Deputy Minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina at Women in Energy Breakfast

Описание: The Deputy Minister of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, delivers the Keynote Address at the Women in Energy Breakfast Session during the 3rd SANEDI Annual Energy Conference in Kempton Park.

Speaking under the theme "Elevating Women in Energy: Driving Innovation, Inclusion, and Leadership in South Africa's Energy Sector", Dr Gina challenges women to move beyond dialogue and actively lead the country's just, green, and digital energy transition. She poses a critical question to the sector: Are women equipping themselves with the necessary skills and qualifications to not only participate in the energy transition, but to lead it?

The address highlights the Department's commitment to gender equality through its Energy Research, Development and Innovation Flagship Programmes. Dr Gina notes that women scientists, engineers, and innovators are increasingly participating and leading in hydrogen, battery, and renewable energy research, ensuring they are positioned as decision makers, innovators, and enterprise owners within the energy value chain.

Key Moments:
0:00 Welcome and opening remarks on the role of women in the energy sector.
2:15 The realities and challenges of transformation for women in STEM.
4:30 The impact of DSTI Energy RDI Flagship Programmes.
7:00 Pathways for women into innovation driven enterprise development.
9:45 Call to action for leadership in the just, green, and digital energy transition.