Cape Town - Jabu Serithi has been promoted to commercial director: key projects (Gauteng) at GVK-Siya Zama - making her the first woman director to be appointed within the company.
Serithi followed her father’s dream and pursued a profession in the construction industry. She began working as a quantity surveyor in training through a bursary programme with one of the major construction companies in the country.
Over the course of her career she has been involved in numerous construction projects, ranging from those in the mining/industrial infrastructure sectors to the residential and commercial spheres. Her experience over the years has exposed her to various clients in these areas ranging from mining giants and private developers to members of the public sector.
Originally from Kwa-Zulu Natal, Serithi moved to Johannesburg in 2006 in order to get more exposure in the industry.