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Est. 2020 · Eastern Cape, South Africa

Building Africa's
Future, One
Project at a Time

Phanon Investment Holdings delivers quality engineering and construction services across South Africa — on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

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6GB
CIDB Grade
7+
Projects Awarded
3
Subsidiaries
Our Three Core Pillars
Quality Assurance Meeting and exceeding industry standards on every project
Cost Effectiveness Maximising value through smart resource management
Time Efficiency Completing projects on schedule through disciplined planning
Our Subsidiaries
Phanon Quantity Surveyors Phanon Construction Hlalanathi Electrical
2020 Est. Year
About Us

Founded on Purpose,
Built for Africa

Founded by three young professionals, Phanon is dedicated to delivering quality projects reliably — on time and on budget — while leading clients to aspire for greater outcomes across South Africa and the broader African continent.

Our Vision

To scale from an emerging SMME to an intermediate-to-large company — backed by inherited management expertise and a proven project track record across Eastern Cape and beyond.

Eastern Cape, South Africa
Established 2020
Expanding across Africa
What We Do

Comprehensive Engineering
& Construction Services

From civil infrastructure to electrical systems, we deliver end-to-end solutions across South Africa.

Building Works

Residential, commercial & industrial construction projects delivered to the highest quality standards.

Civil Works

Water reticulation, sewerage, roads & railways, harbours, earthworks & pipeline infrastructure.

Electrical Works

Light & heavy current maintenance, conduit tubing, risk assessments & compliance certificates.

Mechanical Engineering

Aircon installation & maintenance, industrial machinery & water plant maintenance and repairs.

Architectural Designs

Residential & industrial plans with detailed specifications and full technical drawings.

Supply & Delivery

Procuring & delivering commercial and industrial products, tools, equipment & plant machinery.

CIDB Grading
6GBGeneral Building
6CECivil Engineering
4EBElectrical Building
3EPElectrical Process
How We Work

Our Project Lifecycle

A structured, client-centred approach with management sign-off at every stage — ensuring cost, schedule and quality are always on track.

1

Briefing

Client briefs the team on project vision, goals, and requirements.

2

Pre-Feasibility

Assess project budget against scope to determine viability.

3

Feasibility

Procurement, construction drawings, scope of work, site analysis & submissions.

4

Execution

Active construction phase — building to specification and schedule.

5

Handover

Site handed over with all documents, warranties & formal project close-off.

Management Sign-Off at Every Stage — Regular progress meetings throughout all phases, tracking Cost, Schedule, and Quality with full client transparency.

Our People

Leadership & Expert Team

Six qualified professionals across engineering, architecture & technology driving delivery.

PM

Phalo Mdingi

Director & Quantity Surveyor
14 Years Experience
MSc Project Management · BSc Hons QS
Pr. CPM B/1133/2012
MM

Mahloko Maholobela

Architect
15 Years Experience
NDip Architectural Technology
B.Tech Construction Management
MZ

Mtunzi Mzamo

Mechanical Engineer
17 Years Experience
NDip Mechanical Engineering
B.Tech Construction Management
ZK

Zithulele Khulu

Senior Construction Manager
15 Years Experience
NDip Building Science · B.Tech CM
Pr. CPM B/831/2010
SM

Siyabulela Mapukela

Electrical Engineer
15 Years Experience
NQF Level 4 Electrical Engineering
Compliance & Risk Assessment
NT

Ntuthuzelo Tsotso

IT Specialist
7 Years Experience
NDip Information Technology
Systems & Infrastructure Support
SHEQ & Specialist Team — Certified Professionals

Abongile Mbadlanyane

SHEQ Specialist
  • ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Total Quality Management
  • Risk Management Certificate
  • OHS Legislation Certificate

Lakheni Sandlana

Electrical Engineer
  • NDip Electrical Engineering
  • Process Control & Instrumentation
  • Electrical Infrastructure Construction
  • Trade Certificate: Electrician
Track Record

Achievements & Milestones

7+
Projects Awarded
R600K
Combined Project Value
2020
Year Established
9+
Active Submissions

EC SMME Awards — Targets

Best Emerging SMME
Best Performing SMME
CIDB Grading Achievements
6GB
General Building Grade 6 — up to R6M contracts
5CE
Civil Engineering Grade 5 — up to R3M contracts
4EB
Electrical Building Grade 4 — up to R1.5M contracts
3EP
Electrical Process Grade 3 — up to R650K contracts
Our Work

Project Portfolio

Completed, current & future projects across all subsidiaries.

