About

With its dedicated staff and professional expertise, the group provides consistent high quality construction solutions to a variety of clients countrywide. Its geographical footprint and operational diversity have positioned the group to take advantage of a robust construction sector and operational activities include:

Bulk earthworks
Roads and township infrastructure construction
Pipeline construction and upgrading
Asphalt and chip and spray surfacing
Concrete structures
Project management and maintenance
Installation of gabions
Construction of dams
Drainage and curbs
Civil engineering works

After more than two decades of construction experience, Marracon has an annual turnover of approximately R25 million. The leadership of Marracon places strong emphasis on providing consistent high quality as a key operational objective and is supported by efficient operational, administrative and financial systems. This, together with a strong focus on customer satisfaction, forms the key to Marracon’s success.

Regional focus

Marracon will continue to focus on projects within its regions of operation in the medium term. Its relationships in the public and private sector will continue to contribute to the company’s turnover and profitability.

Marracon has more than 20 years experience of clearing alien vegetation – by hand and machine – and through our association with landscape consultants and environmentalists, at replanting and rehabilitation of natural communities. It is the aim of the company to secure clients with a similar commitment to conservation, enabling Marracon to repair any unavoidable damage caused to the environment caused during construction work. The company further boasts Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) registrations in a 7 CE category. Marracon is registered on Central Supplier Database for Government.

Meet the team

Marracon places great emphasis on attracting and retaining competent employees. This, coupled with the company’s focus on training and having good relationships between employer and employee, contributes largely to its competitive advantage in tendering and efficiency in completing projects.

Marius Ferreira

Managing Director

Marius started his own business in 1982 after completion of 2 years military service. This business has grown into Marracon (Pty) Ltd which was established as a (Pty) Ltd in 1995. After 42 years in the Civil Construction Business he is committed to manage this company to achieve high standards with experience in project management, submission of proposals to clients and presentation.

Herman Ferreira

Director

After completing his studies in Civil Engineering in 1996 Herman became part of the management of Marracon (Pty) Ltd. Civil Construction Business is his passion and he is committed to manage the company to its fullest potential.

Gert Connoway

Project Manager & Surveyor

Gert joined Marracon in the year 2001 and is proud to be part of the Marracon management team. Main responsibilities are project management, material procurement and surveying. This will include handling of all CAD based drafting and 3D modelling software programs. With advanced methods of design and survey, we can deliver professional advice to all our clients.

Breyton Greeff

Site Manager

Joining Marracon in 2007, Breyton has been a great asset to the company. Leading his co-workers with great efficiency on site.

He provides great guidance to his team members and keeps them motivated.

Breyton possesses proficient problem solving, decision making abilities and has a great knowledge of construction methods and regulations.

Breyton always promotes safe working practices on site and ensures his team complies.

Ivan Ferreira

Site Manager

Ivan joined Marracon in the year of 2013. Growing up in a family in the industry, he has always been fascinated by the workmanship behind all the operations. Ivan proves to be a great leader to his team, as he will not only observe and delegate tasks efficiently, but always pursues to work hard physically with his team to achieve their goals.

He has a great eye for detail and owns great quantities of patience. He is always keen to advise others and his team.

He possesses qualified expertise in Construction Law and Safety practices.

Jan Bouwers

Site Team Leader and Supervisor

Jan joined the team in 2004 and continued to grow in the trade.

He is a hard worker and can be counted on to lead the team productively in the absence of a superior on site.

Jan is a great communicator and possesses a great knowledge and understanding of what needs to be done around site. He delegates tasks effectively on site with great respect from his co-workers.

Proud to represent Health & Safety on Site, Jan always ensures that the team completes their task safely and according to legislative requirements.

Reliable, Responsible and Cost Effective