A large-scale infrastructure project required strict adherence to local supplier development and employment mandates.

An international engineering firm won a contract to construct a highway in a remote part of South Africa. Despite having extensive experience in infrastructure development, the firm’s operational teams were unprepared for local execution challenges, including supply chain disruptions, workforce retention issues, and security risks.

A major infrastructure developer faced regulatory setbacks while constructing a logistics hub. The project was halted due to non-compliance with South Africa’s environmental and labour laws, resulting in legal actions and financial penalties.

A European renewable energy developer partnered with a South African infrastructure firm to construct a renewable energy facility.

An international engineering firm, newly awarded an EPC contract in South Africa, faced operational inefficiencies due to a lack of understanding of the local supply chain, workforce dynamics, and subcontractor expectations.

A large-scale infrastructure project in South Africa encountered regulatory roadblocks that delayed construction by six months. The delays stemmed from fragmented compliance strategies, particularly around B-BBEE targets, local hiring mandates, and environmental approvals.

A multinational renewable energy firm, entering the South African market for the first time, faced significant challenges in aligning its internal governance structures with those of its local construction and development partners. While the firm had global best practices in place, its project execution team struggled to integrate these with the operational realities of local contractors, government agencies, and regulatory bodies.