Sibongile Nong
With 24 years in engineering, Ms Sibongile Nong has led multi-disciplinary major infrastructure, energy, Bus Rapid Transit and Innovative Building Technology (IBT) projects. She is among the first African women to manufacture IBT products, training and coaching 50 women entrepreneurs in the IBT field. She now contributes her expertise to the world-class radio telescope, MeerKAT, at NRF-SARAO. She leads the MeerKAT Band 5 and Hosting Infrastructure projects, supporting South Africa’s role in the Square Kilometre Array. She is also a Deputy Chairperson for Women of Worth, inspiring youth through school outreach. Her journey reflects a deep commitment to STEM through mentoring, public speaking and inspiring the next generation of women leaders. Ms Nong was recognised for her impact with the CWENA’s “Disrupter of the Year in 4IR” Award.





