Boipelo Lekubo - Financial Director (FD)

Full Name: Boipelo Lekubo
Position: Financial Director
Date and Place of Birth: 30 June, in Pretoria
Education: a UCT alumni, Chartered Accountant and currently pursuing my MBA at UCT
Management style: Our corporate governance framework, code of ethics, values as well as policies and frameworks determine our decisions and actions not only in the workplace but also for the environment, our host communities and the regulatory environment. It is our duty as management to ensure that these values and policies are constantly adhered to.
Personal best achievement: Being entrusted with the responsibility of FD for a dual listed company with countless shareholders and stake-holders that one needs to be accountable to.
Philosophy of life: I am the type of person that sees opportunities within challenges.
Message for other women leaders in the South African business community:
The mining industry offers many opportunities for employees to upskill themselves, so learn new skills and make them work for you. This is a tough industry and it will require a lot of tenacity and hard work to make it. Don’t give up and keep your eyes fixated on your dreams. Most importantly, do not sacrifice who you are.

Kristin Janse van Rensburg - Senior Risk Officer

Full Name: Kristin Janse van Rensburg
Position: Senior Risk Officer
Date and Place of Birth: 28 March, in Klerksdorp
Education: Bachelors degree in Education, Certification in Outcomes Based Education, Accredited OHSAS 18001 and ISO 2007 Lead Auditor and Implementation.
Management style: My leadership style is guided by responsible stewardship, the pillar of Harmony, and our value of connectivity. When we connect and collaborate, we apply our individual expertise and unique perspectives to achieve our goals. Each person is vital to the success of our organisation and a critical component to the health of our organisation, communities and our country.
Personal best achievement: Being part of the dedicated Risk Management team that does groundbreaking work in the development and implement-ation of the Harmony Risk Management approach. The HRM approach showcases best practice regarding systemic drivers towards a proactive safety culture. Integration is key in successfully managing organisational risks and a key achievement for me.
Philosophy of life: Everything is possible with an open heart, open mind, tons of creativity and tenacity
Message for other women leaders in the South African business community: Be you, do not let the world make you hard, strength comes when you acknowledge your weaknesses and work to continuously improve yourself and thereby enrich the lives of those around you.

Maboswaneng Malaza - Head of Learning Development & Transformation

Full Name: Maboswaneng Malaza
Position: Head of Learning Development & Transformation
Date and Place of Birth: 6 June, in Sekhukhune Village, Limpopo
Education: Graduated cum laude Post Graduate Degree in Labour Relations. Post Graduate Degree in Human Resources Development
Management style: I believe strongly in transformational leadership, where people are encouraged to be self-driven.  
Personal best achievement: Nominated to serve as President of the 100-year-old professionals organisation the Association of Mining Industry Human Resource Practitioners for the period 2019 – 2021.
Philosophy of life: Live a purposeful life, strive to make a positive impact in people’s lives. The smallest gesture can go a long way.
Message for other women leaders in the South African business community: The ability to learn and advance yourself is the most important quality a leader can have. Be open for coaching and mentoring, and always take other women along to coach and mentor them as well.

Montsheng Mohlatsane - Risk Manager

Full Name: Montsheng Mohlatsane
Position: Risk Manager Harmony Gold Mine (Tshepong South Operations)
Date and Place of Birth: 20 July, in Virginia, Free State
Education: Degree in Mining Engineering plus Mine Manager’s Certificate of Competency
Management style: Democratic (Participative Management Style)
I believe that a good leader is motivating, encouraging and strives for excellency and great stewardship. I always work to get myself out of my comfort level and do the same with my co-workers in style to guide them through this challenging task if necessary.
Personal best achievement: Being a founding member of Women In Mining’s regional tripartite forum in Free State; and having one of the best final year projects, which got published in the SAIMM journal.
Philosophy of life: I believe in a power higher than my being, that all is connected. What you put in is equivalent to what you get out.
Message for other women leaders in the South African business community: I believe that talent is universal but opportunity is not. The best answer is always late. What was excellent today becomes good tomorrow. Do not cease opportunity for lack of preparedness.