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Team social: The Secret Mug Society

Our team recently swapped spreadsheets for paintbrushes at our "Secret Mug Society" team social, held at Create Red Barn. Each team member was tasked with creating and painting a mug for a fellow colleague based on their interests, personality, and preferences. The creativity, thoughtfulness, and artistic talent on display exceeded all expectations, with everyone putting in a tremendous amount of effort to ensure their mug was something truly special for the recipient. 
To make the day even more meaningful, the team also participated in The Reach For A Dream Foundation'𝐬 𝐒𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲, proudly showing our support while enjoying a day of creativity and connection. 
Congratulations to our award winners: 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞/𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐮𝐠 – Anton 𝐌𝐮𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐧 – Mavis 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐮𝐠 – Barend. The winners took home homemade cookies as their prizes, while 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝 also earned the honour of taking home the famous 𝐄𝐑𝐎 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐲 for his outstanding winning design. 
A big thank you to everyone who embraced the challenge with such enthusiasm. It was fantastic to see the team's creativity shine and to celebrate the relationships that make our workplace so special.
#TeamSocial#SecretMugSociety#TeamBuilding #CreativityAtWork#ReachForADream#SlipperDay #BigRedBarn#WorkplaceCulture

Myth debunked: Waste

𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 Every reusable bottle, correctly sorted bin, reduced food waste meal, and unprinted page adds up to a more sustainable future. Together, our daily actions can create measurable impact. 
#Sustainability #WasteReduction #SmallActionsBigImpact #GoGreen #EnvironmentalAwareness #ReduceReuseRecycle

Welcome to the Team: Molebatsi

𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐢 𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐡𝐮𝐝𝐮 is a 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 with a strong passion for sustainability, operational efficiency, and strategic problem-solving. She is driven by analytical thinking and enjoys helping organizations improve performance through practical, data-driven solutions. She has experience in energy management, resource efficiency, sustainability reporting, stakeholder engagement, and client account management across the industrial and commercial sectors, including mining, hospitality, and manufacturing.

• 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:

Molebatsi holds a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, which she completed cum laude. She has also received multiple awards as a young energy management professional, including recognition in the Forty Under 40 South Africa awards.

• 𝐅𝐮𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭:

Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, discovering new places, and exploring different cultures.

• 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐝:

“Consistency builds credibility.”

• 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

She enjoys the diversity of challenges that come with her role, the opportunity to continuously learn, and contributing to projects that create meaningful operational and sustainability impact.

Welcome to the team, Molebatsi — we’re excited to have you on this journey with us! 

Team Social: Hike

Last week, our team traded desks for fresh air and took on a refreshing 5km hike at Wolwespruit Bike & Trail park 🌿👟

It wasn’t just about the walk though — along the way, we put our minds to the test with a fun quiz covering ERO general knowledge and a few tricky riddles. Safe to say, there was plenty of laughter, teamwork, and a bit of healthy competition!

A big congratulations to Marshall, who came out on top and walked away with a well-deserved box of Ferrero Rocher chocolates 🍫👏

Grateful for a team that embraces both challenge and connection — here’s to many more moments like these!

Earth Hour Competition Participants Part 1

TextThis Earth Hour, we’d like to recognise and thank our clients who joined the movement and switched off in support of a more sustainable future. Every action may seem small on its own, but together they send a powerful message about awareness, responsibility, and change. Thank you to each participating property featured in Part 1 for being part of The Biggest Hour for Earth.> @southernsunhotels Garden Court OR Tambo, @paradisesun_hotel and @beaconislandresort > @jackalberryridge >@cabanaresortofficial Resort> @citylodge Bryanston & @citylodgehotel_vandawaterfront > @kievitskroon > Mjejane Bush Camp>@premierhotels Richards Bay

Earth Hour Competition Participants Part 2

For Earth Hour, we would like to recognise and thank our clients who switched off in support of a more sustainable future. Collectively, all participating properties saved 5 332 kW.In Part 2, we recognise the following participants:Reddam House Waterfall@southernsunhotels Hyde Park, Newlands, Pretoria, De Wagen and Riverside SunSunsquare Cape Town Gardens@@umhlanga_sands @townlodgeumhlanga Town Lodge Umhlanga Town Lodge OR Tambo International.Pullman Hotels and ResortsThank you to each participating property for being part of The Biggest Hour for Earth.

Earth Hour

The ERO Africa team took a moment to pause and celebrate The Biggest Hour for Earth. A simple reminder that small, intentional actions - done consistently - make a real impact.

Team Social Spotlight: Archery Day!

Our recent team social had everyone taking aim and stepping into their inner archers! From first-time shooters to surprisingly accurate pros, it was a day filled with laughter, friendly competition, and plenty of memorable moments.

While we may have walked away with a few minor bowstring battle marks 😅, it was all part of the experience—and definitely didn’t take away from the fun!

Moments like these remind us how important it is to connect, unwind, and enjoy time together as a team. Already looking forward to the next adventure!

