Former Boilermaker Leans On 'Profitable' Expertise

The 38-year-old ‘woman of steel’ originally from Maunatlala is a leading example of female representation in a male-oriented welding industry through her business, Cubre Metal Works Pty (Ltd). Ramatebele who was born and raised here at Somerset West operates her business which manufactures diverse steel window frames in Selebi Phikwe industrial.

Speaking to Business Monitor, the ‘Iron Lady’, Ramatebele said that she started her company after years of service in the mining industry as a boilermaker. She said that she worked as a boilermaker in reputable mining companies such as Tati Nickel mining company, Karowe Mine, Sowa Mine and others on a contract basis.