TORO YA AFRICA CONSULTANTS (PTY) LTD
Building Construction in Klerksdorp

This core group is supported by a dedicated team of external consultants, and extensive use is made of local, emerging subcontractors. Our vision is to eradicate the housing backlog in South Africa and in Africa. Exercise care and sensitivity to protect the environment at all costs. As CEO, Frik’s main aim is to ensure the smooth flow of work on all construction. Sites and his determination and dedication has ensured our many project successes. Vincent Mokwadi has a National diploma in Electrical Engineering, Diploma in Business Administration and Leadership as well as a Certificate in Logistics. With his many years of experience in all aspects of running a successful business Vincent is a real asset to Toro Ya Africa. Being a customer-focused industry leader in low-cost affordable housing. The following strategies enable Toro consistently to deliver on its mission. A unique low-cost housing construction process in which Toro procures all material, and mortar and concrete produced in bulk at a Batching Plant, then delivered to site.This method allows improved quality control and reduces the amount of heavy labour required on site, allowing for a greater proportion of women on site.On site, building teams for each of the trades are formed on site from local subcontractors, and training provided where necessary. With an enlarged area of 42m2, the house comprises a living area, a kitchen area, two bedrooms with doors and a full bathroom. Construction materials include normal maxi bricks, pitched roof. Project management by an independent project manager to ensure compliance with time, cost and quality requirements. A unique bar coding system procurement flow are maintained on site. A system-driven, outcomes-based management monitoring procedure that enables both head office and site management to identify and measure the daily/monthly progress, profitability and potential shrinkage loopholes and all its sites. Routine training is also done on a monthly basis to ensure that all staff are familiar with the company’s vision, mission, policies and procedure. Cost control and analysis are another priority, and monthly meetings are held to facilitate manager participation and awareness. Community upliftment through employment creation and social investment. As homeowners begin to expand or upgrade their homes, a secondary building industry involves in these areas, leading to sustained to community upliftment. This interfaces with Toro’s social responsibility policy, which also includes sponsoring courses for employees and community members; supporting community projects; and sponsoring sports teams.