Women In Mining South Africa

What Women In Mining South Africa does

Women In Mining South Africa (WiMSA) is a volunteer-run, independent non-profit established in 2010 and headquartered in Johannesburg, with a small operational team of approximately 10 staff drawn from a volunteer committee that commits at least 8 hours per month. It operates a free membership database of more than 4,000 women and industry contacts across the South African mining value chain, organised around four member segments: women currently employed in mining, students and aspiring entrants, mining companies and industry employers, and women affected by gender-based violence. The organisation's stated mission is to inspire, support, and develop the progression of women in the South African mining industry.

WiMSA delivers its value through a portfolio of programming rather than a proprietary technology platform. Core assets include an annual two-day Symposium (3rd edition scheduled July 2026 at R4,000 per ticket with SACNASP-recognised CPD credits), a Mentoring Programme (transitioned to operate independently with Datamine as a named sponsor), signature advocacy products such as the GBV Voices for Safety campaign and a Women in Mining Documentary, and content channels including the 'Network' podcast, monthly Substack newsletter, and social media presence. Pathway products include the Career Booklet (an annual careers guide distributed via schools and universities) and the WiM-Chapter Toolkit, which helps corporates establish internal Women in Mining chapters. Technology is limited to a Wix website, SendInBlue and Substack email, and standard social media — there is no algorithmic matchmaking, data science, or proprietary platform.

The business model is sponsorship- and donation-led, supplemented by paid event registration and a small merchandise or fundraising activity stream. WiMSA reports more than 100 corporate partners and 2026 sponsors including Anglo American, Sibanye Stillwater, Ivanhoe Mines, Glencore, Komatsu, Digby Wells, CDH, Forvis Mazars, and Hexagon; these partners receive logo placement, branded event activation, and access to talent pipeline and D&I programs. Pricing is intentionally low — membership is free, while paid events (the Symposium at R4,000 with 10% group discount at 10+ attendees, the Golf Day with hole sponsorships and 4-ball fees) represent the only direct revenue line. Strategic partnerships with Mining Indaba (five-year, since 2021) and Electra Mining Africa provide distribution and event programming leverage. The organisation is governed by a board subscribing to the Inyathelo code of good non-profit governance and is POPIA- and GDPR-compliant.

Name

Women In Mining South Africa

Legal name

Women in Mining South Africa

Website

https://wimsa.org.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Women In Mining South Africa (WiMSA) is a volunteer-run, Johannesburg-based non-profit founded in 2010 that operates a 4,000+ member community to support, mentor, and develop women across the South African mining industry through events, advocacy, and corporate partnerships.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Johannesburg

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Sponsorships: WiMSA operates as a volunteer-run non-profit organisation that exists through the financial and in-kind support of sponsors and donors. Companies and individuals sponsor WiMSA activities, events, projects, and general operations. Sponsors receive recognition through logo placement on the WiMSA website and promotional materials. Sponsorship tiers include event-specific sponsorships, project sponsorships, and general organisation sponsorships.
2. Event Registration Fees: WiMSA charges registration fees for major signature events such as the Annual WiMSA Symposium. Individual tickets are priced at R4,000 with a 10% group discount available for bookings of 10 or more. Partner-related events are often paid events. The organisation also hosts fundraising events to raise funds to continue its work.
3. Donations: WiMSA accepts donations from supporters to fund its activities and projects. Donations can be made via SnapScan QR code and EFT payment. The organisation emphasises that all donations help continue the good work they do and are greatly appreciated.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

WiMSA is a volunteer-run non-profit that runs a free, 4,000+ member networking platform for women in the South African mining industry. Its core offering combines an annual symposium, a golf day, an online mentoring programme, a Career Booklet, the WiM-Chapter Toolkit, the GBV Voices for Safety advocacy campaign, and a podcast to inspire, support and develop the progression of women in mining.

Product overview

Women In Mining South Africa (WiMSA) is a volunteer-run non-profit organization established in 2010 that provides a free networking platform to support and develop women in the South African mining industry. The organization maintains a membership database of 4,000+ professionals. The product portfolio includes core community programs (membership database, mentoring programme), signature annual events (WiMSA Symposium, Golf Day, Mining Indaba partnership), professional development resources (Career Booklet, WiM-Chapter Toolkit), advocacy initiatives (GBV Voices for Safety campaign, Women in Mining Documentary), and communications channels (Network podcast, newsletters). The ecosystem works together to inspire, support, and develop the progression of women through networking, mentorship, learning, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GBV Voices for Safety: A year-round initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of respect, equality, and safety within the mining sector, amplifying survivor stories and providing knowledge and tools to combat gender-based violence.
• Network
• WiMSA Symposium
• WiMSA Mentoring Programme

