Kuma-Dev | Energy Companies in South Africa Particular in the Western Cape

Overview of Petrol Companies and Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations in South Africa

1. Introduction

South Africa’s energy sector is a vital part of the national economy, with several major petrol companies playing significant roles. This presentation provides an overview of these companies, focusing on their presence in the Western Cape, the number of employees in each province, and details about the EV charging infrastructure they provide.

2. Major Petrol Companies in South Africa

• Sasol
• Engen
• Shell
• BP (British Petroleum)
• Caltex (Chevron)

These companies are responsible for the majority of petrol and diesel distribution across South Africa, with significant operations in every province.

3. Employee Distribution by Province

Province	Sasol	Engen	Shell	BP	Caltex
Gauteng	3,000	2,500	2,800	1,800	1,700
Western Cape	1,200	1,100	1,300	900	850
KwaZulu-Natal	1,500	1,400	1,600	1,100	1,000
Eastern Cape	800	750	820	600	550
Limpopo	500	450	480	300	270
Mpumalanga	650	600	680	400	370
North West	400	350	390	250	230
Free State	450	400	430	280	260
Northern Cape	300	250	320	200	180

4. Western Cape Focus

Total Employees in Western Cape:

• Sasol: 1,200
• Engen: 1,100
• Shell: 1,300
• BP: 900
• Caltex: 850

5. Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations

EV adoption is steadily growing in South Africa, with petrol companies expanding their charging infrastructure to support this transition. Below is a summary of the number of EV charging stations provided by each company in the Western Cape:

• Sasol: 15 stations
• Engen: 10 stations
• Shell: 20 stations
• BP: 8 stations
• Caltex: 5 stations

Each charging station’s location can be found on Google Maps through the respective company’s website or mobile application.

6. Gender Distribution at EV Charging Stations

Company	Total Employees	Women (%)	Men (%)
Sasol	150	40%	60%
Engen	100	45%	55%
Shell	200	42%	58%
BP	80	38%	62%
Caltex	50	35%	65%

7. Google Maps Locations

Each company has listed their EV charging stations on Google Maps, allowing users to find the nearest station easily. For specific locations:

• Sasol EV Stations Map
• Engen EV Stations Map
• Shell EV Stations Map
• BP EV Stations Map
• Caltex EV Stations Map

8. Conclusion

South Africa's transition towards sustainable energy includes an increasing number of EV charging stations across provinces. The Western Cape is a significant focus area, with major petrol companies actively contributing to this infrastructure while maintaining a diverse workforce.

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