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SA Women in IT and Data Leadership Shape Security Technology

  • Writer: Reon Jansen Van Vuuren
    Reon Jansen Van Vuuren
  • Aug 18
  • 3 min read
A high-resolution, professional image of a man's hands typing on a laptop. The screen displays a digital lock icon with lines of code in the background, symbolising security and technology. The text "LEADERSHIP SHAPE SECURITY TECHNOLOGY" is prominently overlaid in a large, bold font. A smaller line of text above it reads "Blog Post | SA Women in IT and Data". The lower part of the image features the logo for "ATG DIGITAL Driving Change" along with their website and phone number. The image visually represents the article's theme of women in IT and data leadership influencing technology and security.
Celebrating the Women in IT and Data who are revolutionising security in South Africa.

In honour of Women’s Month, ATG Digital celebrates the women in IT and data leadership. From smart security innovations to diversity in tech initiatives, we see you. The leaders who are revolutionising South Africa’s digital landscape. 


Discover more about these trailblazers and see firsthand how inclusion drives superior technology solutions across every sector.


Proptech and Digital Infrastructure Pioneers


  • Azola Mabinza leads the tech transformation in South Africa at Broll Property Group, where she integrates advanced technology into commercial real estate systems. As Executive Chairperson of African Monarch Group and founder of Khula Lula (South Africa’s first female-owned private equity firm for Black women in tech), she demonstrates how diversity in tech creates sustainable innovation. Her work proves that women in IT bring essential perspectives to security technology and systems integration.


  • Tsholofelo Ramokoka tackles infrastructure challenges through AddressDox, delivering digital address solutions that enable economic inclusion. Her proptech innovation solves fundamental access issues while creating pathways for smart security implementations across previously underserved communities.


Systems Integration and Data Leadership Excellence

  • Jennifer Ramnath, Chief Digital and Information Officer at the Mastercard Foundation, exemplifies self-taught excellence among women in IT leadership. Her career began with her teaching herself network architecture and culminated in her leading global banking systems across Africa. She’s transformed how financial institutions approach security technology and data management. As a Wired4Women board member, she’s building the next generation of diverse tech leaders.


  • Nomonde White-Ndlovu at Bidvest Bank demonstrates how women in IT and data leadership drive fintech transformation from the C-suite. As CIO and W4W Chairperson, she combines technical expertise with mentorship. She is an example of how inclusion in leadership delivers superior business outcomes in security technology implementations.


  • Kume Luvhani co-founded Vaxowave, a multi-cloud solutions company transforming South Africa’s tech infrastructure. Her expertise in technology transformation and strategic consulting helps enterprises navigate complex digital integrations while maintaining robust security protocols.


Coding Education and Skills Development

  • Zandile Mkwanazi addresses the critical skills gap through GirlCode, empowering women in IT through comprehensive software development and tech leadership programs. Her educational initiatives in coding and systems integration create the diverse talent pipeline essential for South Africa’s digital future. This focus particularly benefits smart security and access control sectors.


  • Baratang Miya leads GirlHype, providing coding and app development skills directly to women and girls. As a self-taught coder, she embodies the entrepreneurial spirit driving diversity in tech while ensuring democratised access to digital opportunities.


Payment Infrastructure and Digital Innovation

  • Karen Nadasen at PayU South Africa leads with digital payment infrastructure that enables secure commerce across Africa. Her recognition as one of South Africa’s most influential women in IT reflects the systemic value of diverse leadership. This approach drives both security technology adoption and financial inclusion.


  • Annette Muller’s DotNxt consulting bridges strategic digital innovation with practical implementation for major South African corporates. Her work ensures new security technology integrates effectively within existing organisational structures. Irrefutably, this is critical for successful smart security deployments.


The ATG Digital Perspective on Women in IT Leadership


At ATG Digital, we witness daily how diversity in tech creates superior solutions. Our POPIA-compliant access control and visitor management systems succeed because diverse teams understand the varied needs and security challenges of different users. When women in IT and data leadership guide digital infrastructure projects, they bring perspectives that make security technology more accessible, more robust, and more inclusive.


These leaders are reshaping South African tech infrastructure. Their expertise in smart security, systems integration, and digital transformation creates opportunities while solving real challenges for businesses nationwide.


It is evident that organisations with diverse leadership in IT and security technology outperform in innovation, problem-solving, and user satisfaction. This Women’s month, we’re not just celebrating individual achievements, but recognising the transformative power of inclusion in building South Africa’s digital future.



For all Access Control related information, contact ATG Digital by calling 010 500 8611, Whatsapp 072 055 1187, email sales@atthegate.biz or go to http://www.atgdigital.biz


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