{"id":76073,"date":"2016-08-09T03:53:23","date_gmt":"2016-08-09T01:53:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/womens-day-success-story\/"},"modified":"2016-08-09T03:53:23","modified_gmt":"2016-08-09T01:53:23","slug":"womens-day-success-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/womens-day-success-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Women\u2019s Day Success Story"},"content":{"rendered":"

Women\u2019s Day Success Story<\/a>: <\/p>\n

REMOVE ME: Choose One<\/h3>\n
\"Jennifer-Zothe\"<\/p>\n

Jennifer Zothe<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

When a company has a history that stretches back 150 years, it is not surprising that it would take a long-term view on a number of initiatives.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe work hard to help our staff achieve their personal career goals, and staff development is one of the strategic focuses of the company,\u201dexplained Tanya Reeves, Training Manager at Fair Cape Dairies.<\/p>\n

This year, in celebration of Women\u2019s Day, Fair Cape Dairies is sharing Jennifer Zothe\u2019s story. \u201cBefore I joined Fair Cape Dairies, I was a domestic worker,\u201d Jennifer said. \u201cWhen I finished matric I had high hopes and dreams for my future but I knew I could not afford to pursue these, and I thought that I was going to be a housekeeper for the rest of my life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jennifer has been with Fair Cape Dairies for over two years now. She started her employment as general housekeeper. She was given the opportunity by Fair Cape to work towards an Office Management Diploma through Unisa, and when she completed her studies she quickly progressed to admin assistant in the new product development kitchen.<\/p>\n

\u201cBefore I started here I didn\u2019t even know how to use a computer,\u201d she said. \u201cNow not only do I love assisting with business processes, I am also able to go to an internet caf\u00e9 and use a computer and to help my children with their school projects.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs women working at Fair Cape Dairies, I feel respected. It feels like women’s day every day,\u201d she said. \u201cI know now that possibilities are endless. The opportunities I have had at Fair Cape Dairies have helped me to have self-confidence and the will to learn more.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jennifer\u2019s husband also works for the company, in the raw material stores, and between them, they provide for their two children, aged 11 and 7.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can truly say that the opportunities I have been given have changed my life,\u201d Jennifer said. \u201cAnd I know that I will see the long term benefits in the lives of my children too, as we are able to give them a better education.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jennifer dreams of one day owning her own home: \u201cWe don\u2019t qualify for a bond yet, but that day is coming,\u201d she said confidently.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am so proud that my kids can look up to me\u00a0 and see my\u00a0 confidence, \u00a0I feel like real role model by showing them that the possibilities are endless. I\u2019d encourage all women out there to keep your head up, stay strong and believe in yourself – not just in Women\u2019s Month but every month of the year.\u201d<\/p>\n

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