The empowerment of women is taken seriously at Power and substantial progress has been made in diversifying the workforce.

Approximately 50% of the women employed are operational staff, working as engineers, technicians, surveyors, and so on, and the rest are employed in the services professions such as human resources, accounting, and secretarial.

Previously disadvantaged women, are given preference, and they bring fresh perspectives and skills to the workings of our Group.

Our female workforce are very committed to the company; they are adamant to make a difference and to prove that their special attributes can advance the performance of the company even further.

Women are also well presented on both boards of directors.

Towards ensuring an equal chance

The Department of Public Works and Transport runs its Masikhi’Sizwe bursary programme with the co-operation of Power Construction and other construction companies. The programme provides bursaries to disadvantaged students in construction, and in particular rural black women. On completion of the training period, they are well equipped to enter a promising career in the industry.