Residential House Construction Completed

Residential House Construction

Design · Construction · Plumbing · Electrical · Solar

Mar 2019 Building
Septic Tank Installation Completed

Septic Tank Installation

Design · Plumbing Fittings · Main House Connections

Jul 2019 Civil
Ceiling Installation Completed

Ceiling Installation

Demolishing · Surface Prep · Ceiling Install · Painting

Feb 2020 Building
Honey Sucker Services Completed

Honey Sucker Services

Sanitation & waste management — IDT · CIDB 4 · 3 Years

Excelency Consultants CIDB 4
Paving Mall Butterworth Completed

Paving — Mall Butterworth

Paving & surfacing works · Mpumalanga Construction

Excelency Consultants CIDB 4
Water Carting Services Completed

Water Carting Services

Municipal water supply — Amathole Municipality · 3 Years

Amathole Municipality CIDB 6
Construction Engcobo Mall Submitted

Construction — Engcobo Mall

General building construction · BCM · 1 Year

Nov 2025 CIDB 6
Blacktop Patching Road Submitted

Blacktop Patching Road

Road maintenance — KZN Transport · 5 Months

Feb 2026 CIDB 7
Honey Sucker & Water Tanker Submitted

Honey Sucker & Water Tanker

Dept of Health EC · 3 Years

Mar 2026 CIDB 7
Fencing WSU Butterworth Pipeline

Fencing — WSU Butterworth

Walter Sisulu University · 4 Months

Jun 2026 CIDB 7
General Building ASPIRE Pipeline

General Building — ASPIRE

ASPIRE · 12 Months

Jun 2026 CIDB 7
General Building King Hintsa Pipeline

General Building — King Hintsa TEKO

King Hintsa TEKO · 4 Months

May 2026 CIDB 7
Group Structure

One Unified Family

Three companies, one board of directors — delivering professional engineering & construction services as a unified group.

Phanon Investment Holdings

The parent holding company overseeing all subsidiaries and group strategy across South Africa and the African continent.

Excelency Consultants

Sister company operating hand-in-hand with Phanon — sharing the same board of directors and delivering professional engineering & construction services.

NBK Energy

Sister company focused on energy solutions, operating alongside Phanon and Excelency Consultants under the same unified board of directors.

Excelency Consultants and NBK Energy are sister companies operating hand-in-hand with Phanon Investment Holdings, sharing the same board of directors across all three entities — delivering professional engineering & construction services as one unified group.

Leadership

Director's Statement

PM

Phalo Mdingi

Director · Phanon Investment Holdings
Est. 2020 · South Africa
"Building our bridge towards success — one project, one team, one milestone at a time."
01
Quality Assurance Delivering work that meets and exceeds industry standards on every project
02
Cost Effective Maximising value for clients through smart resource and budget management
03
Time Efficient Completing projects on schedule through disciplined planning and execution
04
People-First Culture From Directors to Artisans — our people are the heartbeat of Phanon

Growth philosophy: begin with small, manageable projects to build a solid track record — then scale steadily to larger, more complex work.

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Ready to Deliver
Excellence

Contact us for professional Engineering & Construction services across South Africa and expanding into Africa. We are ready to deliver excellence on every project.

Location Eastern Cape, South Africa
Geographic Reach Active across South Africa & expanding into broader African markets
Established 2020 · 6 Years of Delivering Excellence

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