Elsie Pule
Group Executive, Human Resources Eskom
A distinguished professional for 37 years of which 30 has spent as a Human Resources professional spanning the entire HR value chain.
Suitably qualified firstly, a Bachelor of Arts Social Work Degree in from the University of the North in 1989, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology the University of Pretoria in 1995 and a master’s in science in Business Engineering from Warwick University, UK in 2004.
Three decades experience in the Human Resources profession with the majority spent in the energy sector. Having designed and executed HR Shared Services organization, talent management platforms, skills development strategies, management and leadership development programmes and other HR initiatives.
Served on the Eskom Utility and subsidiary boards-Transmission, Generation, Distribution, Eskom Finance Company (EFC), Eskom Rotek Industries (ERI) and external boards such as the Eskom Pension and Provident Fund (EPPF), the Institute of People Management (IPM).
Multiple award winner and spearheaded a groundbreaking Women Advancement Programme that earned Eskom the Most Gender Empowered organization for several years running. A 2018 Standard Bank Top Female in the Public. Sector (2018) and appointed to the Energy Sector Gender Ministerial Advisory Council of SA.in 2024, she was as appointed as President for the Knowledge Management and HRD Conference for the International Atomic Energy Association (IAEA).
Having served State Owned Entities (SOE), Non- Profit Organisations (NPOs), Academia, the South African Revenue Services, she is has recently left from one of South Africa’s large energy utilities, Eskom as Human Resources Director after a fruitful career spanning over three decades, taking a career break contemplating her next challenge.
Conference Agenda Sessions
PANEL DISCUSSION: A call to future leaders, innovators, and diversity champions
The energy industry has focussed most on the ‘E’ in ESG, however the ‘S’ is critically important. Social factors encompass many aspects including how we infuse people into the fabric of our businesses, as well as how we build equitable spaces in the value chain. It also includes the question of integrating innovative practices led by future leaders who are unlocking new clean and renewable energy solutions while navigating today’s complex regulations. So, industry agrees on the importance and urgency of fostering a culture of inclusion that empowers all voices. During this session we will highlight initiatives tied to accelerating innovation, trailblazers leading these initiatives that inevitably address Africa energy transition.
Key areas for discussion:
• Highlighting successful initiatives that have integrated industry trailblazers (specifically women and entrepreneurs)
• What the future of distributed renewable energy and access for all looks like? And how might we continue to address the need for interconnected mini grids into power grids
• Call to investors and financiers to support energy infrastructure and social development that will accelerate an equitable and diverse sector
• Sharing how DEI transparency leads to positive stakeholder relationships (governance measurement and reporting)
Thursday 10 October 14:45 - 15:15 Energy Stage
Africa's Energy Mix & Clean Energy Future
Key areas for discussion:
• Highlighting successful initiatives that have integrated industry trailblazers (specifically women and entrepreneurs)
• What the future of distributed renewable energy and access for all looks like? And how might we continue to address the need for interconnected mini grids into power grids
• Call to investors and financiers to support energy infrastructure and social development that will accelerate an equitable and diverse sector
• Sharing how DEI transparency leads to positive stakeholder relationships (governance measurement and reporting)
Energy Stage Africa/Johannesburg
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