About Us
WiMSA provides a free platform that supports and guides women's personal growth, leadership and career development in the South African mining industry. We were established in 2010 as a completely independent, volunteer-run non-profit organisation and exist through sponsorship.
We organise professional events that allow our 4,000+ members to build networks
We continually establish partnerships with industry and government
We speak and present at local and international mining events and workshops
We participate in school career fairs facilitated by sponsors and partner companies
We facilitate an online mentoring programme for young women in mining
We contribute, and write articles for, and are featured in various industry publications
We believe all women can embrace who they are,
can define their future, and can change the world.
Meet Our Committee
We have a diverse team of professional women with broad experience in all aspects of the mining industry.
Our Board Members
We subscribe to the Inyathelo code of good non-profit governance in South Africa.
Noleen Pauls
Chairperson | Director
Lindiwe Nakedi
Director
Petro du Pisani
Director
Our Advisors
We draw inspiration from successful women in the industry.
Claire McMaster
Farana Boodhram
Lindiwe Nakedi
Megan Jarvis
Melanie Hart
Fatima Collins
Seara Mkhabela