Desley Khan brings her personal motto every day to work at Fletcher Higgins' laboratory in Lomolomo. “With every challenge comes opportunities,” says Desley.

Desley’s positive attitude has helped her advance her career. She joined Fletcher Higgins as a lab intern in 2022, after pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering. Desley says she focused on knowing the basics and foundation of road construction to help her become a competent engineer. Desley is now an Asphalt and Bitumen Laboratory Technician, a role that sees her sampling, testing, and reporting test results according to standards.

“Each day has its challenges, like trying to meet the demands of clients by juggling various tests within a timeframe. But in tackling these, I get to learn new things and new tests, and I get to venture into other testing – both in the lab and out in the field. Challenges also make the team come together and have the resolve to deliver high quality results.”