Recent R2bn project wins position GVK-Siya Zama as top tier contractor
GVK-Siya Zama, a leading specialist contractor in the field of building, renovation, restoration and recycling of buildings, has been awarded two notable projects in recent months. Amounting to over R2 billion combined, the two projects will cement the company’s status as a top tier contractor in the industry. Speaking on the project wins, Eben Meyburgh, […]
Empowering SMMEs in construction is a win-win situation
Small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs) are the lifeblood of South Africa’s economy. They make up 98 percent of businesses and employ between 50 and 60 percent of the country’s workforce according to a post-covid report by McKinsey & Company dated July 2020. Liphu January, site agent for GVK-Siya Zama says that in the construction […]
Green Warehouse at Coega IDZ
Our Port Elizabeth team has recently started building an 11 800m² logistics warehouse situated in Zone 1 of the Coega Special Development Zone. The facility will be utilised for the storing and distribution of snacks and food items that are manufactured both locally and internationally. The 29 350m² site was selected based on its accessibility […]
Civils holds opportunities for local construction company
Despite the decline of the Civils sector, which saw a low confidence level of 24% as measured by the FNB/BER Index just before COVID-19, GVK-Siya Zama has tapped into its entrepreneurial spirit and added a dedicated Civils unit to its operational offering. Through this unit, the company aims to create jobs and better society by […]
Construction hero in 100-day marathon to build hospital beds
When South Africa went into a hard lockdown on 27 March, government’s aim was to use the time to ramp up the readiness of healthcare facilities and hospitals around the country in preparation of the expected COVID-19 peak. In April, it was projected that the country would need between 4 100 and 14 767 ICU […]
The First Rule in a Crisis is to Communicate
When the Covid-19 tsunami hit South African shores in March this year, the construction sector had already been in the doldrums for some time. The economy was struggling, and many big-name construction companies had sadly nose-dived in the preceding years. Lockdown and the ceasing of all construction activity at the end of March arrived like […]
Covid-19 shines spotlight on health and safety in construction
Although the construction industry is known to be at the forefront of risk mitigation, as it follows very strict processes in line with stringent health and safety laws, Covid-19 has highlighted what a critical role safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) plays in the sector. As the old adage goes, ignore it at your peril. […]
GVK-Siya Zama appoints Hannes Geyser to head Eastern Cape business
Construction company GVK-Siya Zama has boosted its Eastern Cape business by hiring experienced contractor, Hannes Geyser, to take the regional business to new levels of growth. As MD of the Eastern Cape division, Geyser will be building on the company’s solid foundation and heritage in the province spanning some 40 years, with a focus on […]
Serithi Recognised for Contribution to the Industry
GVK’s Group Director scoops Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government and Titans: Building Nations award SADC South – 2019 Jabu Serithi, Group Director at GVK-Siya Zama, was named one of Africa’s Most Influential Women in Business and Government and Titans: Building Nations Awards, which recognises African leaders at the pinnacle of their industry. […]
Getting things done in the construction industry
Increased complexity in the workplace requires specialisation when it comes to successfully completing multiple projects within the strict confines of deadlines and budgets. Gareth Robb, Contracts Manager at GVK-Siya Zama, says that in light of this, it is vital to find effective ways to get things done as well as manage stress levels in a […]