Annual Awards 2023

The Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal Annual Awards, a highly anticipated event in the KwaZulu-Natal construction industry, took place on 27 October 2023, at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Durban, Umhlanga. This prestigious event was a grand celebration, honouring the Association’s members who have demonstrated exceptional performance in Construction and Health and Safety.

Marcus Peter Gonzalves, the President of Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal, commended all the entrants. He commented: “We must recognize that these awards are invaluable, as they provide a ray of hope to those who have worked tirelessly in this industry, often in the face of economic and external pressures.”

Vikashnee Harbhajan, the Executive Director of the Association, delighted the audience during a journey of superb accomplishments as she announced the winners for Excellence in Construction and Health and Safety. She urged members to cherish the awards as a testament to the spirit of excellence and a reaffirmation of the values that Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal is built on. “Together, we shall continue to build a brighter future where excellence is the cornerstone of every project,” added Harbhajan.

Special awards were bestowed to honour remarkable contributions to the construction industry. Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal extends its heartfelt congratulations to the recipients of the following esteemed awards:

• Award of Merit: Vinodh Naidoo from Thekweni Reinforcing (Pty) Ltd
• Supplier of the Year: Talisman Hire Pinetown
• Woman in Construction: Zenande Nwabisa Dinga from Gingordin Methods Trading CC      
• Health and Safety Person of the Year: Pieter Kruger from Form-Scaff
• Supreme Award for Health and Safety: Form-Scaff
• Supreme Award for Excellence in Construction: Top Dog Construction
• Overall Winner: WBHO Construction KZN

The Overall Winner award is an accolade recognising all-round excellence in both the Excellence in Construction and Health and Safety competitions. The Association congratulates WBHO on their impressive feat of securing this award for the third consecutive year.

Another highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Industry Partner Recognition Award to THE FEDERATED EMPLOYERS MUTUAL ASSURANCE COMPANY (RF) (PTY) LTD also known as FEM, in recognition of continued support as a valued partner to Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal and the unwavering commitment and dedication to the promotion and implementation of health and safety, which has significantly contributed to the South African construction industry.  

The Association salutes all its members!

(L to R) Vikashnee Harbhajan - Executive Director: Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal; Marcus Peter Gonzalves - President: Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal and Jailoshini Naidoo - MC and entertainer 

Overall Winner - WBHO Construction KZN

Woman in Construction Winner: (Left) Zenande Nwabisa Dinga from Gingordin Methods Trading CC 

Supreme Award for Health and Safety Winner: Form-Scaff 

Supreme Award for Excellence in Construction: Top Dog Construction

Industry Partner Recognition Award recipient: FEM. (L to R)  Marcus Peter Gonzalves - President: Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal; Ndivhuwo Manyonga - CEO: FEM and Vikashnee Harbhajan - Executive Director: Master Builders KwaZulu-Natal

Supplier of the Year Winner - Talisman Hire Pinetown