Women In Mining South Africa

In case you've not seen it, we invite you to watch 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗜𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, a powerful documentary from 𝗪𝗶𝗠𝗦𝗔 (Women in Mining South Africa). This inspiring video takes you on a journey from the beginnings of women in the South African mining sector to the present day, highlighting the incredible strides made and the challenges that still lie ahead. This documentary celebrates the invaluable contributions and unwavering determination of women in mining and showcases the pivotal role WiMSA has played in promoting and uplifting women within the sector. 👉 https://lnkd.in/euKgTVeJ 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘛𝘌𝘎, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘧𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘺. #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly #MiningIndustry #Empowerment #Support #SouthAfrica #Documentary #Inspiration #History #Progress #MiningCommunity

📣 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬! 📣 Are you ready to conquer burnout and reclaim your energy? Join us for the highly anticipated third 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 of 2024, where we’ll tackle the challenges of burnout and year-end fatigue head-on. It is important to recognise that burnout is not a personal failure but a war that must be won on two fronts. By refreshing our sense of belonging, we widen the web of relationships that nourishes us and protects us from burnout. Being overwhelmed means that your life or work is overpowering you. Join us for an inspiring panel discussion on burnout, managing fatigue, and tips on revitalising yourself. We will explore how to regain control, clarify your intentions, set realistic expectations, and focus on your next step.   𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 06 November 2024 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 18:00-20:00   𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝙒𝙞𝙈𝙎𝘼'𝙨 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳, 𝘴𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.   Don't miss out - register today. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dXvGckSc   We look forward to seeing you online.   #MentorshipMonday #MentoringMatters #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly

Get Ready to Tee Off at the third 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗶𝗠𝗦𝗔 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗳 𝗗𝗮𝘆! Are you ready to experience a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a little friendly competition? 🏌️♂️⛳️ Why Golf? Golf is more than just a game; it's a life lesson. It instills discipline, determination, and focus—even when the game gets tough. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, golf is a fantastic way to embrace challenges while having fun. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 11 April 2025 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 9 AM Registration, 11 AM Shotgun Start 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Randpark Golf Club Not only will you have a fantastic day on the course, but you'll also be supporting a meaningful cause. Your participation can make a difference! 💌 For more info or to get involved, reach out to our Golf Day sub-committee at golfday@wimsa.org.za or check out our Sponsorship Proposal: https://bit.ly/3sAs842 to see how you can contribute. Don't miss out! Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and join us for an unforgettable day on the course. 🏌️♂️ #GolfForGood #WiMSAGolfDay #TiefenthalerWiMSAGolfDay #GolfDay #RandparkGolfClub #Fundraising #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly

📢 We invite you to participate in a Sustainable Energy Management Survey to share your insights on energy efficiency practices within the mining sector. Your input can help to shape and innovate sustainable solutions. 🔗Survey Link: https://lnkd.in/d9Np97jK Thank you for considering this opportunity to contribute! 2of30responses

Earlier this year, at the inaugural 𝗪𝗶𝗠𝗦𝗔 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺, we had the privilege of engaging with incredible women like Dr Urishanie Govender, previously Director EHS-ESG at 𝗩𝗲𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮 𝗭𝗶𝗻𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹, now Chief Sustainability Officer at Harmony Gold Mining Company. She shared her insights: "𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯, 𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘮𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘌𝘚𝘎 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴." Let's keep pushing boundaries, supporting each other, and creating a future where every woman in mining thrives. #WiMSA #WiMSAsymposium #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly #MiningConference #ForgeForward #Empowerment #Inspiration #Leadership #Innovation #MiningIndustry

📢 Discover Your Future in Mining by Exploring This Week's Featured Career in Mining. Are you passionate about geology and interested in finance? Consider a dynamic career as a 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗿 in the mining industry. As a Commercial Account Manager, you’ll need a BSc Geology Honours degree, with optional short courses in basic finance. Your journey begins with three years to earn your BSc degree and an additional year for your Honours. Continuous professional development is key to staying current in this ever-evolving field. In school, focus on Mathematics, Science (Physics and Chemistry), and perhaps Geography or Business Science. Essential skills for this role include excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, and an understanding of Geological Software, typically gained on the job as a Technical Geologist. Experience in technical roles is highly recommended to enhance your understanding of value propositions. Remember, kindness and patience can open many doors, yet being assertive and setting boundaries is crucial. So how do you know if this career is right for you? If you have a passion for mining operations and exploration projects, a strategic and problem-solving mindset, and a love for networking, this career could be a perfect fit. A good sense of humor and a great deal of patience will also serve you well. Promotion and growth opportunities are abundant. You can grow within a department or explore different departments based on your experience and courses completed. With a Geology Honours degree, the possibilities are endless. Curious to learn more about this career or explore other exciting opportunities in mining? Dive into our comprehensive Career Booklet, updated annually, to keep you informed. 🔗 For more details on this role and other exciting career opportunities in mining, check out our Career Booklet: https://lnkd.in/epnxtc9j Become a proud member of the mining community today! #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly #CareerSpotlight #MiningIndustry #MiningCareers #CareerInMining #MiningOpportunities #FutureInMining #CommercialAccountManager #JoinTheCommunity

