Jabulile’s circumstances take a turn for the better

Jabulile Mandosela, Gugulethu Colliery ADT operator

Getting behind the ADT wheel has empowered Jabulile Precious Madonsela. Jabulile was selected amongst 128 candidates who applied for Gugulethu Colliery’s skills training programme which resulted in her being hired as an ADT operator. A visibly excited Jabulile explains that she is now financially independent and able to provide for herself. After completing her Public Relations diploma in 2022, she struggled to find employment and resorted to seeking other opportunities. She finally got a breakthrough after getting recruited at Gugulethu in 2023.

“I never thought that I would be working in the mining industry," she says. During the training process, assessors guided Jabulile and the other trainees through everything they needed to know about operating various machinery safely. Jabulile has gained confidence in her skill as an ADT operator. “From the outside looking in, the machine is scary and intimidating, but once you get inside, you get to understand that ultimately you are in full control of it,” she says. Jabulile looks forward to using the opportunity as a steppingstone to reach greater heights in her career.