Esther Buthelezi – Government Fleet Manager
Esther survives in a male-dominated workplace by continuously being on top of her game and constantlyworking hard to prove to her colleagues that she is more than capable of performing her job well.
She is motivated by her determination to succeed. Failure and incompetence are her pet peeves and success and results are what drive her personality.
Esther is driven by results and success, which she achieves through hard work and always being at the top of her game.According to Esther it can be tough working in a male-dominated industry, but she earns her colleagues respect by being credible and striving to be the best at what she does.
Her story shows that in many areas women still have to work much harder to be taken seriously. But, just like so many other women we celebrate this month, her determination proves that every woman can make a difference.
Esther is one of those women who breaks down barriers on a daily basis and setting the standard for other women in the automotive industry. We applaud her as she exemplifies everything we celebrate during Women’s Month.
Q&A
How does it feel to work in a male dominated industry? The male dominated industry is tough, one has to continuously prove that you are able to yourself and others. This takes hard work and lots of dedication, one has to be credible and earn respect from your male counterparts and continuously be on top of the game if not better.
What keeps you motivated? Sheer determination and the desire to succeed is what keeps me motivated. I personally hate failure or being seen as incompetent I take pride in what I do and all these factors keeps me motivated. Making a difference and accountability.
What drives you? Results and success.