The Presidential Excellence Awards 2023 – the 11th awards to date – evaluated projects from end-June 2022 through 2023, over 16 categories. The results were announced at a gala event at Emperor’s Palace, Johannesburg, on the 23 November 2023.
Celebrating 75 Years of the ECA(SA)
Celebrating the association’s 75th anniversary, the standard of entries truly represented the best of our industry, and zoomed in on the innovations, the big leap in South Africa towards Solar PV installations (with two distinct Solar PV categories). Two incredible cakes, baked by the fabulous baking twins, Bareng and Baratang, from Barerata Catering Services, were ceremoniously cut on stage by President Thursdon Duncan and National Director, Mark Mfikoe.
Outgoing President, Thursdan Duncan, bade farewell to ECASA’s former National Communications Manager, Erika van Zyl, who retired in September, and to long-serving Bosvel Regional Director, Cecil Lancaster. Both have left their positive mark on the association, and the legacy of their work lives on, as they take up a new chapter in their lives. ECA(SA) thank both for their dedication and their willingness to whatever it took to succeed. They will both be missed.
National Director Mark Mfikoe hosted the awards, between the outrageously funny, and outrageously accurate comedy and puppetry of Conrad Koch. He also introduced Calli Pieterse, as together they launched Call’s new book, edited Mark Mfikoe , and published by ECASA, entitled CYA.
All the Winners and Finalists of 2023
Installation of the Year – Industrial Sponsored by Duratron
The winner: J Turner Electrical – Pretoria University PACRI project
The finalists
- Cato Ridge Electrical Construction – SABT: Electrical and Instrumentation remedial works
- Conli Turnkey – Durban overalls
- Conli Turnkey – Delba Electrical
- Conli Turnkey – P- Beulich
- Conli Turnkey – Pat Active
- Conli Turnkey – PIMMS
- Conli Turnkey – Cecant Enginering
- Conli Turnkey – Slicom
- Conli Turnkey – Timken
- Conli Turnkey – Thulisa
- J Turner Electrical – Pretoria university 1 H-health and PACKI project
- ISE Group – TFG
Installation of the Year – Residential (Houses) Sponsored by Nedbank
The winner: Vyfster Elektries – Midstream House
The finalists:
- Cato Ridge – Restore and Repair MV & LV lines and interrelated electrical reticulation
- Vyfster Elektries – Pieter Saayman Project
- Vyfster Elektries – New Residential Installation Michael & Nikita Abreu
- RF Elektries – Thys Auto Upington
Installation of the Year – Residential (Complexes) Sponsored by Allbro
The winner: Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Munyaka Lifestyle Estate
The finalists:
- Siyaya Power Solution – Capri
- Siyaya Power Solution – Kwa Dukuza Museum
- Siyaya Power Solution – Paton House
- Siyaya Power Solution – SALTA Estate
- Siyaya Power Solution – Tyne
- ISE Group – Bellemare
- Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Munyaka Lifestyle Estate
- Michael Labuschagne Electrical – The Emerald
- Michael Labuschagne Electrical – GreenBay
Installation of the Year – Office Blocks Sponsored by Duratron
The winner: J Turner Electrical – University of Pretoria: Anchor House Restoration Tender
- J Turner Electrical – University of Pretoria Anchor House Restoration Tender
- LN Force – SAMRC new office wing
- Siyaya Power Solution – North Engineering Building
Installation of the Year – Hotels and Hospitals Sponsored by CCG
The winner: Edison Power – Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Memorial Hospital
The finalists:
- Conli Turnkey – Blue Valley Club House
- Edison Power – Dr Pixley Ka Isaka Seme Memorial Hospital Project
- ISE Group – Forest Hill Millitary Base
- Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Mint Hotel the Blyde
Installation of the Year – Retail & Shopping Centres Sponsored by CCG
The winner: Balwin Properties for their entry, Thaba Eco Lifestyle Estate
The finalists
- Conli Turnkey – CMH Volvo/Mazda Hatfield
- Conli Turnkey – Monument Shopping Centre
- Conli Turnkey – Future Classics
- Balwin Properties – Thaba Eco Lifestyle
Reticulation Contractor of the year Sponsored by Allbro
The winner: Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Izinga Eco Lifestyle Estate
The finalists:
- Cato Ridge – Tronox Fair Breeze Expansion
- Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Izinga Eco Lifestyle Estate
National Safety Award Sponsored by FEM
The winner: Andre Els Engineering
The finalists
- Andre Els Engineering – AECI Mining Services
- Edison Power – Clairwood Logistics Park
- Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Balito Hills
Apprentice of the year – Male Apprentice Sponsored by HellermannTyton
The winner: Chad Kevin Elliot
The finalists:
- Chad Kevin Elliot
- Kyle Thron
- Francois Bloem
Apprentice of the year – Female Apprentice Sponsored by Brother
The winner: Gladys Nteboheng
The finalists:
- Gladys Nteboheng
- Mbalienhle Ndibe
- Makau Makakase
Women-Owned Business of the Year Sponsored by Brother
The winner: Andres Els Engineering
The finalists:
- LN Force
- Andre els Engineering
- Siyaya Power Solutions
- Electricians in Durban
Special Innovative Projects Award Sponsored by Electro Mechanica
The winner: Solly’s ICT – Powerboard
The finalists:
- Kalco Electrical Contractors – Park Care Laundry upgrade
- LN Force – Vandal Proof Manhole
- Solly’s ICT – Powerboard (Brand and Product)
- Designer Lighting – Festive lighting
Apprentice Host Employer of the Year Sponsored by HellermannTyton
The winner: Spec Electrical
The Finalists:
- Vinnies Electrical
- DC Africa (Cape Town)
- DC Electrical
- Ally’s Electrical
- MD Eektries
- Spec Electrical
Alternative Energy Supply Farm of the year Sponsored by Nedbank
The winner: Trilec Electrical – Farm Zonneschyn
The finalists:
- Vyfster Elektries – Pieter Saayman project
- Vyfster Elektries – Solar and Battery backup installation Dr Boet Burger Residence Project
- Vyfster Elektries – Solar and Battery backup installation Dr Boet Burger Medical Practice Project
- Vyfster Elektries – Solar and Battery backup installation Gerrit Kok Project
- Vyfster Elektries – Battery backup installation Paul Springhoring Project
- Vyfster Elektries – Solar and Battery Backup Tony Hofsanger
- Vyfster Elektries – Solar and battery backup installation Erica Du Toit
PV Installation of the year – Commercial properties Sponsored by Nedbank
The winner: Conli Turnkey
The finalists:
- Conli Turnkey Projects (Pty)Ltd
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PV Installation of the year – Domestic Properties Sponsored by Nedbank
The winner: Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Fynbos
The finalists
- Power works – Willy Lategan
- Michael Labuschagne Electrical – Fynbos
- Bay Electrical – Mount Africa PV
ECA(SA) Branch Excellence Award
The winner: Highveld Region
Overall Apprentice of the Year Sponsored by Major Tech
The winner: Chad Kevin Elliot
