Who is an Engineer?
Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the scientific method to solve problems, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve systems.
Top Female Engineers In South Africa
They are Mwana Mwale, who was top of the class, Ameenah Abrahams, Tarie Mufunde, and Rhonda Hyde. Mwana also won second place for her research thesis in the South African Institution of Civil Engineering National Investigative Project Showdown earlier this year.
How many female engineers are there in South Africa?
In South Africa, only 13% of STEM graduates and only 7% of engineers are women. The World Bank’s Equality Equation Report identifies gender norms and biases, stereotyping and sexual harassment as some of the primary reasons behind this low representation globally.
Who are the most successful engineers in South Africa?
Rory Byrne (1944 – )
With an HPI of 52.25, Rory Byrne is the most famous South African Engineer. His biography has been translated into 18 different languages on Wikipedia.
What are the challenges facing female engineers in South Africa?
Women encounter challenges, such as unconscious bias, a lack of workplace flexibility, unclear promotion paths, and limited roles for women, says Consulting Engineers South Africa (Cesa) board member Naomi Naidoo.