- A determined construction worker from Limpopo is all about allowing her work to speak for her.
- The young woman has achieved so much, employing 35 people with her business and conducting projects right across South Africa.
- Rabelani Ratshili noted that despite construction sometimes being an arduous business; she’ll never give up on herself.
A dedicated businesswoman based in Limpopo has shown resilience for her business growth despite all the hardships she faces as a woman in the sector.
Rabelani Ratshili followed her father’s footsteps and entered the construction industry.
The construction sector, being male-dominated, becomes a problematic industry for most female builders.
Women in construction
But for Ratshili, all the underestimation of women working in the sector does not detract her from the zeal to expand her business.
She said she remains steadfast in carrying out her business, which has employed 35 people.
“I don’t give up easily and I want to reach my goals. I will certainly not be quitting anytime soon,” said Ratshili in an exclusive interview with a South African news website, Briefly.
The young entrepreneur spent time in Dubai expanding her business venture, adding interior décor to her services.
Despite residing in Limpopo, she operates her business across South Africa, an endeavour that presents other challenges.
“There are sometimes transport issues, and we need more trucks to work with,” she said.
Reflecting on another obstacle she faces as a businesswoman, Ratshili explained that legal matters were also sometimes a matter of contention with clients:
“Another challenge is when the client wants to breach the contract, or when they want to use my team behind my back.”
Woman operates cranes
In other news, reported about Lubna Malik Mohammad Malik Qassem, who became the inaugural female graduate trainee at the operation potline division.
As an operational engineer, she was primarily responsible for overseeing and supervising the continuous operations of various systems, processes, and facilities.
This encompassed the vital tasks of optimising efficiency, ensuring seamless operations, troubleshooting issues, coordinating teams, and enforcing safety protocols.
A holder of a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, she has earned the distinction of being the first female graduate trainee in operation Potline at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA).
