About us

About TML Civils

Get to know our company, our director and our grading.

TML Civils project site
Who we are

A construction partner you can build on

TML Civils is a 100% black-owned company trading as TML Civils (Pty) Ltd, whose current CIDB Contractor Grading Designation is PE 7CE, 7GB, 6ME, 5EP. We are a facilities-management service provider whose business activities include civil engineering, property development and project management, operating across South Africa.

TML Civils was established to create, identify and participate in the resultant opportunities in the civil engineering and property-development industry in South Africa — as well as delivering reliable civil engineering and construction works.

Our operation also entails entering into trade contracts, forging business cooperation, strategic equity investments and joint ventures with businesses around the world. We ensure the most economical and suitable service is offered to the client, with “supply & feedback” forming part of our service.

Our Mission

To render the most cost-effective business solutions to markets.

Our Vision

To be South Africa's foremost civil engineering and facilities management partner.

Accreditations & credentials

CIDB Contractor Grading

Our current Contractor Grading Designation is PE 7CE, 7GB, 6ME, 5EP, spanning four works classes:

  • 7CE — Civil Engineering
  • 7GB — General Building
  • 6ME — Mechanical Engineering
  • 5EP — Electrical Engineering

The PE designation denotes a Potentially Emerging enterprise.

B-BBEE Level 1 Contributor 100% Black-Owned NHBRC Registered CIDB Registered & Active SARS Tax Compliant
Leadership

About the Director

Chief Executive Officer: Mr Tshikovha Musiwalwo Lawrence.

A qualified Civil Engineering technician (National Diploma, Tshwane North College FET) with AutoCAD Civil 3D and Construction Management certification, and over a decade of combined experience as a Civil Technician, Quality Controller, Resident Engineer and Project Manager.

  1. Early yearsBorn in the village of Vuwani Ha-Mangilasi; began primary school in 1988 at Rasivhetshele Primary, matriculating at Kolokoshani Secondary in 2000.
  2. 2001–2003Studied Civil Engineering at Soshanguve College (then Tshwane North College). In 2003, six months of in-service training under DMP Civils on road construction in Thulamela Municipality, Limpopo.
  3. 2004–2005Joined Chavani Civils (Pty) Ltd building roads in Soweto as a technician, then supervised RDP house construction in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal.
  4. 2006–2007Registered Negumela Civils; worked with Khuphuka Marketing Consultants in Durban on a storm-water pipes project; later joined Thewo Consulting Engineers as Civil Technician and Resident Engineer.
  5. 2013Registered TML Civils (Pty) Ltd, going full-time as project-management work grew through 2015.

Above all, Mr Tshikovha is a God-fearing man who never gives up on his dreams.

TML Civils director
Our people

Management team

Hands-on leadership with technical depth across civil works, building and plumbing.

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Company Director

Mr Tshikovha Musiwalwo Lawrence

National Diploma in Civil Engineering, AutoCAD Civil 3D and Construction Management certification. 11+ years as Civil Technician, Quality Controller, Resident Engineer and Project Manager.

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Building & Plumbing Manager

Mr Xolani Ncube

Business Management (Intec College). 10+ years in building and plumbing maintenance, waterproofing, retrofitting, tiling, ceilings, painting and carpentry.

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Construction Manager

Mr Lutendo Mafenedza

N6 Civil Engineering (NQF Level 5), Health & Safety and Construction Management. 6+ years across roads, building, surveying and plumbing.

Track record

Project experience

A selection of civil and building projects delivered by our team.

  • Construction of a 1 km paved roadMonyakeng, Wesselsbron · Free State
  • 2.5 km internal paved roadsKgotsong, Bothaville · Free State
  • 1.5 km internal roads & storm waterKgotsong, Bothaville · Nala Local Municipality
  • 3 km concrete palisade fencingMamafubedu · Nketoana Local Municipality
  • Road-over-rail bridge construction (subcontract)Naledi / Protea North, Soweto
  • Building refurbishment, plumbing & ablution blockJohannesburg
  • Storm-water drainage — Moses Mabhida Stadium, 2010 FIFA World CupDurban · director experience
  • Water-meter maintenance & leak detection — Johannesburg WaterGauteng · director experience

Selected projects shown by scope and location. Detailed references available on request.

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