The newly appointed Group Chief Executive of South Africa’s power utility company, Eskom, Mr Dan Marokane, has officially assumed post on Friday, March 1.
This was contained in a press statement issued by the company.
Mr Marokane rejoins Eskom at a time when the organisation faces an existential challenge and is undergoing significant changes that require hands-on, bold, and decisive leadership.
Eskom Board Chairman Mteto Nyati expressed confidence in Marokane’s abilities, as well as in the leadership and staff of Eskom, emphasising their collective commitment to turning the organisation around.
“We expect Dan and his leadership team to accomplish at least two critical tasks. First, they must address the current business challenges. Load-shedding must become a thing of the past. Second, they need to reposition and restructure Eskom to enable growth and sustainability,” Nyati said.
As Marokane takes the helm, the Eskom Board has asked him to prioritise several key areas in the first 100 days and these are:
1. Assessing the Generation Operational Recovery Plan
2. Reviewing Eskom’s unbundling plans
3. Engaging with internal and external stakeholders.
These first 100 days are crucial for helping him gain necessary insights into the affairs of Eskom and the industry.
He should be in a position to engage with the media at the end of this critical period.
“Dan has the full support of the Eskom Board. Eskom employees are excited to welcome him back into the organisation.
We invite all South Africans to rally behind him as he steers Eskom towards stability, reliability and sustainability,” Nyati concluded.
Source: https://energynewsafrica.com
