BASIL READ AT A GLANCE

Every South African has been touched by Basil Read in some form or another. Either by the roads they travel on, the houses they live in or the schools their children go to. This is how we build legacies. Basil Read is active in the building, civil engineering, roads construction, mixed-use integrated housing developments, opencast mining and related services, For 65 years, the company has played its part in building the foundations of South Africa for all its citizens.

Organisational overview

Our focus remains on the South African market, given the need for infrastructure to stimulate the economy, while positioning ourselves to partner with existing clients as they expand their operations in southern Africa.

Our company

VISION

To be the leading construction company in southern Africa, acknowledged as the:

Preferred constructor
Preferred employer
Preferred investment

MISSION

To deliver safe, profitable projects and services.

Our values

Value	Value statement	Behaviour indicators against which the value is measured
Safety	Safely, we start and finish together	Keep each employee safe and healthy Provide a safe, healthy and effective work environment Protect employees at all cost Ensure zero fatalities.
Integrity	We drive excellence through ethical behaviour	Honest and trustworthy Strong moral principles Do business ethically Stand up for what is right.
Compassion	People matter because we care	Be kind and empathetic Respect and understand others Authentic care for employees.
Delivery	We take ownership and consistently exceed expectations	Deliver a quality product or service on time Be responsible and take ownership High customer satisfaction.
Unity	We work together and embrace diversity to achieve greatness	Work together as one team Aim to achieve the same goals Treat each other like family.
Commitment	With determination and focus we passionately strive towards excellence	Loyal to Basil Read Dedicated and hard working Strive for excellence (do your best or put it to rest) Initiate continuous improvement.