About ACTOM

ACTOM, offering a winning and balanced combination of manufacturing, service, repairs, maintenance, projects and distribution of electro-mechanical equipment through its 33 outlets throughout Sub-Saharan Africa.

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Overview

ACTOM (Pty) Ltd is an industry leader and the largest manufacturer, solution provider, repairer and distributor of electro-mechanical equipment in Africa, employing about 8000 people with an annual order intake in excess of R11bn. We are a black empowered company with 35 operating units, 52 production, service and repair facilities, and 33 distribution outlets throughout Southern Africa.

With more than 100 years of experience in energy, we've continually evolved our product and service offerings to meet the world's energy needs. Our innovative, cutting-edge technology has helped us to provide reliable, environmentally friendly energy solutions for both consumers and businesses.

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ACTOM BEE Profile:

Level 1 B-BBEE Contributor
Procurement recognition level of 135%
53.58% Black Ownership
37.34% Black Women Ownership

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History

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Leadership

Andries Mthethwa

Chairman

Andries Mthethwa

Joined ACTOM

February 1983

Qualification

B.Sc. Eng. (Electrical) (University of Natal 1983),

MDP (University of South Africa 1993)

Mervyn Naidoo

CEO

Mervyn Naidoo

Joined ACTOM

July 2001

Qualification

BSc Engineering Degree (Electrical - Heavy Current,

Professional Engineer (Engineering Council of South Africa)

Chairman

Andries Mthethwa

Joined ACTOM

February 1983

Qualification

B.Sc. Eng. (Electrical) (University of Natal 1983),

MDP (University of South Africa 1993)

CEO

Mervyn Naidoo

Joined ACTOM

July 2001

Qualification

BSc Engineering Degree (Electrical - Heavy Current),

Professional Engineer (Engineering Council of South Africa)

Sylvester Makamu

Group HR Executive

Sylvester Makamu

Joined ACTOM

December 2007

Qualification

LLB (LAW) Degree – University of Zululand (2001)

BCOM Industrial Psychology – UNISA (2021)

Shirley Chauke

Group Executive Director

Chairman

Andries Mthethwa

Joined ACTOM

February 1983

Qualification

B.Sc. Eng. (Electrical) (University of Natal 1983),

MDP (University of South Africa 1993)

CEO

Mervyn Naidoo

Joined ACTOM

July 2001

Qualification

BSc Engineering Degree (Electrical - Heavy Current),

Professional Engineer (Engineering Council of South Africa)

Group HR Executive

Sylvester Makamu

Joined ACTOM

December 2007

Qualification

LLB (LAW) Degree – University of Zululand (2001)

BCOM Industrial Psychology – UNISA (2021)

Group Executive Director

Shirley Chauke

Joined ACTOM

March 2018

Qualification

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), Business School Nederlands 2006, Research Topic: “Strategically Positioning EHR South Africa Pty Ltd as multinational piping company”

Adv Diploma in Business Management 2001

MDP University of Pretoria, 1999

Diploma Business Management 1998

Mamiki Paulina Matlawa

Group Business Development Executive

Mamiki Paulina Matlawa

Joined ACTOM

March 2022

Qualification

Masters in Business Administration (MBA), University of Pretoria (GIBS) 2009, Research Topic: Outsourcing Contracts as Instruments of Risk Management in the South African Electricity Supply Industry”.

Bachelor of Technology Degree Chemical Engineering, Witwatersrand Technikon, 2003

National Diploma Chemical Engineering, Technikon Northern Gauteng, 1997

Daniël Lubbe

Group Financial Director

Daniël Lubbe

Joined ACTOM

October 2022

Qualification

B.Com Accounting (Hons), 2002

CTA (University of South Africa), 2003

Business Development Executive

Mamiki Paulina Matlawa

Joined ACTOM

March 2022

Qualification

Group Financial Director

Daniël Lubbe

Joined ACTOM

October 2022

Qualification

B.Com Accounting (Hons), 2002

CTA (University of South Africa), 2003

Jaco Theunissen

Group Legal and Company Secretary

Jaco Theunissen

Joined ACTOM

June 2013

Qualification

CIS – GradICSA, Company Secretarial and Governance, Chartered Secretaries, Southern Africa, 2017

