I obtained my National Diploma in Electrical Engineering in 2011 and then went to obtain my B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (Cum Laude) in 2014. Both qualifications were completed at the Central University of Technology, Free State. In 2018 I then went on to complete my Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Cum Laude) at the University of Free State. 

I joined Eskom in 2011 as a SCADA technician. Then went on to become a Senior Technician in the Data Acquisition System (DAS) department in 2012. In 2017 I became the Senior Supervisor in the same department (DAS). In this department I was responsible for operations pertaining to the retrieval of metering data for large power users as well as statistical metering installations. I am currently occupying the role of Senior Advisor: Energy Protection since 2023. My responsibilities include coordinating energy protection initiatives and ensuring that energy protection processes are adhered to in the business.

In Eskom I am currently serving as convenor for Data Acquisition System working group since April 2017. I am also a member of various steering committees, forums and care groups in the metering environment within Eskom’s Distribution business ensuring that standards, policies and procedures are put in place and adhered to by the business at large.

Desigan Govender, Product Manager, is responsible for the Conlog offer to market across the two lines of business: Product & Platform. All industry engagement, by conducting presentations, participating in various expert forums and spreading awareness through media interviews and engagements. Desigan is also part Busi- ness development with focus on electricity distribution and water.

His early working career began in 2002 as an Instru- mentation Engineer in agricultural research institutions and late as an Embedded Software Engineer in a military research facility in Pretoria. His specialization into smart metering began in 2005 when he joined an innovative energy management company - initially as a Product Development Engineer, shortly thereafter being promoted to R&D Manager, and as Program Manager. He served as Chief Technical Officer in water metering company focusing on emerging sectors of smart water metering and water demand management

Academic qualifications: Desigan holds a BSc Engineering Degree, with honours.  Industry memberships: Desigan is an Associate member of SARPA (Southern African Revenue Protection Association), Association of Power Utilities of Africa, AFSEC (African Electrotechni- cal Standardization Commission), BEAMA (British Electrotechnical and Allied Manufacturers Association) and associate member of the Association of Municipal Electricity Utilities.

Moitshepiemang Majase: Senior Engineer Metering and Energy Management at Botswana Power Corporation

Moitshepiemang has 21 years of experience in the field of Electrical Engineering. Besides the vast technical knowledge she has to confidently work in an electrical industry, and with the knowledge & experience in automation of systems for efficiency and effectiveness, she has worked at management level positions both locally and internationally and has broadened her perspective in terms of management and leadership skills.

She held a supervision position as Engineer for Metering & Energy Management (MEM) Section, where the main focus was on capacity building and performance improvement principles to facilitate achievement of the strategic agenda.

As Head of the MEM Section she successfully coordinated the provision of metering technical services to all the strategic business units within the Corporation as well as the external stakeholders and customers.

With over 7 years of experience in the Utlilities industry, Gavin has specialisd primarily in Revenue Protection. He brings a diverse background in logistics and sales to his role.

Gavin is Head of Business Development and joint Head of Metering at Haste Ltd, where he helps oversee the provision of Revenue Protction Services among a range of other services for various enrgy suppliers and Distribution Network Operators (DNOs).