Current and upcoming women leaders to address Women and Leadership in Mining conference (Part 1)

It’s DUE: Develop, Unite and Empower, is the theme of the annual Women and Leadership in Mining conference taking place from 30 to 31 August in Johannesburg, organised by Pinpoint Stewards.

The women-owned conference company’s mission is to create a platform that gives visibility to current and upcoming leaders within the mining sector. “If industry has committed to double the amount of women in mining by 2025, everyone must play their part to ensure women are seen for their contribution in the sector and this conference will do exactly that – identify future leaders,” says co-owner Sudhira Sewsunker.

Image credit: Pinpoint Stewards

Some of the addresses and speakers conference attendees can look forward to will include:

Reliable leadership

The conference will address topics such as, “Becoming a reliable leader in your relationships – planning, prioritisation, decision making, and industry knowledge.” This theme will be addressed by Mogaleadi Seabela, section manager, Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore, also one of the 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining selected by WiM UK in 2022.

Mogaleadi Seabela, section manager, Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore. Image credit: Pinpoint Stewards

Mogaleadi Seabela’s top 3 achievements: 100 Global Inspirational Women in Mining, by WiM UK, 2022 edition 18th Annual Standard Bank Top Women Awards: Winner Top Women in Science The youngest winner of the Standard Bank Rising Stars awards

Climbing the ladder

The first woman to be appointed as general manager Mining at Impala Platinum, Nonkululeko Mabuza, will share her journey as a woman in SA Mining with attendees. She is also the first woman to be elected to the council of the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa.

General manager Mining at Impala Platinum, Nonkululeko Mabuza. Image credit: Pinpoint Stewards

Nonkululeko Mabuza’s top 3 achievements: First women appointed as Mine Manager First women appointed as General Manager in Mining First woman elected to the council of the Association of Mine Managers of South Africa

Overcoming barriers

Khutjo Ivy Lebelo, senior mining engineer, De Beers Group, Venetia Mine will show leaders how to overcome barriers such as the lack of career advancement in the mining sector and how you can be part of the change by taking the opportunities presented.

Khutjo Ivy Lebelo, senior mining engineer, De Beers Group, Venetia Mine. Image credit: Pinpoint Stewards

Khutjo Ivy Lebelo’s top 3 achievements: Completed an MBA at the Gordon Institute of Business Science in 2022 United Nations Global Compact Young SDG Innovator 2022 First Female Mine Manager at Samancor Chrome, Western Chrome Mines (2019)

Advancing women representation

Mbali Milanzi, commercial director, Tshepa Basadi Group, is supporting the conference as exhibition sponsor and will discuss “advancing women representation by aligning project decisions in the interest of women” and the impact it will have. She is passionate about improving the participation of women in project management within the mining industry. 

Mbali Milanzi, commercial director, Tshepa Basadi Group. Image credit: Pinpoint Stewards

Mbali Milanzi’s top 3 achievements: Authored a published paper entitled, ‘The effects of project management on organisations with centralised procurement in the matrix mining organisation’ and presented it at the Project Management Institute Australia Conference in Sydney, Australia. Building Tshepa Basadi, along with her business partner, from an EME with three employees to a sustainable high growth company with 70 employees in 6 years Improved and maintained Tshepa Basadi’s B-BBEE scorecard from a Level 2 to Level 1 B-BBEE contributor for past 4 Years

Shaping and uplifting more women leaders

Superintendent Mining, EXXARO, Dolly Masilela will delve into “What is mentorship and what it is not; and how to shape and uplift more women into leadership roles while taking ownership of your career and transitioning from colleague to leader”. 

Superintendent Mining, EXXARO, Dolly Masilela. Image credit: Pinpoint Stewards

Dolly Masilela’s top 3 achievements: The privilege to coach and mentor young/upcoming talent Finding her own voice and using it where necessary Leading diverse teams and creating a positive impact not only at operational level, but at an industry level through the South African Colliery Managers Association

Watch this space for more on the panel discussions and debates that have been confirmed for the conference.

Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

Sponsors and exhibitors are welcome to join in the two-day conference.  Companies who have taken early advantage to showcase their support towards women empowerment and exhibit at the conference include: Tshepa Basadi Group, River Minerals (Pty) Ltd and Total Energies (Pty) Ltd with De Grendel sponsoring the wine tasting which will take place after a full day of speaker engagements for networking.

Giving back:

The conference seeks to elevate the issue of GBV and mentorship and therefore a percentage of the profits for the conference will be donated, to both the Lighthouse Baby shelter and WiMSA.

For more information and the full conference brochure contact info@pinpointstewards.co.za

(EARLY BIRD Conference fee for 2-days will be available when registering before 28 July)