Transnet and Wits Business School celebrated the completion of a three-year Women in Leadership Programme, with 126 graduates and more than 200 women empowered since 2023.
Last month, Transnet and Wits Business School celebrated the graduation ceremony for the Women in Leadership Programme, concluding a successful three-year partnership.
Since its inception in 2023, the programme has empowered more than 200 women leaders across the organisation. The ceremony honoured 126 graduates, reflecting a commitment to real transformation by developing a pipeline of strong women leaders.
The event was attended by Transnet leadership, including Chairman of the Board Dr Andile Sangqu, Group Chief Executive Michelle Phillips, Group Chief of Strategy Dr Andrew Shaw, Chief Business Development Officer Yolisa Kani, Transnet Pipelines Chief Executive Sibongiseni Khathi, Transnet National Ports Authority Chief Executive Mohamed Abdool, and other members of the executive team.
Speaking at the ceremony, Chief of People Management and Learning Tumi Matsheka said the programme had marked a bold investment in Transnet’s future. She noted that more than 200 women had graduated since 2023 across multiple disciplines and that the programme had equipped participants to lead with confidence and purpose.
Group Chief Executive Michelle Phillips reflected on her own leadership journey, noting that she was a product of similar Transnet development programmes. She said the initiative strengthened leadership capability and created networks of support and collaboration among women, while also building resilience and adaptability in a changing environment.
The graduates were congratulated on their achievements and encouraged to use what they learned to grow as leaders and make positive impacts on the organisation.
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