Gender Commission to conduct hearings on transformation in mining sector

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The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) is expected to conduct gender equality transformation hearings on the mining sector.

These hearings will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Constitution Hill in Braamfontein, Johannesburg.

Samancor Chrome Limited will kick start the session on the first day while Wesizwe Platinum and AngloGold Ashanti will be afforded the opportunity the following day.

The Commission’s Javu Baloyi said this is a follow-up to the research study they undertook in 2017, entitled Bold Claims and Small Gains: Reluctance to promote gender equality in the mining sector in South Africa.

“Despite a plethora of legislative frameworks and the amended mining charter, compliance with gender transformation remains a concern for the Commission.

“The study, amongst other things, found that there is a disproportionate representation of gender on corporate boards of directors, executive management and general workforce at most mining companies.

Baloyi added that through the transformation hearings, the Commission seeks to assess compliance with employment equity legislation and related policies.

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He continued; “We will further seek to address institutional and systematic barriers to economic and gender diversity in the workplace on the progress of women and persons with disabilities.

“And also raise awareness on relevant international commitments to gender transformation and the importance of compliance.”