Focuses on Mbalati’s commitment to gender inclusion, featuring female engineers, executives, and contractors involved in LNG projects. Includes real-life profiles and DNG’s diversity strategy.
By DNG Energy Media Team
In a sector historically dominated by men, Aldworth Mbalati, CEO of DNG Energy, is rewriting the narrative by championing the role of women in South Africa’s growing LNG industry. Through inclusive policies, training, and leadership development, Mbalati is ensuring that the transition to clean energy is also a transition to gender equity.
👩🏽🏭 From the Ground to the Boardroom
Across DNG Energy’s operations, women are making their mark:
- Mechanical engineers on LNG terminals
- Project managers overseeing infrastructure rollouts
- Truck drivers navigating LNG delivery fleets
- Environmental officers ensuring compliance and sustainability
“Women are not just participating—they’re leading,” says Mbalati. “We can’t build a truly modern energy company without full representation.”
👩🏾💼 Case Study: Zanele, LNG Plant Operations Specialist
Zanele M., once an intern at DNG Energy, now oversees operations at the Coega LNG terminal. With training supported by the company, she rose through the ranks in just five years.
“I never imagined working in energy, let alone helping lead a major LNG hub,” says Zanele. “DNG gave me the tools and trusted me to grow.”
📚 Training, Mentorship & Scholarships
DNG Energy’s Women in LNG initiative includes:
- STEM scholarships for girls
- Technical training bootcamps
- Mentorship from senior female engineers
- Leadership coaching for high-potential staff
This program targets high school graduates, university students, and young professionals—creating a pipeline of future-ready female talent.
🤝 Partnering for Progress
Under Mbalati’s leadership, DNG Energy works with:
- Women in Mining South Africa (WiMSA)
- Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
- Nonprofits that promote women in STEM
The goal: to embed gender equality not as a CSR checkbox, but as core business strategy.
🔮 The Future is Female (and Powered by LNG)
Mbalati envisions a future where half of DNG’s leadership team is female. “We don’t just want women in the room—we want them at the head of the table,” he affirms.
With inclusive hiring, strong mentorship, and real investment in women’s success, DNG Energy is setting the standard for what equity in energy should look like.
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