Last Thursday, we hosted a thought-provoking 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 on the 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴, featuring an incredible lineup of expert speakers. Our conversation centered on the theme of 𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, in alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 16: 🌍 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝟴: We dived into sustainable economic growth, decent work for all, and the transformative power of: - Technology - Innovation - Policy Implementation 🤝 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝟭𝟲: We explored building inclusive societies, promoting justice, and strengthening governance, with a special focus on: - Governance - Gender-Based Violence (GBV) A huge thank you to our panellists who brought this discussion to life. Facilitated by 𝗡𝘁𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗸𝗲 from 𝗪𝗶𝗠𝗦𝗔, alongside: 🔸 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲, Executive Director, Mandela Mining Precinct 🔸 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻, Programme Manager, Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency 🔸 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗡𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗻, Legal Expert in Mining & Environmental Sectors 🔸 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿, Human Capital Leader & Organisational Psychologist If you missed it, you can still catch up on all the valuable knowledge shared. 🌐 Click the link to watch the full session: https://lnkd.in/dtXqePip A heartfelt thank you to our expert panellists for their time and invaluable perspectives. And to everyone who joined us online, your engagement made this event a success. Stay tuned for more exciting events, and we look forward to connecting with you again soon. #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly #Sustainability #FutureOfMining #TransformativeEvent #LunchTimeEvent #EnvironmentalSustainability

We are grateful to 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗣 for their incredible support and partnership with 𝗪𝗶𝗠𝗦𝗔 for the inaugural WiMSA symposium held earlier this year. Your sponsorship allows us to drive forward our mission to uplift and support women in the mining industry. 𝘚𝘈𝘊𝘕𝘈𝘚𝘗 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘣𝘰𝘥𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘸𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴. 𝘚𝘈𝘊𝘕𝘈𝘚𝘗'𝘴 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩, 𝘥𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘢 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩 𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘧𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘴𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘴. 🌐 Learn more about 𝗦𝗔𝗖𝗡𝗔𝗦𝗣 - https://lnkd.in/dW6CFifx Thank you, SACNASP, for believing in our vision and standing by our side. Here's to achieving even greater heights together.🤝 #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly #GivingBack #ThankYou #ThankYouForYourSupport

📣 𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 📣 Clear your schedules, we're hosting our third 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 of 2024 and we'd love for you to join us. Are you feeling the year-end fatigue and can feel burnout having its claws on you? It is important to recognise that burnout is not a personal failure but a war that must be won on two fronts. By refreshing our sense of belonging, we widen the web of relationships that nourishes us and protects us from burnout. Being overwhelmed means that your life or work is overpowering you. Join us for a panel discussion on burnout, managing fatigue, and tips on revitalising yourself. We will explore how to regain control, clarify your intentions, set realistic expectations, and focus on your next step. 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: 06 November 2024 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 18:00-20:00 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙚: 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦 𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝙒𝙞𝙈𝙎𝘼'𝙨 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘳, 𝘴𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘦𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘫𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳. Registration is now open! Don't miss out - sign up today. 🔗 The link is in our bio. https://lnkd.in/dXvGckSc We look forward to seeing you online. #MentorshipMonday #MentoringMatters #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly

🚨 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿! 🚨 Get ready for an engaging and transformative experience at a 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. where our focus will be on the Future of Sustainable Mining, with an incredible lineup of expert speakers. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 17 October 2024 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 12:30-14:00 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Zoom Online https://lnkd.in/dKCXD4yk Our discussions will center around the theme of "Just Transition," aligning with the UN Sustainability Goals 8 and 16: 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝟴: Promote sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment, and decent work for all. Dive into discussions on: ▪️ Technology ▪️ Innovation ▪️ Policy Implementation 𝗚𝗼𝗮𝗹 𝟭𝟲: Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all, and build effective, accountable, and inclusive institutions at all levels. Key topics include: ▪️ Governance ▪️ Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Be part of a compelling discussion with 𝗡𝘁𝘀𝗮𝗸𝗼 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝘂𝗸𝗲 (WiMSA Committee Member) alongside remarkable speakers: 🔸 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲, Executive Director, Mandela Mining Precinct 🔸 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗱𝘀𝗼𝗻, Programme Manager, Mpumalanga Green Cluster Agency 🔸 𝗟𝗶𝗹𝗶 𝗡𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗻, Legal Expert in Mining & Environmental Sectors 🔸 𝗩𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿, Human Capital Leader & Organisational Psychologist Join us to gain invaluable insights and be part of a powerful conversation that will shape the future of the mining industry. 👉 Register today and secure your spot! https://lnkd.in/dKCXD4yk #WiMSA #WomenInMiningSouthAfrica #Mining #WomenInMining #WomenSupportingWomen #ForgeYourFutureFearlessly #Sustainability #FutureOfMining #TransformativeEvent #RegisterNow #JoinTheDiscussion #LunchTimeEvent #EnvironmentalSustainability