The Department of Public Works (DPW) wants all its employees, especially those in lower levels, to be brought up to date with technology.
The Government Communication and Information System says the DPW has challenged middle and senior management to make computer training available to workers, including cleaners and those who make tea, so they can access work e-mails.
"My plea to you is make sure that they have skills and that every woman in this department has access to e-mails by the end of this year," said minister Gwen Mahlangu-Nkabinde, at the Centennial Celebrations of International Women's Day.
Leading ladies
She also challenged women working within the department to mentor women in their communities and teach them to read and write.
"... I want you to go to people who have little, they are out there in the village and townships, go and plough back to them," Mahlangu-Nkabinde said.
She called on women to help each other while on their way up and ensure the department does things smarter and faster for women.
"I don't care how much you earn or what car you drive, but with the position you are given, you have a responsibility and are accountable to this country; you are a public servant and have a responsibility to empower other women," said the department's chief director of key accounts management Miranda Mafafo.
Tech girls
The Department of Trade and Industry hosted a Technogirl Entrepreneurship workshop, in Polokwane, this week to highlight the importance of technology and innovation in business.
The workshop was aimed at encouraging young school girls to pursue different career paths in various sectors of the economy, especially those that have been previously male-dominated.
The two-day activity saw 100 grade 10 to 12 girls, from 10 selected schools, addressed by leaders in the business fraternity on issues such as lessons and challenges from the business world, the importance of technology and innovation, and health matters.
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