{"id":45166,"date":"2026-06-05T17:11:50","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/?p=45166"},"modified":"2026-06-05T17:11:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:11:50","slug":"young-female-mechanic-in-rumbek-breaks-barriers-to-support-her-family","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onecitizendaily.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/young-female-mechanic-in-rumbek-breaks-barriers-to-support-her-family\/","title":{"rendered":"Young female mechanic in Rumbek breaks barriers to support her family"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Yang Ater Yang <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Rebecca Nyibol Malual, a 25-year-old woman from Wulu County, is challenging traditional gender roles by working as a mechanic while supporting her child and family through skills she acquired at the St. Peter Claver Computer and Ecological Training Centre in Rumbek.<\/p>\n

Rebecca currently works at a car service garage along Rumbek Airport Road. She said she enrolled in a combined mechanics and driving course at the Catholic-based vocational training centre after completing her secondary education.<\/p>\n

According to Rebecca, the training lasted 16 weeks, including 10 weeks of mechanics and six weeks of driving.<\/p>\n

\u201cI faced many challenges during the course, but because I loved mechanics, I continued,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Rebecca explained that finding employment has become increasingly difficult for young people, even after completing secondary school or university education.<\/p>\n

\u201cI decided to study mechanics and driving so that if I do not find a driving job, I can use my hands and skills to earn a living,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Rebecca completed Senior Four during the 2024\u20132025 academic year but did not proceed to university. As a single mother, she said the responsibility of caring for her son motivated her to pursue vocational training.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have a son, and I am responsible for taking care of him. I wanted him to go to school, and I also needed to support myself. That is why I chose this course,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She noted that learning mechanics has transformed her life financially and personally.<\/p>\n

\u201cSince I completed the course, many things have changed. I have taken my son to school, and the money I earn helps me meet my needs. Before, I depended on my parents and relatives, but now I can support myself,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Rebecca added that she is now able to contribute to family needs whenever necessary.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf there is a problem in the family, I can help because I have my own income,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

She said that her dream since Senior One has been to become a professional driver. However, she later realised the importance of combining driving with mechanical skills.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is better for me to have both professions. If I do not get a driving job, I can work in a garage using my mechanical skills,\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n

Rebecca said she can perform several mechanical tasks, including repairing brakes, changing tyres, replacing brake shoes, servicing vehicles, and changing engine oil.<\/p>\n

She explained that her income varies depending on the amount of work available.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf there is a lot of work, I can earn more than 100,000 South Sudanese Pounds (SSP). When work is limited, and I am only changing oil or doing simple tasks, I may earn between 20,000 and 30,000 SSP,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The income has enabled her to pay her son’s school fees and improve her family’s living conditions.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy parents have seen the change in my life, and they are happy. I have been able to improve many things for myself and my family,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Rebecca encouraged parents across Lakes State to allow their daughters to pursue technical and vocational careers, including mechanics and driving.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was studying mechanics and driving at St. Peter Claver, there were only five girls in the class, while the rest were boys,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

After graduating, Rebecca secured an opportunity to gain practical experience at a local garage, where she was welcomed and given the chance to work.<\/p>\n

\u201cI graduated, started my practical training, and was accepted at the garage. Now everything has changed in my life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

Rebecca’s story highlights how vocational skills training is helping young women in South Sudan create employment opportunities, support their families, and break barriers in traditionally male-dominated professions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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