Pumeza Mhaka

Energy systems and electricity forecasting specialist with expertise in day-ahead and short-term load forecasting, DSO operational analytics, and distributed energy resource (DER) integration. Experienced in developing province- and region-specific forecasting models aligned to South African utility and municipal operational boundaries, supporting real-time operations, planning, and scheduling. Focused on applying data science, weather analytics, and power system knowledge to enable reliable, data-driven electricity system operations.