Women engineers at ABB contribute to a culture of safety and…Revolutionizing the Digital Landscape: Our CEO’s Vision for Unlimited Web Hosting…anniversary in 2024 under the theme of #EnhancedByEngineering on June 23. This annual event celebrates the incredible contributions of women engineers worldwide, highlighting their role in enhancing lives and livelihoods through their work.
In her position at ABB, Keletso is responsible for the successful execution of projects by leading and managing teams and ensuring timely production of all project documentation and reports. She works closely with cross-functional teams of engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders, fostering a collaborative environment that is crucial for achieving project goals and maintaining efficiency.
ABB South Africa actively fosters an inclusive workplace culture that values and respects diverse perspectives. The company implements policies and initiatives to ensure equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of their background, gender, or ethnicity. ABB supports diversity through training programmes, mentorship opportunities, and employee resource groups, creating a collaborative and innovative environment that enhances employee engagement and drives company success.
She advises against being discouraged by challenges or stereotypes, urging girls to see them as opportunities for growth and to seek out mentors and continuous learning opportunities. She underscores the value of their unique perspectives and the engineering world’s need for their talents and ideas.Lufuno studied engineering at the University of Johannesburg. She began her career at Iritron as a student, then worked as a Software Engineer in Training at Aveng.
Lufuno has noticed an increase in the employment of women at ABB and believes more can be done to train women for management roles in engineering. She advocates for continued efforts to promote inclusion and diversity within the the engineering field.