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History

AfriCoast Energy (Pty) Ltd is a wholly South African company. It derived from leading engineering consultancy AfriCoast Engineers (Pty) Ltd as a result of increasing specialisation, growth and success within the energy sector, and in particular the renewable energy sector. The establishment of AfriCoast Energy as a separate company, focussing exclusively on energy and sustainability work, has afforded AfriCoast the opportunity to grow its footprint within southern Africa’s energy sector.

AfriCoast Energy kicked-off its operations under its new name and identity in January 2015, yet carries with it the history, experience and credibility, built up over almost two decades. Initially established in 1996 as Silva McGillivray Inc., the company evolved to become AfriCoast Engineers (Pty) Ltd in 2001. This move embraced transformation (in line with the company’s core values) through the inclusion of black shareholding in the company.

Our Team

Our highly responsive team of project managers, engineers and support staff has considerable experience in delivering conventional and turnkey projects.

AfriCoast Energy is headed by:

John McGillivray (Pr Tech Eng)


John McGillivray is the Managing director of AfriCoast Energy (Pty) Ltd.

John is an engineering management and consulting veteran with an international track record of projects in Europe, South Africa, Australia and the United States spanning over two decades. John McGillivray has over 20 years’ experience in the design and construction of a wide variety of civil engineering, and renewable energy projects with an emphasis on project management. He is a respected leader, able to build and develop highly motivated teams focused on achieving project goals and working through regulatory requirements. He is an organized and energetic worker, with excellent interpersonal and technical skills, who is committed to the integrity of professional standards and practices in private and public works engineering projects.


A core management team ensures that tight project management and adherence to our service strategy is in place on each project.

Affiliations

Affiliations and memberships to local and international professional bodies:

  • Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA)
  • South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA)
  • Consulting Engineers of South Africa (CESA)
  • South African Independent Power Producers Association (SAIPPA )

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