WBHO

WBHO
Company typePublic
JSE: WBO
ISINZAE000009932
IndustryConstruction
Founded1970 (1970)
FounderJohn Wilson
Brian Holmes
Headquarters,
Area served
Africa
United Kingdom
Key people
Louwtjie Nel (Chairman
Wolfgang Neff (CEO)
Charles Henwood (CFO)
ServicesBuilding construction
Civil engineering
Roadworks
Earthworks
Revenue R27.52 billion (2024)
R1.24 billion (2024)
R1.04 billion (2024)
Total assets R15.36 billion (2024)
Total equity R4.67 billion (2024)
Number of employees
9,498 (2024)
DivisionsBuilding and Civil Engineering
Roads and Earthworks
Projects
Construction Materials
SubsidiariesThe Byrne Group
Russell-WBHO
Websitewww.wbho.co.za

WBHO (officially Wilson Bayly Holmes - Ovcon Limited) is the largest construction company in South Africa, one of the largest in Southern Africa, and one of South Africa's largest companies by annual revenue.

The company focuses mainly on building construction, civil engineering, roads, and earthworks.

Founded in 1970, WBHO is headquartered in Sandton, and listed on the JSE Limited. It has operations in 12 countries, throughout Africa and in the United Kingdom, and employs around 10,000 people. WBHO is a Level 1 BBBEE contributor.