By Terri-Ann Brouwers.
The National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) has confirmed the appointment of Monde Bala as CEO, effective 1 October 2025.
Bala has been serving as interim CEO for the past two months. His confirmation follows a competitive recruitment process.
NTCSA chair Priscillah Mabelane said the board is confident in his ability to lead the entity into its next chapter.
“He brings a wealth of experience and insight to the role, and we look forward to continuing our work with him and the executive team as we drive forward our strategic deliverables,” she said.
Bala is a seasoned executive with more than 27 years of experience in the power sector.
His career includes serving as group executive at Eskom Distribution since 2019, as well as holding several senior leadership roles within Eskom. He holds a BSc in electrical engineering from the University of Cape Town and a master’s in engineering from the University of the Witwatersrand.
As CEO, Bala is tasked with accelerating the NTCSA’s mandate of providing reliable, fair, and affordable access to the electricity grid and market.
Key priorities include implementing the Transmission Development Plan to attract investment into the grid, overseeing operational unbundling in line with legislative requirements, and fostering a fair and competitive electricity market.
The NTCSA says Bala’s leadership comes at a pivotal moment in South Africa’s electricity transition, with his role central to shaping a more competitive and efficient power sector that supports sustainable economic growth.