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Women in Mining – Doris Phiri's profile for Women's Month
Doris Phiri is a Senior Sales Engineer at Multotec Manufacturing, where she is responsible for providing screening media solutions to gold mining customers. With her strong technical foundation and a customer-focused approach, she works closely with clients to understand their operational challenges and deliver solutions that improve performance and productivity.
Born in Rustenburg, North West, on 30 December 1987, Doris holds a BTech in Extraction Metallurgy from the University of Johannesburg and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice from Henley Business School. Her commitment to continuous learning has been a defining feature of her career, with one of her proudest achievements being the successful completion of her postgraduate qualification while working full-time.
Doris believes that strong leadership is built on collaboration, accountability and clear communication. Her management style is results-driven, while empowering those around her to contribute, grow and achieve shared goals. She values teamwork and believes that creating an environment where people feel supported ultimately leads to stronger business outcomes.
Throughout her career, Doris has embraced every challenge as an opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. This mindset has enabled her to build a successful career in the mining industry while continually expanding her knowledge and leadership capabilities.
Inspired by former United States First Lady Michelle Obama, Doris admires her resilience, authentic leadership and commitment to empowering others. These qualities continue to influence her own approach to leadership and personal growth.
Her philosophy of life, "Every challenge is an opportunity to grow," reflects her belief that perseverance and a willingness to learn are essential ingredients for success.
Her message to women leaders across South Africa is: "Lead with integrity, resilience and purpose. Every barrier we break today makes it easier for the women who will follow us tomorrow." She believes that by supporting and uplifting one another, women can continue to shape a more inclusive and diverse future for the mining industry.