IN CONVERSATION WITH SAVANNAH VORSTER Project Engineer: Mechanical, Bühler Johannesburg
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In a field still dominated by men, Savannah Vorster is proving that
determination, talent, and passion know no gender. Savannah, a Project
Engineer at Bühler Johannesburg, has spent the last five years carving out a
name for herself in South Africa’s engineering sector, inspiring young women
along the way.
Her interest in engineering began at home. Growing up, she watched her father
build and fix things, eventually joining him in solving problems around the
house. “I found it fascinating how things worked and loved figuring out
solutions,” she recalls. Even in high school, Savannah’s creativity shone through
— one of her most memorable projects was designing a Ferris wheel, an early
sign of the problem-solving mindset that would define her career.
Savannah’s journey has been shaped by learning and mentorship. Starting as a
learner through Bühler Johannesburg’s Women in STEM program, she steadily
progressed to become a Project Engineer, balancing work with part-time
mechanical engineering studies and pursuing her CAPM certification.
“Engineering spaces are still dominated by men, but women are slowly making
their way in and leaving an impact while doing so,” she says.
Mentorship and bursary programs played a pivotal role in Savannah’s
development, opening doors to opportunities she might not have otherwise
had. Today, she encourages young women to believe in their abilities: “The only
thing stopping you from doing what you want to do is yourself. There will
always be someone who disagrees with your path, but the only opinion that
matters is yours.”
Savannah’s story is more than a personal achievement — it’s a message to the
next generation of female engineers that barriers can be broken, and that
women in STEM can shape the future with creativity, intelligence, and
determination.
This week, listeners will have the opportunity to hear from Savannah herself, as
she shares her journey, the challenges she’s faced, and her advice for young
women considering careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics.
determination, talent, and passion know no gender. Savannah, a Project
Engineer at Bühler Johannesburg, has spent the last five years carving out a
name for herself in South Africa’s engineering sector, inspiring young women
along the way.
Her interest in engineering began at home. Growing up, she watched her father
build and fix things, eventually joining him in solving problems around the
house. “I found it fascinating how things worked and loved figuring out
solutions,” she recalls. Even in high school, Savannah’s creativity shone through
— one of her most memorable projects was designing a Ferris wheel, an early
sign of the problem-solving mindset that would define her career.
Savannah’s journey has been shaped by learning and mentorship. Starting as a
learner through Bühler Johannesburg’s Women in STEM program, she steadily
progressed to become a Project Engineer, balancing work with part-time
mechanical engineering studies and pursuing her CAPM certification.
“Engineering spaces are still dominated by men, but women are slowly making
their way in and leaving an impact while doing so,” she says.
Mentorship and bursary programs played a pivotal role in Savannah’s
development, opening doors to opportunities she might not have otherwise
had. Today, she encourages young women to believe in their abilities: “The only
thing stopping you from doing what you want to do is yourself. There will
always be someone who disagrees with your path, but the only opinion that
matters is yours.”
Savannah’s story is more than a personal achievement — it’s a message to the
next generation of female engineers that barriers can be broken, and that
women in STEM can shape the future with creativity, intelligence, and
determination.
This week, listeners will have the opportunity to hear from Savannah herself, as
she shares her journey, the challenges she’s faced, and her advice for young
women considering careers in science, technology, engineering, and
mathematics.
