbosch Qualifications: MBChB; MPhil; Advanced Management Programme Other interests: Mentoring and coaching younger professionals
especially in the health professions Dr Loyiso Mpuntsha | Chief Executive Officer
hat do you see as your main growth areas for the year W ahead and why?
appropriate, by both the EE committee and the Board, especially at senior management level. To support this strategy, EE targets are set to reflect the economically active population, with specific focus on black
The main growth areas will be with the cellular therapies such as
representation, gender empowerment, and people with disabilities for
stem cell transplants, plasma exchange, and specialised (HLA)
recruitment and selection.
testing for the South African Bone Marrow Registry. These areas are receiving active marketing that will lead to a higher demand. SANBS is also gearing for the imminent National Health Insurance (NHI) as a government expansion of specialised health services to the previously
I n terms of women’s skills: where do you see the shortages regarding women in your industry? What is your plan of action to eradicate these shortages?
disadvantaged communities and will also imply more demand for specialised blood-related services.
Currently women’s skills are focussed on technical and professional careers with a shortage is in the area of management. My plan is to
T he business arena and many sectors are historically male-dominated. Do you think the current role of women in business is a true reflection of their potential?
ensure an enabling environment and also to encourage women to take advantage of available developmental programmes.
What are your views on gender empowerment? The current role of women in business can certainly be improved. Women play a nurturing role that reflects care, skill, empathy, and inclusivity,
Gender empowerment, from both male and female perspectives, brings
which is critical in business leadership as the duty of care and skill, ethical
to life the whole principle of equality. When people get more in-depth
conduct and addressing the interests and legitimate expectations of all
understanding of what makes people different and what make them the
stakeholders are critical pillars of good corporate governance.
same, they get to deal with each other with respect and humility.
ow has your organisation responded to the challenge of H gender empowerment?
I bring out the best in people by informing them that they have
Gender empowerment is an explicit strategy in the SANBS fiveyear employment equity plan. The SANBS is committed to ensuring a demographically representative workforce and is focusing its employment equity (EE) vision to ensure the same. The employment and advancement of women will continue to be supported, where
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inherent talent, encourage them to aim higher by empowering themselves with knowledge and skills, treat people as equals, leading by example and sharing my journey from humble beginnings. When people hear and see what can be, given to them in simple language, they will start thinking about bringing about change in themselves, sharing and inspiring others.
NGAPHAYA Y2K10 / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN
Jennifer Dawn Classen, Managing Member
Before starting her business, Classen held an executive position within the company. In her last position she developed businesses within the franchise arena in various African countries, as well as locally. Classen started her business in 2008 after spending 27 years within the retail environment at Woolworths. Her passion for people and product has been the inspiration for her own business. In 2012 the company sales broke the R5-million barrier through delivery products, which her clients needed. Although small, the company has set up a trust through which they offer a yearly bursary of R10 000 to a previously disadvantaged student. To ensure future growth the company has partnered with WEConnect and ultimately the private sector.
COMPANY PROFILE
COMPANY INFORMATION
Ngaphaya Y2K10 Trading CC (meaning BEYOND 2010) was established in October 2008 and is a 100 percent black female-owned business. It currently boasts Level 1 B-BBEE status.
Managing Member: Jennifer Classen
Procurement Executive (JHB Branch):
Ninety percent of Ngaphaya Y2K10’s offer is based on procurement services, thereby supplying
Celeste Classen
Marketing Executive (Centurion Branch): Craig Classen
Administrator: Merle Petersen
government, parastatals, and private companies with goods as per their specifications. The remaining 10 percent is focussed on training and assisting SMMEs in the Western Cape Founded: 2008
Procurement Assistant: C De Jager
Branches: 3
Procurement Assistant: S Van Rooi
Membership: WEConnect, SAWEN, LWA, Proudly SA, Cape Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Cleaner: K Prins
and Alumni USB
Driver: P Classen
VISION
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL 1 Black ownership
100%
Black women ownership
100%
To empower other women and youth as well as impart my skills to enable others to care for themselves. Teach a woman to fish - she will feed her family and more.
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND CSI
Classen, in her personal capacity, cares for the hostel-based children at the Astra School for Disabled children. This Institute has been the first beneficiary of the Ngaphaya Y2K10 Trust.
AWARDS
Ngaphaya’s vision is to give back and have given four women the opportunity to work from home
Western Cape Winner: Ligugu Lami Award 2014 –
during 2014. To date, this work from home concept has borne fruit.
Finalist: 2014 Most Influential Women in Business
NATURE OF BUSINESS
SAWEN/DTI partnership
and Government Award
Business activity: Our vision is to be the centre of excellence specialising within the chosen
market and becoming a B-BBEE female supplier of choice, as well as add to the growth of the South African economy. Products and services: Railway equipment, specialised diving gear, searchlight, tools – hand and electrical, industrial equipment, SMME financing.
Physical Address: Unit 11, Viking Business Park, corner Showground & Viking Roads, Epping, 7460 Postal Address: PO Box 167, Eppindust, 7475 Telephone: +27 (0) 21 5340336 Fax: +27 (0) 86 544 5880 Email: info@ngaphayay2k10.com Website: www.ngaphayay2k10.com
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Midrand Depot
Midrand Depot
Johanna Baleng – Depot Manager, Mossel Bay
Vissershok Depot
Mossel Bay Depot
Vissershok Depot
Lebogang Selepe – Transporter, JHB
Simply because our plan works hard to enable employment via an award-winning Waste Tyre Management Plan. This sustainable waste stream solution aids businesses, communities and the environment. In fact, in 2014 we reached 105% of our jobs target – a success we can all celebrate. For more achievements, statistics and stories worth celebrating, please visit our website.
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Pieter Buckle – Recycler, PTA
Megan Rosseau – Transporter, PE
TODAY, 1617 SOUTH AFRICANS ARE NO LONGER LOOKING FOR WORK.
Midrand Depot
Wendell Harts – National Depot Manager
Midrand Depot
JOIN THE JOURNEY | www.redisa.org.za |
/wasteintoworth |
@wasteintoworth
Let the FLAME OF PARTNERSHIPS burn higher
The Department of Correctional Services treasures the multitude of partnerships it has with non-governmental organisations. Without their immense contributions to offender rehabilitation, crime prevention, spiritual care, education, job opportunities for parolees, art and craft training, character building, life skills training and advocacy, South Africa and her people would have been so much less blessed.
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES / ADVERTORIAL
WORKING TOWARDS A SAFER SOUTH AFRICA
Masutha was appointed as Minister of Justice and Correctional Services in May 2014. He gives us an insight into the department’s plans to make a safer, more just South Africa.
Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Advocate Michael Masutha
Mission
Justice
Vision
Security
Incarceration
• Fair treatment • Justice for all • Fairness and equality before the law
Providing the best correctional services for a safer South Africa
Contributing to a just, peaceful, and safe South Africa through effective and humane incarceration of inmates, rehabilitation, and social reintegration of offenders.
• Safety of employees, offenders and the community
Equity
Our departmental core values:
• • • •
• Enablement and empowerment • Faith in the potential of people • Providing opportunities and facilities for growth
Strategic outcomes
Development
Non-discrimination Affirmative action Gender equality Integration of disability issues
• Honesty • Disassociating from all forms of corruption and unethical conduct • Sound business practices
• Effective criminal justice through the management of remand processes • Society is protected through incarcerated offenders being secure and rehabilitated • Society is protected by offenders being reintegrated into the community as law abiding citizens
Ubuntu
Strategic objective
Integrity
Administration
• Serving with kindness and humanity
Effectiveness
• Productivity • The best work methods, procedure, and system to achieve set goals • Excellent services
Accountability
• Desire to perform well • Accepting accountability • Commitment
CONTACT DETAILS Physical address: 24 WF Nkomo Street (Corner WF Nkomo & Sophie De Bruyn Streets), Poyntons Building (West Block), Pretoria 0001
• Building organisational capacity for enhanced service delivery • Effective management of business processes to promote good governance and ethical administration • Provide a secured ICT infrastructure and business system • Professionalising for effective human resource management and development
• Effective management of remand detention processes to promote conducive participation in court processes • Remand detainees and offenders are held in secure, safe, and humane conditions • Effective case management process Rehabilitation o Effective incarceration and rehabilitation to protect society o Offender behaviour is corrected through access to correctional programmes and psychological, social and spiritual services o Offenders human development is improved through literacy, education and skills competency programmes o Reduced re-offending to contribute to a safer South Africa Care o Inmates are provided with appropriate nutritional services o Inmates are provided with appropriate access to health services Social Reintegration o Probationers and parolees are rehabilitated, monitored and accepted as law abiding citizens by the communities o Offenders are provided with access to restorative justice processes o Effective management and functioning of the Parole Boards
Telephone: +27 12 406 4660 Email: MMhaga@justice.gov.za Website: http://www.dcs.gov.za/
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DENEL I N T E G R AT E D S Y S T E M SOLUTIONS Ground-based Air Defence
DENEL MECHEM Mine Clearing and Contraband Detection
DENEL INDUSTRIAL PROPERTIES Property Development and Letting
DENEL AEROSTRUCTURES Aircraft Manufacturing and Assembly
DENEL TECHNICAL ACADEMY Technical Training
DENEL LAND SYSTEMS Landward Defence Systems
DENEL OVERBERG TEST RANGE Aerospace Test Range
DENEL DY N A M I C S Missiles and UAV Solutions
DENEL PMP Small and Medium Calibre Ammunition
DENEL A V I AT I O N Aircraft MRO
COMPREHENSIVE DEFENCE & SECURITY SOLUTIONS Denel SOC Limited | Tel +27 12 671 2758 | Fax +27 12 671 2751 | Email: marketing@denel.co.za | Web: www.denel.co.za
DENEL / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN
Natasha Davies Group Executive for HR and Transformation Natasha Davies is the Group Executive of Human Resources and Transformation at Denel SOC and is responsible for ensuring that HR strategies are aligned to business objectives. She was appointed her current position in July 2013, but has been with Denel since 2007, starting as a Divisional HR Executive. As a human resources-focused Executive, Natasha serves as the Chairperson of Technology and Human Resources for Industry Programme (THRIP); Trustee of Denel Retirement fund (DENRET); Trustee of Denel Medical Benefit Trust (DMBT); Non-executive director of LMT Products (Pty); and is a Member of the Personnel, Remuneration and Transformation Committee of Denel SOC. She completed an Honours degree in Education and Administration; and a Master’s in Commerce from the University of Johannesburg.
COMPANY PROFILE Year founded: 1992
CONTACT INFORMATION
Number of employees: 4 300
Managing Director: Riaz Saloojee
Branches: Denel Aviation and Aerostructures in Kempton Park; Denel Land Systems in
Financial Manager: Fikile Mhlontlo
Range Campus in Bredasdorp, and Denel PMP in Pretoria West.
