GIBB. A world-class Africa-based solutions provider for infrastructure planning.
GIBB has, for more than half a century, been at the forefront of development in Africa from design to delivery...
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WE ARE THE GIBB GROUP

The GIBB Group designs, invests in and delivers complex infrastructure and built-environment projects. As a proudly South African company, it brings advisory, engineering, architecture, investment and project-delivery capabilities together through the One GIBB collective approach. By combining technical expertise, commercial insight and proven delivery experience, the Group helps move projects from ambition to operation with greater certainty, resilience and long-term value.

This collective approach is grounded in 70 years of uninterrupted operations. Since 1956, the Group has evolved in response to changing economic, social and environmental priorities while retaining the technical rigour and delivery discipline on which its reputation rests. Over the past decade, it has strengthened the approach by optimising operations, expanding its built-environment advisory capability and establishing an investment division focused on rail, power and water assets.

Today, the GIBB Group operates through two primary divisions. GIBB Holdings delivers advisory, engineering, architecture and infrastructure solutions through GIBB Infrastructure and SVA, while GIBB Investments trades as GIBB Crede. Together with the infrastructure assets that the Group owns, operates and maintains, these businesses connect strategy, investment and delivery through the One GIBB collective approach. Working in partnership with developers, financiers, government, operators and communities, this approach improves project readiness, manages risk and unlocks sustainable long-term value—translating the Group’s commitment to South Africa into practical, measurable outcomes.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SOUTH AFRICA

Through the One GIBB approach, the Group supports South Africa’s infrastructure and built-environment priorities by applying decades of experience across African markets to local projects. This approach brings together GIBB Infrastructure’s engineering and delivery expertise, SVA’s architecture, urban development and place-making capability, and GIBB Crede’s infrastructure investment capability. Across water, energy, transport, housing and municipal infrastructure, these combined capabilities strengthen critical infrastructure, expand access to essential services and support future-ready communities—converting proven insight, adaptable solutions and regional perspective into enduring social, economic and environmental value for South Africa. 

Did you know? Transport Through GIBB Crede, the GIBB Group is an equity partner in the Sihamba Sonke Mobility Consortium, which began operating the Gautrain’s second 15-year concession on 28 September 2026. The investment extends the Group’s role from advisory services to long-term ownership, while supporting reliable public transport and easing pressure on Gauteng’s roads.

Did you know? Water The GIBB Group is providing engineering consultancy services for the Polihali Dam under Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project, covering dam design, hydrology, geotechnical investigation and water-resource management. The project helps address water scarcity and supply pressure by strengthening long-term water security for South Africa’s economic heartland while supporting regional cooperation with Lesotho.

Did you know? Energy The GIBB Group served as lead engineering consultant in a joint venture on Eskom’s 1,332 MW Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme, supporting the project from design through commissioning. By storing 21,000 MWh and responding to peak electricity demand within 2.5 minutes, the scheme helps address supply fluctuations and strengthens the stability and resilience of South Africa’s national grid.

Did you know? Infrastructure The GIBB Group was the lead consultant for the planning, design and implementation of Cape Town’s MyCiTi Bus Rapid Transit system. The project helps address congestion and unequal access to transport by improving urban mobility and providing a practical model for integrated public transport in South African cities.

Did you know? Mining The GIBB Group provided detailed design, procurement, construction management and commissioning support for Sasol’s Satellite Shaft Complex in Secunda. The project helps sustain South Africa’s industrial capacity by supporting mining production, operational continuity and employment in Mpumalanga.

 

Ingula Pumped Storage Scheme

GIBB was appointed to design and monitor the construction of a 1 344 MW pumped storage scheme in the Drakensburg of South Africa. The design and construction included an upper reservoir (50 m high CFRD dam) and lower reservoir (40 m high RCC dam), an underground power house complex, with access tunnels and associated waterways which link the two reservoirs.

Gautrain

GIBB was appointed to be a member of the transaction advisory team for public-private partnerships on the Gauteng Rapid Rail Link Project in Johannesburg, Tshwane and Ekurhuleni.

Nuclear 1

GIBB acted as the Environmental Impact Practitioner in terms of the application for Environmental Authorisation. This included managing the scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment process over a 10 year period, compilation of an Environmental Management Programme, Public Participation process and input into appeal responses.

Cosmo City

GIBB acted as the lead consulting engineer for this project. It entailed the development of a mixed land use integrated township with a proposed 12 300 stands, which targeted low and middle income families.

Green Point Athletics Stadium

GIBB, as part of the Joint Venture responsible for the design and preparation of the stadium for the 2010 World Cup Soccer, was responsible for electrical engineering and lighting design.

Nestlé Gum Factory

GIBB’s tasks included the design and contract administration of the civil, structural, electrical and mechanical engineering.

AFRICA | THE FASTEST GROWING CONTINENT

 

GIBB’s reputation as a hub of technological intelligence, along with its professional service and solid track record, has seen the company become increasingly involved in landmark projects across Africa. The depth and breadth of expertise ensures that GIBB is well positioned to provide a variety of engineering solutions to clients through service excellence.

GIBB has developed deep insight into the socio-economic dynamics of several countries on the continent, with completed and on-going projects in South Africa,  Angola, Botswana, Cameroon, Dijbouti, DRC, Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

GIBB is one of South Africa’s leading multi-disciplinary engineering consulting companies with a solid footprint on the African continent. The company is a wholly owned South African entity with a 67% black ownership, with a legacy that spans over 70 years. The company offers design, planning and management services across the entire engineering consultancy spectrum.