Expert teams, purpose-built equipment, and nearly 50 years of experience handling the toughest civil engineering conditions in the Western Cape.
Strict quality control processes ensure every project is delivered to specification, on time, and built to last — with full transparency to every client.
Founded in 1975 as CJM Construction and pivoting to civil engineering in 1988, Meyer Beton has grown into one of the most trusted civil and gabion contractors in the Western Cape — with a CIDB Level 7 registration, BBBEE Level 1 status. Our fleet includes excavators, TLBs, tipper trucks, a Reimer Concrete Batching Plant, B18 Rock Dumper, 17m telehandler, and specialist water pumping equipment for flowing-river conditions.
From gabion construction in flowing rivers to concrete reservoirs and road surfacing — Meyer Beton thrives on undertaking works where others fear to dare.
To be a trusted leader in civil engineering and gabion construction, delivering durable infrastructure solutions across South Africa.
To perform at high quality standards with fair competitive prices, with timeless attention to detail, ensuring our future through repeat and referral business.
Built on Integrity. Driven by Quality.
We prioritise long-term relationships, open communication, and repeat business built on consistent delivery and trust.
Strict on-site evaluations, calibrated measuring resources, and transparent reporting to consultants and clients on every project.
CIDB Level 7 registered. BBBEE Level 1. Full adherence to South African construction standards and municipal specifications.
Specialist gabion retaining walls, river stabilisation, groyne construction, and embankment protection — including in flowing and flooded conditions.
Concrete floors, reinforced retaining walls, dams, reservoirs, Zincalume steel reservoirs, and reinforced concrete silo foundations.
Engineered gabion and concrete systems designed to prevent erosion, stabilise riverbanks, and protect infrastructure from flood damage.
Rapid response concrete and gabion repair of flood-damaged infrastructure, including wall and piling solutions for emergency situations.
Tar asphalt road surfacing, kerb installation, interlocking paving, layer works, and landscaping earthworks for municipal and private clients.
Water, sewer, and stormwater pipeline installation. Wastewater treatment works upgrades and pump station connections.
Civil engineering solutions built on nearly 50 years of experience, specialised equipment, and proven performance in the toughest conditions — including flowing-river gabion construction.
With nearly 50 years of proven industry experience, Meyer Beton has built a strong reputation through reliable delivery, quality workmanship, and successful infrastructure projects across the Western Cape.
Years of Experience
Twenty-one gabion and groyne structures built in the Baden River within seven months under Casidra, Design Engineer Mr H King.
A series of 9 gabion groyne structures built in an actively flowing river, each 500–600m³, for Bergstan SA under engineer Mr Mick Latimer.
7,000m³ of gabions constructed after the 2002 floods. Featured multiple times in Maccaferri's annual calendar for exceptional quality.
An abandoned contract successfully completed by Meyer Beton under Casidra in severely challenging wet and drought conditions.
Complex river lining through the town of Heidelberg with culverts and wing walls, under WEC Consultants engineer Mr François Harris.
Multiple municipal wastewater treatment plant upgrades including sewage pipelines across Hessequa, Langeberg, and Overstrand municipalities.