Human Resources Manager: Natasha Davies
Centurion; Denel Corporate Office and Denel Dynamics in Centurion, Denel Overberg Test Memberships: SACCI and Proudly South African
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL Female executive directors
5 to 25%
Female staff members
5 to 25%
Black female executive directors
5 to 25%
Black female staff members
5 to 25%
Denel has implemented equity policies, B-BBEE strategies, mentoring and coaching, skills development programmes aimed at women, maternity leave, and flexible working arrangements into its business structure to allow for women empowerment within the company. There is also a high emphasis on learning and development in a form of leadership, management and supervisory skills development, succession planning, mentorship, executive coaching and employee study assistance. Denel School Outreach Programme (SOP) initiated by the organisation, which seeks to improve the pass-rate achieved by learners through extra tuition in mathematics and science. The programme serves as a feeder to the various Denel bursary programmes. There are a total of 629 learners currently participating in the mathematics and science outreach programme in five provinces. Denel spent over R 12-million on gender empowerment programmes within the organisation. Denel has started an administration learnership for females with disabilities, of which 100 percent are black. The aim is for 70 percent of SOP’s beneficiaries to be black females to create a pipeline for bursaries and internships within the company and to fundamentally change the demographics in this industry; as only 38 percent of female enrolments at tertiary level are in the Science, Technology and Engineering fields, of which only 12 percent graduate. This makes the available pool for recruitment very limited. Denel has a target of 50 percent for other skills development initiatives.
Physical address: Nellmapius Drive, Irene, 0157 Telephone: +27 12 671 2886 Fax: +27 12 671 2750 Website: www.denel.co.za Email address: pamm@denel.co.za
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NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCY / PROFILE
OUR TOP WOMAN
Dr Vuyelwa Nhlapo Chief Executive Officer Dr Vuyelwa Nhlapo is the Chief Executive Officer of the National Development Agency (NDA). She was previously with the Department of Social Development where she served as the Deputy Director General for 6 years. Prior to that she was with the Public Service Commission as the Chief Director. This dynamic lady has risen from being a teacher in the Eastern Cape, where she grew up, to being the Senior Lecturer of Public Relations at Technikon SA. Her tenacity has seen her rise in the ranks with in the South African Management Development Institute as Director: Communications and Customer Service to Director: Planning and Work Organisation, where she left to join the Public Service Commission. She holds a Masters of Arts degree, Bachelor of Arts Honours, Bachelor of Arts and a National Diploma in Human Resources Management. She recently completed a Ph.D in Public Affairs through the University of Pretoria. Her humble beginnings can be traced back to rural Bizana in Eastern Cape. This talented woman is not only good in the boardroom but can cook up a storm. Those who have heard her sing can only admire her diversity. Dr Nhlapo is married and is blessed with a beautiful daughter.
GENDER EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CONTACT INFORMATION
The NDA is a public entity that reports to Parliament through the Department of Social Development. It has offices in all nine provinces. Its primary mandate is to contribute towards poverty eradication by granting funds to civil society organisations for the purposes of
CEO: Dr Vuyelwa Nhlapo
Board Chairperson: Malose Kekana
developing poor communities.
Marketing and Communications Executive:
In order to make a difference and get closer to the vision of a society free from poverty, the
Chief Financial Officer: Phumlani Zwane Lunga Mangcu
Agency took a decision to focus on four areas, such as early childhood development, food security, enterprise development and capacity building. In line with government’s call to
GENDER EMPOWERMENT LEVEL
improve the early childhood development sector and to eradicate the legacy of apartheid education policies, the NDA decided to contribute towards increasing resource flows to the ECD sector through the Adopt an ECD Campaign.
Female executive directors
60%
Female staff members
70%
Black female executive directors
100%
Black female staff members
99%
NATURE OF ORGANISATION
The NDA aims to contribute towards the eradication of poverty and its causes, by granting funds to civil society organisations for the purposes of: • Implementing development projects of poor communities • Strengthening the institutional capacity of other civil society organisations that provide services to poor communities • Promoting consultation, dialogue, and sharing of development experience between civil society organisations and relevant organs of state • Undertaking research and publications aimed at providing the basis for development policy
@nda_RSA
Physical address: 26 Wellington Road, Parktown 2193 Website: www.nda.org.za
National Development Agency - NDA
Email: info@nda.org.za
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ADVERTORIAL / HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL
IN THE DRIVING S E AT O F
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The Human Resource Development Council of South Africa (HRDC) is a multi-tiered, multi-stakeholder body tasked with ensuring adequate human resources for the country. The HRDC is chaired by the Deputy President of the country, honourable Cyril Ramaphosa and managed by Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Bonginkosi Nzimande. Membership of council is made up of decision makers at the highest level of leadership. These include senior Government Ministers, senior business leaders, senior leaders from organised labour, Vice Chancellors of Universities, and other civil society leaders.
successes and challenges. The provinces also use this platform to report to Council on progress relating to provincially implemented HRD imperatives including HRDC priorities.
The Human Resource Development Council Secretariat has the tough job of ensuring that Council is supported to deliver on its mandate. The Secretariat is the proverbial engine of the Council.
Ntombela has work experience in the skills development and training sector. She is currently, among other commitments, a Deputy Chairperson of the Public Sector Trainers’ Forum of the National School of Government. Her passion for human resource development has helped her in promoting the National Integrated Human Resource Development Plan as well as the Human Resource Development Strategy for South Africa to key stakeholders of the HRDC. This is done in order to ensure that stakeholders understand their roles with regards to implementing and delivering adequate HRD planning for the country.
It provides strategic, technical, administrative, and logistical support, as well as being responsible for the management of the multi-sectoral response to human resource development matters of the Human Resource Development Council. It ensures that all Council projects are delivered on and implemented effectively.
Ntombela’s next big challenge will come with determining the impact being made by the work of the Council throughout the country. This will include ensuring that not only the social partners are aware of who and what council does but that all South Africans understand Council and what it means to them.
At the helm of this apex outfit is Brenda Ntombela: Head of Secretariat. She joined the HRDC Secretariat in November 2011. When she joined, pretty much everything was in its infancy stage. The Secretariat was still in the process of setting up systems and trying to establish itself. Since then, she has managed to effectively grow it from a fledgling organisation into a strong and professional outfit with a long list of achievements.
She is painfully aware of these challenges and is already preparing to tackle them in the next financial year. “Our main focus for the 2015/16 financial year is going to be on monitoring and evaluating the work of Council.” She says, “We also need to embark on the reviewing the HRD Strategy (2010-2030) because it has been five years since we started its implementation. It will be critical to review whether we are still following the right agenda in terms of human resource development of the country.”
Ntombela serves as a Chairperson for the Human Resource Development Provincial Coordination Forum. This forum is for provinces to share their human resources development (HRD)
Contact Information Acting Director: Lineo Ramataboe Physical address:
178 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria. 0001, South Africa
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Telephone: Lineo Ramataboe 012 943 3188 Email: ramataboe.l@dhet.gov.za Website: www.hrdcsa.org.za
INDEX
SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST GENDER EMPOWERED COMPANIES Each year, Top Women in Business & Government’s meticulous research department collects and analyses data from all of South Africa’s most gender empowered organisations to determine which among them is truly advancing the agenda of female empowerment. The data collected is rated against Top Women’s strict qualification criteria including, gender empowerment status, written policies, skills development for women, and gender-based CSI. Of course, performance and turnover are also important considerations. The strict research criteria allow the team at Top Women to be confident that a true, authentic, and independent list of empowered companies emerges. All the companies profiled, listed, and featured in this publication have qualified as one of South Africa’s gender empowerment leaders. The publication continues to be the authority on gender-based empowerment and is happy to celebrate the companies that have qualified against our criteria.
RESEARCH CRITERIA FINANCIAL INFORMATION
HUMAN RESOURCES
• Turnover • Years of operation
• Percentage of black female owners • Percentage of total female owners
OWNERSHIP
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL
• Percentage of black female owners • Percentage of total female owners
• Percentage of female top senior management • Percentage of female executive directors • Percentage of female non-executive directors
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
WRITTEN POLICIES
• Percentage of female employees • Percentage of female managers (not including senior management)
• • • • • •
SKILLS DEVELOPMENT
PREFERENTIAL PROCUREMENT
• Spend of skills development on women as per centage of total payroll
• Percentage of procurement from female-owned and empowered companies
ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• Spend female enterprise development as percent age of net profit after tax
• Spend on SED as percentage of net profit after tax
Preferential procurement Childcare/crèche facilities Flexi-hours (women only) Sabbaticals HIV/Aids programmes Maternity leave (extended)
B-BBEE SCORECARD
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Top Women Index 2015 RESOURCES
Oil & gas
Coal
Orbichem Petrochemicals (Pty) Ltd
Mining
Oil Gas - Services
Coal of Africa Limited
Oil Gas - Integrated
Keaton Energy Holdings Limited
Afric Oil (Pty) Ltd
Motjoli Resources (Pty) Ltd
BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Glencore Coal South Africa (Pty) Ltd
C & N Petroleum Equipment (Pty) Ltd
Sumo Coal (Pty) Ltd (Klippoortjie)
Calulo Investments (Pty) Ltd
Wescoal Holdings Limited
Central Energy Fund (Pty) Ltd (CEF) Chevron South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Gold Mining
Econ Oil & Energy (Pty) Ltd
AngloGold Ashanti Limited
Engen Petroleum Limited
DRD Gold Limited
KZN Oils (Pty) Ltd
Gold Fields Limited
PetroSA
Rand Refinery Limited
Total South Africa (Pty) Ltd Transnet Pipelines - a division of Transnet Limited
Platinum Anglo American Platinum Limited Aquarius Platinum South Africa (Pty) Ltd Eastern Platinum Limited Impala Platinum Holdings Limited
Women of Africa Fuels & Oils - (WOA)
Cobra Watertech (Pty) Ltd Corobrick (Pty) ltd Distribution and Warehousing Network Limited DPI Plastics (Pty) Ltd Lafarge Industries South Africa (Pty) Ltd Malaka Supplies cc Massbuild (Pty) Ltd t/a Builders Warehouse, Builders Express, Builders Trade Depot Pretoria Portland Cement Ltd (PPC) Saint Gobain SA (pty) Ltd Salberg Concrete Products (Pty) Ltd Sephaku Cement (Pty) Ltd Wahl Industries (Pty) Ltd
Uvuko Civils Maintenance & Construction cc
Alexkor Limited
Kansai Plascon Africa (Pty) Ltd
Ekapa Mining (Pty) Ltd
ICI Dulux (Pty) Ltd
Trans Hex Group Limted
Chemicals - Advanced Materials Arch Chemicals (Pty) Ltd
Ascent Mining Services cc
Chemicals - Speciality
Aveng Manufacturing
AECI Limited
Cape Precious Metals (Pty) Ltd
African Oxide Limited t/a Afrox Limited
Foskor (Pty) Ltd
Agro-Serve (Pty) Ltd t/a Efekto
Kumba Iron Ore
Buckman Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Merafe Resources Limited
Dow Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Metorex Limited
Kaya Gas (Pty) Ltd
Mmakau Mining (Pty) Ltd
Sasol Limited
General Mining
Austro Group Limited
Chemicals - Commodities
Chemicals
Fluor South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Richards Bay Minerals
Atlas Copco (SA) (Pty) Ltd
House Building
Air Products South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Palabora Copper (Pty) Ltd
Amabamba Fencing (Pty) Ltd
BASIC INDUSTRIES
Diamond
Other Mineral Extractors & Mines
Afrisam SA (Pty) Ltd
Building & Construction Materials
Builders Merchants
African Rainbow Minerals Limited
Cashbuild Ltd
Anglo American South Africa Limited
KLM International Supplies cc
Aveng Moolmans (Pty) Ltd BHP Billiton South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Building & Construction Materials
Exxaro Resources Limited
Aburec Fencing
Petmin Limited
African Brick Centre Limited
Siyanda Resources (Pty) Ltd
Afrimat Limited
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Mathote Modula Building Systems (Pty) Ltd
Heavy Construction Abakhisi SA (Pty) Ltd Actus Integrated Management (Pty) Ltd African National Cranes cc Aster International South Africa (Pty) Ltd B & W Instumental and Electrical Limited Boitshoko Road Surfacing cc Bombela Concession Company (Pty) Ltd Boshard Construction (Pty) Ltd C & R Contractors KwaZulu cc CC George Properties (Pty) Ltd Concor Holdings (Pty) Ltd Cosira Group Criterion Equipment (Pty) Ltd Edwin Construction (Pty) Ltd ELB Group Limited Fikile Construction (Pty) Ltd G4 Civils (Pty) Ltd Group Five Limited Imbani Projects (Pty) Ltd Kwagga Holdings (Pty) Ltd Lesedi Nuclear Services (Pty) Ltd Motheo Construction Group (Pty) Ltd Murray & Roberts Holdings Limited Nolitha (Pty) Ltd
INDEX
Protech Khuthele Holdings Limited Ruwacon (Pty) Ltd Scott Steel Projects (Pty) Ltd
Diversified Industrials
Samsung Electronics South Africa (Pty) Ltd Set Point Group Inc.
