From R3m to R53m: Tebogo Moloi’s blueprint for scale

• Built Oakantswe from R3m to R53m; 8EP grading; long-term public and private contracts.
• Diversified into renewables and substations; women-led electricians; staff grew from 4 to 30+.
• Property Point opened systems, networks, confidence; scaling impact via TVET training partnerships.

Introduction

In one of South Africa’s toughest arenas, construction and energy, Tebogo Moloi has turned Oakantswe Construction & Projects from a R3 million operation into a R53 million national player.

It’s a growth story built on structure over hustle, backed by credible partners, and sharpened by a relentless focus on capability, not claims.

The Property Point catalyst

‍Moloi’s inflection point came through the Property Point Enterprise & Supplier Development Programme. When she joined, Oakantswe had four employees, ad-hoc processes, and limited market access. Property Point’s mentorship forced discipline, financial controls, project governance, pipeline tracking and opened doors to decision-makers.

The result:

• Revenue: R3m → R53m (2025)
• Team: 4 → 30+, including a women-led electricians unit
• Capability: 8EP CIDB grading; entry into renewable energy and substation projects
• Recognition: multiple industry awards and repeat contracts

Moloi’s impact goes beyond balance sheets. Through TVET college partnerships, Oakantswe provides hands-on training to students and lecturers, closing the gap between theory and site reality.

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As Moloi puts it: “We’re not just building infrastructure, we’re building people.”

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What we can learn (and apply now)

• Don’t build alone. Plug into credible ESD programmes for governance, coaching, and market access. It compresses learning curves and derisks scale.
• Systemise early. Put in cash-flow discipline, job-costing, and KPIs before growth spikes. Chaos taxes margins.
• Own a niche, then expand. Prove excellence, then move into adjacent profit pools (e.g., energy, substations) with the same operating playbook.
• Invest in people. Develop women-led technical teams and formal apprenticeships. Talent is your true bottleneck.
• Purpose drives performance. A mission bigger than margin attracts partners, lenders, and clients who stay.

Bottom line

‍Moloi’s journey shows what happens when talent meets structure. With the right partner (Property Point), tight systems, and a people-first ethos, a small contractor can scale into a resilient, opportunity-ready business, without losing its soul.

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