Making Mining A Career Choice
Occupational Health & Safety Women In Mining Conference
Simangele Soni
CONTENT
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1. Why choose a career in mining
2. Why is it important for women to make this decision – The difference we bring
3. My Diamond Story and the stories of others
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WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN MINING
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In 2013 mining accounted for 8.3% in GDP, 1
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Nominal Mining GDP of R 279,7 billion 1
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In the past decade mining has contributed R 2.4 trillion 1
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Mining direct employment 448 909 1
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South Africa Owns 95% of the world Platinum Group Metals reserves 1
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Diamond total sales in 2013 was R 12.3bn of which R7.5bn was local sales (61% local sales)
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1. Chamber of Mines of South Africa Facts &Figures 2013/2014
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WHY CHOOSE A CAREER IN MINING
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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).
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THE DIFFERENCE WE BRING
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Collaborative in nature
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Empathetic
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Take calculated risks, more safe
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Well being of individuals is important
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CAREER AT DE BEERS
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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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CAREER AT DE BEERS – SAFETY
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ZERO HARM IS POSSIBLE
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EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE - Venetia OPCO Team 2011
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40% HDSA
10% Female
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EXAMPLE OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE- Venetia OPCO Team 2014
Gloria Lekalakala
Senior Manager
Ore Processing
Johnny Gillespie
Senior Manager
Mining
Ludwig von Maltitz
General Manager
Josephine Pieters
Manager
Corporate Affairs
Johan Sliep
Manager Business Improvement
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Aisha Khan
Senior Manager
Human Resources
Judy Alexander
Manager Security
Kelebogile Sibanda
Senior Manager Commercial
Services
Peter Masseratte
Senior Manager
Engineering
58% HDSA
42% Female
Kevin Botha
Hendrick Matjila
Andre Fourie
Head of VUP
Senior Operations Manager
Acting Mngr Mineral Resources
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MY DIAMOND STORY
Bursar to study
Chemical
Engineering
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Trainee
(MIT)
Process Engineer
Section Head - Plant
Technical Assistant
Project Met Lead
Pull your
weight &
Learn from
others
Efforts is recognised
Nothing happens without
People
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Relationships &
Context
Snr Process
Engineer
Knowing self helps to
understand others & to lead
better
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WE CAN ONLY SUCCEED IF WE ALL PLAY A ROLE
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Government:
Individuals:
Society- Families
Private Sector:
Trade Unions:
Civil Society:
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CONCLUSION
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Mining makes a difference in this country
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Women have a contribution to make
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Everyone has a part to play
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Anything is possible – Zero Harm is possible
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SOUTH AFRICA LEADING THE WAY
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Engineering & Mining Journal- August 2014
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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”
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Thank you