Diversified Industrials Argent Industrial Limited
Engineering & Machinery
SMEC SA (Pty) Ltd
Barloworld Limited
The Power Group of Companies
Imperial Holdings Limited
Commercial Vehicles & Trucks
Trollope Mining Services
Kap Industrial Holdings Limited
600 SA Holdings (Pty) Ltd
WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd
The Bidvest Group Limited]
Bell Equipment Company SA (Pty) Ltd
OTHER MANUFACTURING Other Manufacturing Acoustex (Pty) Ltd
East Coast Forklifts cc
Electronic & Electrical Equipment
Inyati Transport Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Aberdare Cables (Pty) Ltd
Komatsu Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Electrical Equipment
Iveco Group (Pty) Ltd
Amitech South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Altech UEC (Pty) Ltd
Artistic Wood Carvers & Turners (Pty) Ltd
CBI Electric: Aberdare ATC Telecom Cables (Pty) Ltd
Engineering - Contractors
Automould (Pty) Ltd
Edison Power Electrical (Pty) Ltd
Barloworld Equipment - a division of Barloworld
Beier Envirotec (Pty) Ltd
Ellies Holdings Limited
SA (Pty) Ltd)
CME Precision (Pty) Ltd
Enzani Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Hitachi Power Africa (Pty) Ltd
Colas South Africa (Pty) Ltd
GE South Africa
Kentz (Pty) Ltd
Dossier Consultants (Pty) Ltd t/a CFT Labels
Govender’s Electrical cc
Manhattan Corporation (Pty) Ltd
Inmins Trading (Pty) Ltd
Malesela Taihan Electrical Cable (Pty) Ltd
Neppa Roads & Signs (Pty) Ltd
Marley Pipe Systems (Pty) Ltd
Mandlakazi Electrical Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Metmar Limited
Tedelex Trading (Pty) Ltd
Engineering Fabricators
Natal Rubber Compounders (Pty) Ltd
Torre Automation (Pty) Ltd
Formex Industries (Pty) Ltd
Polychem Replacement Parts cc
Torre Industrial Holdings Limited
Lindumn (Pty) Ltd
Pretoria Metal Pressings - a division of Denel (Pty)
Voltex (Pty) Ltd
Salchain (Pty) Ltd
Electronic Equipment
Engineering - General
Ltd Process Automation (Pty) Ltd Prowalco (Pty) Ltd
ABB South Africa (Pty) Ltd
African Privity Investments (Pty) Ltd t/a Elgin
SA Drum Services (Pty) Ltd
Ansys Limited
Engineering
Vikela Aluvin (Pty) Ltd
Bid Information Exchange (Pty) Ltd t/a Oce SA
Alpret Control Specialists (division of Aveng Afria
Way Up Front Point of Sales Promotions (Pty) Ltd
Bytes Document Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Limited
Zodiac Pool Care South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Conlog (Pty) Ltd
A-M Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
CZ Electronics Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd
ASSA Abloy SA (Pty) Ltd
Dartcom (Pty) Ltd
C & E Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Steel & Other Metals Iron & Steel
Excelcom cc
Darson Construction (Pty) Ltd
BSI Steel Limited
Falcon Electronics (Pty) Ltd
Dupleix Liquid Meters Limited t/a DLM
Cape Gate (Pty) Ltd
Ifihlile Aircon Corporation (Pty) Ltd t/a Gree
Eyethu Engineers (Pty) Ltd
MacSteel Service Centres SA (Pty) Ltd
Products
Handel Street Upholsters & Motor Trimming (Pty) Ltd
Nedsteel (Pty) Ltd
Itec Central (Pty) Ltd
Hi Tech Transformer Maintenance
Itec Group SA (Pty) Ltd
Imbokotho Engineering cc
Jasco Electronics
Kram Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Kopano Copier Company t/a Nashua Kopano (Pty) Ltd
Max Scott Engineering Sales cc
GENERAL INDUSTRIALS Aerospace & Defence Defence
Kyocera Documents Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Otis (Pty) Ltd
ARMSCOR (Armaments Corporation of South
Nashua Limited
Reutech Solutions - a division of Reutech Limited
Africa) Limited
Pacific Cables (Pty) Ltd
SEW Eurodrive (Pty) Ltd
Denel (Pty) Ltd
Power Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Shar Civils cc
Denel Land Systems (a division of Denel)
Ricoh South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Unique Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Imperial Armour cc
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Consulting Engineers
Auto Parts
ADC Energy cc
Armstrong Hydraulics South Africa (Pty) Ltd
AECOM SA (Pty) Ltd
Aunde South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Electronics
Akha Tech (Pty) Ltd
Autoparts Distributors (Pty) Ltd t/a Autozone
Carrol Boyes (Pty) Ltd
AOS Consulting cc
Autoquip Retail (Pty) Ltd
Defy Appliances (Pty) Ltd
Arup (Pty) Ltd
Flextech Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd
Ellies Holdings Limited
Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
GB Bearings (Pty) Ltd
Hendler & Hart (Pty) Ltd
Babcock Africa (Pty) Ltd
Gearbox Repair Centre (Pty) Ltd
Hirsch’s
Baitsanape Engineering Services cc
Lumotech (Pty) Ltd
Home of Living Brands (Pty) Ltd
Bigen Africa Services (Pty) Ltd
Mahle Behr South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Nu-World Industries (Pty) Ltd
BVI Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Midvaal Motor Engineers & Auto Services cc
Whirlpool South Africa
Geosure (Pty) Ltd
ZF Auto Industrial (Pty) Ltd
Other Textiles & Leather Goods
Gibb (Pty) Ltd
Tyres & Rubber
BKB Limited
Golder Associates Africa (Pty) Ltd
Continental Tyre South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Colibri Towelling (Pty) Ltd
Jeffares & Green (Pty) Ltd
Pirelli Tyre (Pty) Ltd
Korteks Textiles Africa (Pty) Ltd
Twice International (Pty) Ltd
Household Appliances & Consumer
The Goodhope Textile Corporation (Pty) Ltd t/a Da
Kantey & Templer (Pty) Ltd Khuthele Projects (Pty) Ltd
Vehicle Distribution
Knight Piesold Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Associated Automotive Distributors (Pty) Ltd t/a
Lesedi Nuclear Services (Pty) Ltd
AAD Truck & Bus
Leisure Equipment
Madlanduna Corporation (Pty) Ltd
Boundless Trade 154 (Pty) Ltd
Prima Toys & Leisure Trading (Pty) Ltd
Manong & Associates (Pty) Ltd
Eastvaal Motors (Pty) Ltd
Mott MacDonald PDNA
Fosters Motor Group Limited
Palace Engineering Services (Pty) Ltd t/a Palace
Hillcrest Toyota (Pty) Ltd
Technologies
Salvage Management & Disposal (Pty) Ltd
Beverages
Household Goods & Textiles
The South African Breweries Limited (SAB)
RPP Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd SCIP Engineering Group (Pty) Ltd t/a SCIP
Gama Textiles
NON-CYCLICAL CONSUMER GOODS Beverages - Brewers
Simunye Consulting Implementaiton and
Clothing & Footwear
Partnership (SCIP)
AIM Safety Equipment cc
SSI Engineers & Environmental Conultants (Pty) Ltd
Bibette Clothing Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd
Beverages - Distillers & Vintners
UWP Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Bolton Footwear (Pty) Ltd
African Terroir (Pty) Ltd
Women in Engineering and the Built Enviroment
Carter Harris Ltd (Part of LA Group Ltd)
Boschendal Wines
(WIEBE)
Eddels Shoes (Pty) Ltd
Brandhouse Beverages (Pty) Ltd
HI-TEC Spotrts Distributors (Pty) Ltd
Distell Group Limited
House of Monatic Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd
Swartland Winery (Pty) Ltd
CYCLICAL CONSUMER GOODS
M1 Latex Products (Pty) Ltd t/a The Kit Group
United National Breweries SA (Pty) Ltd (UNB)
Momento’s of Africa cc
Soft Drinks
Automobiles
Monviso Knitwear - a division of Seardel Group
Amalgamated Beverage Industries (a division of
Volkswagen Group of South Africa
Trading (Pty) Ltd
SAB)
Associated Motor Holdings (Pty) Ltd
MSA Africa (Pty) Ltd
Coca-Cola SA (Pty) Ltd
Bentley South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Nike South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Quality Beverages 2000 (Pty) Ltd
BMW South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Rex Trueform Clothing Company Limited
Appletiser SA (Pty) Ltd
Fiat Group Automobiles South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Sweet-Orr & Lybro (Pty) Ltd
Automotive Parts
Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Food Producers & Processors Farming
General Motors South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Furnishings & Floor Coverings
Jaguar Land Rover South Africa
Bravo Group (Pty) Ltd
Afgri Operations Limited
Rolls Royce Motor Cars (Pty) Ltd
Dynamic Flooring cc
Bekto Fresh Produce cc
Toyota South Africa Motors (Pty) Ltd
Floorworx Africa (Pty) Ltd t/a Floorworx
County Fair Foods - a division of Astral Operations
Reboni Furniture Group (Pty) Ltd
Limited
Steinhoff Africa Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Crookes Brothers Limited
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Dotcom Trading 988 t/a Heidel Eggs Eggbert Eggs (Pty) Ltd Kaap Agri Limited
Willowton Oil & Cake Mills (Pty) Ltd
Astrazeneca Pharmaceuticals Austell Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Packaging
Biotech Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
RCL Foods
Packaging
Bristol-Myers Squibb (Pty) Ltd
Senwes Limited
Afripack (Pty) Ltd
Mediscor PBM (Pty) Ltd
Suidwes Investments Limited
Astrapak Limited
Merck SA
Bevcan - a division of Nampak Limited
Novartis South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Fishing
Bowler Plastics (Pty) Ltd
NTP Radioisotopes (Pty) Ltd
Blue Continent Products (Pty) Ltd
Corruseal Corrugated KZN (Pty) Ltd
Pfizer Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Foodcorp (Pty) Ltd t/a Marpro Operations
Golden Era Printers & Stationers (Pty) Ltd
Pharmed (Pty) Ltd
Komicx Products (Pty) Ltd
