15/06/2026
📢 INFORMATION BULLETIN
MOGALE CITY BUSINESS COMMITTEE NPC (MCBC NPC)
WOMEN IN MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA – WOMEN’S MONTH AWARENESS & EMPOWERMENT EDITION
📅 AUGUST 2026 | WOMEN’S MONTH
🌸 CELEBRATING WOMEN’S MONTH 2026
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, a national period dedicated to recognising the contribution, resilience, and leadership of women across all sectors of society.
In alignment with this national commemoration, the mining sector is highlighting the growing role of women in transforming one of South Africa’s most strategic industries.
🌍 OVERVIEW: WOMEN IN MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA
The South African mining sector continues to experience meaningful transformation in gender inclusion and empowerment. Women now represent approximately 19% of the mining workforce, a significant rise from about 3% in 2002.
This growth reflects ongoing reforms, skills development, and industry-wide transformation initiatives aligned with national empowerment goals.
The sector is actively modernising, with industry stakeholders targeting:
30%–40% female representation in the overall workforce
Up to 50% women in management roles
More than 53,000 women are now employed across various mining disciplines in South Africa, marking a strong shift toward inclusivity and economic participation.
📊 KEY INDUSTRY INSIGHTS
✔ Workforce Growth
Women’s participation increased from 3% (2002) → ~19% (current)
✔ Leadership Targets
30%–40% women in workforce
50% women in leadership positions
✔ Industry Shift
Increased mechanisation and automation reducing physical barriers
Expanding opportunities in engineering, geology, safety, HR, and administration
Greater inclusion of women in technical and operational roles
⚠️ CHALLENGES FACING WOMEN IN MINING
Despite progress, key challenges remain:
Workplace culture and gender bias in historically male-dominated environments
High attrition rates due to remote mining locations and work-life balance pressures
Historically non-inclusive PPE design (boots, uniforms, safety gear)
Limited representation in senior technical and operational leadership roles
🚀 OPPORTUNITIES DURING WOMEN’S MONTH
Women’s Month serves as a platform to accelerate empowerment through:
Expanded skills development and mining training programmes
Increased access to leadership and mentorship opportunities
Promotion of gender-inclusive safety standards and equipment design
Strengthening of women-led enterprises and supplier development in mining
Visibility of women role models in mining and extractive industries
🤝 KEY WOMEN IN MINING ORGANISATIONS
🌟 Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)
Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: Official WiMSA Portal
📱 Social Media: page | LinkedIn Company Page
WiMSA is a volunteer-driven network focused on mentoring, skills development, and professional support for women in mining.
🌟 South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA)
South African Women in Mining Association (SAWIMA)
☎️ Phone: 010 006 0860
📧 Email: [email protected]
📍 Address: 138 West Street, 2nd Floor, Sandton, 2196
🌐 Website: SAWIMA Official Portal
Provincial Support Contacts:
Gauteng: 076 454 6233 | [email protected]
North West: 072 546 2931 | [email protected]
Limpopo: 083 300 1572 | [email protected]
Free State: 076 869 4989 | [email protected]
KwaZulu-Natal: 072 752 0560 | [email protected]
Western Cape: 074 351 2520 | [email protected]
Northern Cape: 081 357 5441 | [email protected]
SAWIMA promotes economic empowerment, advocacy, and leadership development for women in mining.
🌟 Association of Women in Mining in Africa (AWIMA)
Association of Women in Mining in Africa (AWIMA)
📧 Email: [email protected]
☎️ Phone: +264 81 237 8514
📍 Address: National Seismological Observatory, Gimpa Road, Accra, Ghana
🌐 Website: AWIMA Official Portal
📱 Facebook: AWIMA Social Page
AWIMA is a continental network advocating for leadership, participation, and empowerment of women across Africa’s mining, oil, and gas sectors.
📌 MOGALE CITY BUSINESS COMMITTEE NPC – OFFICIAL CONTACT DETAILS
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📑 Registration & Compliance:
Section 18A Exemption / PBO No: 930081347
NPC Registration Number: 2023/976914/08
📣 WOMEN’S MONTH MESSAGE OF EMPOWERMENT
This Women’s Month, we recognise and celebrate the vital role of women in shaping South Africa’s mining industry. Their resilience, leadership, and technical excellence continue to break barriers and redefine the future of the sector.
The Mogale City Business Committee NPC encourages all women to:
Pursue opportunities in mining and technical industries
Engage with national and continental support organisations
Participate in skills development and leadership programmes
Support one another through mentorship and collaboration
🌸 CONCLUSION
Women in mining are not only participating in the industry — they are actively transforming it.
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Month 2026, stakeholders are urged to strengthen collaboration and accelerate gender transformation across all mining value chains.
Issued by:
Mogale City Business Committee NPC (MCBC NPC)
📅 August 2026 – Women’s Month Edition
