Who We Are

Dente Civil Structural Engineering (Pty) Ltd was established in April 2019 and would begin trading in June 2020 as the Civil/Structural Engineer for the Construction of Mini Substation at Durban Container Terminal Pier 2.

The company was founded by its Managing Director and Professional Engineering Technologist, James Harvey-Ewusi with the aim of fulfilling the required need in the Civil Engineering and built environment for registered young Black Professionals.

Dente is a South African based structural and civil engineering firm with its main offices in Ladysmith, KZN and Randburg, GP.

Who We Are

Dente Civil Structural Engineering (Pty) Ltd was established in April 2019 and would begin trading in June 2020 as the Civil/Structural Engineer for the Construction of Mini Substation at Durban Container Terminal Pier 2.

The company was founded by its Managing Director and Professional Engineering Technologist, James Harvey-Ewusi with the aim of fulfilling the required need in the Civil Engineering and built environment for registered young Black Professionals.

Dente Civil Structural Engineering (Pty) Ltd also known as Dente is a South African based structural and civil

engineering firm with its main offices in Ladysmith, KZN and Randburg.

Vision, Mission and Values

At Dente, our vision is to be a world class African rooted Professional Engineering Consulting Firm providing solutions to infrastructure planning, design and delivery.

Our mission is:

To always provide the highest level of quality professional service to our clients –  To build a safe, sustainable and reliable business – To enhance the recognition of Civil Engineering as a highly respected profession and desirable career in the communities we serve.

Our values at Dente, speak to our firm rootedness on and in the African continent and its culture:

Gye Nyame — Except God                                                                                                                             Omnipotence of God in our lives and work
Ntsease — Understanding                                                                                                          Cooperation and understanding with all stakeholders
Abe Dua —  Palm Tree                                                                                                               Values of wealth, resourcefulness, and self sufficiency
Nyansa Pↄw —   Wisdom Knot                                                                                             Wisdom, leadership, ingenuity, intelligence, and patience
Nyↄnko Brɛbo — Two Good Friends                                                                                                             Values of friendship and interdependence

Vision, Mission and Values

At Dente, our vision is to be a world class African rooted Professional Engineering Consulting Firm providing solutions to infrastructure planning, design and delivery.

Our mission is:

To always provide the highest level of quality professional service to our clients, To build a safe, sustainable and reliable business, To enhance the recognition of Civil Engineering as a highly respected profession and desirable career in the communities we serve.

Our values at Dente, speak to our firm rootedness on and in the African continent and its culture:

GyeNyame—Except God Omnipotence of God in our lives and work.

Ntsease—Understanding      Cooperation and understanding with all stakeholders

Abe Dua—Palm Tree 
Values of wealth, resourcefulness, and self sufficiency

Nyansa Pↄw–Wisdom Knot
Wisdom, leadership, ingenuity, intelligence, and patience

Nyↄnko Brɛbo—Two Good Friends
Values of friendship and interdependence

Experience and Expertise

Professional and Excellent, that is  Dente!

We are proud to be affiliated with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) and the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).

Dente is also recognized as a competent person by the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC).

Headed by James Harvey-Ewusi III, Professional Technologist with over 14 years working experience on structural and civil projects, project and contract management, construction monitoring and management.