Women are increasingly finding their way into engineering, scientific and other professional careers in industry, with less prejudice in traditionally male sectors like mining; but how can organisations retain and advance women in their ranks?
Interviewed during Women’s Month, three experienced professionals from SRK Consulting, a global firm of engineers and scientists, offered their nuanced insights into the entry and progress of women in the industry over recent years.
Unintimidated
With her mother in a respected role as a successful teacher, SRK principal consultant Livhuwani Lautze was not intimidated by the prospect of entering the professional environment. In fact, as a strong academic performer at school, many expected Lautze to become a doctor. Her preference, combined with the need for scholarship support, took her in another direction: geology. With a Master’s degree in geology, she has worked in the mining sector at the operational and corporate levels before joining the consulting field.
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