The Steinmüller Africa Kendal Boilerserve team has been awarded the Eskom Kendal Power Station Contractor of the Year Award 2024. This award demonstra
The Steinmüller Africa Kendal Boilerserve team has been awarded the Eskom Kendal Power Station Contractor of the Year Award 2024. This award demonstrates the company’s continued role as leaders in the steam generation plant service industry.
Presented at the Eskom Kendal Power Station Manager’s Awards Ceremony, the team was recognised for achieving a weld repair rate of less than 2% over the current and previous Eskom financial year, alongside more than 1.7 million hours worked with no lost time due to injury.
Kendal Power Station, located in Mpumalanga, is Africa’s largest power station, with a generation capacity of approximately 4 000 megawatts. Boiler maintenance is essential for the efficient, safe, and reliable operation of a power station. This is the first time the team has received this prestigious award since being awarded the contract in 2022.
Motivation
“Winning this award is a testament to the company’s consistent excellence,” says Thuso Gift Mashamba, Project Manager, Steinmüller Africa. “It enhances our credibility and strengthens trust among clients, customers, and stakeholders. The recognition also boosts the team’s morale and motivates us to continually exceed expectations.”
Under Mashamba’s leadership, the implementation of thorough toolbox training sessions focusing on safety and quality was a key factor contributing to the team’s success. These sessions ensured that the crew clearly understood expectations regarding protocols and standards for both the client and Steinmüller Africa.
“This award goes a long way in solidifying our reputation on site and beyond, and also positions us well to secure future projects due to our commitment to excellence,” says Mashamba “It also strengthens the trust we’ve built with our clients for over six decades as a “Supplier of Choice”.”
He adds that the recognition motivates the team to consistently surpass targets and refine areas for improvement. This award has allowed Steinmüller Africa to reflect on how it will continue delivering outstanding results and maintain its strong brand presence in the industry.