We align specialist expertise to deliver effective, practical and sustainable outcomes
Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect you with the best teams and capabilities to deliver highly innovative and sustainable solutions.
We're committed to positively impact the individuals and communities we work with
As an organisation we are continually evaluating ways we can better provide a safe, flexible, inclusive and respectful workplace for our people and clients.
Join an inclusive workplace rich in diverse thinking
People are at the heart of our organisation, we strive to create a flexible, diverse and inclusive environment that enables our people to thrive to their fullest potential.
For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major Transport, Water, and Energy projects around the world.
SMEC is committed to positively impact the people, the environment and the clients and communities we serve. Through our network of global specialists, our teams draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments.
SMEC in South Africa
SMEC South Africa is a progressive, multidisciplinary engineering and infrastructure solutions company. We value our people and are continuously evolving in: our thinking, our approach, our technologies and our systems.
SMEC has been successful in providing infrastructure solutions to clients and communities for over 70 years. Prior to becoming SMEC, the firm was formerly known as Vela VKE. We have been instrumental in the development of a large number of iconic projects in South Africa.
We have 10 offices in South Africa, which allow us to service clients throughout the country with ease, and we have technical capacity to deliver on large infrastructure projects.
SMEC South Africa supports and actively promotes government’s objectives to enhance the economic participation of Black South Africans in the economy. We have continuously ensured that transformation is engrained in our culture and our business for many years. We form strategic partnerships with companies that share the same transformation objectives as ourselves, and play a key role in ensuring the development and sustainability of companies that we uplift and empower. We are currently a Level 1 B-BBEE accredited company.
Our Corporate Social Investment initiatives cover education, community development, enterprise development, environmental awareness and job creation projects.
Through our network of global specialists collaborating with local partners, we deliver excellence across the life-cycle of each project, regardless of size or complexity.
We draw on deep expertise and systems thinking to simplify the complex and deliver integrated engineering solutions across a range of diverse environments.