The Department of Electricity and Energy
Background
The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) was established on 01 April 2025, to address South Africa’s energy challenges and provide dedicated oversight and coordination of overseeing electricity and energy security. The administration and powers of electricity and energy-related legislation were transferred to the newly formed Department of Electricity and Energy, through Proclamation No 179 of 2024 published in the (Government Gazette No. 51140 on 30 August 2024).
The department is the central authority for electricity and energy security planning, regulatory oversight, policy coordination, ensuring an integrated approach across the electricity, generation, transmission, and distribution value chain.
Our Vision
Our Mission
To lead the transformation of South Africa’s energy system through integrated planning, accelerated infrastructure delivery, effective regulation and market design, while strengthening state capability and enabling investment, to achieve universal access, energy security, affordability and inclusive industrial growth.
Our Values
Sustainability
We balance economic growth, energy security, and environmental responsibility, ensuring a low-carbon, climate-resilient, and reliable energy future.
Innovation
We embrace cutting-edge technologies, digitalisation, and new approaches to modernise South Africa's energy sector and improve efficiency.
Accountability
We uphold the highest standards of ethical leadership, transparency, and regulatory compliance, ensuring public trust and service excellence.
Inclusivity
We seek to expand energy access and affordability, while ensuring meaningful participation of women, youth, and historically disadvantaged communities in the energy economy.
Collaboration
We work across government, industry, and civil society to drive coordinated solutions that enhance energy security, economic growth, and equitable development.