Network - Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)
WiMSA creates an empowering network to inspire, support, and develop the progression of women working in the South African mining industry.
#018 Indaba '22 Conversations | Takalani Randima
Our Guest: Takalani Randima, (Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group | Managing Director) In this episode in the Mining Indaba 2022 series, Briony Liber catches up with one of Women in Mining South Africa's newest sponsors, Takalani Randima, Managing Director of Shaft Sinkers - United Mining Services Group. We…
#017 The role of leadership in reducing fatalities in the mining industry | Petro du Pisani
Research outcomes from Petro Du Pisani's EMBA In this episode, Petro Du Pisani (Anglo American/Head of Business Improvement and WIMSA/Chairperson 2021-2022) talks with Briony Liber about her research into the role of leadership in reducing fatalities in the South African Mining industry. Her research was completed as part of an…
#016 Mentoring conversations with our mining engineers
Career insights from our mentors and mentees. Guests: Pity Pheko (WiMSA 2021 mentee/ Production Section Manager / Thungela) Anelisa Zimema (WiMSA 2021 mentee / Mining engineering graduate trainee / Idwala Industrial Holdings) Nkosingiphile Sibisi (WIMSA Mentee 2021 / Miner / Barberton Mines) Thabile Makgala (Exec Eastern Limb / Implats); Mogaleadi…
#015 Mentoring Programme - Reflections 6 months in
Host: Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching) Guests: Raksha Naidoo (Wimsa Vice Chair and mentoring sub committee) Yusavia Naidoo (Mentoring sub committee) In January 2021 Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) launched our mentoring programme - a fully online peer-to-peer mentoring format. In this episode the WIMSA mentoring subcommittee members, Briony…
#014 Talking to our Patrons | Dr. Thuthula Balfour
Thuthula Balfour | Minerals Council South Africa In this episode WiMSA chairperson, Petro du Pisani, speaks to Dr. Thuthula Balfour, Head of Health for the Minerals Council South Africa. Dr Balfour has headed and coordinated the South African mining industry’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during 2020. She is also…
#013 We talk to WiM Argentina
Connecting with other WiM organisations across the world Today's participants: Petro du Pisani (WiMSA | Chairperson) Briony Liber (WiMSA | Mentoring lead) Nora Fiorini (WiM Argentina) This episode is a conversation between Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA) and Women in Mining Argentina. We speak about our organizations, our approach…
#012 Shine in 2021
Inspiring women to build a better world through mining In this episode Petro and Raksha explain what WiMSA's updated purpose - 'inspiring women to build a better world through mining' means to them. They outline WiMSA's focus areas for 2021 and provide a preview of what members can expect for…
#011 Women's Month wrap-up
Digital Diaries Episode 4 Mbali Magudulela (Sibanye Stillwater) Nola Xala (Sibanye Stillwater) Lindy Scott (Lindy Scott Creations) This episode wraps up WiMSA's women's month programme. We reflect on the Digital Diaries programme which took place every Thursday in August (2020). Since WiMSA's 2020 drive is FutureFIT, where F stands for…
#010 The Mine of the Future
Innovation Dr. Gargi Mishra (Hatch | Senior Principal Digital Mine) In this Episode Tendani Lukhaimane (WiMSA Regional Lead MP) talks about the Future with Dr. Gargi Mishra. Dr. Gargi is a geologist by profession who later transition into the space of Innovation. We explore her personal journey, discuss emerging technology…
#009 Women in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion!
Women in Mining Entrepreneurs- a found passion! — Inspired - conversation with a woman entrepreneur in mining - taking up space Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund | CEO) In this Episode of Network, Lindi Nakedi has a candid conversation with Olebogeng Sentsho (Simba Mgodi Mining Incubation Fund CEO)…
#008 Careers, Covid19 and Mining
What it takes to have a career in mining - an industry in transition Claire McMaster (Fraser Alexander | Executive: Head Human Resources) In this episode, Briony Liber, committee member and mentoring lead for Women in Mining South Africa, chats with Claire McMaster about what it takes to have a…
#007 Mining Indaba 2020 Roundup
In this episode WiMSA Deputy chair Petro du Pisani speaks to fellow committee members Briony Liber and Lindy Scott about their recent experiences at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba. The Mining Indaba is the world's largest mining investment event and takes place each February. A number of WiMSA committee…
#006 How women bring value to the mining sector
In this episode Petro du Pisani (WiMSA) speaks to Rumisha Motilal about the outcomes of her MBA dissertation, where she asked the question: " Do women add value in the mining sector." This podcast is a follow-on from a women's day event hosted by WiMSA at Anglo American's Centre for…
#005 Show up in your full potential
In this episode Briony Liber (Briony Liber Coaching and WIMSA Committee Member) talks with guests, Kurisani Maswanganyi (Chief Cheerleader) and Palesa Naka (Chief Beneficiator) from Kulani Engineering, and Naomi Molefe (Innovation and Digital Consultant and Chairperson of Women in Big Data SA) about bringing their full potential to their careers…
#004 Leveraging LinkedIn Workshop
In this episode WiMSA deputy chair, Petro du Pisani, speaks to fellow WiMSA committee member Briony Liber (Owner of Briony Liber Coaching and Consulting) about getting the most from LinkedIn. This episode is a follow-on from a workshop held for WiMSA members on 6 April 2019. It is jam-packed with…
#003 WiMSA Events 2019
In this episode we hear from WiMSA events coordinator, Danielle Bearman, about all of the exciting events WiMSA is planning for 2019. WiMSA hosts a number of networking, mentoring, youth and regional events each year.
#002 Meet the 2019 WiMSA Committee
The WiMSA Chair, Thabile Makgala, introduces the 2019 committee and their portfolios and discusses their objectives and specific requests on how members can get involved. Lindi Nakedi Thabile Makgala Briony Liber Petro du Pisani Yomeshka Moodley Tendani Lukhaimane Nonkuleleko Hope Dire
#001 Meet the 2018 and 2019 chairs!
WiMSA deputy chairperson, Petro du Pisani, talks to our outgoing chairperson, Lindi Nakedi, about WiMSA's accomplishments over the past two years. Incoming chairperson Thabile Makgala gives us a glimpse into what lies ahead for WiMSA over the next couple of years.