By: Lonwabo Mtyeku | Photo Credit: Supplied
Seen Here: Shevon Kotiah: Demand Manager for Sales and Commercial – Heineken Beverages
JOHANNESBURG — In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport: South Africa (CILTSA) will host a high-impact virtual engagement titled “Give | Gain | Grow: Stronger Together” on Saturday, 7 March.
The 90-minute online session forms part of CILTSA’s sustained Women Empowerment focus — a strategic initiative aimed at accelerating leadership development, professional growth and systemic inclusion across the transport, logistics and supply chain sectors.
Building a Circular Economy of Support
More than a commemorative event, the webinar positions collaboration as a competitive advantage in an industry undergoing rapid technological, operational and structural change.
“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 session’s core philosophy centres on moving beyond isolated achievements toward what organisers describe as a “circular economy of support” — where mentorship, access and shared expertise create measurable, sustainable industry growth.
Seen Here: Lebo Rakgekola – Department Executive: Sales (LCV & SUV): Isuzu
Industry Leaders Take the Virtual Stage
The speaker line-up reflects cross-sector depth and leadership experience:
- Lebo Rakgekola — Department Executive: Sales (LCV & SUV), Isuzu
- Samantha Ferreira — Senior Product Manager, Video, Powerfleet
- Maserati Ramokadi — Transport and Logistics Analyst, Absa
Facilitating the discussion will be Lebo Letsoalo CMILT, Founder of Sincpoint and the African Women in Supply Chain Association, bringing both entrepreneurial and sectoral insight to the dialogue.
Seen Here: Samantha Ferreira – Senior Product Manager, Video: Powerfleet
From Dialogue to Action
Key discussion themes include:
Mentorship and Leadership Development
Exploring how structured knowledge-sharing and skills transfer build operational resilience and long-term leadership pipelines.
Seen Here: Maserati Ramokadi – Transport and Logistics Analyst at Absa
The Business Case for Inclusion
Examining how diversity — supported by data analytics and enabling technologies — improves safety metrics, efficiency and commercial performance.
Economic Empowerment
Addressing financial inclusion and tailored funding mechanisms required to help women-owned enterprises scale within the logistics value chain.
Driving Systemic Change
Collaborative strategies for industry leaders to embed equity into governance frameworks and procurement standards.
“Our goal is to move from conversation to action,” Kotiah emphasises. “By giving access and support, we gain a stronger industry, allowing every professional to grow.”
Seen Here: Moderator: Lebogang Letsoalo CMILT (AWISCA)
Momentum Toward September Conference
The March webinar also serves as a strategic precursor to CILTSA’s flagship Women in Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain Conference, scheduled for 18 September. Now entering its fifth year, the conference has become a cornerstone platform for advancing gender equity within the sector.
The 7 March session will conclude with a collective pledge, encouraging participants to commit to at least one tangible action throughout March in support of women in the industry — reinforcing the principle that empowerment must translate into measurable outcomes.
Registration Details
Professionals across the transport, logistics and supply chain landscape are invited to register via the official link.
For further information:
Email: info@ciltsa.org.za
Tel: +27 87 133 0525 / +27 83 300 0331
As global supply chains continue to redefine competitiveness and resilience, CILTSA’s initiative underscores a clear message: inclusive leadership is not symbolic — it is strategic.
