About Us.

MASTER BUILDERS South Africa is the leading national representative body in the building and construction industry in South Africa. It operates as Federation of registered employer Associations representing contractors and employers in the construction industry, and is regulated in terms of Section 107 of the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995. The Federation’s nine Master Builders Associations, and three Affiliate Associations represent more than 4000 contractors and employers in the industry.

Master Builders South Africa represents its members on national bodies and lobbies national government on legislative and other policy issues. It also provides a range of services to its members that include on-going training, legal services, labour relations, building codes and standards, and regulatory compliance matters that affect the building industry.

Vision.

Master Builders South Africa strives to be the leading voice of the South African Construction industry and is committed to achieving a sustainable construction industry.

Mission.

Core Values.

Accountability.

Diversity.

Integrity.

Reliability.

Respect.

Transparency.

Quality Service.

Master Builders Associations.

MBA Boland will provide leadership to the building industry by striving to create a profitable environment through facilitating and coordinating industry activities, providing quality services , maintaining a regional platform and influencing the environment to achieve benefits for members and the communities in its area of jurisdiction.

The MBA is a registered employers association which represents the interests of 700 employer members throughout the entire Southern and East Cape, including the East London/Border area.

Master Builders and Allied Trades Association (Free State) know as MBA FS was founded in 1952. The Association is an employers organization in terms of the Labour Relations Act.Our objective is to ensure members maintain a high reputation in building and construction standards.

The Master Builders Associations North (MBA North) has its roots in the Pretoria Master Builders Associations (1903) and the Johannesburg Master Builders Associations (1904). These organizations merged in January 1996 to form the Gauteng Master Builders Associations (GMBA).

The Association is an employers` organisation registered in terms of the Labour Relations Act and exists to represent the interests of members, as well as to provide them with specialist support services to assist them in the successful running of their businesses.

The Master Builders Associations (MBA) Greater Boland is a registered trade association for employers in the building industry and represents some 120 members in the Greater Boland areas.

After more than a hundred years of service, Master Builders’ Association still strives to deliver the highest standards in building services, not only to Kimberley, but also to the larger Northern Cape area.

The Master Builders and Allied Trades’ Association, Western Cape, known to most people in this area simply as “the MBA”, is a registered trade association for employers in the building industry.

Affiliate Member.

Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of South Africa

The Association of Architectural Aluminium Manufacturers of South Africa (AAAMSA) was founded by eight companies in July 1974 to foster trade and commerce in relation to those persons associated in the manufacture and installation of architectural aluminium structures.

Annual Report.

President's Report.

As I hand over the reins of the MBSA Presidency to my esteemed colleague and friend, Mark Fugard, I am pleased to reflect on the journey we have traversed together over the past two years, marked by both challenges and progress.These have been demanding times for our country and for the construction industry. Yet, through the challenges, MBSA has continued to represent and support our industry, engage key stakeholders and advocate for the role of construction in South Africa’s economic development.I am confident that the foundations we have strengthened during this period provide a solid platform for the next chapter. I have every confidence in Mark’s leadership and wish him every success as he takes the Presidency forward.It has been an honour to serve as President of Master Builders South Africa, and I thank our members, regional associations, Board, office bearers and the MBSA team for their support throughout my term.

Construction Industry in 2026.

From the industry point of view, the construction sector continues to operate under significant pressure, with subdued activity, rising costs and challenges affecting businesses across the value chain. Despite these challenges, MBSA continues to advocate strongly for the interests of the industry and to engage with government and key stakeholders on matters affecting our members. We recognise the important role that construction must play in South Africa’s infrastructure development and economic growth, and we remain committed to ensuring that the voice of the industry is heard.