Evelyn Raesetja Zulu is the driving force behind Siyalungisa Occupational Hygiene Services. With a background grounded in hard work, academic excellence, and an unwavering passion for worker safety, Evelyn’s leadership is shaped by her personal journey — one marked by overcoming workplace challenges and a fierce commitment to evolving the occupational hygiene field.

Her journey into the field was shaped by personal experience and a desire to transform outdated practices into forward-thinking solutions that prioritize worker health and dignity.
 

As a young Black woman navigating the occupational hygiene industry in South Africa, Evelyn has overcome significant challenges, including systemic underestimation and bias. Her leadership is driven by a vision to elevate the profession and champion a culture where health and humanity come first. Under her guidance, Siyalungisa is not just an inspection authority — it is a catalyst for meaningful change.
 

“Occupation and material aside, where is our humanity? It all begins with humanity.”