Business Engage
Business Engage is an exciting and inventive organisation at the forefront of strategic thinking on gender mainstreaming in the private sector.
Upcoming events
Business Engage hosts various events around the country. Join us at a event near you.
Gender Mainstreaming Awards
Get rewarded for your gender diversity initiatives. Enter the Gender Mainstreaming Awards
(Entries close: 29 February 2020)
30% Club Southern Africa
The 30% Club aims to develop a diverse pool of talent for all businesses through the efforts of its Chair and CEO members.
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About Business Engage
Business Engage is an exciting and inventive organisation at the forefront of strategic thinking on gender mainstreaming in the private sector.
Board Masterclass Series
The Board Masterclass Series is a mixture of “technicalities” of being on a board (governance, understanding of roles, knowledge of the companies Act etc.)Mainly aimed at women although men are invited and encouraged to apply the Series integrates the experience and knowledge of 30% Club members and is supplemented by presenters who are experts in their chosen field.
Gender Mainstreaming Awards
The Gender Mainstreaming Awards, now in the 7th year, have been developed by Business Engage to encourage private sector and government to achieve more diversity in their organisations and to recognise best practice in gender mainstreaming.
The BoardWalk
The Boardwalk is an initiative that has been created to nurture the development of aspiring directors who are currently in senior management positions and help them to unlock their future potential in a very practical manner.
The LeadersWalk
It is accepted that not everybody can be on a board, nor does everybody want to be. The LeadersWalk follows the same concept as the BoardWalk and is designed for increasing the leadership skills of senior and middle management.
Cross-Corporate Mentorship programme
Exciting new program incorporating an international software platform to facilitate, match and grow the mentee/mentor relationship. Contact us for more information.
The Connected Workplace
“The Connected Workplace” is a cross-corporate workshop held quarterly to allow corporates to share best practice with other corporates.
LeanIn Circles
LeanIn Circles are small groups from across different industries who meet regularly to learn and grow together with the aim to develop confident leaders, inspired to grow and make a tangible impact on the business community.
Toastmasters
Learn how to speak in front of a group with confidence and work with others in a positive, supportive environment. Contact us for more information.
State of Gender on JSE Listed Boards
An annual study of the opportunities for gender balancing the boards of companies listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
State of Gender on JSE Listed Boards. 2017:
Download PDF
(Browse online version)
Annexure – Director rotations – Click here
Annexure – A precis of the policy as noted by each company – Click here
30%Club JSE Research Media Release (07.11.18) – Click here
Our leadership
Colleen Larsen
Colleen is one of the leading voices for the sustainable advancement of women in the corporate and entrepreneurial space in South Africa today.
Malcom Larsen
Malcolm is the Company secretary of Business Engage and enjoys doing workshops on Corporate Governance, tenders and contracts.
Professor Shirley Zinn
Shirley is a mentor to several women across multiple industries, is a presenter at numerous local and international conferences as a keynote speaker.
Mamokete Ramathe
Mamokete is a founder and CEO of Mamor Capital; an investment company with strong interest in investing in Telecoms, Energy and Industrial sectors.