Finally the 19th Annual South African Builders & Construction Awards 2026 Nominations have been revealed!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Photographer: Jaco Danielle 

The 19th Annual South African Builders & Construction Awards Set to Be the Biggest Yet. 

Industry’s premier recognition event returns November 7 to honor excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

DURBAN, South Africa – 7 November, 2026 – The construction industry’s most prestigious night is back. The 19th Annual South African Builders & Construction Awards returns on November 7, 2026, at the Premier Hotel, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, for a gala celebrating the projects, people, and companies reshaping South Africa’s infrastructure.

Regarded as the sector’s premier recognition event, the SABCA Awards spotlight exceptional construction projects delivered by South African companies. This year’s edition is already outpacing previous records with more nominees and participating companies than ever before — raising the stakes and anticipation.

What the Awards Deliver: 

1. Recognition: National wins that validate quality, craftsmanship, and impact  

2. Innovation: A platform to showcase creativity and forward-thinking construction  

3. Benchmarking: Establishing best practices that set the standard for the industry  

4. Sustainability: Expert judges will evaluate finalists on commitment to sustainable practices and contribution to the South African economy

A panel of leading industry experts will assess finalists, honoring contractors who go beyond building structures to build lasting economic value.

The Gala Event 

Date: November 7, 2026  

Venue: Premier Hotel, Umhlanga Rocks, Durban  

Format: Black-tie gala with live broadcast on BIZ TV for national reach  

Experience: An evening of refinement, sophistication, and high-profile industry networking

“Winning a SABCA Award is more than recognition — it’s proof of excellence in a sector that builds the nation,” said Lucas Khoza, Head of Planning.

The 19th Annual South African Builders & Construction Awards 2026 Nominations  

The full list of nominees is below:


TOP CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Stefanutti Stocks  

WBHO  

Inkanyeli Group  

GVK Siyazama  

Imbeu Development  

Tsebo Engineering  

Edison Power  

Concor Construction


BEST EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD  

Triple Desire  

MMQS  

Edison Power  

Vea Group  

Tsebo Solutions  

Inkanyeli Group


WOMAN EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Indrani Govender, Recinz Construction  

Tebogo Moloi, Oakantswe Construction  

Lebo Leshabane, Black Jills  

Nonku Ntshona, NNQS  

Neo Khubela, DSM Construction


BEST FUNDING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Lula Lend  

Sourcefin  

Capitec Bank Business, Witbank  

Fund The People


SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Recinzb Construction  

Triple Desire  

KZN General Builders  

Oakantswe Construction  

Siyakha Women Cooperative  

Mamonyane Construction  

Sebenz Construction


QUANTITY SURVEYOR FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD

House of QS  

uMnini Quantity Surveyors  

Takgalang Consulting  

MMQS  

TMTJ Consulting  

Johan Van Stel QS  

Oude Architects


PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD  

TPA Consulting  

Inkanyeli Group  

Tsebo Engineering  

Thahameso Civil  

Vea Group  

Imbeu Development  

MMQS  

Edison Power


ENGINEERING FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD 

TPA Consulting  

WBHO  

GVK Siyazama  

Concor Construction  

Tsebo Engineering  

VEA Group  

Inkanyeli Group


BEST SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD  

Oakantswe Construction  

Edison Power  

Build It  

Buco  

Tsebo Solutions


GREEN ENERGY EXCELLENCE FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Atang Solutions  

Edison Power  

Black Jills  

Tsebo Solutions  

Philips South Africa  

Britespark Africa  

Global Energy Group


BEST SHEQ EXCELLENCE AWARD  

Afrika Consults  

SHEQ Siyazama  

Jack Jills  

Stefanutti Stocks  

North West University  

Dave & Smith Safety


PROJECT TEAM EXCELLENCE OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Cape Project Managers  

Imbeu Development  

MMQS  

Nsovo Construction  

Enza Holdings  

Ekasi Noble Property Developme

Billion Group


CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD  

Joshua Kadish, Sourcefin  

Mpho Modise, Tshepo Ya Rona  

Mandla Mlangeni, MMQS  

Bongani Mahlangu, Imbeu  

Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, VEA Road  

Reginald Demana, SANRAL  

Amos Chitambira, Black Jills  

Nonku Ntshona, NNQS  

Siyabonga Makhamba, Ekasi Noble Property Developme

Brian Mpono, Oceans Umhlanga Development


BEST PROPERTY DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR AWARD*

New Era Investment  

Jack Jills  

Balwin Properties  

Billion Group  

Ekasi Noble Properties  

Durban Property Holdings  

Daku Group  

Black Jills  

Oceans Umhlanga Development


HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AWARD  

University of KwaZulu-Natal  

North-West University  

University of Limpopo  

University of the Free State  

University of the Western Cape


PUBLIC WORKS EXCELLENCE AWARD  

Tshepo Ya Rona  

DSM Construction  

Oceans Umhlanga Development  

Nonku Ntshona QS  

TPA Consulting  

Imbeu Development


BEST EMERGING CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Oakantswe Construction  

Triple Desire  

Ricinz  Construction 

Tshepo Ya Rona  

DSM Construction  

Ekasi Noble Property Developme

Umoya Contractors  

Sebenz Construction


CONSTRUCTION LEADER OF THE YEAR  

Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU  

Mandla Mlangeni, MMQS  

Bongani Mahlangu, Imbeu  

Dr Sisa Ngebulana, Billion Group  

Brian Mpono, Oceans Umhlanga Development


SA CONSTRUCTION NEWS READERS’ CHOICE AWARD

Jay Govender, Durban Properties  

Brian Mpono, Oceans Umhlanga Development  

Nonku Ntshona, NNQS  

Praneshan Naidoo, Fund The People

Siyabonga Makhamba, Ekasi Noble Property Developme

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS 2026 

Dr Matthews Phosa  

Dr Vivian Reddy

Media & RSVP

For accreditation, sponsorship, or attendance details:  

Lucas Khoza, Head of Planning  

Email: lucask@sabca.org.za 

HOW TO VOTE?

To VOTE WhatsApp the CATEGORY NAME followed by the COMPANY OR PERSON NAME to: 081 726 3853

Votes limited to 200 votes per WhatsApp number

*Data costs apply

SHOW YOUR FAVOURITE COMPANY SOME LOVE AND STAND A CHANCE TO WIN A R20 000 CASH PRIZE!

All votes will go into a draw where one lucky winner will win a R20 000 cash prize.

Competition closes: 1 September 2026

*Terms and conditions apply.

For information or partnership inquiries, please email to: marketing@sabca.org.za

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