This focused, 90-minute session is a key instalment in CILTSA's ongoing Women Empowerment focus, an initiative designed with the aim to foster professional growth and leadership, says the NPO.

This online webinar aims to bring together industry trailblazers to discuss how collaboration and support drive success in the evolving world of transport, logistics and supply chain, adds the NPO.

"This event is a vital platform for fostering the collaboration needed to drive our industry forward," says Shevon Kotiah, CMILT and Brand Ambassador for CILTSA. "By creating a space where women can share expertise and resources, we aren't just empowering individuals; we are strengthening the entire logistics, transport and supply chain ecosystem."

The CILTSA webinar aims to focus on the power of the collective, moving beyond individual achievements to create a "circular economy of support" across the industry, adds the NPO.

The speaker line-up includes:

  • Lebo Rakgekola — Department Executive: Sales (LCV and SUV) at Isuzu.
  • Samantha Ferreira — Senior Product Manager, Video at Powerfleet.
  • Maserati Ramokadi — Transport and Logistics Analyst at Absa.

Lebo Letsoalo, CMILT and Founder of Sincpoint and the African Women in Supply Chain Association, will facilitate the session, says the NPO.

The focus areas of this session include:

  • Mentorship and Leadership: Exploring how sharing knowledge and training creates a more resilient operational workforce.
  • The Business Case for Inclusion: Discussing how diversity, supported by technology and data, leads to measurable gains in safety and efficiency.
  • Economic Empowerment: Addressing the importance of financial access and tailored support for women-owned businesses to scale effectively.
  • Systemic Change: Discussions on how industry leaders can collaborate to set new standards for equity and growth.

"Our goal is to move from conversation to action," says Kotiah. "By giving access and support, we gain a stronger industry, allowing every professional to grow."

CILTSA's Webinar on Saturday, 7 March aims to be a significant milestone in the Institute's journey toward its Women in Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Conference taking place on Wednesday, 18 September, which is now in its fifth year, adds the NPO.

The event concludes with a collective pledge, encouraging all attendees to commit to one specific action to support women in the sector throughout the month of March, concludes the NPO.

For more information, visit www.ciltsa.org.za. You can also follow CILTSA on Facebook, LinkedIn, or on X.

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