eThekwini Electricity Asset Capture, South Africa

Digitally capturing and managing electrical assets to support efficient service delivery in eThekwini.

Client

eThekwini Municipality

Project date

June 2014 - December 2014

Zutari supported eThekwini Municipality in capturing and managing its electricity infrastructure assets. This initiative aimed to improve operational efficiency, planning and maintenance across the city’s electrical network by creating a comprehensive digital asset register.

The opportunity

eThekwini Electricity required a reliable and accurate record of its infrastructure to support decision-making, reduce downtime and optimise maintenance. The challenge lay in consolidating data from various sources and formats into a unified, accessible system that could be used across departments.

What we did

Zutari provided technical expertise in:

  • Field data collection and verification

  • Integration of asset data into a centralised GIS platform

  • Structuring asset information for operational use

  • Supporting the municipality’s digital transformation goals


The project involved close collaboration with municipal teams to ensure data accuracy and usability.
Digital mapping of electrical assets enables smarter planning and maintenance across eThekwini.

The outcome

The asset capture initiative has equipped eThekwini Electricity with a robust digital infrastructure database. This supports improved service delivery, proactive maintenance and strategic planning, contributing to the municipality’s broader goals for smart city development.

Zutari’s work with eThekwini Electricity demonstrates how digital engineering and asset management can transform municipal operations. The project lays the foundation for more efficient infrastructure management and enhanced public service delivery.

Digitally capturing infrastructure assets is key to building a smarter, more responsive city.

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