MCG Industries (Pty) Ltd
Pharma Natura (Pty) Ltd
Oceana Group Limited
Nampak Limited
Ranbaxy SA (Pty) Ltd
Premier Fishing SA (Pty) Ltd
Red Crown Designs
Sanofi-Aventis South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Pride-Pak Packaging (Pty) Ltd
UPD - a division of New Clicks SA (Pty) Ltd
Food Processors
Safepak (Pty) Ltd
Vital Health Foods (Pty) Ltd
AH-Vest Limited t/a All Joy Foods Limited
Techpak Carton Manufacturers
Alibaba Food Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Biotechnology
Anchor Yeast
Household Products
Astral Foods Limited
Chemical Logistics t/a Chemlog cc
Afribio
Personal Care & Household Products
SERVICES
Ciro Beverage Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Personal Products
Clover SA (Pty) Ltd
Amka Products (Pty) Ltd
Dark Horse Productions (Pty) Ltd
Dairybelle (Pty) Ltd
Annique Skin Care Products (Pty) Ltd
Events Social Marketing & Productions Afrika (Pty) Ltd
Danone Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Avroy Shlain (Pty) Ltd
M & M Hiring and Events (Pty) Ltd
Donald Brown Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd
Black Like Me (Pty) Ltd
M & M Hiring Smalls cc
Excellent Meat Corporation (Pty) Ltd
BMS Cosmetics (Pty) Ltd
Faircape Dairies (Pty) Ltd
Dermalogica South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Electronics Equipment Rental
Foodcorp (Pty) Ltd
Estee Lauder Companies (Pty) Ltd
CCTV Security Surveillance Gauteng (Pty) Ltd
Gull Foods - a division of First Lifestyle Group (Pty) Ltd
Gauteng Soap Powders cc
Gearhouse SA (Pty) Ltd
Ikhwezi Farming Co-operative
Indigo Cosmetics (Pty) Ltd
Rentworks Africa (Pty) Ltd
Illovo Sugar Limited
Johnson & Johnson (Pty) Ltd
Sony South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Ina Paarman’s Kitchen (Pty) Ltd
Kimberly Clark South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Isegen South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Lil-Lets SA (Pty) Ltd
Kraft Foods
L’Oréal South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Shopping Centres
McCain Foods South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Miracle Comfrey cc
Gateway Theatre of Shopping
Nestle South Africa
Procter & Gamble
Menlyn Park Shopping Centre
Parmalat SA (Pty) Ltd
Revlon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Victoria & Alfred Waterfront
Pharmaceuticals & Biotechnology
Retailers - Hardlines
Bakkavor SA (Pty) Ltd t/a Spring Valley Foods Cape Herb & Spice Company (Pty) Ltd Cape Thyme Catering cc
Pioneer Food Group Limited Premier Foods (Pty) Ltd
The Scientific Group (Pty) Ltd
Hiring Supply
Events & Catering Equipment Rental
General Retailers
Salpura (Pty) Ltd - a division of Donald Brown
Pharmaceuticals
Group of Companies
Abbott Laboratories SA (Pty) Ltd
Astore Africa (a division of Hudaco Trading (Pty) Ltd
Saltcor (Pty) Ltd - a division of Donald Brown Group
Adcock Ingram Limited
Avery Dennison (SA) (Pty) Ltd
of Companies
AEC Amersham (Pty) Ltd
AxizWorkgroup (Pty) Ltd
Tiger Brands Limited
Alcon Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Cash Tiles & Sanitaryware (Pty) Ltd
Tongaat Hulett Limited
Alpha Pharm Eastern Cape Holdings Limited
Cellucity (Pty) Ltd
TSB Sugar Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Limited
Chas Greig & Son (Pty) Ltd t/a Charles Greig
AJM Sales & Services cc
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Health
AZ Trading cc
Allcare Administrators (Pty) Ltd
Centa Fire Protection Equipment cc
Ditulo Office Furniture (Pty) Ltd
Bankmed
Geodis Wilson SA (Pty) Ltd
Dot Office Supplies (Pty) Ltd
Batsomi Lifeworks (Pty) Ltd
Hippo Bag & Screen cc t/a Hippo Group
Emanzini Business Lines cc
Bestmed Medical Scheme
Industrial Commodities Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Erasmus Tyre Services cc
BSN Medical (Pty) Ltd
Isixa Minerals & Chemicals cc
Forms Media Independent Africa (Pty) Ltd
Careways (Pty) Ltd t/a The Careways Group
Metal & Tool Trade (Pty) Ltd
Graylink Media (Pty) Ltd
Clinix Health Group (Pty) Ltd
Oreport (Pty) Ltd
Hisense SA Development Enterprise (Pty) Ltd
Discovery Limited
Pernod Ricard South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Humulani Marketing (Pty) Ltd t/a Bearing Man Group
Fedhealth Medical Scheme
Ithuba Valves & Industrial Supplies cc
Kaelo Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Wholesale
Jenna Clifford Designs (Pty) Ltd
Lathi Tha’ Eye Care
Advance Seed (Pty) Ltd
Katlego Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Life Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
Amway South Africa LLC
Key Stationers cc
Medihelp Medical Scheme
Discount Electrical Wholesale cc
Khanya Computers cc
Medscheme Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Edward Snell & Co. Limited
LA Group Limited
Metropolitan Health Risk Management
FAHB Wholesalers (Pty) Ltd t/a FAHB Cash & Carry
Letsema Office Automation (Pty) Ltd
MMI Holdings
Global Source (Pty) Ltd
Lewis Group Limited
ProSano Medical Scheme
Haby & Lace CC
Magicode (Pty) Ltd t/a Ayanda Business
Sechaba Medical Solutions
Kromco (Pty) Ltd
Solutions
Transmed Medical Fund
Malls Tiles (Pty) Ltd
Connection Group Holdings Limited t/a Incredible Connection Diamonds Discount Liquors (Pty) Ltd
Health Maintenance Organisations
Matus - a divison of Brandcorp OK Furniture - a trading division of Shoprite
Broadway Sweets (Pty) Ltd
Melbro Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Hospital Management &
Prime Fastener (Pty) Ltd
Community Medical Services t/a Marie Stopes
Universal Footwear & Trading Company (Pty) Ltd
Richester Foods cc
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Limited
Voltsing Electrical (Pty) Ltd
Saicom Pay Phones (Pty) Ltd
Medi-Clinic International Limited
The JR Watkins Company (Pty) Ltd t/a Watkins Valeur
Melomed Hospital Holdings Limited
Distributors
Tracktone SA (Pty) Ltd
Netcare Limited
Bambalela Bolts (Pty) Ltd
Voltex (Pty) Ltd
Umsinsi Health Care
Bowline Fulfilment (Pty) Ltd
Checkers (Pty) Ltd Park Avenue Stationers cc
Long -Term Care
Waltons (Pty) Ltd Zamanguni Automation (Pty) Ltd
Retailers eCommerce Glomail
Broadline Retailers Woolworths Holdings Limited
Retailers - Soft Goods Ackermans (a division of Pepkor Retail Limited) Edcon Holdings Limited
U&G Fabrics
Humulani Marketing (Pty) Ltd t/a CSE & Northmec
Medical Equipment & Supplies Akacia Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
Leisure, Entertainment & Hotels
Arjohuntleigh SA (Pty) Ltd
Gaming
Dinaledi Medical (Pty) Ltd
Carnival City
Litha Healthcare Group Limited
Gold Circle (Pty) Ltd
Shonaquip cc
Gold Reef City Casino
Synthes (Pty) Ltd
Gold Reef Resorts Limited
Widex SA
Grandwest Casino & Entertainment World Peermont Global (Pty) Ltd
Other Healthcare
Phumelela Gaming & Leisure Limited
Lancet Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Tsogo Sun Caledon (Pty) Ltd t/a The Caledon
Mr Price Group Limited
Pharma Dynamics
Casino Hotel and Spa
Pep (a division of Pepkor Retail Ltd)
Qualsa Healthcare (Pty) Ltd
Village & Life
The Foshini Group (Pty) Ltd (TFG) The Platinum Group (Pty) Ltd Truworths International Limited
Tsogo Sun KwaZulu- Natal (Pty) Ltd t/a Suncoast
Trade
and Entertainment World
Associated Trailer Components (Pty) Ltd
Home Entertainment
Import & Export
Ster-Kinekor - a division of Primedia (Pty) Ltd
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Hotels
Pinnacle Point Group
South African Broadcasting Corporation Limited
African Sun Limited
Plattner Golf (Pty) Ltd
(SABC)
Champagne Sports Resort (Pty) Ltd
Spier Resort Management (Pty) Ltd
Tswelopele Productions (Pty) Ltd
City Lodge Hotels Limited
The Caledon Casino, Hotel & Spa
YFM
Coastlands Holiday Apartments and Convention
The South African Ballet Centre
Centre
Virgin Active South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Cable & Satellite
Hilton Sandton Hotel - a division of Hilton Hotel
uShaka Marine World
Multichoice South Africa (Pty) Ltd
and Resorts SA (Pty) Ltd
Supersport International (Pty) Ltd
Legacy Hotels and Resorts (Pty) Ltd
Restaurants & Pubs
Media Agencies
Lennoxley Investment Holdings t/a The Don Suite
Cape Town Fish Market
360 Degrees Production House (Pty) Ltd
Hotels
McDonald’s South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Ad Outpost (Pty) Limited
Mandela Rhodes Place Management Company
Primi World (Pty) Ltd
Adkraal Advertising & Design (Pty) Ltd
(Pty) Ltd
Scooters Pizza (Pty) Ltd
Africa Business News (Pty) Ltd
Newmark Hotels (Pty) Ltd
Spur Corporation Limited
Alan Dick Africa (Pty) Ltd
Raya Hotels (Pty) Ltd
Alliance Media SA (Pty) Ltd
Tourism Bodies
Atmosphere Communications cc
Cape Town Tourism
Biz-Community Publishers SA (Pty) Ltd
Durban Tourism
Bloom Marketing cc
African Link Tours & Travel cc
Eastern Cape Park & Tourism Agency
Blueprint Strategic Marketing Communications
Club Travel (Pty) Ltd
Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife
Busi Ntuli Communications (Pty) Ltd
Connex Travel (Pty) Ltd t/a BCD Travel
Gauteng Tourism Authority
By Design Africa
Duma Travel (Pty) Ltd
Limpopo Tourism & Parks
Chillibush Communications (Pty) Ltd
Flight Centre SA (Pty) Ltd
Mpumalanga Tourism and Parks Agency (MTPA)
DDB South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Flywell Travel Agencies Cape (Pty) Ltd
