Best Practices

Best Practices in physical Asset Management include the reviewing the asset inventory, preparing an asset inventory and system map, adjusting the asset inventory, developing a condition assessment and rating system for each asset, assessing remaining useful life of the assets, and determining asset values and repair/rehabilitating/replacement costs.

NERSA’s Role in the Electricity Sector: A Critical Examination

Introduction The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) plays a pivotal role in regulating and overseeing the electricity industry. However, recent events and historical practices raise questions about the effectiveness of NERSA’s mandate. In this blog post, we delve into NERSA’s licensing process, tariff approvals, and complaint handling. Licensing Challenges NERSA’s primary responsibility includes […]

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Navigating the Challenges of State-Owned Enterprises through Innovative Asset Management

State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and government institutions face numerous challenges, from inadequate policies and funding to ineffective leadership and corruption. The deterioration of public facilities and infrastructure compounds these issues, posing risks to public safety and necessitating extensive restoration efforts. Adopting innovative approaches that prioritize citizens and customers is crucial to overcoming these challenges. Asset Management,

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How to Transform Asset Management

My Journey in South Africa’s Power Sector Early Career at Eskom (1974-1975) In the heart of South Africa’s power sector, my career began with an eye-opening experience at Eskom, the nation’s primary electricity supplier. From October 1974 to May 1975, I was immersed in the practical aspects of power distribution and transmission, gaining firsthand knowledge

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Dive into The State of Asset Management in South Africa

Transforming Asset Management—A Path to Sustainable Infrastructure Introduction: The Road to Better Asset Management In 2005, South Africa took a crucial step in improving its asset management practices. A decree was issued requiring each government department to maintain two separate asset registers: a major asset register for assets valued over R5,000 and a minor asset

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How do Power Quality Affect Client’s Billing

Peruse this document for a more comprehensive understanding of the subject addressed in this paper. While power electronics equipment can enhance efficiency and control, they can also cause distortions in the power system, leading to power quality issues. Harmonics, which distort the standard sinusoidal waveform of power, can result in various problems such as equipment

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