South Africa’s Construction Industry Praised for Boosting Job Growth and Economic Recovery

South Africa’s construction industry has been credited with driving the country’s economic recovery after creating more than 130,000 jobs in the third quarter of the year, accounting for over half of all new jobs.

South Africa Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson attributed this growth to recent departmental reforms and stronger partnerships within the sector.

Speaking at the Construction Summit in Boksburg on Thursday, attended by President Cyril Ramaphosa and other key stakeholders, Macpherson said the progress reflects an all-government effort to stabilise the industry, restore trust, and build a sustainable pipeline of projects.

He described the results as proof that removing barriers and implementing real reforms can position construction as a key engine of economic growth.