Northern Cape Tourism
Draftfcb South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Gooderson Leisure Corporation Limited
South African National Parks (SANParks)
Dumisa Design & Advertising (Pty) Ltd
Harvey World Travel (Pty) Ltd
South African Tourism
Euro RSCG South Africa (Pty) Ltd
HRG Rennies Travel (Pty) Ltd
Tourism Business Council of South Africa
FCB South Africa (Pty) Ltd
South African Airways City Center (Pty) Ltd t/a
(TBCSA)
Grey South Africa (Pty) Ltd
South African Travel Centre
Tourism KZN
Grid Worldwide Branding & Design (Pty) Ltd
South African Magic Travel Centre
The Johannesburg Tourism Company
Havas South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Sun International Limited
Travel & Related Services
STA Travel (Pty) Ltd
Havas Worldwide Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd
Sure Holdings Limited
Sports Bodies
Hot Dogz Marketing (Pty) Ltd t/a HDI Youth
Thebe Tourism Group (Pty) Ltd
Cricket South Africa
marketing
Thompsons Travel - a division of Cullinan
SA Rugby (Pty) Ltd
HWB Communications (Pty) Ltd
Holdings Tourvest Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Media & Photography
Icon Display South Africa (Pty) Ltd Ikhono Communications cc
Tourvest Travel Services - a division of Tourvest
Broadcasting Contractors
Initiative Media South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Holdings
5FM
JWT SA (Pty) Ltd
Travel with Flair (Pty) Ltd
African Media Entertainment Limited (AME)
Magna Carta Public Relations (Pty) Ltd
Uniglobe Travel (Pty) Ltd
Algoa FM
Makwetla & Associates (Pty) Ltd
XL Astra Travel (Pty) Ltd
Capricorn FM
Marc Group Limited
Channel Africa
Mediacom South Africa - a division of Grey Group SA
East Coast Radio (Pty) Ltd
Mercury Media
Artscape
Electronic Media Network Ltd t/a M Net
Midnight Oil (Pty) Ltd
Blue Train
Endemol South Africa (Pty) Ltd
MindShare South Africa (Gauteng) (Pty) Ltd
Club Leisure Group (Pty) Ltd
Kagiso Media Limited
Network BBDO (Pty) Ltd
Cullinan Holdings Limited
Kaya FM (Pty) Ltd
Oasys Innovations (Pty) Ltd
Fancourt Hotel & Country Club
Lotus FM
Octagon Marketing (Pty) Ltd
Mangwanani African Spa
Sentech Limited
Ogilvy South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Leisure Facilities
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Omnicom Media Group Outdoor Network Ltd t/a Outdoor Network Paton Tupper Associates Primedia @ Home (Pty) Ltd Primedia Outdoor - a division of Primedia (Pty) Ltd Saatchi & Saatchi (Pty) Ltd SAIL Rights Commercialisation (Pty) Ltd Strategic Persuasions cc TBWA South Africa (Pty) Ltd The Brand Union (Pty) Ltd The Jupiter Drawing Room Cape Town (Pty) Ltd The MediaShop (Pty) Ltd The Switch Design Company SA (Pty) Ltd Zanusi Brand Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Publishing, Printing & Reproduction Associated Magazines (Pty) Ltd Avalon Group (Pty) Ltd Avusa Limited BDFM Publishers (Pty) Ltd Bidpaper Plus (Pty) Ltd Bidvest Paperplus (Pty) Ltd Bukani Print (Pty Ltd Burlington Dataprint (Pty) Ltd Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers Limited Creda Communications (Pty) Ltd CTP Printers Cape Town (a division of CTP Limited) Ferroprint (Pty) Ltd Formeset Print (Pty) Ltd Hirt & Carter (Pty) Ltd Ince (Pty) Ltd Interactive Africa (Pty) Ltd Juta & Company Limited Khumbula Media Connexion (Pty) Ltd Koerikai Document Solutions (Pty) Ltd LexisNexis (Pty) Ltd Max Nathan Interests (Pty) Ltd t/a Fishwicks Printers Media 24 Limited Mondi Paper (Pty) Ltd Naspers Limited New Africa Books (Pty) Ltd Paarl Media Group (Pty) Ltd Pops Print cc Primedia (Pty) Ltd Remata iNathi Communications & Printers (Pty) Ltd Tandym Print (Pty) Ltd Trudon (Pty) Ltd Uniprint (a division of Times Media (Pty) Ltd) Universal Print Group (Pty) Ltd
SUPPORT SERVICES Catering Services Air Chefs (Pty) Ltd Compass Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Feedem Pitseng (Pty) Ltd Tsebo Holdings & Operations (Pty) Ltd Vulcan Catering Equipment (Pty) Ltd Wembley Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Facilities Management Drake & Scull FM (a division of Tsebo Holdings & Operations (Pty) Ltd) FM Solutions Total Facility Management Company (Pty) Ltd t/a TFMC
Legal Services Adams & Adams Black Lawyers Association - Legal Education Centre Blakes Maphanga Inc. Bowman Gilfillan Inc. Brooks & Luyt Inc. Cheadle Thompson and Hayson Inc. Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc. Du Toit Smuts and Matthews Phosa Incorporated Edward Nathan Sonnenberg Inc (ENS) Engelbrecht Khumalo van der Berg Inc (EKV Inc.) Legal Aid South Africa Legal Wise Norton Rose (Pty) Ltd Pule Inc. Smith Tabata Buchanan Boyes Attorneys Spoor & Fisher Venn Nemeth & Hart Inc. Webber Wentzel White & Case LLP (Pty) Ltd Woodhead Bigby & Irving Inc.
Exhibition & Conference Facilities African Kaleidoscope Events Company cc Cape Town International Convention Centre Company (Pty) Ltd (CTICC) ConceptG Exhibitions Events (Pty) Ltd CSIR International Convention Centre Gallagher Convention Centre ICC Durban (Pty) Ltd Sandton Convention Centre
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Thebe Venue Management (Pty) Ltd t/a The CocaCola Dome Tshwane Events Centre
Management Consulting 21st Century Pay Solutions Group (Pty) Ltd Accenture South Africa (Pty) Ltd Actuate Group (Pty) Ltd Akanani Consulting (Pty) Ltd AllaboutXpert (Pty) Ltd Avocado Vision Baraka Enterprise Consulting (Pty) Ltd Barberry Group CC Consequent Consulting (Pty) Ltd Dual Point Holdings (Pty) Ltd ECI Africa Consulting (Pty) Ltd Ekosto 1061 (Pty) Ltd t/a Leaders Unlimited Heidrick & Struggles (Pty) Ltd Manto Management (Pty) Ltd Mayikana Consulting (Pty) Ltd Petanque Consultancy (Pty) Ltd Regenesys Management (Pty) Ltd Sephaku Management (Pty) Ltd Siyakha Consulting (Pty) Ltd Thabiso Consulting cc The Resolve Group (Pty) Ltd
Verification Agencies AQRate Verification Services BEESA Equity Compliance & Solution (Pty) Ltd t/a Ees-Siyakha National Empowerment Rating Agency (Pty) Ltd (NERA)
Business Support Services AC Nielsen Marketing & Media (Pty) Ltd Accountability Achievement Awards Group (Pty) Ltd Actuator Repair Services SA (Pty) Ltd Aegis Outsourcing South Africa (Pty) Ltd African Response (Pty) Ltd Automated Fuel Systems Group (Pty) Ltd AVTS Roadworthy Stations cc Battery Technologies (Pty) Ltd Bidair Services (Pty) Ltd bizworks (Pty) Ltd BMI Research (Pty) Ltd Bosasa Operations (Pty) Ltd Bridging the Gap (Pty) Ltd
INDEX
Citizen Surveys ( Pty ) Ltd
Thebe Exhibitions & Projects (Pty) Ltd
Capital Outsourcing Group (Pty) Ltd
College Hill (Pty) Ltd
TNS Research Surveys (Pty) Ltd
Capital Outsourcing Group (Pty) Ltd
Conexus (Pty) Ltd
Turner & Townsend
Condere Investments 214 cc t/a Aim Labour
Debis Fleet Management
Universal Mail Link
Experts
Democratic Industrial Services (Pty) Ltd
Upstage Productions cc
Cozens Recruitment Services (Pty) Ltd
Digicore Fleet Management SA (Pty) Ltd
Uwin Iwin Incentives (Pty) Ltd
DAV Professional Placement Group - a division of
Educor Holdings
Vuma Reputation Management
Adcorp Fulfillment Services (Pty) Ltd
Empilweni Payout Services (Pty) Ltd
Wisdom Keys Group (Pty) Ltd (WKG)
Drake Personnel South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Envello Drum & Container Reconditioning CC t/a
Emmanuels Staffing Services - a division of Adcorp
Envirodrum Recyclers
Education & Business Training
Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd
EQ Tickets (Pty) Ltd
ADvTECH Ltd
Fempower - a division of Workforce Group
Eqstra Fleet Management
Altimax Training Academy (Pty) Ltd
Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Executive Carport (Pty) Ltd
Amazing Train (Pty) Ltd
Isilumko Staffing (Pty) Ltd
Federal Mogul Aftermarket South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Artisan Training Institute (ATI)
Kelly Group Limited
Forge Ahead (Pty) Ltd
Astro Technical Solutions (Pty) Ltd t/a Astrotech
Khetha Staffing Services (Pty) Ltd
Global Telesales (Pty) Ltd
Bytes People Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Landelahni Business Leaders (Pty) Ltd (a division
Greymatter and Finch (Pty) Ltd
Health Science Academy (Pty) Ltd
of Landelahni Management Services)
Havas Worldwide Johannesburg
Ikhaya Fundisa Techniskills Academy (Pty) Ltd
Lumka & Associates (Pty) Ltd
Improchem (Pty) Ltd
(IFTA)
Manpower SA (Pty) Ltd
Indgro Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd
Ikhwezi Inservice Training Institute
ME Personnel Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Ipsos (Pty) Ltd
Lebone Mining Supplies Enterprise (Pty) Ltd t/a
Ndawo Consulting (Pty) Ltd
IQ Business (Pty) Ltd
Lebone Cleaning Services
Nicolene Di Bartolo Management Appointments
Knowledge Factory (Pty) Ltd
Margaret Nicol & Associates (Pty) Ltd
(Pty) Ltd
LRMG Performance Agency (Pty) Ltd
Media Works
NT Ngidi Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Marine Data Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Ngapaya Y2k10
Paton Personnel (Pty) Ltd
Metrofile (Pty) Ltd
Nombeko Training Consultants
Phumelela Business Consultants cc
Midway Two Contractors (Pty) Ltd
Open Trade Training Centre
Premier Personnel -
Midway Two Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Rural Metro Emergency Management Services
