This comprehensive report on South Africa’s civil construction industry reveals a sector in crisis, with investment levels at a 14-year low. The industry has shrunk to half its size over the last decade, losing R113 billion in real investment since 2013. Key challenges include the impacts of South Africa’s junk status limiting infrastructure borrowing, persistent issues with local government spending capacity, and increased competition among contractors. Despite these challenges, there are some positive signals, with civil contractors’ confidence recovering to its best level since 2016 and potential opportunities emerging through privatization reforms planned for 2025/26. The report provides detailed analysis of tender activities, provincial spending patterns, and future infrastructure pipeline projections through 2024.
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