Braithwaite

STRATEGY AND MANAGEMENT CONSULTING

"The success of any enterprise depends on making good decisions in the things that really matter, at the moment that really counts.
Consistently."

We can help you do that.

We're a management consulting firm with a focus on assisting clients to grow their businesses and deliver successful projects in the infrastructure, natural resources and transportation sectors.

We believe in the importance of truly valuing people: clients, employees, suppliers, and the communities that host our projects.

All within a strong ESG framework.

Our Services

Strategy & Management Consulting

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In a world that is increasingly data saturated but time starved we can analyze your business and then work with you to ensure sustainable growth and enhanced stakeholder value.

We believe that great businesses are built on great teams who are diverse, empowered and accountable. We can train those teams and help you to sustain that culture.

Project Advisory

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We assist blue-chip clients to develop built-environment projects from initiation to implementation.

This may include assembling a bidding team of local and international financiers, lawyers, contractors and consultants. And managing the bid process. We are adept in the EPC, EPCM and PPP contract environments.

Engineering & Construction Management

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We assist clients to manage the design, construction and operation of infrastructure, mining and transportation systems as well as commercial buildings and industrial projects.

Traditional project management coupled with rigorous value engineering and the implementation of LEAN principles invariably results in enhanced outcomes.

Independent Engineer / Dispute Resolution

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Contractual disputes are not uncommon in engineering and construction projects. Often these stem from the highly inter-dependent nature of diverse activities all occurring within very tight program and budgetary constraints.

We act as independent engineers, reviewers and certifiers as well as engineering experts in dispute resolution.

Our two basic philosophies:

1

Companies prosper in proportion to the quality of their leadership, therefore:

2

Business performance can be multiplied by applying the following to every system and process:

Project Portfolio

PSP Advisory

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Advisory services supporting the proposed private sector participation in selected operating divisions of a state-owned rail entity in Africa

Infrastructure

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Advisory services to design and implement a Program Management Office in the office of the Premier of the Gauteng Provincial Government for the conceptualisation, and delivery of diverse infrastructure projects in the province.

Mine Turnaround

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Co-developer of a business turn-around strategy and implementation plan for a distressed PGM mine and processing facility in South Africa.

Energy Transition

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Energy transition analysis for a listed mining company to reduce electricity costs and mitigate supply risks with long-term options for the production of green hydrogen and green ammonia.

Business Strategy

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Business review and strategic growth and development consulting for an online motor company including data mining and possible expansion into vehicle financing and insurance.

Market Entry Strategy

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Business Development Strategy for a contract mining company emphasizing west African growth opportunities as well as better capital allocation and digitization as key opportunities for the Company.

Port & Rail PPP

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Bid Development for proposed new deepwater port and 550km railway project (PPP). Assembled a consortium of local and international financiers, contractors, operators and consultants (project ongoing).

Gautrain PPP

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Greenfields urban rail project (PPP) comprising ten stations (three underground) and 80 route-km (16km underground). Management of technical, comms and marketing functions for the Concessionaire.

Mozambique LNG

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Design & Construct Ground improvement solution over 1.5M m2 using Dynamic Compaction and Rapid Impact Compaction.

Mining Performance

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Performance analysis and turn-around strategy for contract miner on the largest manganese mine in South Africa. Open pit methodology.

Clairwood Logistics Park

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Design & Construct Ground improvement solution to 35m depth over 380,000m2 using Rigid Inclusions and Vibro Compaction.

Executive Training

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Performed in-person seminar training in the fields of Leadership, Contract and Business Management for a leading South African construction company.

Independent Engineer

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Acted as the court-appointed Independent Engineer in a major contractual dispute between a state-owned public transport enterprise and a specialist contractor (ongoing).

Management Consulting

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Developed streamlined Management Information Systems and reporting templates for a large construction company to improve focus on key management metrics across multiple operating divisions in multiple international jurisdictions.

Bid Management

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Business Development and Bid Management services for several multi-national construction, mining and engineering enterprises (ongoing).

Corporate Partners

Management Consulting

NextGenOpx is a global management consulting company specialising in the integration of people, processes and systems to optimize operations and unlock value. They are focused primarily on the resources, logistics and infrastructure sectors.

Training

Tandem Learning is focused on the development of skills for organizational and personal success including leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.

HR Consulting

HR Support is a specialist HR services consultancy based in Somerset West, Cape Town. Assisting employees both on a strategic and operational level.

Executive Coaching

Symotree is an industrial psychology practice and offers high-impact solutions for the organisational ecosystem to enable leaders to increase organisational performance and sustainable business results.

Resources and Downloads.

How to kill a Construction Company

How to Improve Your Cashflow

The 10 Key Laws of Project Management

Al can Predict your Death

5 Questions that Make Strategy Real

10 Contract Clauses Every Contractor Needs to Know

10 Key Management Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Braithwaite provides expert strategy and management consulting, project advisory, engineering and construction management, and independent engineer and dispute resolution services focused on infrastructure, natural resources, and transportation sectors. Their approach supports sustainable growth and enhanced stakeholder value across public‑ and private‑sector projects.

Braithwaite assists clients in developing and implementing infrastructure projects from initiation through delivery. Services include assembling multidisciplinary bidding teams, managing contract environments like EPC, EPCM and PPP, and providing strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle to improve outcomes and mitigate risk.

Braithwaite’s engineering and construction management services help clients manage design, construction, and operation of infrastructure, mining, transport systems, commercial buildings, and industrial projects. They apply lean principles and value engineering to optimize performance and enhance project success.

An Independent Engineer acts as an impartial technical reviewer and certifier for complex engineering and construction projects. Braithwaite provides this service to support contractual dispute resolution, validate project performance, and offer expert opinions in regulatory or litigation contexts.

Braithwaite specialises in providing consulting for infrastructure development, natural resources (including mining), and transportation systems. Their industry expertise covers strategy formulation, project execution support, and leadership development tailored to these high‑impact sectors.

Braithwaite’s strategy and management consulting is designed to help organisations make better decisions that drive sustainable growth. Their consulting includes business analysis, leadership development, and implementation frameworks that align operations with strategic goals.

Yes. Braithwaite has experience assembling and managing public‑private partnership (PPP) bid teams, including financiers, legal experts, and technical consultants, enabling clients to navigate the PPP procurement and implementation process effectively.

Clients work with Braithwaite to address challenges such as complex stakeholder coordination, contractual disputes, risk management, project delivery delays, and budget overruns. Their interdisciplinary advisory approach helps improve clarity, performance and project governance.

While Braithwaite’s core services focus on consulting and project delivery, their management consulting approach often includes advisory input on leadership development, team capability, and operational excellence to ensure clients can sustain improvements.

You can begin by contacting Braithwaite through their website contact form or provided contact details to discuss project requirements, strategic goals, and how their consulting services can be tailored to your organisation’s needs.

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