The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) is a national department under the national government of South Africa. It was formed from the previous Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE).
The vision of the Department of Electricity and Energy is to be a leader in the transformation of South Africa through economic growth and sustainable development in the energy sector.
The mission of the Department of Electricity and Energy is to regulate, transform and promote the energy sector, providing sustainable and affordable energy for growth and development.
Reporting Entities
- Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd
- National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA)
- National Nuclear Regulator (NNR)
- National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute (NRWDI)
- National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA)
- South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI)
- South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (NECSA)
Office Bearers/Management
Minister
- Dr Kgosientso David Ramokgopa (Minister of Electricity and Energy) (ANC)
Deputy Minister
- Mrs Samantha Jane Graham-Maré (Deputy Minister of Electricity and Energy) (DA)
Director General
- Mr S Pillay
Chief Financial Officer
- Ms Y Chetty
Deputy Directors General
- Dr K Bhugwandin (Energy Resources)
- Mr T Kekana (Energy Programmes and Projects)
- Mr Z Mbambo (Nuclear Energy Regulation and Management)
Chief Directors
- Mr T Audat (Energy Planning)
- Mr G Nhlapho (Nuclear, Electricity and Gas Policy)
Senior Management
- Ms T Mbata (Head Official: Planning)
Communications Officers
- Tsakane Khambane (Spokesperson: Ministry of Electricity and Energy)
Contact Details
The contact details of the Department of Electricity and Energy are listed in the table below.
| Physical Address: | Matimba House, 192 Visagie Street, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Postal Address: | P.O. Box X96, Pretoria, 0001 |
| Telephone: | 012 406 8000 |
| Email: | info@energy.gov.za |
| Website: | www.dmre.gov.za |
