By: Natasha Archary
Phillip Dukashe, Head of Generation at Eskom has resigned from the power utility amid the current loadshedding crisis.
Eskom made the announcement on Monday, 9 Monday, confirming Dukashe’s last day will be on 31 May.
Dukashe cited a critical need to achieve a balance for the benefit of his health, family and work responsibilities as the reason for his resignation.
After 26-years at Eskom, Dukashe filled the Head of Generation position for just a year.
Rhulani Mathebula will replace him as acting generation head in the interim.
Loadshedding remains a problem in the country with intermittent loadshedding schedules occurring over the last 15-years.
In a statement, Eskom said, “Phillip leaves behind a competent team to ensure sustainability of the Generation Division. Rhulani will take over in the interim while the recruitment process is initiated. Rhulani is a seasoned Power Station General Manager and had acted as Group Executive for Generation prior to Phillip’s appointment.”
On Monday, Eskom announced that loadshedding could occur at short notice due to the system being overloaded during the evening peak period in winter.
Eskom proceeded to cut the power across the country from 17h00 to 22h00 on Monday after a week of loadshedding.
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— Eskom Hld SOC Ltd (@Eskom_SA) May 9, 2022
Rhulani Mathebula will act as Generation Executive as Phillip Dukashe resigns to leave Eskom at the end of the month pic.twitter.com/0nrG3RvoAi
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