Eskom has proudly earned the distinction of being named a Top Employer in South Africa for 2025. This prestigious certification positions Eskom among a select group of organizations globally recognized for their commitment to creating outstanding workplace environments and fostering exceptional Human Resources (HR) practices.
The certification comes from the Top Employers Institute, the leading global authority on workplace excellence. Organizations achieving this recognition undergo a comprehensive benchmarking process that evaluates their performance across six core HR domains, encompassing 20 key topics. These include People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Wellbeing, and more. To date, the Top Employers Institute has certified over 2,300 organizations across 121 countries and regions, collectively improving the lives of millions of employees worldwide.
Eskom’s Group Chief Executive, Dan Marokane, expressed pride in this achievement:
“As an organization, we are deeply honored to be recognized as a Top Employer for 2025. This achievement underscores our unwavering commitment to the growth, well-being, and empowerment of our employees, who remain at the heart of everything we do. It also reflects the collective efforts of every member of the Eskom team to build a culture of high performance, ethics, and excellence. Through our six culture cornerstones—People Prioritization, Operational Excellence, Financial Prudence, Accountability, Customer Centricity, and Values-Driven Practices—we are creating an environment where employees can thrive, grow, and contribute meaningfully.”
Marokane further emphasized that this recognition is a catalyst for continued progress:
“This achievement inspires us to push forward in fostering an inclusive, high-performance culture where every individual feels a sense of belonging and connection. Eskom will remain committed to providing a workplace where employees can excel and help drive our organization to greater heights.”