Professional Assignments Group (PAG) - a division
MMA Fencing cc
(Pty) Ltd
of Kelly Group Ltd
Naledi Rail Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Sell Done Deal
Quest Staffing Solutions
OneLogix Group Limited t/a Vehicle Delivery
Skills Train Distribution
Fulfilment Services (Pty) Ltd
Services Ltd
South African ABET Development Agency (SAASA)
Recruit Group
Pac-Con Research cc
T&T Appointments (Pty) Ltd
Tower Group (Pty) Ltd
Perishable Products Export Council Board
The MBA Training Programme
Transman (Pty) Ltd
Professional Vision Group (Pty) Ltd
Titan Trade Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Workforce Holdings Limited
PSP Icon (Pty) Ltd
Triple E Training
Zenzele Recruitment (Pty) Ltd
SAB&T Business Innovations Group (Pty) Ltd
Vukani Ubantu Community Development Projects
South African Institute for Chartered Accountants
Environmental Control
- SAICA
Employment Agencies
Storage Technology Services (Pty) Ltd (Stortech)
ADA Recruitment cc
Apple Green Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Supplier Park Development t/a AIDC Development
Adcorp Holdings Limited
Collect-a-can
Centre (Pty) Ltd
Affirmative Portfolios
Enviroserv Waste Management (Pty) Ltd
Tappo Industries cc
Afrizan Personnel (Pty) Ltd
Interwaste Holdings Limited
The Effectiveness Company (Pty) Ltd
Aim Labour Experts (AIM Labour )
Tedcor (Pty) Ltd
The Event Production Company (Pty) Ltd
Altitude Workforce Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Zibi Environmental
The Innovation Hub Management Company (Pty) Ltd
AOC Frontline Solutions (Pty) Ltd
The People Business Group (Pty) Ltd
Autenmas Placements cc
Funeral & Cemetries
The Voice Clinic
Ayanda Mbanga Communications (Pty) Ltd
Boikanyo’s Funeral home cc
Bembani Group (Pty) Ltd
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Contract Cleaners & Hygiene Services
Express Air Services (Pty) Ltd (EAS)
Kintetsu World Express South Africa (Pty) Ltd (KWE)
Bidserv (Pty) Ltd
Mango Airlines
Lennings Rail Services (Pty) Ltd
Masana Hygiene Services cc
SA Airlink Airline (Pty) Ltd
Lukhanyo Transport & Logistics (Pty) Ltd
Neledzi Services (Pty) Ltd
Safair Operations (Pty) Ltd - a division of ASL
M3 Carriers cc
RoyalServe Cleaning (Pty) Ltd
Aviation Group
Manica Africa (Pty) Ltd
Steiner Hygiene (Pty) Ltd
South African Airways (SAA)
Mcwaba Logistics (Pty) Ltd
Ubunye Cleaning Services (Pty) Ltd
South African Civil Aviation Authority
Megafreight Services (Pty) Ltd
SRS Aviation (Pty) Ltd
Mercury Freight
Virgin Atlantic Airways Limited
Micor - a division of Super Group Trading (Pty) Ltd
Security & Alarm Services Bidvest Magnum Group
Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA)
Command Security Services SA (Pty) Ltd
Car Hire
Roadwing (Pty) Ltd
G4S Secure Solutions SA (Pty) Ltd
Amasondo Fleet Services (Pty) Ltd
SACD Freight
Hlanganani Protection Services (Pty) Ltd
Atlantic Car Hire cc
Santova Logistics Limited
Khayalami Security cc
Avis - a division of Barloworld South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Sherwood International - a division of Super Group
Kwazulu Natal Security Services (Pty) Ltd
Budget Car and Van Rental - a division of McCarthy
Trading (Pty) Ltd
Reshebile Aviation & Protection Services
Limited
Siyaduma Auto Ferriers (Pty) Ltd
Sibongile Security Services
Europcar South Africa - a division of Imperial Group Limited
South African Container Depot (Pty) Ltd t/a SACD
Stanley Security Solutions (Pty) Ltd
First Car Rental
Freight
The Protea Coin Group
Hertz Rent a Car
Supaswift (Pty) Ltd (ty) Ltd t/a Fedex
Trellicor (Pty) Ltd
Kwela Fleet Management cc
Super Group Limited
Wiseguards Security Services cc
Phakisaworld Fleet Solutions (Pty) Ltd
The Courier & Freight Group (Pty) Ltd
Sakhumzi Car Rental (Pty) Ltd
The Laser Transport Group (Pty) Ltd
Tempest Car Hire (Pty) Ltd
Thulihaul (Pty) Ltd
Professional Services Baitseanape Technologies (Pty) Ltd
TNT Express Worldwide (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd
Bham Tayob Khan Matunda Cape Town Inc
Rail, Road & Freight
Tolcon Lehumo (Pty) Ltd
Bravura Consulting
Access Freight International (Pty) Ltd
Transglobal Cargo (Pty) Ltd
Container Conversions (Pty) Ltd
Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd
Transnet Limited
Develpoment & Engineering Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Aramex South Africa
Twala Global Cargo (Pty) Ltd
EMBA Project Managemnet
Automobile Association of South Africa (AA)
Value Group Limited
Geo Data Design
Benhaul
Xinergistix Management Services (Pty) Ltd
LDM Quantity Surveyors (DBN Incorporated)
Bigfoot Express Freight (Pty) Ltd
Mahlati Liebetrau (Pty) Ltd
Buscor (Pty) Ltd
Shipping & Ports
MSJ electrical cc
Cargocare Freight Services (Pty) Ltd
Dormac (Pty) Ltd
NAP Designs cc
Comcargo (Pty) Ltd
Grindrod Limited - a division of Grinrod Group
Ngonyama Okpanum & Associates cc
Commuter Transport Engineering (Pty) Ltd
Grindrod Tank Terminals - a division of Grinrod
Nvirotek Labs (Pty) Ltd
Courierit SA (Pty) Ltd
Group
Rendals Four Conulting CC
Covenant Logistics cc
Mediterranean Shipping Company (Pty) Ltd
X-pert Group (Pty) Ltd t/a All About Expert (Pty) Ltd
Dawn Wing (div of DPD Laser Express Logistics (Pty) Ltd)
Mitchell Cotts Maritime - a division of Grindrod Ships
DHL Express
Agencies (Pty) Ltd
DHL Global Forwarding SA (Pty) Ltd
MOL South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Postnet Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Digicore Fleet Management SA (Pty) Ltd
Rennies Ships Agency (Pty) Ltd
South African Post Office Limited (SAPO)
Freitan SA (Pty) Ltd
Bidvest Panalpina Logistics
Globeflight Worldwide Express (SA) (Pty) Ltd
Sebenza Forwarding & Shipping (Pty) Ltd
Transport
Hauliers Consortium (Pty) Ltd t/a Haulcon
South African Bulk Terminals Limited
HFR Schaefer Vervoer (Pty) Ltd
Toll Global Forwarding (SA) (Pty) Ltd
Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Limited
Imperial Logistics - a division of Imperial Group
Airports Company South Africa Limited (ACSA)
Intercape Ferreira Mainliner (Pty) Ltd
Comair Limited
Khaas Logistics
Postal Services
Airlines & Airports, Air Charter
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NON-CYCLICAL SERVICES Food & Drug Retailers
MUA Insurance Acceptances (Pty) Ltd
Hoxies Foods (Pty) Ltd
Rand Mutual Assurance Company Limited
Pick n Pay Stores Limited
Telesure Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Spar Group Limited
Life Assurance
Sparkport Group Pharmacies
African Unity Insurance Company
Financials
Safika Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Discovery Holdings
Busy Corner Meat Wholesalers cc
Shoprite Holdings Limited
Royal Bafokeng Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Other Insurance
Sekunjalo Investments Holdings Limited SHM Group of Companies (Pty) Ltd StratCorp Group of Companies The Shanduka Group (Pty) Ltd Unipalm Investment Holdings Limited WDB Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd Wiphold Limited
Clientèle Life - IFA Division
Worldwide African Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Covision Life Limited
Banks
Lesaka Employee Benefits (Pty) Ltd
African Bank Investments Limited
Liberty Holdings Limited
Albaraka Bank Limited
MMI Holdings Limited (MMI)
Barclays Africa Group Limited
Nestlife Assurance Corporation Limited
Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA)
Old Mutual Life Assurance Company South Africa
FirstRand Ltd
Limited
Grindrod Bank Limited
Sanlam Limited
Nedbank Group Limited South African Reserve Bank (SARB)
Investment Companies
Standard Bank Group Limited
African Access Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Ubank Limited
African Pioneer Group
Insurance
Amabubesi Capital (Pty) Ltd Amabubesi Investments (Pty) Ltd
Insurance Brokers
Batsalani Holdings (Pty) Ltd
AON South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Bongani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
FNB Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd
Cadiz Holdings Limited
Glenrand MIB Limited
Cape Empowerment Trust Limited-see note
Lion of Africa Insurance Company Limited
Capital Eye Investments Limited Ditikeni Investment Company Limited
Insurance Non-Life
Empower Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd
AIG South Africa Limited
Flexicell
Assupol Life
GPI Management Services Limited
Compass Insurance Company Limited
Grand Parade Investments Limited
Crawford Express
Guma Group (Pty) Ltd
Credit Guarantee Insurance Corporation of Africa Limited
Hans Merensky Holdings (Pty) Ltd (HMH)
Etana Insurance Limited
Hlanganani Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Hollard Insurance Company (Pty) Ltd
Holgoun Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Indwe Risk Services (Pty) Ltd
Imbewu Capital Partners (Pty) Ltd
Intrasure (Pty) Ltd
ISA Holdings Limited
Lombard Insurance Group
JP Morgan Chase Bank
Miway Finance (Pty) Ltd t/a Miway
JSE Limited
Motorite Insurance Administrators (Pty) Ltd
Malasela Group (Pty) Ltd
Mutual & Federal Insurance Company Limited
Maluleke Investments (Pty) Ltd
Regent Insurance Company Limited
Mineworkers Investment Company (Pty) Ltd
Safrican Insurance Company Limited
Motseng Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Santam Limited
