Manufacturing company celebrates local women

AMHT celebrated its female employees under the theme ‘Woman as a Whole’ on August 8.

The celebrations took place at the AMHT premises in Kempton Park where 32 women gathered, including vendor staff, and shared their stories as working women who are also wives, mothers, sisters, daughters and partners.

Those in attendance represented all positions in the organisation.

“Although great strides are being made to address gender equity there is much that still has to be done,” said Nokulunga Kunene.

“We are grateful for governmental interventions through Acts such as the Employment Equity Act 66 of 1998 and we are hopeful that equity can be achieved,” she said.

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AMHT is a manufacturer of fibre optics and employs 76 active employees, 28 of which are women.

The female employee skills range from tubing, stranding, colouring, QC, planning and more.

“Most of these employees are youths with an average age of 25. They started as learners or apprentices and were later absorbed into permanent roles,” said Kunene.

“In an era of empowerment and gender equality, it is essential to recognise and celebrate the extraordinary achievements of women in the workplace.

“Our company takes immense pride in the dynamic and trailblazing women who have significantly contributed to its growth and success,” she said.

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“As we commemorate these exceptional women, we explore the theme of ‘a woman as a whole’.

“This theme encapsulates the entire approach to understanding and valuing the multi-faceted identities, strengths, and aspirations that women bring to the table.”