About SAPP

The SAPP was created in August 1995 at the SADC summit held in Kempton Park, South Africa, when member governments of SADC (excluding Mauritius) signed an Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding for the formation of an electricity power pool in the region under the name of the Southern African Power Pool. The ministers responsible for energy in the SADC region signed the Revised Inter-Governmental Memorandum of Understanding on 23 February 2006.

Our Vision

To be a fully integrated, competitive energy market and a provider of sustainable energy solutions for the SADC region and beyond.

Our Mission

To provide energy associated services in the region and beyond.

Our Values

Customer Centric – the internal and external customer is central to the way we conduct ourselves
Innovation – we have a culture where people are permitted to experiment
Teamwork – we work together in unity
Reliability – we are consistent in the delivery of the services we provide
Integrity – we conduct our business with fairness and transparency

Our Culture

In line with the vision, mission and values, key elements of a desired culture which aligns with the SAPP of the future were identified. Below are the key culture descriptors: 

  • Dynamic 
  • Innovative
  • Promotes Teamwork
  • Values People
  • Openness and Psychological Safety
  • Transparency
  • Consultative
  • Professionalism

The culture statement is thus:

Dynamic with teamwork, that values people, where all participants feel safe to be open and transparent, while acting in an innovative and professional manner.

SAPP SADC Grid Map