About Eskom

History of Eskom Enterprises

Eskom Enterprises (Pty) Ltd was formed in 1999 to carry out the non-regulated electricity related activities of Eskom in South Africa, and all its other energy and related activities outside South Africa. (Eskom Enterprise structure)

Eskom Enterprises is part of the Eskom Group and as such is able to leverage a vast array of core competencies in meeting the needs of its customers. In addition it forms the holding company for a number of subsidiaries, all of which specialize in providing products and services related to the power industry in Africa and around the world.

The company focuses on enhancing productivity, increasing efficiency and boosting the profitability of its customers by working actively and jointly with major undertakings in the energy and related services industries.

Being part of the Eskom Group, Eskom Enterprises has access to the vast resources, skills and expertise of Eskom. In addition, through the major financial resources and international financial relationship accrued through Eskom, it is able to bring capital to projects as well as expertise, initiative and complete understanding. Should you require further information, or wish for a person to contact you directly, please contact the relevant subsidiary company (from the Structure above), or the Eskom Enterprises Corporate Office.

Eskom Enterprises' core business comprises:

  • the development, operation and maintenance of infrastructure in the energy and water supply sectors;

  • the provision of contracted research and development, utility management, project management and consulting services;

  • investment in the creation or acquisition of assets and business ventures in the energy generation and transmission fields, in telecommunications and in information technology; and

  • exploring for and extracting or refining primary energy sources prior to conversion into secondary energy forms such as electricity.