Southey Contracting

08/06/2026

18 years, countless milestones, and an inspiring journey of growth.

This month, we are celebrating Keegan Chettiar, our Senior Estimator, whose dedication and determination truly embody what it means to strive for excellence.

Keegan’s story with Southey Contracting is a powerful testament to where hard work and perseverance can take you. Over nearly two decades, his commitment has made a lasting impact across our business.

In 2024, Keegan brought his extensive industry knowledge, sharp expertise and trademark work ethic to our Head Office team as an Estimator—and his progression hasn't stopped since.

Thank you, Keegan, for 18 incredible years of pushing boundaries, delivering value and inspiring those around you. We are proud to have you on the team! 💼

Drop a 👏 in the comments to congratulate Keegan on his incredible journey and continued success!

05/06/2026

World Environment Day 🌱

Creating a better future isn't only about the infrastructure we build. It's also about the impact we leave behind.

This World Environment Day, we're proud to support Food & Trees for Africa as part of our commitment to environmental sustainability and community responsibility. Through initiatives like these, we can play a small part in addressing food security, supporting tree planting, and contributing to a greener future for generations to come.

Together, every action counts.

04/06/2026

We are proud to announce that Southey Contracting Richards Bay has been nominated in the Best of Zululand Industrial Awards! 🎉

Click the link below to vote:
https://www.citizen.co.za/zululand-observer/best-of-zululand-industrial-2025-2026-mining-engineering-core-industrial-services/

Thank you for being part of our journey and for supporting a team committed to excellence, innovation and service across Africa.

03/06/2026

At Southey Contracting, our strongest foundation isn’t concrete or steel, it’s our people. 👷‍♂️💼

We hosted our Annual Wellness Day on the 29th of May! Taking care of your health shouldn't be an afterthought, which is why we brought comprehensive, professional health checkups directly to our staff.

Here’s what staff were treated to entirely for FREE:

📋 Screening Questionnaires: Medical history, emotional & physical wellbeing, and lifestyle.
📏 Body Metrics Assessments: Height, weight, waist circumference, BMI, body fat %, blood pressure, posture assessment, and an eye test.
🩸 Biometrics (Finger Prick Tests): Glucose, cholesterol, plus voluntary HIV testing and counselling.
💉 Bonus Protection: Flu vaccinations for all interested employees.

At Southey, we believe in investing in our health so we can keep building safely and strong. 🩺✨

29/05/2026

Spotted on site: Unusual footwear choice for a Friday.
Don’t worry, health and safety—we’re keeping it safe, but we are keeping it cozy in the office and boardrooms today for a massive cause!

Happy Slipper Day! Today, Southey Contracting is rocking our fuzzy favorites to support the Foundation. Every sticker bought helps bring magical, life-changing dreams to life for children battling critical illnesses.

Shoutout to everyone on the team who wore their stickers and slippers today. Proof that you can build big structures and big dreams at the exact same time. 🛠️✨

Drop a 👣 if you’re wearing your slippers at work today!

18/05/2026

Two million reasons to celebrate! 👷

We are incredibly proud to announce that our Cape Town (CPT) Division has officially reached a monumental safety milestone: 2 Million Man-Hours LTI Free.

In our industry, safety isn't just a policy, it’s a culture. Achieving 2,000,000 hours without a Lost Time Injury is a testament to the vigilance, discipline, and care every member of our CPT team brings to the site every single day.

To commemorate this achievement and keep the team protected as the seasons change, we’ve issued commemorative winter beanies to everyone in the division.

A huge thank you to our Cape Town team for proving that excellence and safety go hand-in-hand. Let's keep the momentum going!

Visit www.southeycontracting.co.za to explore what services are available for our clients in Cape Town to Durban.

14/05/2026

They say there’s a first for everything!

While we’re usually on refineries or offshore platforms, we recently took our expertise to a more "monumental"scale: restoring the iconic giant propeller at the MSC Head Office in Durban.

This wasn't just a standard coating job. It was a precision project involving:

• Deep cleaning and profiling to prep the metal.
• Precision polishing to restore its original luster.
• High-performance coating to protect it from the Durban salt air.

Whether it’s heavy industry or a local maritime landmark, the Southey standard remains the same. A huge thank you to MSC for trusting us with this unique piece of shipping history! ⚒️

To explore what other services we provide, visit www.southeycontracting.co.za.

12/05/2026

At Southey Contracting, we know that our reputation is built by the people on the ground. Today, we are proud to recognise a key member of our KZN leadership: Irhon Singh, our Contracts Manager at the Engen Refinery & Engen Island View sites in Durban. ⚒️

With 17 years of experience in the industrial and petrochemical world, Irhon is a true veteran of the field. His journey has taken him through some of the most complex plant environments in the country, including SAPREF, Sappi Saiccor and Sasol Wax, giving him a deep understanding of what it takes to manage large-scale operations.

But beyond the logistics and the scale of the projects, what truly defines Irhon’s work is his heart for safety. He has built a career-long reputation for delivering results efficiently without ever compromising on the health and well-being of his team or the environment.

To Irhon, "efficiency" and "safety" aren't just metrics; they are a commitment to excellence that he brings to the Durban sites every single day.

Please join us in recognising Irhon for his dedication and for being a vital part of the Southey family! 🤝🇿🇦

10/05/2026