CPhelele Turnkey Projects
Turnkey.
Executed.
We deliver interior design, project management, cost management and construction for South Africa's most demanding corporate fit-outs — on time, on budget, on brand.
Who We Are /
Design-Build Excellence
CPhelele is a Design-Build EME, focusing exclusively in corporate, commercial and retail environments — delivering interior fit-out and refurbishment projects through the lens of interior architecture.
B-BBEE Level 2 Black Woman Owned EME
As a women-owned and led business, our diverse and multi-talented professionals are passionate and intense in delivering projects to clients' satisfaction.
Over 20 Years Combined Professional Experience
We are highly connected agents of change, committed to offering a streamlined approach to corporate, commercial and retail interior fit-outs and refurbishments for property owners and tenants.
End-to-End Project Delivery Model
Aimed at building on smart, creative solutions that embody our clients' brands. We are inspired working alongside our clients to resolve complex issues, designing, creating and building environments where people thrive.
The Blueprint /
Service Architecture
The Challenge
Corporate brands need spaces that reflect identity and function under tight timelines.
The Strategy
Bespoke space planning, finishes and layouts aligned to brand and workflow.
The Result
Branded, functional interiors delivered across dozens of branches nationwide.
The Challenge
Multi-disciplinary fit-outs risk delays without disciplined coordination.
The Strategy
End-to-end PM across design, procurement, contractors and handover.
The Result
Projects worth millions delivered on programme, branch by branch.
The Challenge
Fit-out budgets can spiral without rigorous financial control.
The Strategy
Detailed cost planning, tendering and value engineering at every stage.
The Result
Predictable, transparent budgets from concept through to completion.
The Challenge
Relocations disrupt operations if not sequenced with precision.
The Strategy
Structured move planning that minimises downtime for live branches.
The Result
Seamless relocations and reinstatements with zero operational disruption.
The Challenge
Growing teams outstrip inefficient, unplanned layouts.
The Strategy
Data-led space planning that balances density, flow and comfort.
The Result
Efficient footprints that scale with the business.
The Challenge
Fit-outs must meet a maze of building and safety regulations.
The Strategy
Proactive compliance management with authorities and consultants.
The Result
Fully compliant spaces, signed off without costly rework.
The Challenge
Complex builds need a single point of accountability on site.
The Strategy
Principal contracting that manages trades, safety and quality on site.
The Result
High-end builds — from VIP suites to full branch fit-outs — delivered to spec.
What We Offer /
Full Turnkey Scope
Through understanding your core business, company demographics, mission and vision, we provide a complete turnkey solution to suit your organisation's unique requirements — no project is too big or too small for our experienced team.
Turnkey Installations
Facilities Management /
List of FM Services
Planned, ad-hoc and emergency facilities maintenance, delivered by trained multi-disciplinary teams.
Joinery & Furniture
- —Joinery & furniture repairs
- —Joinery & furniture installations
- —Cabinet locks
Flooring & Paving
- —Paving & tiling
- —Carpet repairs
- —Assorted flooring repairs
Walling & Partitions
- —Dry walling
- —Skimming
- —Brick work
- —Plastering
- —Partitioning
- —Decorative & feature walls
- —Wallpaper
Aluminium & Glass
- —Aluminium doors & windows
- —Lock and re-key services
- —Safety glass
- —Shopfront and exit doors
Painting
- —Internal painting
- —External painting
- —Touch ups
- —Emergency repairs
- —Planned upgrades & replacements
- —Ad-hoc
Metal Works
- —Welding
- —Fabrication
- —Laser cutting
Electrical
- —Electrical installations
- —Electrical inspections and testing
- —Wiring and re-wiring
- —Light fitting, ballast and bulb replacement
- —Electrical Certificate of Compliance (COC)
- —Design & recommendations
- —Supply and install
- —Upgrades / repairs to existing
The Nexus /
Case Studies
Liberty Gqeberha ECM Branch
Fit-Out, Relocation & Reinstatement
Location
Port Elizabeth, EC
Size
555m²
Value
R 4.3 mil
Reference
Johannie Vermeulen — GRES Project Manager
Liberty Nelspruit Branch
Fit-Out, Relocation & Reinstatement
Location
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
Size
1097m²
Value
R 3.8 mil
Reference
Johannie Vermeulen — GRES Project Manager
Liberty Benoni Broker Branch
Branch Fit-Out
Location
Benoni, Ekurhuleni
Size
245m²
Reference
Mahzabin Haffejee — GRES Design Head
Liberty Pietermaritzburg Branch
Branch Fit-Out
Location
Pietermaritzburg, KZN
Size
435m²
Reference
Peter Lowe — Project Manager
Stanlib Vineyard Office
Office Fit-Out
Location
Claremont, Cape Town
Size
588m²
Reference
Johannie Vermeulen — GRES Project Manager
Huawei VIP Room
VIP Room Fit-Out
Location
Woodmead, JHB
Value
R 2 mil
Reference
David Mare — IFM Manager
6 case studies shown
Our Clients /
Clients We've Served
A track record spanning corporate offices, financial institutions, retail centres, pharmaceutical giants and public-sector organisations across South Africa and beyond.
