Jacob is a former CEO of Eskom. He holds a B.Sc. Electrical Engineering degree from Wits University. He has completed various executive development programs including the Advanced Management Program (AMP) at Harvard Business School.
Jacob is a foremost expert on the South African energy industry and a seasoned analyst of international energy developments. His industry experience spans over 35 years which includes technical, managerial and executive positions in energy, petrochemical, mining and property management.
Jacob has played a pivotal role in the evolution of the power sector since the dawn of democracy in South Africa, which included the roll-out of universal electrification, the power industry sector reform and the initiation of Eskom’s new build program.
Jacob Maroga has featured as a speaker in various energy seminars and conferences, including the Afrikaner Africa Initiative (AAI) Energy Indaba, the Black Business Council (BBC) Energy Indaba, the Gauteng Province Energy Expo, the African National Congress (ANC) Economic Dialogue and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) 4th Plenum.
Jacob is constantly featured as an energy expert in popular local and international media such as the ENCA, Newzroom Afrika, SABC TV and radio, the BBC radio and Al Jazeera.
Jacob is currently a Director of Erinite Energy and serves as a non-executive director of several entities in South Africa.