Maria Legodi Busisiwe is the CEO of Cimerwa Ltd. PPC is the majority shareholder of Cimerwa Ltd, and she has been in the cement industry for 21 years. She is married to Sopie Legodi. They are blessed with a son, Nhlanhla, two daughters Keatlegile and Lethabo, and one granddaughter.
Education
City and Guilds of London – Quality Insurance
UNISA – Total Quality Assurance
Tshwane University of Technology – B Technical Chemistry
Experience
Lab Assistant 1995, progressed to Laboratory Technician, Laboratory Supervisor, Quality Assurance Chemist, Quality Assurance Manager, Production Superintendent, Customer Services Manager, Production Manager, General Manager, then CEO in 2014.
Areas of Expertise
Cement industry
Systems development
Project management
General management
What have been the main lessons you have learned in your career and how do you implement them in your management?
Do not judge the book by the cover. Remind yourself everyday of why God placed you in that position, make a change and build the world.
Mentors
Njombo Lekula
Shepherd Shonhiwa
Tryphosa Ramano
Dr Daniel Ufitikirezi
Quotes
Ubuntu: “I am who I am because of others”
