Eskom has launched a crowdsourcing digital platform, as it continues its call for highly skilled personnell to come forward to help rebuild the power utility and address energy supply challenges.

The platform enables skilled professionals to submit their details directly to the crowdsourcing database.

To date, the database includes over 230 individuals, of which 153 have been shortlisted as potentially active, skilled, and willing candidates. Approximately 25 individuals will commence work between November and December this year.

Eskom says the digital platform is a “future-fit invitation to electricity industry experts to support Eskom’s turnaround.”

Eskom says it has received an overwhelming response to its call for highly skilled power generation personnel to come forward to assist in the operational recovery and rebuilding of skills inside the organisation.

“A digital platform and governance mechanism have been designed and implemented to reap the full benefits of the diversity of skills across the country through the crowdsourcing of these skills into the business. Crowdsourcing differs from recruitment in that it is triggered by specific technical challenges, is not linked to a permanent position, and it targets a talent pool that consists of highly skilled and experienced persons.”

The crowdsourcing digital platform developed by Eskom, was launched today and is accessible from any mobile device via the Eskom website.

“Additional recruitment will take place as and when required by the business, to meet specific technical needs. To ensure sustainability and to maximise the impact of these skills, each crowdsourced individual is required to transfer skills to the permanent Eskom team that they will work with.”

Eskom has encouraged skilled professionals to access the platform and submit details for consideration if they meet the following criteria:

1. You are a highly skilled electricity generation expert or technical professional (e.g. engineer, power plant operator/controller, artisan, technician)

2. You have more than 10 years of related experience

3. You are able and willing to support Eskom

4. You are willing to transfer your skills and expertise

Eskom says it looks forward to collaborating with South Africans to address the current electricity supply challenges facing the country.

To submit your details, visit: https://www.eskom.co.za/crowdsource/

For queries, please contact the crowdsourcing team at email: crowdsourcing@eskom.co.za.