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As Director for Profica’s Occupier Services division, Richard de Klerk heads up a team delivering  Occupier Services and Workplace Solutions across Africa. Since joining Profica in 2017, Richard has been involved in projects for a number of key clients, including Mastercard, Amazon, Oracle, BCG and AIG amongst many.  He shares his thoughts on the key…

Completed in 2022, the Netcare Alberton Hospital incorporates state‐of‐the‐art technology. As Project Managers for the earthworks and main build, Profica also implemented innovative new OpenSpace technology in its construction, after successfully using it on projects for Nedbank. OpenSpace provides technology-based solutions for build monitoring and control, easily capturing 360° photo documentation by placing a camera…

What an awesome project this was! Together with the team, we came up with bespoke and innovative solutions to see these solar trees at Eastgate Shopping Mall come to life as a self-reliant, live installation that harnesses the sun during the day through shade-producing, solar panel ‘leaves’. Baobabs are part of Africa’s social and storytelling…

Profica’s partnership with CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, first began over a decade ago when we signed a teaming agreement to represent the organisation in Africa.  When CBRE and Excellerate formed a joint venture in 2019, known as CBRE Excellerate, it took the relationship between the companies to a…

As workstyles evolve and organizations implement hybrid work policies, corporate real estate teams are adapting and innovating to deliver flexible workplace solutions. CBRE’s annual survey of major occupiers worldwide reveals the themes set to transform workplaces and office portfolios over the next two years. Profica is part of the CBRE group through CBRE Excellerate. Download…

Profica’s award-winning project – the Netcare Alberton Hospital – features in the 2023 edition of SA Building Review. From inception, Profica’s specialist healthcare team has been involved in making this Level 1 Trauma hospital a reality, project managing the development of a state-of-the-art facility that provides optimal patient care, while successfully integrating the various departments…

Profica again welcomed interns over the December 2022/January 2023 period as part of Profica’s skills development initiatives. Through our Vacation and Internship Programmes, graduates get the chance to develop their project management skills under the guidance of seasoned industry professionals. Several talented project managers in the company’s ranks started as participants in our programmes and…

We’re proud to have been part of creating this exceptional space – a highlight in Profica’s expanding workplace solutions portfolio. Profica was appointed as the principal contractor for the full fit-out, providing turnkey delivery, seamless procurement and a single point of contact.  Our specialist workplace solutions team delivered project and cost management, MEPF consulting and design…

Younes Lachiri and Sabrine Boudih are at the helm of the new Profica office in Morocco. Both experienced CBRE team members, they have transitioned seamlessly to establish Profica’s local presence in the country. CBRE Excellerate, active in Morocco since 2005, acquired a share in Profica. Profica is CBRE’s project and delivery arm across Africa, with…

Profica’s specialist workplace solutions team recently completed a full fit-out for a global client in Johannesburg. We delivered exceptional project and cost management, MEPF consulting and design oversight services. At the client’s request and to focus on their interests, Profica was appointed as the principal contractor for the full fit-out, providing turnkey delivery, seamless procurement…