Expertise in Manufacturing
& Erecting Structural Steel

Since 1972, delivering quality structural steel solutions in the Nelson Mandela Metro's automotive industry hub.

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50+

Years of Excellence

500+

Projects Completed

ISO

9001:2015 Certified

4

Industries Served

ISO 9001:2015 Certification
Quality Policy Statement

Quality Policy Statement

Scope: Fabrication and Erection of Steel Structures for Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Industries

Uitenhage Super Steel strives to remain a leading structural steel provider in the Eastern Cape, with a National and International footprint. Leading with a reputation to deliver products and services that consistently meet the requirements of clients and stakeholders.

USS operates competently within diverse sectors namely for commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors to consistently meet the expectations of clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

Through disciplined adherence to the USS quality management system, the leadership will ensure that client and stakeholder requirements are explicitly stated and monitored throughout the project life cycle.

Uitenhage Super Steel values collaboration with clients, suppliers and other stakeholders in pursuing its quality policy and in continually striving for improvements in service quality.

Uitenhage Super Steel endeavours to operate confidently within a volatile economic landscape by entrenching the practice of risk-based thinking and a culture of continuous improvement with all process owners in the business. The opportunities that emerge within the structural steel industry requires careful attention to the continuous growth of efficiency in all areas of the business.

The work processes of Uitenhage Super Steel are controlled by a Quality Management System based on the International Standard — ISO 9001:2015.

QMS Quality Policy · Originator: C. Venter · Rev 03 · Management Review 2026

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Industry Recognition

Professional Memberships

SAISC

SAISC

SA Institute of Steel Construction

SAIW

SAIW

SA Institute of Welding

MBA

Master Builders Association

CPHA

CPHA

Contractors Plant Hire Association

Compliance Documents

Downloads

Our certificates and compliance documents are available for download. Provide your contact details to receive the document.

What We Do

Our Capabilities

Fabrication

USS operates a fully equipped fabrication facility delivering precision steel components to the highest industry standards. Our experienced team handles every stage of the fabrication process — from raw material through to finished product — ensuring quality at every step.

  • Forming & Cutting
  • CNC Drilling & Machining
  • Structural Welding (certified)
  • Blasting & Surface Preparation
  • Painting & Protective Coatings
  • NDT Testing & Inspection
Steel fabrication workshop Large-span structural steel frame under construction Structural steel welding Quality control and inspection
USS automated beam assembly machine on the fabrication shop floor Large fabricated steel roof truss on the USS shop floor Tubular steel truss assembly in the USS fabrication workshop

Beam Building

USS specialises in the manufacture of built-up beams and heavy structural sections to specification. Our beam building capability allows us to produce non-standard profiles and large-span members that meet the exact engineering requirements of each project.

  • Built-up I-beams & H-sections
  • Heavy plate girders
  • Non-standard profiles to spec
  • Large-span structural members
  • Full weld procedure qualification

Erecting

Our dedicated erection teams manage the safe and accurate on-site installation of structural steelwork. Supported by our own crane hire fleet, we handle projects of all sizes — from single-storey industrial buildings to complex multi-level structures.

  • Structural steelwork installation
  • Multi-storey & industrial structures
  • Safety-compliant erection methodology
  • Own crane fleet for lifting operations
  • Experienced site supervision
Large steel-framed industrial structure under erection on site with USS crew USS engineering team using TEKLA Structures for pre-construction modelling and clash detection USS erection crew in hi-vis working on steel truss at height with scissor lift on site Crane lifting a large steel roof truss into position on a USS erection project

USS Lifting & Plant Hire

Professional lifting, access & transport solutions

Lifting & Plant Hire

USS Lifting & Plant Hire provides professional lifting, access, and transport solutions to the construction and industrial sectors. Our fleet is operated by qualified, experienced personnel for safe and efficient operations on any site.

Lifting & Plant Hire transport truck Mobile crane on a low-loader

Paint Shop Gallery

Our in-house paint shop provides complete surface finishing from blast cleaning through to topcoat application.

Freshly painted tubular steel trusses on assembly stands in the USS paint shop Grey-primed tubular steel trusses on the USS shop floor with overhead crane Spray application of topcoat on fabricated steel Finished painted steel trusses on the USS shop floor
Our Expertise

Industries We Serve

Delivering structural steel solutions across diverse sectors with precision and excellence.

Steel-framed agricultural packhouse under construction in a rural setting

Agricultural Structures

Specialized steel structures for farming operations, storage facilities, and agricultural processing plants.

Greenacres Shopping Centre structural steel entrance columns and bracing

Commercial Structures

Retail centers, office buildings, and commercial developments requiring structural steel solutions.

VWSA Body Shop steel frame skeleton under construction against blue sky

Industrial Structures

Manufacturing plants, automotive facilities, power generation, and heavy industrial infrastructure.

USS crane and steel sections on project site ready for export delivery

Steel Structure Exports

International steel fabrication and export services meeting global standards and specifications.

Our Work

Featured Projects

VWSA Body Shop steel structure

Automotive

VWSA Body Shop

DCD Wind Tower Plant fabrication

Industrial

DCD Wind Tower Plant

DC Fruit Packers facility

Agricultural

DC Fruit Packers

Greenacres Shopping Centre steelwork

Retail

Greenacres Shopping Centre

Dedisa & Avon Power Plants

Energy

Dedisa & Avon Power Plants

Substation Steel Ikangeng

Infrastructure

Substation Steel (Ikangeng)

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Industry Recognition

Awards & Accolades

SAISC Steel Awards 2022

Best Agri-Industrial Project

Project Woodridge Packhouse
Role Steelwork Contractor
Year 2022
Issuer Southern African Institute of Steel Construction
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SAISC Steel Awards 2022 — Best Agri-Industrial Project certificate awarded to Uitenhage Super Steel for Woodridge Packhouse
Our People

Company Profile

Since 1972, Uitenhage Super Steel (USS) has been at the forefront of structural steel manufacturing and erection in the Nelson Mandela Metro's automotive industry hub.

Our team of highly skilled engineers, fabricators, and project managers brings decades of combined experience to every project. We pride ourselves on our technical expertise, commitment to quality, and ability to deliver complex structural steel solutions on time and within budget.

From conceptual design through final installation, our people are the foundation of our success, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern manufacturing techniques.

USS team at work in the fabrication facility
USS manufacturing facility interior
Our Facilities

State-of-the-Art Manufacturing

Our manufacturing facility in Uitenhage is equipped with cutting-edge fabrication technology and comprehensive material handling capabilities.

  • Advanced CNC cutting and drilling equipment for precision fabrication
  • Multiple welding bays with full quality control systems
  • Blasting and painting facilities for complete surface preparation
  • On-site crane and heavy lifting equipment
Our Values

What Drives Us

Quality & Safety

Unwavering commitment to ISO 9001:2015 standards and comprehensive safety protocols on every project.

Integrity

Building lasting relationships through honest communication, transparency, and delivering on our promises.

Innovation

Continuously improving our processes and adopting new technologies to deliver better results.

Our Customers

Selected Clients

We're proud to partner with South Africa's leading companies across automotive, industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors.

Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA)
DCD
Wind Towers
Greenacres Shopping Centre
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Western Cape & Northern Cape

Ginkel Venter

Get in touch +27 82 659 2937

KwaZulu-Natal

Keshan Saminath

Get in touch +27 72 215 9678

Eastern Cape

Ruan Ferreira

Get in touch +27 41 922 8060 (office)
Email Us +27 41 922 8060