Oct 17, 2008, Xiamen – Eskom Holdings, wholly owned by the South African government conducted a complete roundful audit on Xiamen Huadian from Oct 13 to Oct 15, 2008. Audit team members, Mr. Tumo Makhopochane, Mr. Johann Jordaan and Mr. Brian Warburton evaluated Huadian’s manufacturing process for MV switchgears and VCBs on commercial, technical and quality perspective separately.
After a brief introduction by both parties, Eskom’s representatives paid a visit to the factory and office building of Xiamen Huadian. They were impressed by the good factory housekeeping, neatness of facility and good information transfer of communication in terms of quality and safety realized by posters and signage. Huadian’s team answered Eskom’s questions with supportive documents for their review. Eskom’s audit members were impressed by the good communication and relationship between management and employees and the willingness of all the employees to assist, contribute and provide information.
After 3 days visit, Eskom’s audit team concluded a positive feedback and also suggests some improvement to be taken.
Eskom Holdings is the world’s eleventh-largest power utility located in South Africa. It generates, transports and distributes approximately 95% of South Africa’s electricity – producing making up to 60% of the total electricity consumed on the African continent. With the positive evaluation from ESKOM, Xiamen Huadian and UKUBNONA, who is the close partner in South Africa, will work together even harder for this flourishing market.
