Services

We deliver comprehensive geotechnical services that support every stage of your project lifecycle—from initial ground investigation to advanced design and long-term asset management. Our integrated approach combines technical excellence, environmental responsibility, and a deep understanding of ground behaviour to ensure safe, sustainable, and cost-effective outcomes.

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Geotechnical Investigation

We provide end-to-end ground investigations including trial pits, borehole drilling, sampling, and lab testing. Every investigation culminates in a clear, data-rich factual report that drives confident decision-making from project start to finish.

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Geotechnical Design

Our design services span foundation systems, slope stability, earthworks, landfill engineering, and more. We combine engineering rigour with numerical modelling and environmental responsibility to deliver safe, optimised, and sustainable solutions.

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Asset Management & Technical Support

Our lifecycle-based asset management approach extends the value and safety of geotechnical systems. We offer technical audits, performance reviews, and long-term strategic support to keep assets performing as designed.

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Questions

Frequently Asked
Questions

Have questions? We’ve got answers. Below are some of the most common queries we receive about our services, processes, and expertise. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help.

Which industries do you work with?

We work across transport (roads and rail), energy (power, renewables, oil & gas), water infrastructure (dams, irrigation), and urban development sectors. Our clients range from national governments and utility authorities to international developers, contractors, and private firms.

Do you operate outside South Africa?

Yes. Our engineers have delivered projects in over 20 countries, including the UK, UAE, Botswana, Uganda, Zambia, Albania, and Mauritius. We bring global experience and local understanding to every project, adapting to regional conditions, regulatory frameworks, and client needs.

How do you ensure quality and safety in your projects?

We operate a Quality, Environmental and Safety (QES) Management System aligned with international standards. Each project is reviewed internally and externally, with full compliance to regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements. Every design goes through a strict originator-checker-reviewer process.

Can you work as part of a multidisciplinary team?

Absolutely. We regularly collaborate with civil, structural, environmental, and architectural consultants. Our geotechnical insights integrate seamlessly into broader project frameworks, ensuring a cohesive and technically sound outcome.

Do you provide feasibility studies?

Yes. We offer due diligence and technical appraisals during the early planning phases to help clients make informed investment and design decisions. This includes geotechnical risk assessments, feasibility reviews, and site appraisals.

How soon can you begin work on a new project?

Once we’ve reviewed your brief and requirements, we can quickly mobilise depending on location, site access, and scope. We pride ourselves on responsiveness and professionalism throughout the engagement process.

Build Smarter. Build with Certainty.

Partner with GEM Success for geotechnical services that lay the foundation for sustainable infrastructure. Whether you’re designing a railway, dam, or development, our expertise will help you go further—with safety, sustainability, and success built in.

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