Women in Energy
CTICC, Cape Town, South Africa
11-13 May 2027Empowering Women in Energy, Water and Mobility

A personal and inclusive programme brought together female energy professionals to connect, build meaningful relationships and inspire new opportunities.

Heard from Deputy Minister Samantha Graham-Maré and Eskom Chief People Officer Dr Candice Hartley
Roundtable discussion explored which interventions had genuinely moved the needle and which initiatives the industry had chosen to leave behind
A focused afternoon brought together the women shaping Africa's energy, water and mobility sectors

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Leadership, equity and the work of inclusion

A short, high-impact programme: a deputy ministerial conversation, a leadership masterclass, a review of policy in practice, and a structured roundtable on what's actually working in 2026.

In Conversation
In conversation with… Samantha Graham-Maré
- Samantha Graham-MaréDeputy Minister, Department of Electricity and Energy, South Africa
Masterclass
Leadership in action: building high-performance teams
- Dr Candice HartleyChief People Officer, Eskom
- Culture and clarity
- Decision-making
- Feedback and accountability
- Talent development and advocacy
- Resilience under pressure
- Leading without permission
Policy Review
Equity in practice — review of equity policies across energy, water and mobility
- Elizabeth MarabwaChief Director: Programme & Projects Management Office, DEE
- Ntombizanele Mary Billa-MupariwaProvincial Head: Western Cape, DWS
Roundtable
Equity in action — structured discussion + open floor

Structured discussion followed by open floor
- Which intervention moved the needle most — hiring, sponsorship, mentorship, pay equity reviews, flexible work design, leadership training, procurement requirements, pipeline programmes?
- What did you stop doing because it was performative or ineffective?
- Where did diverse perspectives prevent a costly mistake or improve delivery?

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What is Women In Energy?

Enlit Africa hosts the Women In Energy platform and brings together an influential group of female experts in the power and energy sector from around the world to particpate in a series of exclusive events held during Enlit Africa. These inspiring women share their experiences and use their personal stories to motivate and inspire each other in a male-dominated industry.

Their expertise showcases how women are making progress, despite challenges not of their own making. The personal element they bring to the Women In Energy brand through events and gatherings in May at Enlit Africa creates a sense of relatability and strengthens the bonds of sisterhood among capable women from Africa and the world. They strive to promote a fair energy transition by lifting each other up and rising together.

A true celebration of strength and success. Rise Together.

Gender Equality: A Look Back at the Last Meeting

"Is there a place for women in the energy value chain? There most certainly is. However, to realise gender equity, the onus on carving a space for women in this sector must be driven by women themselves." This is the view of Nthato Minyuku, Group Executive: Government & Regulatory Affairs at Eskom.

The last Women in Energy session at Enlit Africa addressed the challenges women face across the energy sector. Join other female thought leaders who are working to ease energy poverty, inspire women entrepreneurs and use their ambition to succeed while widening the circle to include their sisters in this industry.

Read the ESI article on the last meeting, here.

Community Outreach Projects

Join our community outreach project, #againstperiodpoverty, empowering women through W.IN's platform. Discover success stories of women and young girls benefiting from our initiatives and CSI projects. Contribute to community development by engaging in social initiatives and volunteering opportunities that directly address grassroots issues. Help combat the global issue where over 500 million young girls and women lack access to essential facilities during menstruation. Together, let's make a difference. #countherin

The Heart and Stroke Foundation South Africa (HSFSA) commemorates 44 years of driving the fight against preventable cardiovascular heart disease and stroke, with the aim of seeing fewer people suffer premature deaths and disabilities. Established in 1980 as an NGO / NPO the Foundation relies on external funding to sustain itself.

Our vision is to halt the rise of premature CVD in people within South Africa and to see more people adopt healthy lifestyles in South Africa.

Our mission is the promotion of cardiovascular health through advocacy, influencing and support as well as through the empowerment of people to adopt healthy lifestyles / choices and to seek appropriate care

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Digital MediaConnect With The Newsfeed For Women In Energy

ESi Africa is intentional in its commitment to promoting the role of women in energy and posts a constant flow of topical and real news content across the year. Our unique approach to blending news media and regular in-person meetups means we are always connected and always growing our connected group. A digital communication campaign works to bring together our members, who from various backgrounds in the power and energy sector, share their personal experiences and offer insights into the industry. They also showcase their successful projects, highlighting their career paths and achievements.

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