By: Natasha Archary

Eskom has appointed Bheki Nxumalo as the power utility’s new Head of Generation.
Acting Eskom CEO, Calib Cassim said the position was one the state-owned entity has been trying to fill for a while now.
“It has been very difficult to find a suitable candidate that would hit the ground running. The generation recovery plan is in full swing. We needed someone that would passionately drive the execution of recovery plan while inspiring staff to reach beyond their reach.”
Eskom CEO, Calib Cassim
Nxumalo has been in the energy sector for over 20-years from junior to senior management and at executive levels.
According to Eskom, the new Head of Generation is an all-round business leader who is comfortable in governance, people and technical aspects of the role.
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When asked if he has what it takes to head up the generation role at the embattled power utility, Nxumalo said he is confident he will be able to turn things around.
“I am truly honoured to be asked to lead Eskom generation at this critical time. I literally grew up in Eskom. I strongly believe that Eskom has the technical and managerial capability to turn things around.
The majority of Eskom employees are passionate about their work and company.”
Bheki Nxumalo on his new role as Head of Generation at Eskom
Prior to this appointment, Nxumalo was the Chief Executive Officer at Eskom Enterprise and Eskom Rotek Industries.
Eskom says the new Head of Generation has extensive operating, power station management and production experience.
Bheki Nxumalo was also the Power Station Manager at two of Eskom’s power stations and the General Manager at Kusile Power Station.
Nxumalo’s appointment comes as Eskom issues Stage 6 loadshedding indefinitely.
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Eskom appoints Bheki Nxumalo as Group Executive for Generation pic.twitter.com/wGaow7Su8M
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