B & W INSTRUMENTATION & ELECTRICAL (PTY) LTD
Construction in Alberton

A leading electrical and instrumentation (E&I) construction company for over 40 years, B&W Instrumentation and Electrical provides world class E&I contracting, and within the B&W Group we provide specialist earthing and lightning protection services and electrification systems for mobile equipment. B&W established in Cape Town, South Africa as an electrical contractor with major clients, Caltex Oil Refinery and South African Breweries (SAB) B&W becomes one of first construction companies to venture into Africa on contract for Normandie Mining to install cobalt plant in Uganda. B&W sees an exponential growth in turnover and profits from projects in South Africa and across Africa. B&W initiates Small Projects division to assist with consolidation and as training ground for key personnel. B&W Instrumentation and Electrical regards our employees as critical for our success, especially as we operate in an industry where skills are scarce. We strive to attract and retain employees of the highest calibre to uphold the company’s performance and sustainability, and in parallel prioritise optimal working conditions and opportunities for development. B&W is committed to internal advancement of staff, particularly those from previously disadvantaged groups. This is reflected in our ongoing skills development programmes. To assist in addressing the skills shortage in South Africa, B&W has invested substantially in the training of field labour to increase its skills pool. B&W has its own fully equipped in-house training centre based in Alberton, South Africa, and is an accredited service provider through the South African Construction SETA. B&W training programmes are in line with SAQA unit standards to advance employee skills and ensure trainees receive an accredited qualification. To determine the appropriate skills development required, B&W provides ongoing on-the-job assessments.