2026 SABCA PRESTIGE AWARDS® NOMINATIONS FULL LIST
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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
VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
Concor Construction
BEST EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Triple Desire
MMQS
JA Engineering
Edison Power
VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
Tsebo Solutions
Inkanyeli Group
WOMAN EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR AWARD
Indrani Govender, Recinz Construction
Tebogo Moloi, Oakantswe Construction
Lebo Leshabane, Black Jills
Amina Chipete - Amafuto Construction
Nonku Ntshona, NNQS
Neo Khubela, DSM Construction
Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
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 Road Maintenance & Civils
Imbeu Development
MMQS
Edison Power
ENGINEERING FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD
TPA Consulting
GVK Siyazama
JA Engineering
Concor Construction
Tsebo Engineering
VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
Inkanyeli Group
BEST SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Oakantswe Construction
Edison Power
Build It
Buco
JA Engineering
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
Amafuto Construction
Stefanutti Stocks
North West University
JA Engineering
Dave & Smith Safety
PROJECT TEAM EXCELLENCE OF THE YEAR AWARD
Cape Project Managers
Imbeu Development
MMQS
Amafuto Construction
Nonku Ntshona, NNQS
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
Reginald Demana, SANRAL
Amina Chipete - Amafuto Construction
Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
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
VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
Imbeu Development
BEST EXCELLENCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
Juba Skills Training
Power Construction
Concor
New Africa Skills Development
VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
Imbokodo Training Centre
GVK - Siyazama Construction
BEST EMERGING CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
Oakantswe Construction
Triple Desire
Amafuto Construction
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
Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, VEA Road Maintenance & Civils
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
Amina Chipete - Amafuto Construction
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS 2026
Dr Matthews Phosa
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For information, please contact::
Lucas Khoza, Head of Planning
Email: lucask@sabca.org.za
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