About Us
GabEx Enterprises is one of five SMME’s to have been selected as part of the Carbon Trust in collaboration with the UK PACT initiative in assisting with providing training and support in becoming a SANAS Accredited Inspection Body for Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).
100% Female Owned
business
B-BBEE LEVEL 1 CONTRIBUTOR
50+ years combined experience
SANAS ACCREDITED
Partners
Who we are
GabEx Enterprises (Pty) Ltd is a 100% female owned, BBBEE Level 1 professional company with a focus on Energy Management and Training & Development.
Our roots in the energy business started as Poseidon Power where we operated as diesel generator hire specialists. Our services included:
- Hiring of generators for mobile applications, long and short term, for emergencies and standby.
- Cable hire and distribution board hire for the generators to meet requirements on site.
After rebranding, we expanded our service offering as GabEx Enterprises (Pty) Ltd. GabEx offers energy management services as well and training & development initiatives aimed at addressing the skills shortages within the industry.
With combined experience of more than 60 years in a power utility, and over 50 years in metering and verification, GabEx Enterprises has a highly qualified team to assist you with energy assessments, meter billing analysis & verification and operations & maintenance. This will ensure you are able to account for the energy cash outflows of your business.
With our partner network we provide our clients an opportunity to realise potential savings across their building premises. We are able to provide value added services through the establishment of competence-based solutions in collaboration with our clients.
It is our intention to use our training initiatives to create a pipeline of talent to ensure a regular flow of candidates within the energy industry. Our focus includes in house and on the job training for conducting energy assessments, metering installations, diesel generator maintenance, protection coordination and commissioning. Succession planning is vital, and our team includes well-seasoned and experienced professionals eager to make an impact and upskill the ‘future’ of the industry.
In providing the energy management services as well as training & development within the energy industry, GabEx Enterprises plays a critical role in adding to the economic growth and development of the country.
Our Vision
GabEx strives to serve as a resource and add to the economic growth and development in South Africa.
Our intention is to provide value through the application of pragmatic innovative quality assured collective experience, securing lifelong business partners with all who we serve.
We endeavour acting as a change agent facilitating the adoption and implementation of sustainable development goals in the energy industry.
Our Mission
We want to provide our clients an opportunity to deliver on their green energy goals.
Our purpose is to assist in addressing the disparity between the industry’s demand and the supply of the required skills.
We aim to provide an opportunity in bridging the gap between the theoretical knowledge obtained and the practical skills required.
Meet the team

Claire Hare
Managing Director
With a passion for learning and development, our Managing Director and founding owner has numerous qualifications, including an MBA. Her career portfolio includes experience in finance, projects, and business management within corporate, parastatal and government entities. Previously a member and a part of the 2022 Future Females Business School GreenTech cohort, Claire believes in continuous learning & development, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Her focus is on human capital development, and she drives the training & development initiatives with the intention of establishing a footprint for GabEx within the energy sector. Applying a collaborative approach, she assists with the analysis of training needs and developing training content customised to the client’s specific requirements.

Brent hare
Operations Manager
With extensive experience in the energy and maritime sectors, an MBA and various Engineering qualifications, our Operations Manager drives the energy management projects for GabEx. Brent’s focus is on finding sustainable solutions for clients based on their specific requirements. Currently completing his Doctorate in Business Administration with the focus on the energy industry, Brent has the required expertise to share insight with our clients and provide guidance to assist in reaching their energy goals.
He also serves as the lead facilitator for our various training initiatives and believes that addressing the skills gap within the energy industry is vital. He is committed to playing his part in finding solutions.
Our Extended Team
Our extended team and partnership network is extensive and includes experience in the measurement & verification space, conducting energy management audits for the private & public sectors. We also have technical experts in the utility space with extensive experience in conducting metering installations, metering audits, bill verifications and energy management audits. Our team includes members with proven competencies in utility scale asset management and compliance testing for cogeneration and SSEG grid compliance testing and sign-off.





