Endumeni gets smart with rollout of R4.6m prepaid meter system
The project aims to curb electricity theft while giving consumers better control over their energy usage.
Endumeni's Eskom debt continues to climb
A stakeholder meeting was held at the Moth Hall on June 17, where ward councillors and municipal officials were joined by representatives from Conlog – the Durban-based company awarded the R4.6 million tender to supply and install the new meters.
The project is being monitored by the National Treasury and was gazetted officially, with regular audits to be conducted by both the Treasury and Conlog.
The new meters will be linked to a mobile app, allowing residents and business owners to monitor electricity usage and make purchases directly via their smartphones.
The installation will take place in phases, with each ward receiving advance notice through WhatsApp and community networks.
Ward councillors will receive training to help residents understand how to use the system.
Conlog has committed to sharing information via social media and distributing multilingual pamphlets to ensure that all consumers are fully informed.
Temporary jobs will be open per ward to assist contractors with the rollout. Applicants need to be qualified at least N3 to N6 in electrical engineering.
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