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for us , and a lot of organisational initiatives that the business is undergoing and driving . For now , in the early stages , we must deliver a lot of foundational components soon for use in the future .”
Beyond the competition This dedication to being as strong a force as possible is part of what differentiates Eskom from competitors . It extends beyond a desire to simply be the biggest , as it strives to prove itself as a positive force within South Africa .
“ We need to keep on saying to our customers that we are dedicated to the country and its economy first of all ,” Maritz states . “ Whatever we do is actually to deliver value to the citizens of South Africa .”
Eskom works hard to prove this via its campaigns and initiatives in the market , and aims to create the kind of talent in its people that will further enrich the nation . This brings further value to South Africa , and the more innovative the business can be , the more savings it can offer to customers . The more money customers save , the more confidence they will have in Eskom . “ What makes us unique is the full value chain we offer , right from generating the energy to delivering it to the customer ,” concludes Maritz . “ Unlike a lot of utilities companies who need to keep things cheap , we have the ability to innovate . We are in a country that is still developing , but we can do great things because we have a captive market .
“ We ’ re currently thinking about electric vehicles , on energy storage , and looking at what the competition is doing . We have such a lot of knowledge and expertise , and we will provide services worldwide if we can get it right . Africa is going to experience a lot of changes in the future , and that too will open a lot of opportunities for Eskom . We can always make a change , because we have great partners , and they will help us to deliver these things . In two or three years , it will be a different picture for Eskom and for Africa .” 102 August 2017