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Our People.

We’re engineers, yes. But more than that, we are problem-solvers, listeners, team players. Our people bring passion as much as skill. Every design, every solution, comes from collective effort.

What We Do

Leadership & Experts

Meet The
Directors.

Our directors bring decades of industry experience and a passion for innovative, reliable solutions. They lead EKCON with a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and client-focused design.

Hennie Karsten

PR ENG, B ENG, HONS B.B&A

Erik Raimond (MD)

PR TECH ENG, B TECH (CIVIL)

Alex Meyer

PR ENG, MSC ENG

Martin Woudberg

PR ENG, B ENG (CIVIL)

Wasief Casper

PR TECH ENG, B TECH (CIVIL)

Values in Practice.

Every project has a core team consisting of a project manager, lead engineer, and sustainability or compliance specialist to ensure quality from day one. Mentorship, continuous learning, and sharing knowledge across disciplines are central to how we work.

What It's Like to Work Here.

We foster a collaborative culture where people work across disciplines, supported by transparent communication both internally and with clients. Growth is encouraged through professional development and exposure to a variety of project types.

DIRECTOR

Hennie Karsten

PR ENG, B ENG, HONS B.B&A

Hennie co-founded EKCON Engineers and Project Managers in 1996 and serves as a Director and Mechanical Engineer. With over three decades of consulting experience, he specialises in mechanical building services, rational fire design and project management across commercial, residential, industrial and healthcare projects.

His expertise covers air conditioning and ventilation, fire protection, water reticulation, hospital mechanical services and a wide range of industrial systems. Hennie holds a B.Eng (Mechanical) from the Stellenbosch University and is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

Erik Raimond

PR TECH ENG, B TECH (CIVIL)

Erik joined EKCON in 1998, was appointed Director in 2005 and stepping into the role of Managing Director in 2023. With more than 30 years of consulting civil engineering expertise, he specialises in civil infrastructure, road design, and multidisciplinary engineering projects.

He guides developments through every stage — from concept design and regulatory approvals to detailed design, construction, and project management. His portfolio spans residential, commercial, industrial, and renewable energy sectors, including landmark renewable projects such as Koruson, Impofu, and Overberg, which rank among South Africa’s largest.

A graduate of the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Erik is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa as a Professional Engineering Technologist. His vision continues to drive EKCON’s commitment to engineering excellence and to building long-lasting relationships of trust with clients.

DIRECTOR

Alex Meyer

PR ENG, MSC ENG

Alex is a Director and Shareholder at EKCON, specialising in mechanical building services and heat transfer engineering. With a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and more than two decades of consulting experience, he delivers practical, efficient solutions across commercial, residential and hospitality developments.

His expertise includes HVAC systems, water reticulation, drainage, fire protection and lift installations, with a strong focus on sustainable building services design. Alex holds both B.Eng and M.Sc. Engineering (Mechanical) degrees from the Stellenbosch University and is a registered professional with the Engineering Council of South Africa.

DIRECTOR

Martin Woudberg

PR ENG, B ENG (CIVIL)

Martin joined EKCON Engineers and Project Managers in 2007 and is a Director and Shareholder specialising in structural engineering. He has extensive experience in the design of reinforced concrete, post-tensioned concrete and structural steel systems across commercial, industrial and residential developments.

With a strong background in both consulting and site engineering, Martin delivers practical, cost-effective structural solutions from concept through to construction. He holds a Civil Engineering degree from the Stellenbosch University and has led the design of numerous large-scale commercial, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout South Africa.

DIRECTOR

Wasief Casper

PR TECH ENG, B TECH (CIVIL)

Wasief is a Director and Shareholder specialising in civil engineering infrastructure, with extensive experience in the design, supervision and management of roads and civil infrastructure projects. Since joining the consulting engineering industry in 2000, he has delivered practical infrastructure solutions across public and private sector developments.

With more than two decades of consulting experience, Wasief has led a wide range of civil infrastructure projects, including road networks, healthcare facilities, commercial developments and harbour upgrades. He holds Civil Engineering qualifications from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and is registered with the Engineering Council of South Africa.