Eskom on Wednesday evening confirmed reports that its CEO, André de Ruyter, has resigned.
He will, however, stay on until 31 March next year while the Eskom board seeks a successor.
“Mr De Ruyter has agreed to stay on for an additional period beyond the stipulated 30 days’ notice to ensure continuity while we urgently embark on a search for his successor,” the state-owned utility said in a statement.
Eskom said that contrary to media reports there is no plan for chairman Mpho Makwana to be appointed as interim CEO. “A comprehensive executive search will be conducted to find a suitable qualified candidate,” the company said.
“It has been an honour and privilege to serve Eskom and South Africa. I wish all the hardworking people of Eskom well,” De Ruyter said in the statement.
Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan said: “André has carried an enormous burden on behalf of South Africa. I want to thank him for his sacrifice and resilience in a difficult job.” — (c) 2022 NewsCentral Media