To mark International Women’s Day, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) is proud to host a special online event, “Give | Gain | Grow: Stronger Together,” taking place on Saturday, 7 March. This focused, 90-minute session is a key instalment in CILTSA’s ongoing Women Empowerment focus, an initiative designed to foster professional growth and leadership.
This online webinar brings together industry trailblazers to discuss how collaboration and support drive success in the evolving world of transport, logistics, and supply chain.
“This event is a vital platform for fostering the collaboration needed to drive our industry forward,” says Shevon Kotiah CMILT, 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 focuses on the power of the collective, moving beyond individual achievements to create a “circular economy of support” across the industry.
The exciting speaker line-up includes:
- Lebo Rakgekola –Â Department Executive: Sales (LCV & SUV): Isuzu
- Samantha Ferreira – Senior Product Manager, Video: Powerfleet
- Maserati Ramokadi –Â Transport and Logistics Analyst: Absa
Lebo Letsoalo CMILT, Founder of Sincpoint and the African Women in Supply Chain Association, will facilitate the session.
Some 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 7 March Webinar is a significant milestone in the Institute’s journey toward its highly anticipated Women in Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Conference taking place on 18 September, which is now in its fifth year.
The event will conclude with a collective pledge, encouraging all attendees to commit to one specific action to support women in the sector throughout the month of March.
To register, visit https://lnkd.in/dGDXadzK
For more information, email info@ciltsa.org.za or call +27 87 133 0525 / +27 83 300 0331.
