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Munyamela Muofhe Mildred

Position and company name: Town Planner at BVi Consulting Engineers Pretoria

Date and place of birth: 28 July 1992 Education: Honours degree in town and regional planning

Management style: Collaborative leaders work closely with their team members and believe that when people feel personally and professionally fulfilled, they are more effective and more likely to produce great work regularly.

Personal best achievement: Firstly, being a mother to my Princess and last year, I had the opportunity to work on a particular project where I transformed a 2D layout into a fully realised 3D model, complete with a fly- through video using Enscape. The project involved designing a new sustainable industrial community, and it was one of the most comprehensive and challenging tasks I have undertaken. To achieve this, I meticulously converted the 2D plans into a detailed 3D model. The project was a success not only in terms of design but also in effectively communicating the vision to all involved parties.

Philosophy of life: I am committed to lifelong learning and personal growth.

Message for other women leaders in the South African business community: Let us continue to support and uplift one another, recognising that our collective success strengthens the entire community. By mentoring and empowering young women, advocating for equity and inclusion, and celebrating each other's successes, we can build a more inclusive and equitable business landscape.

Fumane Mpenyane

Position and company name: Candidate Engineer at BVi Consulting Engineers WC

Date and place of birth: 7 March, in Tzaneen, Limpopo

Education: MEng Civil & BSc Eng

Management style: A mentorship-orientated management style prioritises individualised guidance and skill development through supportive coaching. This approach empowers employees, fosters long-term growth and creates a collaborative atmosphere.

Personal best achievement: Having not only co-authored but also having the opportunity to co-present our technical paper at the 2023 CAPSA Conference, which is held every four years in South Africa.

Person you would most like to meet: Malala Yousafzai, an advocate for girls' education and women's rights.

Philosophy of life: A fulfilling life is rooted in the relentless pursuit of doing your best, no matter the obstacles.

Luzahn Liebenberg

Position and company name: Project Manager at BVi Consulting Engineers – Central

Date and place of birth: 27 September 1995, in Bloemfontein, Free State

Education: BSc (Hons) Construction Management, 2017 Project Management Professional (PMP) certified, 2024

Management style: My management style prioritises serving my team and organisation first. As a servant leader I prioritise the well-being of the people I work with.

Personal best achievement: Obtaining my PMP certification on the first try.

Philosophy of life: The philosophy I live by is to read and follow the omens set out on my path. “And when you want something, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it.” - Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist

Moleboheng Botsane

Position and company name: Civil Engineering Technologist, BVi Kuruman office

Date and place of birth: 20 March, in Katlehong, Gauteng, but I grew up in Qwaqwa, in the Free State

Education: BTech: Urban Engineering

Management style: My management style is transformational.

Personal best achievement: My biggest personal achievement is being able to work independently and closing out
projects successfully.

Person you would most like to meet: Viola Davis

Philosophy of life: Understand that the person offering constructive criticism does not intend to make you feel bad about yourself. Rather, they recognise your strengths and are giving you the tools to recognise and overcome your weaknesses.

Nothando Sambo

Position and company name: Civil Engineering Technologist: BVi KZN

Date and place of birth: 6 October 1995

Education: BTech: Civil Engineering – Water

Management style: I prefer a more collaborative approach of working which I find is great in building employee morale. Personal best achievement: Motherhood is definitely my biggest personal achievement.

Person you would most like to meet: I would have loved to have met uMam’ Winnie Madikizela Mandela. She epitomises the strength and perseverance of a woman in the South African landscape.

Philosophy of life: “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.”

Message for other women leaders in the South African business community: Always have a willingness to learn, at all levels of your career. Continuously upskill yourself.

Nomfundo Mbele

Position and company name: Electrical Engineering Technician, BVi Consulting Engineers - Springbok office Date and place of birth: 15 December, in Durban, KwaZulu Natal

Education: ND: Electrical Engineering

Management style: In terms of how I like to be managed, I would say I thrive in environments where the management is professional and open minded.

Personal best achievement: Making it this far in life despite all the challenges I have faced.

Person you would most like to meet: Social media has exposed us to a lot of inspirational people that you don’t really need to meet them in the flesh to be truly inspired by them. Philosophy of life: Seeing life as a journey and not a destination. Rather than concentrating only on a specific goal to define your entire existence, life's true value is found in all the experiences and taking lessons from what happens along the way.

Message for other women leaders: In a world where, in business masculinity is preferred you do not have to act like a man to be respected or accepted. “Feminine energy can be incredibly powerful and transformative. We can use our intuition to make better decisions, tap into our creativity to solve problems in innovative ways.”- Anna Heimkreiter

Sharon Gwangwa

Position and company name: Resident Engineer- BVi Central

Date and place of birth: 12 September 1991, in Ga-mashashane village, Limpopo

Education: BTech Civil Engineering

Management style: Servant leadership

Personal best achievement: Receiving a merit bursary from Eskom to study my diploma in Civil Engineering

Person you would most like to meet: Anglo American Kumba Iron Ore CEO Mpumi Zikalala

Philosophy of life: Reality is created by the mind, we can change our reality by changing our mind.

Message for other women leaders: Your potential is limitless. You are breaking barriers and setting new standards for what is possible. Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth and never underestimate your power to innovate and lead.

Aishwariya Dayanand

Position and company name: Candidate Civil Engineer in the Civil Department, BVi Consulting Engineering (KZN) BVi Academy Candidate (2nd year)

Date and place of birth: 24 January 2000, in Durban, KZN

Education: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSc. Hons)

Management style: I am a civil engineering graduate who is eager to learn from my fellow colleagues. I see the employees in my department as team members, each with a unique set of skills.

Personal best achievement: Completing my Civil Engineering degree from the University of KwaZulu-Natal, despite facing many challenges.

Person you would most like to meet: I would love the opportunity to meet one of my idols, Oprah Winfrey. She came from a disadvantaged background and has overcome many obstacles through- out her life.

Philosophy of life: My philosophy in life is to live by a defined set of principles that will guide me towards achieving my dreams and aspirations.

Message for other women leaders in the South African business community: Women leaders should never seek anyone’s validation but their own.

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