Building success as a woman in the construction industry

LISA WITEPSKIHaving established her business, Sebenzile Demolitions & Projects with just three employers, Thandi Mase now provides jobs for up to 200 workers, marking her as a force to be reckoned with within this industry.Thandi stands out for more than her success at job creation, however: she is also the only black woman in a field that remains dominated by white men, she maintains.This distinction has helped her gain a name in the industry after much hard work – but, then again, hard work is something she is used to.Eastern Cape-born Thandi recalls that she started her working life…