Meet The WomHub 100 Founders in Engineering

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Phumzile Miya
PD Prosper (Pty) Ltd

PD Prosper is a highly specialized company in the gas sector, offering essential services including gas pipeline design, installation, maintenance, audits, and gas awareness training. The business experienced a major breakthrough after joining a WomHub programme, with revenue surging from just over R100,000 to over R500,000 achieving a sustainable payroll and creating one new job. A key development for PD Prosper was the launch of Gas Brand, an LP gas reseller franchise that moved from concept stage during the WomHub programme to actively onboarding two new entrepreneurs.

Phumzile's expertise is continually advanced through programs like the GIBS Advanced Diploma in General Management and the Cherie Blair Foundation Entrepreneurship Programme, alongside demonstrating industry leadership by speaking at the LPGSA (Liquified Petroleum Gas Association of South Africa) annual summit/workshop.
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Unathi Mbengwana
New Innovations Consulting and Projects - NCIP (Pty) Ltd

New Innovations Consulting & Projects (NICP) is a woman-led startup dedicated to driving AI-powered engineering solutions across industries. NICP combines engineering expertise with AI innovation to deliver smart, reliable, and sustainable solutions that improve performance and digital transformation.

The company's mission is validated by its flagship innovation, Water Treatment Expert AI, which applies AI to advance sustainable water management. This first-of-its-kind digital assistant for water professionals earned the company recognition among the Top 3 nominees representing South Africa at the BRICS Young Innovator Prize 2025 in Brasília, Brazil.

NICP's solutions help businesses operate smarter and make a meaningful, sustainable impact.



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Precious Thusi
Too-See Engineering

Too-See Engineering is a precision CNC machining, fabrication, and industrial maintenance company that provides high-quality engineering solutions to the mining, manufacturing, and heavy-industrial sectors.

Key Achievements and Growth
2025 has been a transformative year of growth and consolidation for the company:

Manufacturing Expansion: The company expanded its manufacturing capability by buying 2 new CNC machines and strengthened internal systems towards the implementation of ISO certification by December.

Strategic Growth: Too-See Engineering formalized a joint venture in KwaZulu-Natal and has positioned Too-See Group Africa for scale, impact, and global collaboration.

International Recognition: The company has been selected for the DTIC–GIZ "Partnering in Business with Germany" exchange initiative, building international partnerships that support women-led industrial enterprises.

Industry Recognition and Advocacy
Too-See Engineering has been consistently recognized as a leading woman-owned engineering SME through continued participation in the Barloworld Siyakhula and Sasol WomHub programmes. Additionally, the founder received a nomination for the BRICS Women in Leadership Programme 2025.

Precious' commitment to developing the next generation of engineers is shown through the establishment of the NPO, Precious Minds – Engineered Futures. This initiative empowers young women aspiring to become engineers through mentorship, career exposure, and skills development, bridging the gap between industry and education.

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Bongekile Matsenjwa
Women in Engineering (WomEng) Eswatini

This bio summarizes the impact and achievements of Women in Engineering (WomEng) Eswatini, focusing on program delivery, community outreach, funding, and recognition.

Women in Engineering (WomEng) Eswatini is dedicated to educating and developing women and girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The organization focuses on holistic support across the entire engineering skills pipeline.The organization runs two key programs:GirlEng Club: Established in 2025, this 10-month training and mentorship programme educated 100 high school girls (aged 15-18) who were interested in pursuing STEM careers. The girls were trained on various STEM topics, including careers and business opportunities, and all 100 students have initiated their path towards becoming professionals in STEM.

Circles Programme: Launched in three higher educational institutions in Eswatini, this program involves 1,000 female STEM university students and seeks to mentor and prepare them for the workplace.

Funding, Growth, and Recognition WomEng Eswatini has achieved significant operational milestones and recognition for its work:Financial Support: The organization secured funding of $2,310 from the Central Bank of Eswatini and subsequently hired 10 new employees. National Awards: WomEng Eswatini was recognized as "Mentor of the Year" by the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) in Eswatini for its work in developing women and girls in STEM. Leadership Recognition: The organisation was recognized as a "Women of Impact in Leadership" by the Wom-Pact Forum for its outstanding contributions in the STEM field and commitment to leadership, excellence, and positive impact. WomEng eSwatini has educated 1,000 girls about STEM.

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Mangwedi Mahlanza
Sizakele Design Engineering and Transit

Sizakele Design Engineering and Transit (SDET) is a comprehensive engineering firm specializing in a wide range of industrial services, including Mechanical Design and Machining, Steel Development, Welding and Fabrication, Laser cutting, Bending, Sourcing, Supply, Delivery, Construction, General Maintenance, and Support. The company provides expert services through precision methods such as CNC Machining, laser-cutting machines, complex Plant Maintenance, Engineering Detailing, and 3D CAD design modeling.

Key Achievements and Growth
SDET has demonstrated strong growth and industry recognition in 2025:

Manufacturing Capability: The company has acquired new machinery and established a strategic collaboration with a local machine shop company for machining jobs.

Industry Awards: Under the leadership of Mangwedi Mahlanza, SDET has won the Manufacturing Founder of the Year 2025 Award and was named the 2nd Runner up for the Gauteng Women in Business.

Professional Development: The company attributes its operational and personal growth to being a part of the WomHub family.

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