In August 1982, Joaquim and José Da Silva Tavares Snr began J. Tavares & Sons Construction with a unified vision. They wanted to establish a business founded on integrity with personalised and efficient service tailored to meet client’s individual and corporate needs. Evidence of this philosophy, the company is now run by third generation Tavares sons, a testament to the original vision.
Our values
Client satisfaction is a constant measure of success for our team. While there is no doubt that this satisfaction is due to our commitment to our clients, it is also directly related to the values we believe in.
Our vision
Our vision is to provide innovative and practical support to the bulk services and mining industry through productivity, efficiency and highest quality of work whilst making safety an absolute priority.
Integrity
We value developing long-term relationships with our clients based on integrity & honesty.
Strong work ethic
We value each employee and acknowledge their individual contribution to our success.
Reliability
We value and continuously strive towards both social and economic growth.
Respect
Our vision is to be a leader in our industry, fostering a culture of mutual respect, integrity, and collaboration. We strive to create an environment where every individual feels valued, empowered, and inspired to contribute to our collective success. By honoring diverse perspectives and treating everyone with dignity, we aim to build lasting relationships and deliver exceptional value to our customers, employees, and communities.
We have accumulated a talented pool of employees who have both experience and technical know-how. Sharing the same vision as the company, they strive for efficiency and highest quality of work.
Safety & Health Policy
We are committed to protecting the health and safety of our employees, property, contractors, clients and the public from accidental injury or damage. Ensuring a healthy and safe working environment is the most important part of our daily work, thanks to the dedication and daily efforts of a conscientious, professional workforce.
Umvuzu Civils adopts our health, safety and welfare policy as a fundamental business objective.
We recognise that successful management of health and safety issues are best achieved through co-operation in the work place and in particular through active participation and input of the people doing the work.
Umvuzu Civils (Pty) Ltd Injury and Illness Prevention Program focuses on these major areas:
- Health & Safety Organisation
- Health & Safety Policies
- Health & Safety Plans
- Employee Safety Training Programs
- Health & Safety Audits
- Subcontractor Health & Safety
- Safety Awareness Programs