1. Parliament: Hearing on Liquid Fuels Charter
WOESA GROUP OF COMPANIES
September 2010
Parliament: Hearing on Liquid Fuels Charter
This is a presentation of WOESA, Women in Oil and Energy South Africa.
The presentation will take 30 minutes.

2. Presentation Outline Introduction WOESA’s origin and mandate
WOESA Group of Companies
WOESA’s Capacity
WOESA’s challenges related to the charter
ownership
supportive culture
capacity building
procurement
The Way Forward
This presentation will give an overview of
what WOESA is,
our aims,
structure,
services,
context
and plans.

3. WOESA’s Origin and Mandate
WOESA Section 21- established in 2002 by the
Deputy President
To facilitate broader involvement of women in the energy sector
To interface with all relevant stakeholders in order to foster a conducive environment for the empowerment of women.
To create a platform and network for women in the oil and energy sector

4. WOESA Group of Companies
WOESA Group of Companies
WOESA Individual
Shareholders members
WOESA
section 21
30% 70%
100%
WOESA
Investment Holdings
WOESA
Investments
(Pty) Ltd

5. WOESA’S Capacity Business credentials of directors
Oil industry experience to CEO level
Diversified experience
Involvement with government in energy related policy making teams
Senior financial roles in private sector and government
Work experience with parastatals
International corporate experience – Netherlands, Malaysia, Mozambique, USA, etc

6. WOESA Section 21 Established 2002 More than 300 members
Members are women-owned companies country-wide
WOESA provides training courses for women and access to business opportunities
WOESA has a close relationship with the DME,
WOESA is funded by contributions from member companies and some sector Corporates.
In future, 20% of dividends earned by WOESA Investments will contribute to funding WOESA Section 21

7. WOESA Investment Holdings
Established 2006
To secure funding from individual members as investors in WOESA Investments
Owns 74% of WOESA Investments
Approx shareholders, mostly shareholders in WOESA member companies
Max. individual holding 6%, range R1 000 to R
Black ownership 86,7%
Black female ownership 82%

8. WOESA Investment
Navigated through five difficult years to assist women’s participation in the sector
Established in 2005
To participate in investment activities in order to ensure long-term financial sustainability of WOESA S21
To be a vehicle for shareholders’ participation in the sector
CEO appointed in June 2007; hands-on involvement by board members
No current shareholding in major oil companies –sectoral transactions completed before WOESA Investments was established
Part of the preferred groups in the Sasol Inzalo Scheme

9. Challenges related to the charter
Ownership- equity participation
Specific projects
Incentives?
BEE Codes

10. Challenges cont... Procurement
Most companies do have procurement policies that are supposed to facilitate and leverage the growth of HDSA companies. But what is the reality?
The government should lead in ensuring supportive procurement policies within the sector.

11. Challenges cont... Supportive culture
Transformation needs to be translated into practical behavioural change through out the organisations
How do companies change the patriarchal mindset that are a hindrance to transformation and inclusion of women.

12. Challenges cont.... Capacity Building and Finance
Access to training is costly and has been limited to Johannesburg
There is a need to decentralize training – take MEETI to the provinces and link to specific business opportunities.

13. The Way Forward Continuous dialogue with relevant stakeholders
Set asides/specific targets for women
Development of models and sharing of best practice
All government tenders must make BBBEE compulsory
Consistent monitoring of progress

14. We Thank You The contact details of WOESA are: Physical Address:
The contact details of WOESA are:
Physical Address:
36 Klip Street
Observatory 2198
Johannesburg
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 32137
Braamfontein 2017
Website:
Service Providers:
Co-ordination: Jacqueline Williams
Administration: Williams & Calmer - Management and Training Consultancy

15. Contact details National Office: 24 Sturdee Avenue Rosebank 2196
Johannesburg  
Website:
Contact: Khumo Ntlha
The contact details of WOESA are:
Physical Address:
36 Klip Street
Observatory 2198
Johannesburg
Postal Address:
P.O. Box 32137
Braamfontein 2017
Website:
Service Providers:
Co-ordination: Jacqueline Williams
Administration: Williams & Calmer - Management and Training Consultancy