In a surprise announcement, Eskom said that the utility and its former chief operating officer Jan Oberholzer would "part ways by mutual agreement". Last month, Eskom confirmed that it had signed a two-year contract with Oberholzer to oversee key projects at coal-fired power station Kusile and nuclear power plant Koeberg. Oberholzer officially retired in April this year, with the board saying it planned to scrap the position of COO upon his departure. Eskom's acting group CEO Calib Cassim said he had appointed Oberholzer on a contract basis to oversee the completion of the critical projects at Kusile and Koeberg. "Eskom expresses gratitude to Mr Jan Oberholzer for his dedicated service, expertise and valuable contributions during his tenure.

Source: News 24 July 17, 2023 22:16 UTC