Trans-Africa Projects

Trans-Africa Projects, specialist in High Voltage Services was established in 1995 as a joint venture between Fluor and Eskom to commercially apply resources and expertise in electrical infrastructure projects in sub-Saharan Africa and beyond. From humble beginnings, TAP evolved into an independent internationally recognised high voltage EPCM and Consulting service provider.

After 21 years in the engineering industry, TAP remains a successful engineering service provider offering an array of services, which include Power System Consulting, Engineering Design for power lines and substations inclusive of primary and control plant, Project Management and Construction Supervision. Within our specialised services, we also offer electrical infrastructure audits, earthing studies, electromagnetic modelling, system and protection fault investigations. TAP also supplies tower mechanical and electrical testing and renewable energy grid integration infrastructure design and grid compliance.

TAP remains the leader in providing local and international high voltage transmission, sub-transmission, distribution and electrification projects, ranging from 765 kV to 11 kV. As corporate citizens we are dedicated to investing our time in skills development initiatives. We achieve this through in- house learning opportunities, bursaries and further support for the growth of smaller businesses. TAP aims to continuously "Power the Future". This is achieved by combining our own skills and experience with the technical and engineering know-how of Eskom and the globally competitive engineering, construction, site supervision and project management expertise from Fluor.

Our quality management system certification is audited by Intertek Certification Limited, an UKAS accredited body. We are proud to have never failed in retaining our certification. ISO 14001:2004 since 2009, ISO 9001:2008 since 2010 and OHSAS 18001:2007 since 2012.