Staff Reporter.
Eskom has announced the resignation of generation group executive Phillip Dukashe, whose last day will be on May 31 after having served 26 years in the company.
In his resignation letter and discussions with Eskom executives, Dukashe cited the critical need to achieve a balance for the benefit of his health, family and work responsibilities.
General manager Rhulani Mathebula – who has also previously acted as group executive for generation – will step into Dukashe’s role while Eskom recruits a replacement.
Mathebula previously acted as generation group executive prior to Dukashe’s appointment.
In a statement, Eskom said the utility “saluted” Dukashe for “selfless leadership, integrity and excellence”.
“Phillip’s vast institutional knowledge, cross functional skills and sound executive leadership experience created the much-needed stability in the Generation division during his tenure and achieved some significant strides in helping to turn around Generation,” the power utility said.
The power utility had earlier warned of a heightened risk of load shedding at short notice, after having suspended the most recent bout of load shedding only on Saturday.