Haw & Inglis Group

About Haw & Inglis

Haw & Inglis is a civil engineering and construction company from the Western Cape. The founders formed it in 1984, and the head office is at Hillcrest Estate on Racecourse Road in Durbanville. Over the years, the company has built a reputation for roads. It works on national and provincial arterial roads, urban highways, and the rehabilitation of older routes.

A key strength is its vertical integration. The company runs its own crushing and concrete production, so it controls the materials that go into its roads. This approach gives it more control over cost and quality. It also creates jobs for engineers, technicians, plant operators and artisans. Road building is demanding work, with long hours on site and strict safety rules, so the company relies on well-trained young people.

How Haw & Inglis supports students

Haw & Inglis says it wants enough graduates and technicians for its future needs. For that reason, it sponsors students at universities and universities of technology. Published notices say the company has supported students of civil engineering, mechanical engineering and building science. It has also used learnerships through the construction sector's training authority.

The company has also taken part in wider bursary efforts. According to a past business profile, it formed a joint venture with other construction firms, consulting firms and the provincial government to fund a higher education bursary programme. At that time, the scheme awarded between 200 and 250 bursaries a year, and the company co-financed around 40. That information is dated, so do not assume the same numbers apply today.

What to know before applying

The current bursary details are not confirmed here. This includes the closing date, the amount and the number of awards. The package, entry marks and any work-back requirement may also differ from year to year. Because construction firms often ask bursary holders to work for them after graduation, ask about this before you accept an award. Start with a visit to the official Haw & Inglis website, and look for a careers or bursary page. You can also ask your university funding office whether the company has a call open. Students at engineering faculties in the Western Cape often hear about such calls first.

Prepare your documents in advance. Typical requests include a certified ID copy, your matric or latest academic results, proof of registration or acceptance, and a motivation letter. Show why you want a career in roads and civil works. Vacation work or site visits can strengthen your case, since they show real interest in construction. Finally, never pay anyone to apply for you. A genuine bursary provider will not charge a fee.