25/08/2026
💙 Women of Impact | Every Role. Every Voice. Every Impact.
This Women’s Month, Siza Water continues to celebrate the women whose resilience, determination and passion create a lasting impact every day.
Today, we profile Gugu Bhengu, Junior Accountant at Siza Water, whose journey has been shaped by a passion for numbers, problem-solving and a willingness to embrace new opportunities.
Gugu began her career as a bookkeeper before progressing to Junior Accountant. Along the way, she discovered a passion for procurement, where she enjoys the challenges of negotiation, finding solutions and making things happen.
Her greatest motivation, however, comes from her children. Having experienced personal loss from a young age, Gugu’s journey has taught her the importance of resilience and perseverance.
“I want my children to see that, no matter what life puts in your way, you can keep going, work hard and create a better future.”
Gugu hopes to be remembered as someone who was always willing to help, find solutions and make things happen. She also hopes her journey encourages other women to believe in themselves, embrace opportunities and never be afraid to step into new spaces.
“My own journey has taught me that sometimes things don’t happen when we expect them to, but God’s timing is always perfect. Sometimes your true calling is found along the way.”
For Gugu, Women’s Month is about recognising the strength, resilience and contributions of women, while understanding the power women have to uplift and empower one another.
She believes empowerment means having the confidence to use your voice, take up space, pursue opportunities and help another woman along her journey. When women are empowered to grow and thrive, the impact reaches far beyond the individual – strengthening families, workplaces and communities.
Gugu’s story reminds us that our journeys may not always follow the path we expect, but through resilience, courage and embracing new opportunities, we can discover where we are truly meant to be.
Every Role. Every Voice. Every Impact.