Powertech IST is a diversified engineering solution business that applies advanced, integrated technologies in the development of world class engineered products, systems and solutions for supply to a wide range of niche market sectors in Africa and internationally. It delivers its solutions on a “develop, engineer, system integrate, supply and commission” basis.

Powertech IST possesses extensive expertise, and has accumulated vast experience, in the following technology areas: (1) Electrical Energy/Power Infrastructure tele-control, protection, utility grade SCADA, turnkey substation and generator control systems and solutions, (2) Electrical Energy/Power Management, incorporating automated meter reading (AMR), smart metering, demand side management (DSM), Energy Efficiency (EE), and Co-generation solutions, (3) Telecommunications Systems covering access networks, power back up systems including battery chargers and hydrogen fuel cells, (4) Engineering Software, specifically for geographic information management, strategic asset management and operation support solutions, and (5) Environmental Fluid Systems for off-gas filtration, flue-gas cleaning, compressed air and water recovery.

Powertech IST resulted from the September 2007 acquisition of five operating divisions of the IST Group of companies by Power Technologies (Pty) Ltd (74.9%) and its BEE Partner, Izingwe (25.1%). Currently, Powertech IST is rated a Level 4 Contributor as per the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment scorecard.

Powertech IST has been CIDB registered since 2005 and currently holds Grade 9EP and Grade 9ME registrations. Furthermore, through its integrated business management system that includes a Quality Management System, an Environmental Management System and an Occupational Health and Safety Management System, Powertech IST holds the following certifications: ISO 9001:2008, ISO 18001:2007, ISO 14001:2004.