South Africa

From its Johannesburg office, HKA combines deep local market knowledge with the strength of a global network of experts to help clients manage risk, manage governance and investigations, resolve disputes and deliver successful outcomes on complex projects and commercial matters.

Government entities, infrastructure owners, contractors, developers, law firms, financial institutions and insurers turn to HKA as a trusted partner in resolving and avoiding challenging project, commercial, and governance issues. The firm’s experts provide independent advice and support across construction and engineering disputes, forensic accounting, investigations, expert witness services, litigation support and project advisory.

Our South Africa capabilities

HKA works across many of South Africa’s most important sectors, including energy, power and utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, transportation, financial services, real estate and renewables. Our consultants and advisors support clients on some of the region’s most complex capital projects, helping organisations navigate uncertainty, navigate claims, manage risk and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle.

The firm continues to invest in its South African operations through the expansion of its advisory, investigations and forensic accounting capabilities. Recent senior appointments have strengthened HKA’s expertise in infrastructure delivery, public sector advisory, compliance, investigations and commercial damages, enhancing the firm’s ability to support clients across South Africa and the wider African market.

Alongside its consulting and expert services, HKA delivers a unique training offering through the HKA Training Academy. The academy provides specialist education in FIDIC, NEC, GCC and JBCC contracts, helping industry professionals strengthen their understanding of contract management, claims management, and dispute avoidance through practical, real-world training programmes.

Recognised globally for excellence in expert witness, forensic, advisory and dispute resolution services, HKA combines international capability with African expertise to help clients achieve certainty, manage risk and deliver better outcomes across South Africa and beyond.