Overview of Business

Sehoai Technical Projects (Pty) Ltd is a 100% Black youth and woman-owned technical services company based in Sasolburg, Free State. The company provides technical, engineering, maintenance and construction support to public and private sector clients, with a focus on reliable project execution, safety, quality and precision.

The Problem We Address

Sehoai Technical Projects aims to support organisations that require reliable technical capacity for:

  • Plant and machinery maintenance.
  • Structural and piping installations.
  • Technical repairs and breakdown support.
  • Infrastructure maintenance and refurbishment.
  • Specialised construction and site works.

The company provides clients with a responsive and cost-effective technical service without requiring them to maintain all specialised technical capabilities and equipment in-house.

Target Market

The company targets clients across the public and private sectors, including:

  • Main contractors and Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) companies requiring specialised subcontractors for structural fabrication, piping installations and technical site work.
  • Industrial and manufacturing plants requiring maintenance teams, machinery servicing, engineering modifications and breakdown support.
  • Government departments and municipalities requiring infrastructure repairs, building maintenance and water and sanitation facility refurbishment.
  • Other commercial and institutional clients requiring technical maintenance and construction support.

Core Services

Sehoai Technical Projects provides:

  • Mechanical and piping installations.
  • Structural fabrication and technical works.
  • Plant maintenance and breakdown support.
  • Machinery servicing and engineering modifications.
  • Sub-contracting and specialised construction.
  • Infrastructure maintenance and refurbishment.

What Makes the Business Different

The company combines technical expertise with a lean operating model, allowing it to provide competitive and responsive services while maintaining a focus on quality and safety.

Its approach includes:

  • Disciplined project execution and quality inspections.
  • Compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.
  • Competitive pricing through lean operations.
  • Project-based rental of specialised machinery, reducing unnecessary capital expenditure.
  • A 100% Black youth and woman-owned ownership structure that creates opportunities to participate in enterprise and supplier development and public procurement programmes.

Geographic Market

Sehoai Technical Projects is based in Sasolburg, Free State, with its immediate market focus on the Free State and surrounding industrial and public-sector opportunities. The company aims to expand its technical service offering and participate in larger projects as its capacity grows.

Growth Plans

The company aims to:

  • Secure consistent subcontracting agreements with established contractors.
  • Support industrial and manufacturing plant maintenance projects.
  • Participate in public infrastructure maintenance opportunities.
  • Expand its technical capacity and equipment base.
  • Create opportunities for youth participation and employment in the local economy.
  • Establish itself as a trusted technical and engineering service provider in the Free State.

Funding Requirement

Sehoai Technical Projects is seeking R120,000 in government funding to establish and strengthen its operational capacity.

The funding will be used for:

  • Compliance and safety – R15,000: Safety File development, OHS implementation, medicals and PPE.
  • Core industrial hand tools – R25,000: Professional mechanical tools, grinders, measuring equipment and safety equipment.
  • Basic plant/site machinery – R35,000: Welding inverter, industrial cutting equipment and diagnostic equipment.
  • Working capital – R40,000: Raw materials and project-related costs before client milestone payments are received.
  • Marketing and branding – R5,000: Corporate profile, branding and digital business development materials.

The funding will enable the company to meet required compliance standards, acquire essential tools and equipment, strengthen its working capital position and improve its ability to secure and execute larger technical, industrial and public-sector contracts.

Stage of Business
Startup
Industries Served
​Construction
Construction of buildings
Specialised construction activities
Other building and completion and finishing
Other construction installation
Painting and decorating
Plumbing, heat and air-conditioning installation
Country / HQ
South Africa
Funding required
Government funding