Hillary Construction (Pty) Ltd

Hillary Construction is a civil engineering contractor headquartered in Polokwane, Limpopo. Bill and Irene Hillary started the business in 1963 as an earthmoving operation, and the company registered as a civil engineering contractor in 1967. Hillary Construction now builds roads, earthworks, steel-reinforced concrete structures and related infrastructure in Limpopo and further afield, and manufactures and supplies construction materials.

Registered name

Hillary Construction (Pty) Ltd

Type

Private company (civil engineering contracting)

Fields funded

National Diplomas and degrees in civil engineering, quantity surveying and surveying

Website

hillary.co.za

Phone

+27 15 293 1221

A contractor with a quality commitment

Hillary Construction says it wants to lead in civil engineering construction by delivering top-quality work while staying competitive and productive, and it describes employees as its main asset. The management team commits to the ISO 9001:2015 quality management standard.

What the Hillary bursary covers

Hillary Construction offers bursaries to deserving National Diploma and degree students in civil engineering, quantity surveying and surveying. The bursary covers far more than fees: annual registration, tuition and examination fees, a monthly allowance for accommodation, food and travel, and study-related equipment on request.

A gap year before sponsorship

Hillary Construction adds an important first step. Successful candidates first receive a one-year learnership in road construction, a gap year during which Hillary considers sponsoring the following year of study. Applicants should therefore plan for a year of site work before funded study begins.

Entry requirements

• South African citizen or permanent resident;
• Grade 12 exemption certificate and proof of academic results;
• university applicants: at least a C symbol for Mathematics and Science;
• university of technology applicants: at least a D symbol for Mathematics and Science.

How to apply

Email your CV and proof of academic results to Hillary Construction’s human resources address. Hillary sends official application forms to applicants who meet the criteria, and contacts shortlisted applicants by phone or email for interviews and psychometric testing at the head office in Polokwane.

Prepare for psychometric tests and for questions about why you want to work in road construction in Limpopo. Our guide has no confirmed 2027 closing date, so email early.

Hillary’s work in roads and earthworks also means bursars in surveying and quantity surveying gain experience on the measurement and cost side of real construction projects, not only the engineering side.

Quantity surveying and civil students can compare Hillary with other contractors on our Construction Bursaries page.