Mvelaphanda Group Limted
Zurich Insurance Company South Africa Limited
Pamodzi Ivestment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Holding Companies Aveng Africa Limited Allied Technologies Limited (Altec Group) Capespan Group Holdings Limited Clicks Group Limited Combined Motor Holdings Limited (CMH) Command Holdings Limited Enviroserv Holdings Limited EOH Holdings Limited Excellerate Holdings Limited JD Group Limited Reunert Management Services Tsebo Outsourcing Group (Pty) Ltd Worldwide African Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Real Estate
Real Estate Holding & Development Capital Property Fund Cluttons Property Consultants Dijalo Property Services (Pty) Ltd Diphuka Consulting (Pty) Ltd Fairvest Property Holdings Limited Gensec Property Services Limited Growthpoint Properties Limited Hyprop Investment Limited Intersite Asset Investment SOC Ltd Investec Property Agency Group Limited iProp Holdings Limited (IPROP) JHI Kidbrooke Property Investments (Pty) Ltd Landmark Real Estate Services (Pty) Ltd Pareto Limited Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Pty) Ltd (PRASA) Redefine Properties Limited Transnet Property - a division of Transnet Limited
Peu Group (Pty) Ltd
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Property Agencies
AMB Capital Limited
Hewlett-Packard South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Broll Property Group (Pty) Ltd
Bidvest Bank Ltd
IBM South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Dogon Group Properties (Pty) Ltd
Commlife Holdings (Pty) Ltd
NEO Technologies (Pty) Ltd
MidCity Property Services (Pty) Ltd
Conduit Capital Limited
Rectron (Pty) Ltd
Pam Golding Properties (Pty) Ltd
eBucks
Sahara Computers (Pty) Ltd
RE-MAX of Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd
Edu-Loan (Pty) Ltd
Sahara Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Inequity Group Limited
Sybase South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Infrastructure Finance Corporation Limited t/a INCA
Tarsus Technologies (Pty) Ltd (merged with
Lancet Laboratories (Pty) Ltd
Advanced Channel Technologies)
SPECIALTY & OTHER FINANCE Asset Managers
Mayibuye Group (Pty) Ltd
Advantage Asset Managers (Pty) Ltd
MICROmega Revenue Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Telecomms Equipment
Allan Gray Limited
NBC Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Alcatel-Lucent South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Argon Asset Management (Pty) Ltd
NMG Consultants and Actuaries (Pty) Ltd
Allied Electronics Corporation Limited (Altron)
Blue Ink Investments (Pty) Ltd
Real People Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Nokia South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Brait South Africa Limited
Sanlam SEB RSA
Siemens SA Limited
Coronation Fund Managers Limited
Sasfin Holdings Limited
Ethos Private Equity (Pty) Ltd
The Efficient Group
Computer Services
Futuregrowth Asset Management (Pty) Ltd
TPN Credit Bureau (Pty) Ltd
4D Digital Security (Pty) Ltd
Investment Solutions Holdings Limited
Vunani Limited
4D Innovations Group (Pty) Ltd t/a Eset Southern
Kagiso Asset Management (Pty) Ltd (KAM)
Africa
Oasis Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Accounting & Consulting
Acctech Systems (Pty)Ltd
Pragma Asset Management Limited
CAP Chartered Accountants
Adapt IT Holdings Limited
Prescient Investment Management (Pty) Ltd
Deloitte
Advance Channel Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Stanlib Wealth Management
Ernst & Young
African Legend Indigo (Pty) Ltd
Consumer Finance
Gcabashe Inc.
Aptronics Group (Pty) Ltd
Diners Club (SA) (Pty) Ltd
Grant Thornton THL Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Atio Corporation (Pty) Ltd
Experian South Africa (Pty) Ltd
KPMG Incorporated
Business Connexion
Nedbank Card
Nkonki Incorporated
Bytes Technology Group South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Uvimba Finance
PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. (PwC)
Century Office Equipment cc
Wesbank - a division of FirstRand Group
Sizwe Ntsaluba Gobodo
CHM Vuwani
Xabiso Chartered Accountants Inc.
Ciber Information Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Investment Banks Citadel Investment Services Limited
Investment Entities
Comcel Eighteen (Pty) Ltd t/a Kanimambo Concilium Technologies (Pty) Ltd
FNB Securities (Pty) Ltd
Investment Entities
Cornastone Technology Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Investec Bank Limited
Business Partners Limited
CSS Tirisano Computer Systems (Pty) Ltd
Novare Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Industrial Development Corporation of SA Limited
Datacentrix Holdings Limited
Rand Merchant Bank (a division of First Rand Bank
(IDC)
Dataworld (Pty) Ltd
Limited)
Kagiso Tiso Holdings (Pty) Ltd (KTH)
Dimension Data (Pty) Ltd
Sanlam Capital Markets (Pty) Ltd
Makana Investment Corporation (Pty) Ltd
Dynamic Visual Technologies (Pty) Ltd t/a Ectic
MSG Afrika Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Trading
Religare Noah (Pty) Ltd
EOH Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Royal Bafokeng Administration
Esquire System Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Mortgage Finance Bond Choice (Pty) Ltd Ooba (Pty) Ltd
Other Financial
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Exponant (Pty) Ltd First Technology Holdings (Pty) Ltd Gijima Group Limited
ABSA Technology Finance Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Computer Hardware
Glacier Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Acsis Limited
Acer Africa (Pty) Ltd
Ibhubesi Information Technologies cc
Akani Retirement Fund Administrators (Pty) Ltd
Compact Disc Technologies (CDT)
Ikando cc t/a IT Master
Alexander Forbes Limited
Dell Computer (Pty) Ltd
Innovations Group (Pty) Ltd t/a ESET Southern
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Africa Integr8 IT (Pty) Ltd
Software
Brinks Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd Mzanzi Africa Logistics (Pty) Ltd
Accsys (Pty) Ltd
Inter - Active Technologies
Alacrity Technologies (Pty) Ltd
KSS Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Altech Card Solutions (Pty) Ltd
KTS Technology Solutions (Pty) Ltd
Barone, Budge & Dominick (Pty) Ltd
Kwesthuba Consulting (Pty) Ltd
Easypay (Pty) Ltd
Makhonya Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Elvey Security Technologies - a division of Hudaco
Unicities/Metro Municipalities
Marpless Communications Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Trading (Pty) Ltd
City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality
Matsema (Pty) Ltd
Epi Use Africa (Pty) Ltd
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
Morvest Busniess Group Limited
FrontRange Solutions South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Mthombo IT Services (Pty) Ltd
Global Vision Information Technology (Pty) Ltd
Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality
Mustek Limited
IFCA Technologies Limited (IFCA)
Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
Nokusa Engineering Informatics (Pty) Ltd
Ke Concepts (Pty) Ltd
Orcom Storage Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Maxxor Business Solutions (Pty) Ltd
District Municipalities
PBT Group Limited
Mint Net (Pty) Ltd
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
Praxis Computing (Pty) Ltd
Prism Holdings Limited
Lejweleputswa District Municipality
Puleng Technologies (Pty) Ltd
SilverBridge Holdings Limited
Rectron (Pty) Ltd
Sage South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Local Councils/Municpalities
SAB & T Busniess Innovations Group (Pty) Ltd
Technology Corporate Management (Pty) Ltd (TCM)
Drakenstein Local Municipality
SAGE Computer Technologies (Pty) Ltd SAP South Africa (Pty) Ltd SecureData Holdings Limited Sensepost (Pty) Ltd Simeka Business Group Limited
PUBLIC SECTOR
Government Organisations Local Government
Gamagara Local Municipality
Telecommunication Services
Jozini Local Municipality
Neotel (Pty) Ltd
Saldanha Bay Local Municipality
Telkom SA Ltd
Stellenbosch Local Municipality
Wireless Telecom Services
Local Government Agencies & Bodies
Fixed-Line Telecom Services
Sakhisizwe Local Municipality
Simo Solutions Simunye Computers (Pty) Ltd Sisonke Global Systems (Pty) Ltd
Buongiorno SA (Pty) Ltd
City of Joburg Property Company (Pty) Ltd
Spartan IT Solutions
Cell C (Pty) Ltd
Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd
ST Group (Pty) Ltd
Ericsson South Africa (Pty) Ltd
East London Industrial Development Zone (Pty) Ltd
Tarsus Technologies (Pty) Ltd
MTN Group Limited
Johannesburg Roads Agency (Pty) Ltd
The IQ Business Group (Pty) Ltd
Multimatics (Pty) Ltd
Mafikeng Industrial Development Zone (Pty) Ltd
Torque IT
Nashua Mobile (Pty) Ltd
T-Systems SA (Pty) Ltd (TSSA)
Plessey (Pty) Ltd
Vukani Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Vodacom Group Limited
Waymark Infotech (Pty) Ltd
Internet
Provincial Government
Provincial Government Departments Casidra (Pty) Ltd
Telecommunications Solutions
Department of Agriculture - Free State
Altech Autopage
Department of Agriculture - Limpopo
Commercezone - a division of Multichoice (Pty) Ltd
Boniswa Corporate Solutions.
