“I Love This… Woman Moving Mountains”: Woman Shows Career Success in Male Dominated Field

• A University of Johannesburg graduate working in logistics shared a video of herself thriving in a traditionally male-dominated industry
• In her post, she shows herself at work wearing safety boots while surrounded by trucks in the depot, proving women can succeed in logistics
• Social media users were inspired by her journey, with some asking about requirements to join the industry, while others shared their own experiences

A young Pretoria woman is breaking barriers in the logistics industry, showing that women can thrive in fields traditionally dominated by men. Content creator @regomoditswe.chinahii shared her experience working in the transport and logistics sector through a video on social media in May.

In her video, the University of Johannesburg graduate responded to the question of why she chose a male-dominated industry instead of a corporate workspace. The footage shows her confidently posing in various parts of her workplace, wearing the standard safety boots typically associated with construction or machinery work, and standing among the many trucks at the depot.

She shared the video with a simple but powerful caption:

"Women in logistics."

The post highlights how women are increasingly making their mark in industries where they've been historically underrepresented. The logistics sector, which involves managing the flow of goods, services, and information between suppliers and customers, has traditionally been seen as a man's field due to its physical aspects like loading goods and driving trucks.

Watch the Facebook reel below:

Changing the industry

The logistics industry has been experiencing a significant shift in recent years. More women are entering the field and bringing valuable skills such as effective teamwork, conflict management, and innovative problem-solving approaches.

Despite making up only about 16% of management positions in logistics as of 2023, women are proving they have what it takes to succeed in this challenging environment. Companies are now implementing better work-life balance policies, childcare facilities, mentoring programmes, and targeted recruitment to attract more female talent.

For women like @regomoditswe.chinahii, choosing a career in logistics isn't about following traditional paths but pursuing what they're passionate about. Her enthusiasm for her work is clear in the video, showing she's embracing the challenges of the industry with confidence.

Briefly News spoke to psychological expert Jayshri Rangasamy regarding specific mental and emotional strengths women need to succeed and maintain their well-being while working in male-dominated fields like logistics, and how organisations can better support the psychological resilience of female employees in these environments. She stated that:

"Women can thrive in male-dominated fields by leveraging psychological and emotional skills such as resilience, self-confidence, emotional intelligence, assertive communication, and adaptability. These skills help navigate bias, build credibility, and foster strong professional relationships."

"Organisations can support women by promoting inclusive leadership, offering mentorship and sponsorship programs, implementing bias training, ensuring equitable opportunities for advancement, and creating safe spaces for dialogue and feedback. Together, these individual and institutional strategies foster a more balanced and empowering environment where women can succeed and lead effectively."

Social media reactions to the post

The post sparked interest from social media users, with some seeking advice and others showing support for her career choice.

@Chonco Buhle praised:

"I love this... I pray God come through for me with my Transport & Logistics qualification."

@Gary Mfuta inquired:

"What are the minimum requirements?"

@Khulafrika Transportation asked about business opportunities:

"Hi, would you by any chance know if one can get subcontractors in that space...?"

@Ramano Slim Stuart shared:

"Value Jhb. Did plenty of loads in the past."

@Xoliswa Gcumenii sought advice:

"How did you survive, Miss T? I'm drowning, shame 😭😭😭"

3 other career success stories

• Briefly News recently reported on South African marketing guru and author Khaya Dlanga celebrating a major career milestone.
• A determined young South African woman shared her inspiring journey from finishing matric in 2017, getting a permanent job, to buying her first car in 2024.
• A graduate caught South Africa's attention with his viral TikTok video revealing how he turned his logistics degree into unexpected success.

Source: Briefly News