Products and services

• WiMSA Membership Database Free, self-service networking platform for women at all career stages in the South African mining industry. Members register online, update profiles, and access events, mentoring and career resources.
• WiMSA Mentoring Programme Online mentoring programme for young women in the South African mining industry, from final-year university to about ten years of experience. Connects mentees with experienced industry professionals for mentorship exchange sessions and knowledge transfer.
• WiMSA Symposium Annual two-day symposium bringing together women and allies across the mining value chain. Delegates gain future-focused insight, practical tools, networks and career momentum; SACNASP members earn 2 CPD credits.
• WiMSA Golf Day Annual networking golf event held at Randpark Golf Club featuring hole sponsorships, 4-ball team participation, prizes and awards, goodie bags and photography. Used as a fundraising event to support WiMSA's ongoing work.
• Mining Indaba Partnership Programme WiMSA's annual programme of activities at the Mining Indaba conference, including WiMSA Networking Drinks, the WiMSA Breakfast, and strategic connections with over 10,000 global mining delegates.
• Career Booklet Annual career guidance booklet showcasing the wide range of career opportunities in the South African mining industry, distributed at schools and career days to encourage young people to study towards mining careers.
• WiM-Chapter Toolkit Information, guidelines and support workshop for women who want to start a Women in Mining (WiM) chapter within their organisations. Includes WiM structure requirements, relevant legislation and policies, role of regional WiMs, and the support WiMSA offers to operations.
• GBV Voices for Safety Campaign Year-round initiative fostering a culture of respect, equality and safety within the mining sector. Amplifies survivor stories, provides expert insights, equips women with knowledge and tools, and partners with Thuthuzela Care Centres for comprehensive support services.
• Women in Mining Documentary Documentary celebrating women's contribution and participation in the South African mining sector and the role WiMSA has played. Production funded by TEG; private screening funded by Gold Fields.
• Network Podcast WiMSA's official podcast available on major podcast platforms via pod.link/wimsa, featuring interviews, discussions and stories from women in the South African mining industry.
• Women's Month Celebrations Women's Month events co-hosted with WomHub and Humanity SA featuring keynote speakers, sound therapy experiences and networking sessions for women in the South African mining industry. Held in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
• Electra Mining Africa Women in Mining Workshop Half-day workshop held at Electra Mining Africa featuring keynote addresses, expert talks and panel discussions focused on elevating influence, expanding opportunity and advancing women's impact in mining.

Quantifiable outcome

• WiMSA has engaged with thousands of women through events, mentoring programmes, and career fairs since its founding in 2010.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