Department of Agriculture - Western Cape
Data Pro (Pty) Ltd t/a Vox Datapro
Celcom Group Limited
Department of Agriculture & Rural Development -
Fastnet Limited
Foneworx Holdings Limited
Eastern Cape
Hetzner (Pty) Ltd
Huge Telecom (Pty) Ltd
Department of Agriculture & Rural Development -
Internet Solutions a division of Dimension Data (Pty)
Interconnect Systems (Pty) Ltd
Gauteng
Ltd
Multisource Telecoms (Pty) Ltd
Department of Agriculture, Conservation, Environment
Kingsley Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Vox Telecom Limited
and Rural Development- North West
MTN Business MWEB Connect (Pty) Ltd
Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs & Rural
Logistics Solutions
Development - KwaZulu-Natal
Ansana Holdings (Pty) Ltd
Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural
Bakers Transport (Pty) Ltd
Development- Northern Cape Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Land
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Administration - Mpumalanga
Department of Health - Eastern Cape
Department of Social Development - Western Cape
Department of Arts and Culture - KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Health - Free State
Department of Sport and Recreation - KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Community Safety - Gauteng
Department of Health - Gauteng
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture - Limpopo
Department of Community Safety - Western Cape
Department of Health - KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture - North West
Department of Community Safety and Liaison -
Department of Health - Mpumalanga
Department of Sport, Arts and Culture - Northern Cape
KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Health - Northern Cape
Department of Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation -
Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison
Department of Health - Western Cape
Eastern Cape
- Mpumalanga
Department of Health & Social Development - Limpopo
Department of Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation - Free
Department of Co-Operative Governance and
Department of Health and Social Development
State
Traditional Affairs -KwaZulu-Natal
- North West
Department of Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation -
Department of Co-Operative Governance and
Department of Housing - Eastern Cape
Gauteng
Traditional Affairs -KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Housing - Gauteng
Department of Tourism - Northern Cape
Department of Co-Operative Governance, Human
Department of Human Settlement - KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Transport - KwaZulu-Natal
Settlement and Traditional Affairs - Northern Cape
Department of Human Settlement - Mpumalanga
Department of Transport & Safety - Eastern Cape
Department of Co-Operative Governance, Traditional
Department of Human Settlement - North West
Department of Transport and Public Works - Western
Affairs & Human Settlements - Free State
Department of Human Settlement - Western Cape
Cape
Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport - Western Cape
Department of Human Settlements - Free State
Department of Transport, Safety and Liaison - Northern
Department of Economic Development - Northern Cape
Department of Infrastructure Development - Gauteng
Cape
Department of Economic Development & Environmental
Department of Local Government - Western Cape
Eastern Cape Development Corporation
Affairs - Eastern Cape
Department of Local Government & Housing - Gauteng
Free State Gambling and Racing Board
Department of Economic Development & Tourism KZN
Department of Local Government & Traditional Affairs -
Gauteng Enterprise Propellar (GEP)
Department of Economic Development and Tourism -
KwaZulu-Natal
Invest North West South Africa
North West
Department of Local Government & Traditional Affairs -
Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited
Department of Economic Development and Tourism -
Northern West
Johannesburg City Parks
Western Cape
Department of Local Government and Traditional Affairs
Johannesburg Housing Company NPS
Department of Economic Development, Environment
- Eastern Cape
Limpopo Economic Development Agency (LEDA)
and Tourism - Limpopo
Department of Police, Roads and Transport - Free State
Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise
Department of Economic Development, Environment
Department of Provincial Treasury - Free State
Mandela Bay Development Agency
and Tourism - Mpumalanga
Department of Provincial Treasury - Limpopo
Office of the Premier - Eastern Cape
Department of Economic Development, Tourism and
Department of Public Safety - North West
Office of the Premier - Free State
Environmental Affairs - Free State
Department of Public Safety, Security and Liaison
Office of the Premier - Gauteng
Department of Education - Eastern Cape
- Limpopo
Office of the Premier - Kwazulu-Natal
Department of Education - Free State
Department of Public Works - KwaZulu-Natal
Office of the Premier - Limpopo
Department of Education - Gauteng
Department of Public Works - Limpopo
Office of the Premier - Mpumalanga
Department of Education - KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Public Works and Rural Development -
Office of the Premier - North West
Department of Education - Limpopo
Free State
Office of the Premier - Northern Cape
Department of Education - Mpumalanga
Department of Public Works, Roads & Transport
Office of the Premier - Western Cape
Department of Education - North West
- North West
Roads Agency Limpopo (Pty) Ltd
Department of Education - Western Cape
Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport -
South African Police Services (SAPS) - KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Environmental Affairs and Development
Mpumalanga
Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA)
Planning - Western Cape
Department of Roads & Public Transport - Gauteng
Western Cape Gambling & Racing Board
Department of Environmental Affairs and Nature
Department of Roads & Public Transport - Limpopo
Western Cape Investment and Trade Promotion Agency
Conservation - Northern Cape
Department of Roads & Public Works - Eastern Cape
(WESGRO)
Department of Finance - Eastern Cape
Department of Roads and Public Works - Northern Cape
Western Cape Provincial Treasury (WCPT)
Department of Finance - KwaZulu-Natal
Department of Social Development - Eastern Cape
Department of Finance - Mpumalanga
Department of Social Development - Free State
Provincial Government Agencies
Department of Finance - Northern Cape
Department of Social Development - Gauteng
Casidra (Pty) Ltd
Department of Finance - Western Cape- see Western
Department of Social Development - KwaZulu-Natal
Eastern Cape Development Corporation (ECDC)
Cape Provincial Treasury
Department of Social Development - Mpumalanga
Free State Gambling and Racing Board
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Gauteng Enterprise Propellar (GEP)
Council for Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)
(CHIETA)
Invest North West South Africa
Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)
Construction, Education & Training Authority (CETA)
Ithala Development Finance Corporation Limited
Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS)
Education, Training and Development Practices SETA
Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo
Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF)
Energy & Water Sector Education and Training Authority
Johannesburg Housing Company NPS
Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)
(ESETA)
Limpopo Business Support Agency (Pty) Ltd
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Financial and Accounting Services Sector Education and
Limpopo Economic Development Enterprise
(ICASA)
Training Authority (FASSET)
Mandela Bay Development Agency
Independent Development Trust
Food and Beverages Manufacturing Industry Sector
Roads Agency Limpopo (Pty) Ltd
Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
Education
Trans Caledon Tunnel Authority - TCTA
Ithemba Labs
Forest Industries Education and Training Authority
WESGRO
Media Development and Diversity Agency (MDDA)
(FIETA)
Western Cape Gambling & Racing Board
National Agricultural Marketing Council
Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training
National Arts Council of South Africa (NACSA)
Authority (HWSETA)
National Government
National Development Agency (NDA)
Local Government Sector Education Training Authority
National Government Departments
National Empowerment Fund
(LGSETA)
Civilian Secretariat for Police
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
Manufacturing, Engineering and Related Services SETA
Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
National Film & Video Foundation
Media, Advertising, Publishing, Printing and Packaging
Department of Arts and Culture
National Heritage Council
SETA
Department of Basic Education
National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC)
Mining Qualifications Authority
Department of Communications
National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC)
Services Sector Education Training Authority (SERVICES
Department of Correctional Services
National Lotteries Board
SETA)
Department of Culture, Sport and Recreation -
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS)
South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Mpumalanga
National Youth Development Agency (NYDA)
Transport Education Training Authority (TETA)
Department of Health
Pan South African Language Board (PANSALB)
Umalusi Council for Quality Assurance in General &
Department of Human Settlements
Petroleum Agency SA (Pty) Ltd
Further Education & Training
Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Public Investment Corporation (PIC)
Wholesale & Retail Sector Education Training Authority
Department of Labour
Sasria Limited
(W&RSETA)
Department of Mineral Resources
Small Enterprise Development Agency (SEDA)
Department of Public Enterprises
Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SOC) Ltd
Chapter 9 Institutions
Department of Public Service & Administration
South African Bureau of Standards (SABS)
Commission for Gender Equality (CGE)
Department of Public Works
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)
South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC)
Department of Rural Development and Land Reform
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
Department of Science and Technology
South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA)
Department of Social Development
South African National Biodiversity Institute
Department of Sport & Recreation South Africa
South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Department of Trade and Industry (the dti)
South African Weather Service (SAWS)
Foundations
Department of Water Affairs
State Information Technology Agency (Pty) Ltd (SITA)
Dell Development Fund
Government Communication and Information System
Freedom Park Trust
Telkom Foundation
(GCIS)
South African Special Risk Insurance Association
Vodacom Foundation Trust
Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD)
(SASRIA)
National Library of South Africa
The Road Traffic Management Corporation
Companies & Organisations (Section 21)
South African Revenue Service (SARS)
The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL)
Accounting Standards Board (ASB)
NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANISATIONS Section 21
Africa Institute of South Africa-AISA
National Government Agencies
SETAS
African Unity Foundation
Agricultural Research Council (ARC)
Agricultural Sector Education Training Authority
Anglo American Limited
Centre for Public Service Innovation (CPSI)
(AgriSETA)
Black Mangement Forum Investment Company Limited
Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
Banking Sector Education and Training Authority
Board of Healcare Funders of South Africa (BHF)
Council for Geoscience
(BANKSETA)
Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA)
Council for Medical Schemes
Chemical Industries Education & Training Authorities
Business Unity South Africa (BUSA)
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Catholic Welfare & Development Cement & Concrete Institute Centre for Early Childhood Development NPC Development Action Group Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ebenezer Training House For Early Learning Enablis Entrepreneurial Network South Africa Film and Publication Board (FPB) Independent Municipal & Allied Trade Union IMATU Khayalitsha Community Trust Khayiselani Development Trust Lifeline Southern Africa Ilifa Labantwana National Business Initiative National Urban Reconstruction & Housing Agency (NURCHA) New Lovelife Trust (Pty) Ltd Proudly South African Public Servants Association of South Africa Read Educational Trust Realeboga-Bakubung Training & Development Agency Sonke Gender Justice Network (JHHESA) Soul City Institute South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) South African Education and Environment Project (SAEP) South African Institute for Entrepreneurship Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) Strategic Partners in Tourism t/a Tourism Enterprise Partnership (TEP) The Institute of Bankers in South Africa (IOB) Timbali Technology Incubator Tourism Business Council of South Africa - TBCSA
TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS
UTILITIES
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Electricity Supply & Distribution
Durban University of Technology
ABE Technologies (Pty) Ltd
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
ACTOM (Pty) Ltd
University of Johannesburg
City Power Johannesburg (Pty) Ltd
University of Limpopo
EDI Holdings (Pty) Ltd
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Eskom Holdings Limited
University of Stellenbosch
Zaptronix Limited
Universities
Power & Water
University of the Free State University of the Western Cape (UWC)
Water Supply & Distribution
University of Venda
Amatola Water Board
University of Witwatersrand
Mhlathuze Water
University of Zululand (Unizulu)
Rand Water Umgeni Water
Graduate Schools
Alternative Electricity
Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS)
S & P Power Units (Pty) Ltd
IMM Graduate School of Marketing Milpark Business School (Pty) Ltd Regent Business School UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB) UCT Graduate School of Business USB Executive Development Limited Wits Business School
Colleges AAA School of Advertising Boston City Campus CIDA City Campus College Of Cape Town Henley Management College Intec College South Africa International Colleges Group (Pty) Ltd (ICG) PC Business & Training College Vega School
Wines of South Africa (WOSA) Women’s Legal Centre Trust
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