We love people, Africa and our work.
Xnovest Africa is a South African consulting engineering company specialising in energy, electrical, mechanical, water, fire, ISO, building assessments and process / plant engineering — all of which matter to any sustainable business.
As our name suggests, we strive towards eXcellence, inNOvation and inVESTments.
Xnovest Africa consulting engineers have been involved in various sectors, gaining experience in a wide variety of projects, technologies, operations, clients and solutions. Our motto is being proud of our work. We will provide the best answer to any project while delivering an extremely high quality of work.
We are breaking away from the traditional ways of managing and implementing projects, and seeking more innovative ways of making them work for you. We strive to assist clients with a holistic turnkey solution which is specific to their needs and circumstances — and to build relationships that establish long-term sustainable investments, build capacity and empower our clients.
Taking pride in what we do.
- local
- experienced
- diverse
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294 MW
wind power connected
Karusa & Soetwater — Eskom substations
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2.5 MW+
solar PV delivered
Design, commissioning and implementation
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130 +
buildings assessed
50+ condition · 80+ fire & risk
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9
countries
Southern Africa, Italy, Canada, Antarctica
Bringing energy know-how to Africa.
It is our mission to bring energy know-how to Africa by providing professional, trusted engineering knowledge and expertise to ensure affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions — tailored for each client.
Our vision is to be recognised by our clients as their preferred partner: always available, professional and trusted. We aim at sustainability, to empower each client when a project is completed.
We will live our values and manage our business with integrity. We will develop our professional staff in a socially responsible manner. We want to inspire hope, create value and make a difference through our culture by helping build and support sustainable communities for future generations.
Local. Experienced. Diverse.
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Local
Rooted in Potchefstroom. We know our roots, with a city professionalism.
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Experienced
More than a decade servicing the energy industry — all sectors, all environments.
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Diverse
Mechanical, electrical, energy, fire, ISO, process and plant engineering under one roof.
Everything under one roof.
We have the experience and the resources, all in-house, to successfully complete a project from design through implementation, commissioning and support.
- Professional Engineer
- Engineers (Mechanical & Electrical)
- Electricians (Wiremans)
- Electricians
- Fitters & Turners
- Draughtsman
- Project Managers
- Quality Control
- Admin & Support
- Finances
Potchefstroom, and rather further.
Based in Potchefstroom with projects executed nationally, across Southern Africa, and further afield.
- South Africa
- Namibia
- Botswana
- Zimbabwe
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
- Italy
- Canada
- Antarctica
Reach as published in the current company profile.
The paperwork behind the promise.
- Department of Labour Registered Electrical Contractor NW 000746
- Electrical Conformance Board of SA Registration #32427
- Professional Engineers Pr.Eng — ECSA registered design & sign-off
- EWSETA Approved workplace for practical training
- Professional Indemnity R5 million cover per project
- Compliance COID registered · full safety file · GMR 2.1 appointments
Site compliance includes a complete safety file, OHS medicals, working at heights, first aiders, safety representatives, COID and GMR 2.1 legal appointments.
Technical contacts.
Two direct lines into the technical side of the business, rather than a general enquiry form that goes nowhere.
- Technical — Mechanical & Buildings
Cobus Aucamp
+27 82 455 0413 [email protected] - Technical — Electrical & Fire
Jan Wiid
+27 73 617 8308 [email protected] - General enquiries
The office
+27 18 001 0445 [email protected]
Tell us what you need engineered.
Design, build, commission and support — from one team, in one office. Send us the brief and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.