Meet the Team

Get to know the experienced team that plans, costs and delivers every HD Construction project, backed by formal qualifications and decades on site.

Henning Dafel

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO)

Since graduating from the University of Pretoria (2003), Henning has been a driving force in the construction industry. Starting with residential and development, he founded HD Construction in 2007, growing it into a multi-faceted firm specialising in large-scale commercial and industrial projects.

Bertus Louw

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Bertus is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with 20 years of experience in finance. He specialises in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, ensuring robust cost control and strategic financial alignment with project goals. Bertus works closely with operational teams to drive profitability, strengthen financial governance, and enhance overall efficiency throughout the construction process.

Anton Visagie

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (COO)

With over 20 years of construction management experience, Anton has a proven track record across high-end residential, commercial and industrial sectors. His portfolio with HD Construction includes notable projects such as: The Hope for the Blind Hospital and Clinic, Nota Bene Student Accommodation, and the Ivory Coast Embassy.

JP Crawford

SENIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR

Jean-Pierre began his construction career in 2017 and now serves as Head Quantity Surveyor and Estimator at HD Construction. His role spans all aspects of cost management, ensuring financially sound and precisely executed projects. His expertise and leadership play a key role in client satisfaction and project success.

The HD Construction Team