#TeamSocial #WorkFun #ArcheryChallenge #TeamBuilding #GoodTimes

Earth Hour Competition

ERO invites clients to participate in the Earth Hour 2026 Energy-Saving Competition, taking place on Saturday, 28 March 2026 from 20:30–21:30. The initiative encourages properties to reduce electricity consumption during Earth Hour while creating awareness among tenants, guests, staff, and the surrounding community. Participants can also host engagement activities and share their involvement on social media using #MyHourForEarth. The winning property will receive a R1 000 cash prize, with scoring based on energy reduction and awareness initiatives. Full competition details and submission requirements are available under the Competitions tab. 🌍💡

Earth Hour Myth Debunked

Team Member

Barend van Tonder has been a valued part of the ERO team since 2009. As a qualified electrician, he is responsible for all new and existing meters, as well as meter data management. He plays an important role in supporting his colleagues and ensuring that clients always come first, receiving the high level of service that ERO is known for.
 
Barend is also closely involved in compiling and contributing to the reports delivered by ERO, a responsibility that has supported both his professional and personal growth over the years. With extensive hands-on experience in energy audits and metering audits, he approaches his work with confidence, precision, and a strong focus on safety and efficiency. He believes that understanding the systems behind the work is just as important as completing the task correctly .
Outside of work, Barend is a proud father to a five-year-old daughter and a devoted husband to a supportive wife. He values quality time with his family and enjoys the outdoors, especially camping, which allows him to relax and create lasting memories with his loved ones. A piece of advice that has guided Barend throughout his career is: “There is never enough time to do something properly the first time, but there is always enough time to do it properly the second time.” This lesson continues to shape his commitment to doing things right from the start. 
What Barend enjoys most about his role is the balance it offers — meeting new clients, working in the field, and contributing in the office environment. This variety keeps his work engaging and motivates him to continue growing within the company.

Valentine's Community Clean-up

What a fantastic way to celebrate 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 — swapping roses and chocolates for gloves, brooms, and refuse bags! We had the absolute pleasure of joining Dream Hotels & Resorts for an inspiring community clean-up — rolling up our sleeves, sharing plenty of laughs, and showing some love to the environment and community.

There’s something truly special about coming together with like-minded people to care for the places we love. From picking up litter to enjoying the fresh air, every small effort added up to a big impact. A huge thank you to everyone who brought such incredible energy — proof that when we work together, positive change happens. Here’s to cleaner spaces, stronger communities, and celebrating love in the most meaningful way!

February Social

Sometimes it’s not about the size of the catch… but about the time spent together! Our team recently enjoyed a relaxing fishing social at Pretoria Country Club — fresh air, great conversations, and plenty of laughs. Although the fish were not particularly cooperative — with one official catch and one accidental crab — the real success of the day was the opportunity to connect, unwind, and strengthen team relationships outside of the workplace. A great reminder that team time doesn’t always need to be competitive — sometimes it’s just about connecting outside the office.

Training

🌿 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐭𝐨𝐧 is committed to growing its environmental footprint positively under 𝐄𝐑𝐎’𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 (𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐏). 🌍

As the property continues its sustainability journey, the 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐏 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, presenting a strong opportunity to build solid foundations going forward. Key focus areas identified include 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 and broadening involvement across 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬, an approach that management fully supports to ensure long-term success and shared ownership. 🌿

Congratulations to our Environmental Quiz winners, 𝐒𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐫𝐚-𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐨 (𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫), for demonstrating outstanding eco knowledge and leadership! 👏

January Social

🏎️ 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! 🏎️

Our team recently swapped desks for downtime with a well-deserved social! We kicked things off with a delicious brunch (because great conversations start over good food 😄) and then took the fun up a gear with some indoor karting at 𝐊𝐲𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫 𝐊𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 @ 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚.

From laughs and friendly competition to team bonding outside the office, it was the perfect way to recharge and celebrate the people who make our team so special.

Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success.

Team Member

.✨ Meet the Team: Anicke van der Merwe ✨

Since joining ERO in February 2025, Anicke has become an integral part of our administrative team. With her BCom in Business Management from the University of Pretoria and a Culinary Arts diploma, she brings a rare blend of sharp business insight and creative flair to everything she does.

As a proud mom of two, Anicke finds her greatest joy in spending time with her family and friends — especially when it involves the great outdoors. Whether it’s a relaxed weekend adventure or quality time in nature, she embraces it wholeheartedly.

One of the best pieces of advice she’s ever received — and one she lives by — is:

“The past offers lessons, not residence. Growth comes from learning and choosing to improve each day.”

Working half-day at ERO gives Anicke the balance she values most. She loves the family-oriented culture, the variety in her role, and the opportunity to grow both professionally and personally — while also managing her small bakery business, combining her culinary skills with an entrepreneurial spirit. 🍰✨

We’re so grateful to have Anicke as part of the ERO family!