Eskom has established a Group Investigations and Security division, its own forensic, security, and investigative arm.
This division will report directly to the Group Chief Executive.
In addition, Eskom said in a statement, a Project Management Office was also created to analyze data-driven findings, oversee internal and external investigations, and clear the backlog of cases in coordination with law enforcement agencies.
Dan Marokane, Eskom Group Chief Executive, said “we are applying the same effort as we did to end loadshedding to ending years of governance and accountability failings and it is a task like no other. We are creating a sustainable and investable Eskom through the focussed execution of our action plans to address historical misconduct, reinforce governance, and foster ethical business conduct.”
Marokane also said the new division would drive adherence to internal controls, risk management and the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Mteto Nyati, Eskom Board Chairperson, said “our partnership with the SIU, and various organs of state under the auspices of the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) Energy Safety & Security Priority Committee, is crucial in ensuring that all forms of criminality that impact our ability to effectively and efficiently deliver on our mandate are dealt with decisively.”