Growing up in the under-developed Eastern Cape awoke the desire in Sibongile Ngumbe, National Ports Authority’s (NPA) first female Port Engineer, to contribute to improving the lives of people in the region. With her recent appointment in this position at the Port of East London, she is now set to realise her vision of making a difference, by further developing the motor hub port. Sitting in her office, overlooking the Port of East London, Sibongile (30), says she decided to become an engineer when she learnt, during her matric year, about the great number of opportunities a career in this field could offer. Following her graduation with a degree in Civil Engineering…