Small/Medium Company of the Year
Daveng Consulting Engineers
F
ounded by experienced civil
In 2012, Daveng received the first project
Alongside these activities are various
engineers in September 2004,
under this appointment, which was for the
infrastructure projects completed or
Daveng Consulting Engineers
design and implementation of a soccer field
ongoing for the Western Cape government,
are a 100% black-owned
in Kleinmond, near Hermanus. A closed
in addition to maintenance intervention
company that boasts strong engineering
landfill site was chosen. This required a
completed for SANRAL.
and technical competencies. Providing a
multidisciplinary team to determine the
sustainable working environment, Daveng
site’s viability. It was determined that an
employees are urged to be bold, honest
personnel receive continuous training
astro turf surface would be the most suitable
and innovative to promote personal
and the company stay up to date with the
option in terms of future maintenance
development and consequently exceed
latest technologies.
and lifespan. Construction cost totalled
clients’ expectations.
Working hand in hand with the Expanded
R6.8 million over six months. The Kleinmond
Public Works Programme (EPWP), Daveng
soccer field achieved a FIFA One Star
contribute to job creation and community
accreditation in 2014.
upliftment. By taking on projects in
From the original three-year appointment
collaboration with communities, Daveng
grew a long list of projects, including the
create employment opportunities and
construction of NMT facilities in Hermanus,
contributes to the overall development of
the upgrading of residential roads and
South Africa.
rehabilitation of existing roads in Zwelihle
With its founders having more than
and Mount Pleasant, plus the rehabilitation
30 years’ combined experience and its
of existing roads and associated stormwater
highly skilled staff, Daveng offer an array
in Standford and Blompark. The construction
of engineering services and can handle
value totalled approximately R40 million.
projects of any size. Whether clients require
The project is still ongoing, with the latest
infrastructure, project managers, labour-
extension on the original appointment
intensive construction or non-motorised
running from 2019 to 2021.
transport (NMT) facilities, Daveng offer services that are of the highest quality. The company have access to expertise in structural, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as land surveying, geotechnical investigations and other specialist services that may be required. As an example of how their relationships unfold, Daveng were appointed by the Overstrand Municipality: Engineering Services Department in September 2010 for a three-year period for the design and implementation of labour-intensive projects under the EPWP in their area.
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Daveng promote a culture where