30 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Anglo AmericanflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Anglo American is a major sponsor of WiMSA activities and programmes. The partnership supports WiMSA's mission to empower women in the South African mining industry. Mogaleadi Seabela, President of WiMSA, is a Contractor Performance Management Application Manager at Anglo American.
• Sibanye StillwatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSibanye Stillwater is a 2026 sponsor of WiMSA and a prominent South African mining company. The partnership supports WiMSA's event and programme activities.
• Ivanhoe MinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIvanhoe Mines is a 2026 sponsor of WiMSA and a major player in the African mining industry with operations including the Kamoa-Kakula copper complex.
• GlencorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlencore is a symposium sponsor and supporter of WiMSA initiatives including the Career Booklet project.
• Minerals Council South AfricaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinerals Council South Africa is a strategic partner of WiMSA, representing the major mining companies in South Africa. The partnership positions WiMSA as part of the industry's official diversity and inclusion ecosystem.
• SAIMM (South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSAIMM is a partner organisation of WiMSA. Both organisations collaborate on diversity and inclusion initiatives including the SAIMM Diversity and Inclusion Dialogue 2023.
• Mining IndabaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiMSA has been a strategic partner of Mining Indaba for five years (since 2021). WiMSA organises networking events, breakfast sessions, and workshops at Mining Indaba. The partnership gives WiMSA access to over 10,000 global mining delegates annually.
• Electra Mining AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiMSA hosts Women in Mining workshops at Electra Mining Africa events. WiMSA is a photography partner for the Golf Day and has an ongoing relationship with Electra Mining as a key industry event.
• WomHubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomHub is a co-host of Women's Month Celebrations with WiMSA and Humanity SA. The partnership brings together women in mining for networking and empowerment events in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
• Humanity SAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumanity SA partners with WiMSA and WomHub for Women's Month Celebrations, providing sound therapy and wellness experiences for women in mining.
• DataminecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDatamine is a partner and sponsor of the WiMSA Mentoring Programme. The partnership supports WiMSA's online mentoring initiatives for young women in mining.
• Briony Liber Coaching and ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiMSA previously partnered with Briony Liber Coaching and Consulting to deliver the online mentoring programme. The programme has now transitioned to operate independently under Briony Liber's leadership.
• CA MiningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCA Mining is a sponsor of the WiMSA Career Booklet project, supporting efforts to attract young people to careers in mining.
• ImplatsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerImplats (Impala Platinum) is a sponsor of the WiMSA Career Booklet project.
• Fraser AlexandercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraser Alexander is a 2026 sponsor of WiMSA and has previously sponsored the Career Booklet project.
• TEGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEG (Tom Ehman Group) funded the production of the WiMSA Women in Mining Documentary that celebrates women's contribution and participation in the South African mining sector.
• Gold FieldscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold Fields donated funds for the private screening viewing of the WiMSA Documentary.
• HexagoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHexagon is a sponsor of Mining Indaba 2026 and supporter of WiMSA's presence at industry events.
• SkyTem AfricacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSkyTem Africa is a Mining Indaba 2026 sponsor supporting WiMSA's strategic partner activities at the event.
• Hyve GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHyve Group is a Mining Indaba 2026 sponsor supporting WiMSA's strategic partner activities at the event.
• Webber WentzelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebber Wentzel is a partner organisation of WiMSA and workshop partner for the WiM-Chapter Toolkit Workshop. The law firm provides legal expertise for governance and industry policy matters.
• CDH (Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDH is a 2026 sponsor of WiMSA and a major South African law firm with expertise in mining and resources law.
• Forvis MazarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerForvis Mazars is a 2026 sponsor of WiMSA and an international accounting and advisory firm.
• Digby WellscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDigby Wells is a 2026 sponsor of WiMSA and an environmental and social consultancy serving the mining industry.
• KomatsucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKomatsu is a 2026 sponsor and hole sponsor for the WiMSA Golf Day. The company manufactures mining equipment including underground mining solutions.
• MicrominecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMicromine is a 2026 sponsor of WiMSA and a provider of mining software solutions.
• Schauenburg SystemsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchauenburg Systems is a hole sponsor for the WiMSA Golf Day 2026.
• Black Cat Wear PartsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlack Cat Wear Parts is a Goodie Bag Partner for the WiMSA Golf Day 2026 and a general sponsor of WiMSA.
• Solid Gold Podcasts and AudiobooksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolid Gold Podcasts and Audiobooks is a partner organisation of WiMSA, hosting the 'Network' podcast.
• University of PretoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWiMSA partnered with Prof. Lorenzo Milani at the University of Pretoria to engage with 3rd-year and Master's Geology students. The partnership creates a bridge between academia and the mining industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Women in Mining UK: UK-based women in mining professional association offering networking, mentoring, and advocacy programmes for women in the British mining sector. Directly comparable to WiMSA as a country-level membership network serving women in mining.
• Women in Mining Canada: Canadian women in mining network with regional chapters, scholarships, and mentorship programmes. Closely comparable in structure, mission, and programming to WiMSA, though operating at larger scale and with more developed university partnerships.
• International Women in Mining (IWiM): Global non-profit promoting women across the international mining value chain through advocacy, events, and the WIM100 list. A direct peer to WiMSA, though with a global rather than single-country remit.
• Women in Mining USA: US-based non-profit supporting women in the minerals industry through networking, education, and mentorship. Operates a comparable chapter-based model and sponsors outreach programme to WiMSA.
• Women in Mining & Resources National (Australia): Australian national network for women in mining and resources with state branches, mentoring, and scholarships. Closely mirrors WiMSA's chapter model and serves the same target audience in a different mining geography.

Broad incumbents

• South African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM): Professional society for the South African mining and metallurgical industry and an explicit WiMSA partner. Comparable as a larger, more established professional association serving the same mining industry, with overlapping diversity dialogue work.
• Minerals Council South Africa: Industry body representing major mining companies in South Africa and a strategic partner of WiMSA. Comparable as the broader industry ecosystem player that WiMSA operates within for diversity and inclusion work.

Others

• WIM100: Initiative celebrating 100 inspirational women in mining globally, an adjacent recognition and visibility platform that overlaps with WiMSA's brand-building mission though it is not a direct service-delivery competitor.

Emerging players

• WomHub: South African-based non-profit supporting women in mining and STEM through accelerator programmes and events. A co-host of WiMSA Women's Month Celebrations and an emerging player in the same women-in-mining support space.

Regional players

• Mining Industry Human Resources Council (MiHR): Canadian workforce council focused on mining industry labour market intelligence, diversity, and talent development. Comparable as an industry-funded talent and inclusion intermediary, but operating in Canada rather than Africa.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WomenInMiningSA
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@womeninminingsa
• Facebookfacebook.com/WomenInMiningSouthAfrica
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/women-in-mining-south-africa
• Instagraminstagram.com/womeninminingsa

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Number of profiles

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