The Team /
Leadership & Associates
Yolande Jansen
Design Director
Yolande has over 20 years of experience working alongside clients and their teams bringing their needs and vision of a project to reality. She graduated as Interior Architect in 2002 and acts as external moderator for University of Pretoria and Inscape Design College on an ad-hoc basis. Under Yolande's supervision many creative living and working environments came to life. She is a passionate designer focusing on human spatial interaction while promoting corporate brand identity, and her technical capabilities ensure that all conceptual designs are turned into a practical set of working drawings fully compliant with SANS 10400 & OHS regulations.
Phelisa Makawala
Project Manager Director
Phelisa's 20 years of professional experience saw her focused on Project Management, Facilities Management and Architectural Interior Design, giving her an in-depth expertise in delivering projects through the various phases of services we provide our clients. Completing her studies in 2002, she registered with SACAPSA as Professional Architectural Technologist (T1420) in 2006. Phelisa's strength lies in the coordination of multidisciplinary projects while maintaining the client's best interest in design and budget.
Associates
Kaya Mguba-Kase
Associate Interior Designer
As a professional Interior Architect, Kaya has over 22 years of experience in conceptual design, space planning, furniture and equipment needs, construction documentation, construction administration, and applying sustainable design solutions to experiential design projects. She earned her National Diploma in Interior Architecture in 2002 and furthered her studies in Project Management, Commercial Property Practice as well as Supply Chain Management.
Moses Yakobe
Associate Professional Architect & Interior Designer
Moses is a Professional Architect with 15 years of work experience, registered with the South African Council for the Architectural Profession, holding a Master of Architecture (Prof) degree and Bachelor of Architectural Studies (Honours) degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, and a Bachelor of Architectural Studies degree with Distinction from the University of Malawi. He is also an Interior Design Lecturer at Inscape Design College in Johannesburg and has vast experience in construction and project management both locally and around the Southern Africa region.
Andrea Dahm
Associate Professional Architect & Interior Designer
Andrea is registered as a Professional Architect with SACAP. Her experience encompasses a wide range of projects, including corporate offices, branding, medical consulting rooms, façade upgrades, retail spaces, conferencing facilities, airport lounges, warehousing and luxury housing, with focus and research given to sustainable architecture and interiors, branding aspects and creating functional, healthy and beautiful spaces. Andrea also spent her internship in Zurich, Switzerland, where she was involved in the renovation and upgrade of the Faculty of Chemistry at ETH Zurich — a heritage building requiring complex detailing to conform with new environmental and sustainable regulations.
Isuru Jinasena
Associate Project Manager
Isuru's key focus is to provide expertise during all project management phases. Equipped with an engineering background, he is able to manage any high-end project. With 8 years of experience ranging from manufacturing and construction to property development and engineering, he has expertise in fields such as HVAC, fire protection systems, fire detection systems, property development and construction. He considers himself a generalist rather than a specialist.
Ginika Egwuonwu
Associate Project Manager
Ginika is a Construction Project Manager with 13 years of experience. A generalist with a heightened acumen in Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and soft skills, she is well versed in managing teams of specialists in the construction industry. As a Design and Build practitioner, her skillsets in quantity surveying have played a strong role in maximising profits and avoiding contractual pitfalls on projects.
Leboganag Kewagamang
Associate Project Manager
A highly motivated professional offering 26 years of experience with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, in addition to a professional mindset. Leboganag has a drive for progression across a diverse scale of work, and is a keen learner with the ability to work under pressure.
Let's Build /
Contact
Cookies & privacy
Your privacy matters to us. CPhelele Projects uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, understand website performance and, where permitted, support relevant website functionality. You can accept all cookies, reject optional cookies or customise your preferences.