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Who we are

Servest is the destination for forward thinking, integrated solutions for all your facilities management requirements.

Our high-performance culture is focused on our customers so that we can develop Servest on a strong foundation for sustainable and profitable growth.

A feature of this strategy is the extension of empowerment into our African markets through training, associations, partnerships and joint ventures. The aim is to create a foundation for sustainable growth through local capacity building.
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Our history

Since 1997, Servest has taken insight from industry experiences of over 20 years and compiled extensive research across various sectors to inform the solutions to provide.

We understand that facilities are not just building structures of work and play but are spaces that create an atmosphere that can positively or negatively impact people, perceptions, productivity and profits.

Our philosophy is built on the foundation that Servest is in the business of people, they are the core of our organisation. We partner with our clients to create comfortable, safe and practical spaces to enable productivity.

In 2015, Kagiso Tiso Holdings acquired 51% of Servest, making it the first black-owned facilities management company in Africa.

1997
  • Kenton Fine and Dennis Zietsman established Servest in April.
  • Servest makes its first acquisition – of the Durban based washroom and hygiene business, Total Hygiene Services.
1998
  • Servest expands its operations to include Cleaning, Laundries, Security and Marine Services by acquiring various entrepreneurially owned business.
  • On 6 August, Servest lists on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
  • Servest acquires Office Automation, Mail Logistics, Waste Management and High-tech Security Surveillance businesses.
1999
  • Servest acquires Real Landscapes and The Office Plant, and enters the horticultural market.
  • Showing its global ambitions, Servest acquires the UK based cleaning and security company, Executive Group.
2000
  • Acquires the sports field and turf specialist company, Turftek.
  • Opens a security surveillance office in the USA.
  • Servest acquires a waste managemetn business in Australia.
2001
  • Servest’s UK operations grow, with the acquisition of cleaning franchise operator Ecocleen.
2002
  • With the help of African Merchant Bank, Servest management effects a management buy-out and delists from the JSE.
2003
  • Attractive offers sees Servest selling its global operations to focus solely on its South African operations.
2006
  • With African Merchant Bank leaving the business, management increases their stake to 53% and concludes a BEE deal with Safika and RMB Corvest who take up the balance of the equity.
2008
  • Servest ventures into the parking management industry.
2010
  • A global rebrand results in operations integrated under the Servest brand.
2011
  • Servest expands operations into the rest of Africa, acquiring Easipark and using this as its base for growth into the continent.
2012
  • Servest acquires Camp Management and Catering businesses in Africa.
2013
  • Taking the first step towards becoming an Integrated Facilities Manager and Public Private Partnership operator, Servest acquires ECH Solutions which operates in South Africa and Botswana.
2015
  • With the exit of RMB Corvest and Safika, Kagiso Tiso Holdings acquires 51% of Servest, making it the largest black-owned facilities management company in Africa.
2018
  • Servest merges its UK business with global facilities management group Atalian, which sees Servest Africa leaving the business.
2019
  • Servest remains a leading black owned facilties management company in Africa.

Our Values

We are passionate

People are at the heart of our business and we believe in nurturing relationships to create mutual success.

We are reputable

We operate with integrity and diligence. Our reputation for delivery is as important as our focus on sound business ethics.

We are original

Our foundation drives a spirit of innovation and inventiveness, creating custom and relevant solutions that adds value to our clients.

We are active

We plan ahead and respond to our customer’s needs with the adaptability and flexibility that benefits our clients, their teams and their customers.

B-BBEE

In 2015, Kagiso Tiso Holdings (KTH) acquired 51% of Servest in a landmark broad-based black economic empowerment transaction.

This positioned us to pursue our business strategy and continue our strategy of expansion, all while delivering exceptional service to our client.

Our partnership with KTH makes us a leading majority black-owned facilities management company on the African continent.

We are a level 2 B-BBEE contributor and remain committed to a long-term strategy of broad-based black economic empowerment.

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Lesipho Trust

The Lesipho Trust is a fund and non-profit organisation (NG) that seeks to provide opportunities and economic assistance to qualifying black South Africans and their businesses.

The Trust has supported a number of organisations, including Sapphire Blue, Mphilwenhle Wellness, Amugelang Trading, Jedidiah Corp, Umfundisi-Car Wash, Thape Media, Media Klink, Kumusa Consulting, and Bophelo and Ditiro.

Founded in 2014, the Lesipho Trust seeks to impact local communities, through Enterprise Development, Supplier Development and Socio-Economic Development.

The Trust empowers communities and black businesses to create meaningful social change within the communities in which Servest operates. It assists companies in advancing their businesses and provides the necessary support they need to become Servest preferred suppliers, thus enabling their inclusive economic participation to drive their sustainability.

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Servest Building,
Corner of Bridal Veil Road and Tugela Lane,
Waterfall Logistics Precinct,
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