1. Presentation by Gugu Mbatha
A good story to tell on
Women in Mining

2. Introduction Women in mining came into being in year 2000
Fourteen (14) in were sent underground in one of Anglo Gold Mines
They spent eight(8) hour shift and they managed to pull through.
Chamber of Mines then allowed the process of employing women in mining
Trade union that is a signatory to an agreement of having women to work in mines

3. A Good story to tell PPE Development of women Maternity benefits
Remuneration
Recognition of women as leaders both in the trade union movement and at work
Mining Charter
Conclusion

4. PPE (PERSONAL PROCTECTIVE EQUIPMENT)
As we all know mining industry is a male dominated industry
Having women employed in the industry was a challenge , arrangements were only for males
PPE was not suitable for female bodies
To date we have overall for suitable for women bodies
Safety shoes that fit female ranging from size 3
Helmets, gloves and eye protection that fits females

5. Development of Women Women are developed into the senior positions
Women have the choice on field they what to be developed on
There are women who sits on decision making platforms( though at times they are reminded that they are women)
In the trade unions women are part of the teams that go to wage talks

6. Maternity benefits
Women when they are pregnant they are placed where its safe for their conditions
They are entitled to four months paid maternity leave, some companies grant them six months
In some companies women are allowed two months of breast feeding over and above the four months
We are aware of the fact that, some women are struggling to get this benefit, we are going to fight in solidarity for all women forcing companies to comply

7. Remuneration Previously women were paid lesser than men
Equal pay for work of equal value
To date women are the beneficiaries of that( we are aware that, there are companies that still do not comply)

8. Recognition of women
In the unions we do have women that sits in position of influence and make decision, we must confess it is still a few of them we are gunning for bigger numbers
We do have women who are managers at the workplace it is also not satisfactory but we appreciate the fact that, they are there and we believe numbers will be increasing

9. Mining charter Mining charter is pro women
It stipulate clearly that in every level of management back women must be represented
Mining Charter has been reviewed, but still there is some tussling on the 14% stake given to Black entrepreneurs. There is
BEE that is given a stake of 30%,
Communities 8% and
Workers 8%
Black entrepreneur 14%
Beneficiation 11%

10. Employment Equity Board level: 50% black; 25% to be women
Executive/Top management: 50% black; 25% to be women
Senior management: 60% black; 30% to be women
Middle management: 75% black; 38% to be women
Junior management: 88% black; 44% to be women
Occupying these positions there will be skills and qualifications needed. It is imperative for women to develop themselves through Individual Development Plans at their workplaces.