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Making Mining A Career ChoiceOccupational Health & Safety Women In Mining Conference
Simangele Soni
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CONTENT
1. Why choose a career in mining2. Why is it important for women to make this decision – The difference we bring3. My Diamond Story and the stories of others
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• In 2013 mining accounted for 8.3% in GDP, 1
• Nominal Mining GDP of R 279,7 billion 1
• In the past decade mining has contributed R 2.4 trillion 1
• Mining direct employment 448 909 1
• South Africa Owns 95% of the world Platinum Group Metals reserves 1
• Diamond total sales in 2013 was R 12.3bn of which R7.5bn was local sales (61% local sales)
WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN MINING
1. Chamber of Mines of South Africa Facts &Figures 2013/2014
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South Africa’s total reserves remain some of the world’s most valuable, with an estimated worth of R20.3-trillion ($2.5-trillion). Overall, the country is estimated to have the world’s fifth-largest mining sector in terms of GDP value.
*Top 5 mining countries (mining as a % of GDP): South Africa ($2.5tr), Russia ($794bn), Australia ($737bn), Ukraine ($510bn) and Guinea ($222bn).
WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN MINING
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• Collaborative in nature
• Empathetic
• Take calculated risks, more safe
• Well being of individuals is important
THE DIFFERENCE WE BRING
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CAREER AT DE BEERS
• De Beers Consolidate Mines employs 2579 individuals on permanent basis (2014)
• Total of 660 females• 15% Women in Mining• Voorspoed mine peaked at 25% WiM
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ZERO HARM IS POSSIBLE
CAREER AT DE BEERS – SAFETY
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EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE - Venetia OPCO Team 2011
40% HDSA
10% Female
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Ludwig von MaltitzGeneral Manager
Johnny GillespieSenior Manager
Mining
Gloria LekalakalaSenior Manager Ore Processing
Judy AlexanderManager Security
Josephine PietersManager
Corporate Affairs
Johan SliepManager Business
Improvement
Aisha KhanSenior Manager
Human Resources
Kelebogile SibandaSenior Manager
Commercial Services
Peter MasseratteSenior Manager
Engineering
Kevin Botha
Head of VUP
Hendrick Matjila
Senior Operations Manager
Andre Fourie
Acting Mngr Mineral Resources
EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE- Venetia OPCO Team 2014
58% HDSA
42% Female
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MY DIAMOND STORY
Bursar to study Chemical Engineering
Trainee (MIT)
Process Engineer
Section Head - Plant
Technical Assistant
Project Met LeadSnr Process Engineer
Knowing self helps to understand others & to lead better
Relationships &
Context
Nothing happens without People
Pull your weight & Learn from others
Efforts is recognised
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WE CAN ONLY SUCCEED IF WE ALL PLAY A ROLE
Government: Individuals: Society- Families
Private Sector: Civil Society:Trade Unions:
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• Mining makes a difference in this country
• Women have a contribution to make
• Everyone has a part to play
• Anything is possible – Zero Harm is possible
CONCLUSION
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Engineering & Mining Journal- August 2014
SOUTH AFRICA LEADING THE WAY
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“How can you claim to be growing the economy and making a lasting contribution when you are
excluding more that half of the population”
Thank you