Building Africa’s tomorrow, today.
Deffinity Africa connects infrastructure projects with the capital to build them. Through a Build-Operate-Transfer model, we ease the upfront cost for governments and communities, run the asset until it performs, then hand it over.
- 2018Operating since
- 14Sectors we work in
- R10 billion+In projects funded
- 100%Black-owned
Build. Operate. Transfer.
The asset is funded and built first, proven in operation, and then handed to the client, community or government that will own it.
Build
We mobilise the capital, technical expertise and resources to construct the infrastructure.
Operate
We run the asset for an agreed period, focused on performance, cost recovery and return on investment.
Transfer
At the end of the operating period, ownership passes to the client, community or government.
When does the asset become yours?
Move the sliders to see how the build period and operating term shape the handover date.
- Asset in operation from
- 2030
- Handover to owner in
- 2050
- Total partnership
- 23 years
An illustration of how a Build-Operate-Transfer agreement is phased. Actual build periods and operating terms are set project by project in the agreement.
Fourteen sectors, one delivery partner.
Most infrastructure depends on more than one discipline. Working across sectors lets us bring energy, civil works, technology and skills into the same programme.
Built environment
- ConstructionAffordable housing and community facilities such as schools, clinics and public buildings.
- RoadsPolymer-based road construction and wider road infrastructure networks.
- SanitationWaterless toilet solutions for schools, clinics and communities.
- FurnitureDesign and manufacturing of furniture for public and institutional facilities.
Energy, resources and food
- EnergyWaste-to-energy and renewable solutions, including solar, wind and hybrid systems.
- MiningResponsible management of mineral resources and sustainable extraction.
- Oil and gasPetroleum access and wholesale distribution.
- AgricultureAgri-hub development and food security programmes.
- Polymer productsRetail supply of polymer products used in construction and roads.
Technology, finance and skills
- ICTDigital infrastructure and smart-city solutions.
- Digital transformationModernising how organisations run, record and report on their operations.
- FinanceInfrastructure funding and project investment.
- Project management (PMO)Programme management with budget tracking and milestone reporting.
- TrainingSkills development and youth empowerment linked to project delivery.
Every rand accounted for.
Our project management office (PMO) software gives funders and clients a clear view of where a project stands and where the money has gone.
- Real-time budget tracking
- Transparent procurement processes
- Milestone-based progress reporting
- Independent verification of spending and timelines
“Africa’s potential is limitless — but potential alone is not enough.”
Nico Matlala, Chairman
Deffinity Africa exists to turn that potential into roads, power, housing and connectivity that communities can use. We work alongside governments, NGOs, private investors and international funding bodies to get projects funded, built and handed over.
Have an infrastructure project that needs funding?
Send us the brief. We work with governments, municipalities, NGOs, private developers and international funders.