Pupils from various Port Elizabeth schools, who are thinking of pursuing a career with Transnet, now have a better idea of what is expected of them.
Transnet National Ports Authority recently observed Take a Girl Child to Work Day, allowing hundreds of pupils to gain insight into career opportunities on offer.
Some 31 pupils from New Brighton’s Cowan High School and Ithembelihle High, St James High School from Schauderville – and daughters of employees had the opportunity to explore the inner workings of the Port of Port Elizabeth.
The Port of Ngqura hosted 18 pupils from Ndzondelelo High, Alexander Road High, Lawson Brown, Khumbulani High and Newton Park High schools – including the daughters of employees.
TNPA’s general manager of corporate affairs and external relations, Moshe Motlohi, said to participate in the programme, girls had to be in grades 9 to 12, and studying English, pure mathematics and physical science at high school level.
“The years 2010-2020 were declared by the African Union as the African Women’s Decade – along with the theme Grassroots approach to gender equality and women’s empowerment,” Motlohi said.
“As TNPA, we are fully committed to support this vision and are on a mission to encourage young girls to fully participate in our industry.”
“We need highly-skilled, innovative and dynamic people. Exposing learners to careers available, we hope to inspire young people to acquire the qualifications to enter our business.”