{"id":17090,"date":"2021-09-15T11:51:27","date_gmt":"2021-09-15T11:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/?p=17090"},"modified":"2021-09-15T11:51:27","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T11:51:27","slug":"visionary-leadership-shra-acting-ceo-promotes-mentorship-and-accountability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swmcommunications.co.za\/press-office\/visionary-leadership-shra-acting-ceo-promotes-mentorship-and-accountability\/","title":{"rendered":"VISIONARY LEADERSHIP: SHRA ACTING CEO PROMOTES MENTORSHIP AND ACCOUNTABILITY"},"content":{"rendered":"

15 September 2021. <\/em>The Social Housing Regulatory Authority (SHRA) is a state institution proudly run by a strong female leader; someone who is fostering leadership skills in the organisation, while ensuring that social housing initiatives are executed with care and quality in mind. The SHRA is an agency the Department of Human Settlements run by Acting CEO, Mpolai Nkopane.<\/p>\n

In discussion with Nkopane about her role as a female leader and mentor within a public entity, she states that one of her goals is to foster a culture of leadership and accountability, which creates credibility for the SHRA and the people who work there. \u201cWe are honoured in our position to help create homes for South Africa, and there is a world of good we can do. My vision is to foster the support of professional and accountable people within our organisation, who can lead our initiatives to success with the best use of our resources.\u201d<\/p>\n

Nkopane has a wealth of experience in ensuring that grants go to good use. She started her career in rural development, where she loved seeing the clear and immediate improvements to the lives of beneficiaries \u2013 made possible through international and local grants which she was charged with overseeing. \u201cThis is not so different to where I am today, where we arrive at a vacant field and in 12 to 24 months, we are able to provide families with incredible homes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Making a difference<\/strong><\/p>\n

From rural development, to working for municipal owned social housing institutions, to consulting on Johannesburg\u2019s inner-city development, Nkopane thrives on making a difference. \u201cI was a Girl Guide as a child and early on, I knew that whatever I do in my life, I must be helping other people.\u201d Today, she leads the SHRA and inspires her colleagues to serve with integrity.<\/p>\n

\u201cI was asked the other day, \u2018What kind of leader do you want to be?\u2019 I want to be a leader who empowers others. Practically speaking, this means mentorship and guidance for our young women in the workplace. We need to foster an environment for growth \u2013 spend more time caring for, mentoring and nurturing our younger colleagues.\u201d She said that this is especially important in the context of boardroom bullying. \u201cWhen I see bullying, I ask myself how the most junior person in the company might react. Not every woman has the confidence to take on such intimidating behaviour \u2013 and they actually shouldn\u2019t have to. But until culture changes, my advice to women is to stand firm in who you are, know yourself, and do not let yourself be swayed\u201d.<\/p>\n

Putting in the time<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nkopane believes that women lead differently to men. \u201cWe sometimes choose to focus our attention on making subtle changes \u2013 but these are often the changes which make the most impact when given time. Placing emphasis on accountability and integrity in small day-to-day actions is the start of creating a high-performing public entity which people are proud to work for in the long run.\u201d<\/p>\n

Good things take time, says Nkopane. \u201cPatience is very important. I see young women entering the workforce in a rush to get to the top. This is where mentorship comes in once again. More experienced professionals like myself need to help steady our young people. This doesn\u2019t mean they have to slow down \u2013 a fast-pace works for some people. But too fast, and you might fall. As leaders, we must facilitate the next generation. In the context on the SHRA, achieving my goals as a mentor and leader means passing on my dedication to serving our beneficiaries, and ensuring that social housing developments proceed with transparency to meet success.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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