THE WAIT IS OVER, 2026 FINALISTS ANNOUNCED

BY: ORATILE MOLOI 

The South African Builders and Construction Awards Celebrates Its 2026 Finalists

Sandton, Gauteng |  1 July 2026 – The South African Builders and Construction Awards is proud to announce this year’s outstanding finalists — the men and women whose skill, grit, and vision are literally building the future of our nation.

Reaching this stage is more than a nomination. It is national recognition of the late nights on site, the precision in your craft, the teams you lead, and the communities you uplift with every brick laid, beam raised, and project delivered.

You represent the backbone of South Africa’s construction industry. From residential and commercial builds to civil engineering and sustainable development, your work shapes skylines, creates jobs, and gives people places to call home. You build with integrity when no one is watching, and you innovate when everyone is counting on you.

Being a finalist means you have already set a new standard for excellence. You inspire apprentices picking up a trowel for the first time. You challenge peers to build better. And you remind South Africa that world-class construction is proudly homegrown.

We cannot wait to celebrate you. Your presence at the awards is not just encouraged — it is essential. Because this night is about more than trophies. It’s about honouring the people, the stories, and the sacrifice behind every structure. It’s about a room full of builders who understand each other, push each other, and build South Africa together.

To all our finalists: Thank you for building with pride. Thank you for building with purpose.

We look forward to celebrating you at the SABCA Prestige Awards

Congratulations. Building the future, Meet our finalists;

TOP CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Inkanyeli Group  

Imbeu Development  

VEA Road Maintenance & Civils

Concord Construction 

BEST EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR AWARD   

MMQS  

JA Engineering 

VEA Road Maintenance & Civils 

Tsebo Solutions  

Inkanyeli Group

WOMAN EXCELLENCE IN CONSTRUCTION OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Indrani Govender, Recinz Construction  

Tebogo Moloi, Oakantswe Construction  

Amina Chipete - Amafuto Construction 

Nonku Ntshona, NNQS  

Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu,  VEA Road Maintenance & Civils

BEST FUNDING PRODUCT OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Vodalend

Sourcefin  

Capitec Bank Business, Witbank  

Fund The People

SUBCONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Ricinz Construction  

Triple Desire  

Oakantswe Construction   

Mamonyane Construction  

Sebenz Construction

QUANTITY SURVEYOR FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD

House of QS  

uMnini Quantity Surveyors  

Takgalang Consulting  

MMQS  

Johan Van Stel QS  

PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR AWARD  

TPA Consulting  

Inkanyeli Group

Tsebo Engineering  

Mysol Holding  and Logistics

Imbeu Development  

MMQS  

Edison Power

ENGINEERING FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD 

TPA Consulting  

GVK Siyazama  

JA Engineering 

Tsebo Engineering  

Inkanyeli Group

BEST CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR AWARD  

Oakantswe Construction  

Edison Power  

Giyani Petroleum 

Chico's Holding 

JA Engineering 

Tsebo Solutions

GREEN ENERGY EXCELLENCE FIRM OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Atang Solutions  

Edison Power  

Tsebo Solutions  

Britespark Africa  

Global Energy Group

BEST SHEQ EXCELLENCE AWARD  

SHEQ Siyazama  

Jack Jills

Amafuto Construction  

JA Engineering 

Dave & Smith Safety

PROJECT TEAM EXCELLENCE OF THE YEAR AWARD 

Imbeu Development  

MMQS  

Amafuto Construction 

Nonku Ntshona, NNQS  

Ekasi Noble Property Developme

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE YEAR AWARD  

Joshua Kadish, Sourcefin  

Mpho Modise, Tshepo Ya Rona  

Mandla Mlangeni, MMQS  

Solly Soka Madibela, Mysol Holding and Logistics

Bongani Mahlangu, Imbeu    

Thoko Tshabalala-Shandu, VEA Road Maintenance & Civils 

Nonku Ntshona, NNQS  

Siyabonga Makhamba, Ekasi Noble Property Developme

BEST PROPERTY DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR AWARD*

New Era Investment  

Jack Jills  

Ekasi Noble Properties  

Durban Property Holdings  

Daku Group  

HIGHER EDUCATION FACILITIES MANAGEMENT AWARD  

University of KwaZulu-Natal  

North-West University  

University of Limpopo  

PUBLIC WORKS EXCELLENCE AWARD  

Tshepo Ya Rona  

DSM Construction  

Nonku Ntshona QS  

TPA Consulting  

VEA Road Maintenance & Civils

BEST EXCELLENCE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Power Construction 

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  

Ekasi Noble Property Developme

CONSTRUCTION LEADER OF THE YEAR  

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 Development 

CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS BANKER OF THE YEAR AWARD 

FINALISTS: 

Thabo Tshabalala, Lula

Siyanda Petumani, Absa

Khati Mudaly, Access 

Lydia Mokhosi , Capitec 

Mmamikie Maema, Nedbank 

Michelle Those, GoTyme

TOP HOTEL EXCELLENCE AWARDS Every Hotel Owner Should Know

Hotel Glance  

For hotel owners and operators, winning a prestigious industry award is more than just a badge of honor-it’s a powerful driver of brand credibility, direct bookings, and guest trust. The most respected hotel awards recognize excellence in design, sustainability, guest experience, innovation, and operational performance. These accolades are increasingly influential in shaping traveler decisions, with 78% of guests considering award recognition when choosing accommodations. Understanding and targeting the right awards can significantly elevate a property’s visibility and competitive edge.

This award is particularly valuable for independent and boutique hotels seeking to compete with global chains on reputation and guest loyalty.

What sets the SABCA Top Hotel Excellence Award apart is its focus on real-national performance and guest experience, not just aesthetics. The judging panel includes industry experts, designers, and hospitality professionals who assess hotels based on innovation, service quality, and design integrity. Winners are honored at a gala dinner in Durban, gaining national media exposure and networking opportunities with national leaders in hospitality.

For hotel owners, winning this award validates operational excellence and design vision, enhancing credibility with investors, partners, and travelers. As one Tsogo Sun executive noted, “These prestigious honours will further enhance our hotels’ reputations, leading to further business and strong bookings in the future”.

SABCA Top Hotel Excellence Award recognize the pinnacle of luxury hospitality, honoring properties that excel in service, design, and innovation. Winners are selected through a combination of guest voting, industry expert reviews, and panel assessments, ensuring a balanced and credible evaluation process.

 SABCA Top Hotel Excellence Award are a leading South African platform recognizing excellence in hotel design, property development, and innovation. 

SABCA Hotel Excellence Award 2026: Celebrates outstanding architectural and interior design. Judged on creativity, guest experience, and design coherence, the winner is announced at the 19th Annual South African Builders & Construction Awards 2026 in Durban on 7th November:

FINALISTS:

Cape Town Hotel & Spa, Cape Town 

Radisson Blu Hotel, Umhlanga

City Lodge Hotel, Waterfall 

Mayfair Hote, Mthatha 

Garden Court, East London 

Fusion Boutique Hotel, Limpopo 

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD RECIPIENTS 2026 

Dr Matthews Phosa  

ENDS 

Inquiry & Rsvp, please contact::  

Lucas Khoza, Head of Planning  

Email: lucask@sabca.org.za