{"id":40683,"date":"2026-08-12T13:12:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T13:12:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/?p=40683"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:06:42","slug":"from-vut-to-the-mining-sector-maambele-tshivhases-journey-of-purpose-and-perseverance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/nso\/from-vut-to-the-mining-sector-maambele-tshivhases-journey-of-purpose-and-perseverance\/","title":{"rendered":"From VUT to the mining sector: Maambele Tshivhase\u2019s journey of purpose and perseverance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;VUT alumna Maambele Tshivhase reflects on her journey from the University\u2019s classrooms to the mining sector and her commitment to disability inclusion.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>12 August 2026 | Story by: Nontobeko Moimane | Picture: Supplied<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5 minutes read time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VUT-alumna-Maambele-Tshivhase-1-1024x912.webp\" alt=\"Ms Maambele Tshivhase, a VUT alumna and Industrial Relations Practitioner in the mining sector, is featured in the VUT 60 Alumni Legacy Series for her journey of purpose, perseverance and professional growth.\" class=\"wp-image-40847\" srcset=\"https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VUT-alumna-Maambele-Tshivhase-1-1024x912.webp 1024w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VUT-alumna-Maambele-Tshivhase-1-300x267.webp 300w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VUT-alumna-Maambele-Tshivhase-1-768x684.webp 768w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VUT-alumna-Maambele-Tshivhase-1-1536x1368.webp 1536w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VUT-alumna-Maambele-Tshivhase-1-13x12.webp 13w, https:\/\/vut.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/VUT-alumna-Maambele-Tshivhase-1.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ms Maambele Tshivhase, a VUT alumna and Industrial Relations Practitioner in the mining sector, is featured in the VUT 60 Alumni Legacy Series for her journey of purpose, perseverance and professional growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Maambele Tshivhase first arrived at the Vaal University of Technology (VUT), she knew little about the institution. What she discovered was a welcoming academic community that would help shape not only her career, but also the resilient and purpose-driven woman she would become.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, Ms Tshivhase is an Industrial Relations Practitioner at Samancor Chrome Mine, where she advises on labour law, employee relations, disciplinary processes, dispute resolution and compliance with South African employment legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her journey from VUT\u2019s classrooms to the mining sector is grounded in education, perseverance and a refusal to allow disability to define the boundaries of her ambition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cMy academic and professional journey has been characterised by resilience, determination and an unwavering commitment to excellence. Rather than viewing disability as a limitation, I have embraced it as a source of strength,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ms Tshivhase graduated from VUT with a National Diploma in Labour Law in 2015 before completing a Bachelor of Technology in Business Administration in 2018. Her commitment to lifelong learning led her to pursue postgraduate studies in Labour Law, and she is currently studying towards a Master of Business Administration (MBA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before joining Samancor Chrome Mine, she gained professional experience at Absa and ArcelorMittal South Africa. These roles broadened her understanding of organisational governance, labour relations, employment legislation and workplace compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, her achievements extend beyond professional advancement. As a woman living with a disability, Ms Tshivhase has transformed her lived experience into a platform for inclusion and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She established Limitless Tours, a travel business that seeks to cultivate a culture of travel among people with disabilities. She is also the founder of OLO Clothing, an online baby clothing brand. Through these ventures, she has learned that progress demands innovation, courage and a willingness to confront obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cReal achievement lies in facing obstacles head-on. Success is achieved not by the absence of challenges, but by the ability to overcome them with integrity and determination,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on her student years, Ms Tshivhase says VUT offered her far more than a qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cVUT provided far more than just academic knowledge; it provided a blueprint for life,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University\u2019s practical approach to education, together with the diversity of campus life, helped her develop the adaptability, confidence and resilience that she would later draw upon in the workplace and in building her businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some of her most treasured memories are of lecturers and senior staff who took a genuine interest in student success. 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For her, these achievements demonstrate the University\u2019s ability to empower people from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, to realise their potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking towards VUT\u2019s next 60 years, she would like to see the University deepen its relationship with industry, particularly within the mining sector. She believes expanded Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), graduate development programmes and structured mentorship opportunities could help more students bridge the gap between academic knowledge and workplace expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThese opportunities enable students to translate academic knowledge into practical workplace competence while improving graduate employability,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her vision for the University also includes continued investment in inclusive education through accessible infrastructure, assistive technologies and equitable learning opportunities for students with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having benefited from the knowledge, encouragement and opportunities she received, Ms Tshivhase now wants to help prepare the next generation. She hopes to contribute to VUT mentorship initiatives by supporting students interested in Labour Relations and Industrial Relations and sharing practical workplace knowledge, career guidance and professional development strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her commitment is especially personal when it comes to students who may encounter barriers because of disability or difficult personal circumstances. She wants them to see that their circumstances need not determine the course of their lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Ms Tshivhase, alumni engagement should extend beyond celebrating the achievements of former students. 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