Eskom, SUNNINGHILL

Supporting other industries.
Over and above supplying electricity, the size of the organisation’s current operations and expansion makes Eskom an important economic stimulant. For example, as electricity generation uses approximately 50% of the country’s coal production, the continued operation of Eskom is therefore an integral part in ensuring sustainability of the coal mining sector and related industries – sectors that provide substantial employment.
Driving transformation.
Eskom’s affirmative procurement strategy has a direct bearing on redistributing wealth and income in society. Eskom continues to support procurement with BEE and BWO suppliers, thereby channelling significant amounts of money into these sectors.
Creating jobs and new industries.
Over the next five years (to March 2013) Eskom plans to spend R385 billion on capital expenditure. This is the biggest build programme in the country and will have large spin-offs through the awarding of contracts, investment by suppliers and the purchasing of goods and services sourced from South Africa. This will help to create approximately 40 000 direct and indirect new jobs, with the related skills development benefits.