Power utility Eskom's acting chairperson and CEO Mpho Makwana says he wants to "help heal" the organization after the chaotic two weeks that have seen its board leadership collapse.

A calm Makwana addressed media at Megawatt Park on Thursday to clarify the confusion that had led to the utility's chairperson Bobby Godsell quitting on Monday and its CEO Jacob Maroga's resignation being concluded on Wednesday night.

While the Eskom board stood united in its view that Maroga's resignation was "clear and unambiguous", the infighting at the utility created a crisis of confidence in it's leadership at a time when the utility needs it least.

"I am here to steer the organization through this difficult time", said Makwana, adding that the damage created in the market required the utility to urgently achieve a sense of normality.

"My task is to help heal the organization," he said.

He admitted that some employees had been angered by Maroga's departure. He said Maroga had worked for the utility for more than 15 years and it was difficult for some to see such a close colleague go.

But he said he wanted to make sure the anger was replaced by a sense of pride and team spirit.

The key task at hand is to ensure that Eskom remains focused on its key mandate to provide electricity to the nation.