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Paving, civils and building since 2015

MEI Trading and Projects is a dynamic and reliable construction firm specialising in paving, civils and building services.

Founded in 2015 and based in Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape, we have built a strong reputation through professional conduct, industry expertise and a commitment to excellence. Our ambition is to become a leading, highly recommended construction company in the region.

We cultivate a workplace that nurtures creativity, enthusiasm and personal safety, which makes us an attractive employer for top talent. Safety in the workplace, unwavering customer satisfaction and superior quality standards are at the core of our operations.

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MEI surveyor on site: Building Excellence with Integrity and Precision
What drives us

Mission & vision

Mission

To deliver top-quality services that fully meet client requirements every time, fostering growth through professional integrity and a proven track record of success.

Vision

To be recognised as a premier construction firm synonymous with innovation, reliability and exceptional project execution.

Our track record

Experience since 2015

More than a decade of projects delivered on schedule and within budget.

2015

MEI Trading & Projects founded

Registered in Burgersdorp (reg. no. 2015/115044/07).

2016

First paving and housing projects

2,000 m² of paving for the Burgersdorp Reservoir Upgrade (under Mvezo Plant), and building RDP houses in Burgersdorp.

2017

Hospital, roads and municipal work

Paving and renovations at Burgersdorp Hospital, 3,600 m² at the Cofimvaba Dumping Site, and 1 km of road barriers along the R61.

2018

Water works and sport facilities

2,500 m² at the Burgersdorp Water Treatment Plant, and paving, kerbing and V-drains at Danie Craven Stadium.

2023

Landing strip and prison upgrade

4,300 m² of paving on an aeroplane landing strip; site offices, foundations and fencing for the Burgersdorp Prison Upgrade.

2024

Our largest paving contract

7,900 m² of paving for the Burgersdorp Prison Upgrade, plus renovations at Eureka Hall and Mzimkhulu Primary School.

2025

Maintenance and renewable energy

A further 6,000 m² at the prison upgrade, a six-month maintenance contract at Burgersdorp Police Station, and 1.7 km of wind barriers maintained at a Scatec solar plant.

Thando Mei, Director of MEI Trading & Projects
Leadership

Thando Mei

Director

“Building Excellence with Integrity and Precision.”

Under Thando Mei's leadership, MEI has grown from its first paving contract in 2016 into a multi-disciplinary contractor working across paving, civils, building and maintenance, with a culture of continuous skills development and strong leadership.

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2015/115044/07
CIPC company registration
MAAA00030728
CSD supplier number
10075816
CIDB CRS number
2CE · 1GB
CIDB grading
Where we work

Rooted in Burgersdorp, working across the Eastern Cape

Our head office is at 11 Geyer Street, Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, 9744. We have delivered projects in Burgersdorp and the surrounding Joe Gqabi district, in Cofimvaba and along the R61, and we're ready to take on larger infrastructure work further afield.

Burgersdorp (head office)
Cofimvaba
R61 corridor
Eastern Cape
MEI team on a paving site

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