LLM, Masters of Laws, North-West University, 2009

LLB, Baccalaureus Legum in Law, North West University, 2008

Phillip Dukashe

Group Operations Executive

Group Business Development Executive

Mamiki Paulina Matlawa

Joined ACTOM

March 2022

Qualification

Group Financial Director

Daniël Lubbe

Joined ACTOM

October 2022

Qualification

B.Com Accounting (Hons), 2002

CTA (University of South Africa), 2003

Group Legal and Company Secretary

Jaco Theunissen

Joined ACTOM

June 2013

Qualification

Group Operations Executive

Phillip Dukashe

Joined ACTOM

August 2023

Qualification

BSc Engineering Degree (Civil Engineering), University of Cape Town, 1993

Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (GDE), Wits University, 1997

Masters in Business Leadership (MBL), UNISA, 2014

Group Operations Executive

Phillip Dukashe

Joined ACTOM

August 2023

Qualification

BSc Engineering Degree (Civil Engineering), University of Cape Town, 1993

Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (GDE), Wits University, 1997

Masters in Business Leadership (MBL), UNISA, 2014

expierence
TOP
500
Awards
South Africa TOP 500 managed companies
Top 500 publication, the annual publication features South
								Africa’s top 5 companies across 100 different sectors, viewed as an essential
								reference for key decision-makers locally and internationally.
expierence
Top
1
Awards
SEIFSA Corporate Social Responsibility Award
							
The Corporate Social Responsibility Award is awarded to a
								company with a CSI project that makes the biggest impact on the lives of its
								beneficiaries.

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Accreditations

The Electrical Conformance Board of South Africa (ECB) was established in 1983 as the national umbrella body and customer champion within the electrical and electronic sector. It is an unbiased organisation where the general public , manufacturers, importers, designers, installers and the regulator use the ECB as their partner and interface between themselves and the various industry stakeholders. Promoting conformance, co-operation and support, the ECB works closely with organizations, such as the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), to assist in the regulation of the industry.
The ECB is a Not for Profit organisation funded entirely by its members and donations. Join us as a member for specialised services or sign up for our newsletter.

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Honeycomb BEE Ratings is an independent, nationally-based SANAS Accredited verification agency which conducts professional and impartial verifications of all enterprises, across all sectors, countrywide.

We believe in the universal values of honesty, integrity, non-discrimination and reliability for each and every decision taken by Honeycomb relative to each and every BEE verification process and retain authority over all such decisions.

Honeycomb is committed to fostering long term relationships with all stakeholders. Our vision is to promote the empowerment of people and businesses.

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Established by Act 38 of 2000, cidb helps to transform the construction industry through inclusivity, high ethical standards, and amplifies contributions made by industry participants towards South Africa’s economy & society. All government institutions must register their projects in the Register of Projects.

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SEIFSA is a National Federation representing 19 Independent Employer Associations in the metals and engineering industries, with a combined membership of 1,223 companies employing around 167,000 employees.
The Corporate Social Responsibility Award is awarded to a company with a CSI project that makes the biggest impact on the lives of its beneficiaries.

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Membership

The mandate of the Proudly South African Campaign is to create and sustain quality jobs by stimulating Local Production and the consumption of locally produced products and services through the implementation of the various commitments contained in IPAP 2, The New Growth Path and the Local Procurement Accord. To view ACTOM’s membership certificate click here

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The AMEU is an association of municipal electricity distributors as well as national, parastatal, commercial, academic and other organisations that have a direct interest in the electricity supply industry in Southern Africa.

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The South African Electrotechnical Export Council (SAEEC) is a non profit company established as a Public Private Partnership between South African business and the Department of Trade and Industry to facilitate the export growth and internationalisation of its members.

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Formed in 2008, the Manufacturing Circle interacts with government and other stakeholders in order to review, debate and help formulate policies which will have a positive impact on South Africa’s manufacturing base.

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The Executive team of the Ekurhuleni Captains of Industry Forum (ECoIF) hereby extends an invitation to your company to take up membership with us.

Your company involvement would be highly valued as it will strengthen us as the only Regional Executive Forum to enhance economic development in the region.

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CIGRE is a global community committed to the collaborative development and sharing of power system expertise. At its heart are CIGRE’s 59 in country National Committees offering diverse technical perspectives and expertise from every corner of the globe.

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