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NEWS

Energy company achieves

B-BBEE level 1 within two years

of becoming independent

iemens Energy has been significantly on skills development. In the preferential procurement category,
awarded B-BBEE level 1 status, enterprise development and socioeconomic development categories, Siemens
Sjust two years after its separation Energy attained scores of 43,94 and 5,00 respectively.
from Siemens. As a world leading energy technology company, dedicated to advancing the
The top tier rating for Siemens energy transition, Siemens Energy’s total procurement spend is R422-million a
Energy in South Africa is a further year, 41,2% of which is with qualifying small enterprises and exempted micro-
re-affirmation of the company’s enterprises.
commitment to inclusion and In August 2021, Siemens Energy inaugurated the first-of-its-kind power
empowerment. academy in South Africa located in Wadeville. This innovative learning centre serves
“This premier rating has only been as a major milestone in the advancement of the sustainable energy industry in
achieved by a few German companies Africa.
operating in South Africa. It will not The power academy can support 450 to 500 students per year, offering high
only deepen our ability to help drive quality comprehensive practical instructor-led training course modules and online
transformation in South Africa but also web-based training modules for all energy categories, and will provide training
increase the competitiveness of our for customers, industry clients, concentrated solar power plants as well as major
customers and suppliers” said Thabo customers from Africa’s power producers in neighbouring countries such as
Molekoa, the chairman and managing Botswana, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Madagascar and Mauritius.
director of Siemens Energy. “We look forward to helping our clients and community further, empowering
“Our ambition to energise society our people and investing in South Africa’s economic transformation,” said Molekoa.
isn’t just about providing electricity,
it’s also about supporting our Contact Kalai Pillay, Siemens, Phone 082 557-0951,
employees, the local communities, and kalai.pillay@siemens-energy.com, www.siemens-energy.com
the societies where we do business,
making a positive difference, providing
opportunities and being a catalyst
for prosperity. It’s about serving
society and generating value for all
stakeholders.
“At Siemens Energy South Africa,
we live by our strong environmental,
social and governance values and
these are the key ingredients for our
company’s culture and success in the
market. We have excellent, dedicated
and passionate people across the
company focused on making a positive
difference and they have all supported
the company to reach this amazing
B-BBEE level 1,” said Siemens Energy’s
HR Africa executive Clifford Klaas.
The company scored 15,8 points
for skills development, a 22,5% rise
on the 12,9 points achieved in the
prior year, as the company invested

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