What does ๐ฏ๐ฌ+ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ look like when itโs built on grit, empathy, faith, and people-first thinking?
In this powerful and deeply human episode, we sit down with one of Sasolโs most respected leaders, Andrew (A) Oosthuizen Pr.Eng Cert. A seasoned leader whose career spans ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ, ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฆ๐, ๐๐๐ถ๐ฎ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐, and who remains the first and only person at Sasol to have led three departments.
We reflect on the very first conversation we ever had and trace a remarkable journey shaped by mechanical engineering, commissioning, and large-scale capital projects. Our guest shares how these early experiences shaped his leadership style. One rooted in clarity, accountability, and the rare ability to lead specialists without needing to be the specialist himself.
This conversation goes beyond titles and achievements. We talk about:
โข Navigating diverse cultures and high-pressure environments
โข Leading with firmness and empathy
โข Mentoring future leaders through intentional programs and mentoring circles
โข Including personally supporting the child of one of his staff members to complete both Honours and Masterโs degrees
We also step into the personal side. Stories of growing up with very little, moving often, and how those experiences built resilience and humility. Offering lessons that resonate far beyond the workplace.
From fishing where he โwasnโt supposed to fish in the USAโ, diving in open seas with his wife, early-morning coffee rituals, time with his dogs, and a love for gadgets, guitars, golf, and chess. This episode reveals the gentle soul behind the commanding presence.
We close with reflections on ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฐ๐, ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, and what truly matters after a long and impactful career.
๐๏ธ This episode is for leaders, engineers, professionals, and anyone interested in:
โข Authentic leadership
โข Mentorship and legacy
โข Work-life balance in demanding careers
โข Personal growth, faith, and purpose
If you believe leadership is about ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ, this conversation will stay with you.
In this deeply inspiring episode, weโre joined by Linda Magqabi, Director of Corporate Affairs and Training at Megchem, with over 20 years of experience leading major engineering projects across the petrochemical and mining sectors.
From humble beginnings in Bizana, Eastern Cape, to navigating high-stakes roles at Sasol, Anglo American, and now leading training and corporate strategy at MegchemโLindaโs journey is one of grit, growth, and grace.
But beyond the boardroom and project sites, Linda is also a passionate long-distance runner and a man deeply rooted in his Christian faith. In this episode, we explore the powerful intersections between faith, endurance, leadership, and legacy.
๐ฌ In this episode, we discuss:
The truth about patience, purpose, and perseverance in career and life
Lessons from two decades in engineering leadership
How faith grounds and guides him in high-pressure environments
The spiritual parallels between cross-country running and walking with Christ
Why training and developing others is one of the highest forms of leadership
The mindset that helps overcome failure, self-doubt, and uncertainty
Wisdom for young professionals navigating their early career journey
What legacy truly meansโand how to build it with intention
โจ Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a seasoned professional, a person of faith, or simply someone seeking inspirationโthis conversation will challenge, uplift, and motivate you.
๐ ๏ธ Highlights from Linda's journey:
BSc Mechanical Engineering โ University of Cape Town
Business Leadership Programme โ UNISA
Former Project Engineer at Sasol (13 years)
Project Manager at Anglo American (9 years)
Senior & Executive Manager at Megchem (9+ years)
Now Director of Corporate Affairs & Training at Megchem
๐ Donโt forget to like, share, and subscribe if you find this episode valuableโand leave a comment with your favorite takeaway from the conversation
Gregory Lephuthing
What does ๐ฏ๐ฌ+ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฝ look like when itโs built on grit, empathy, faith, and people-first thinking?
In this powerful and deeply human episode, we sit down with one of Sasolโs most respected leaders, Andrew (A) Oosthuizen Pr.Eng Cert. A seasoned leader whose career spans ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ ๐๐ต๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ณ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ, ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฆ๐, ๐๐๐ถ๐ฎ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฑ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐๐, and who remains the first and only person at Sasol to have led three departments.
โข HOD: Projects and Engineering
โข HOD: Project Controls
โข HOD: Commissioning
We reflect on the very first conversation we ever had and trace a remarkable journey shaped by mechanical engineering, commissioning, and large-scale capital projects. Our guest shares how these early experiences shaped his leadership style. One rooted in clarity, accountability, and the rare ability to lead specialists without needing to be the specialist himself.
This conversation goes beyond titles and achievements. We talk about:
โข Navigating diverse cultures and high-pressure environments
โข Leading with firmness and empathy
โข Mentoring future leaders through intentional programs and mentoring circles
โข Including personally supporting the child of one of his staff members to complete both Honours and Masterโs degrees
We also step into the personal side. Stories of growing up with very little, moving often, and how those experiences built resilience and humility. Offering lessons that resonate far beyond the workplace.
From fishing where he โwasnโt supposed to fish in the USAโ, diving in open seas with his wife, early-morning coffee rituals, time with his dogs, and a love for gadgets, guitars, golf, and chess. This episode reveals the gentle soul behind the commanding presence.
We close with reflections on ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฐ๐, ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ณ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐, ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฒ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐, and what truly matters after a long and impactful career.
๐๏ธ This episode is for leaders, engineers, professionals, and anyone interested in:
โข Authentic leadership
โข Mentorship and legacy
โข Work-life balance in demanding careers
โข Personal growth, faith, and purpose
If you believe leadership is about ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ถ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ฑ, this conversation will stay with you.
#p2pod #motivation #inspiration
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Gregory Lephuthing
๐ Key Themes:
Leadership โข Resilience โข Spirituality โข Engineering โข Personal Growth โข Endurance โข Purpose โข Mentorship
In this deeply inspiring episode, weโre joined by Linda Magqabi, Director of Corporate Affairs and Training at Megchem, with over 20 years of experience leading major engineering projects across the petrochemical and mining sectors.
From humble beginnings in Bizana, Eastern Cape, to navigating high-stakes roles at Sasol, Anglo American, and now leading training and corporate strategy at MegchemโLindaโs journey is one of grit, growth, and grace.
But beyond the boardroom and project sites, Linda is also a passionate long-distance runner and a man deeply rooted in his Christian faith. In this episode, we explore the powerful intersections between faith, endurance, leadership, and legacy.
๐ฌ In this episode, we discuss:
The truth about patience, purpose, and perseverance in career and life
Lessons from two decades in engineering leadership
How faith grounds and guides him in high-pressure environments
The spiritual parallels between cross-country running and walking with Christ
Why training and developing others is one of the highest forms of leadership
The mindset that helps overcome failure, self-doubt, and uncertainty
Wisdom for young professionals navigating their early career journey
What legacy truly meansโand how to build it with intention
โจ Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a seasoned professional, a person of faith, or simply someone seeking inspirationโthis conversation will challenge, uplift, and motivate you.
๐ ๏ธ Highlights from Linda's journey:
BSc Mechanical Engineering โ University of Cape Town
Business Leadership Programme โ UNISA
Former Project Engineer at Sasol (13 years)
Project Manager at Anglo American (9 years)
Senior & Executive Manager at Megchem (9+ years)
Now Director of Corporate Affairs & Training at Megchem
๐ Donโt forget to like, share, and subscribe if you find this episode valuableโand leave a comment with your favorite takeaway from the conversation
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