Multidisciplinary engineering & development · Zimbabwe

We engineerthe ground Zimbabwe builds on.

Civil and structural engineering, town planning, geotechnical investigation, GIS, and real estate development — handled end to end, from the first soil test to final handover.

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2,698
Residential standsplanned · Penrose: 143ha
Township underdevelopment: 48
Industrial units· Turnpike Park: 7
Engineeringdisciplines

Who we are

From a single foundation to an entire township, we cover the full arc of infrastructure — planned, engineered, tested, and delivered under one roof.

Founded in 2020 by a dynamic team of young professionals, John Brooks Associates Engineers is a 100% Zimbabwean youth-owned firm. We combine technical excellence with a forward-thinking approach to meet the evolving infrastructure and environmental needs of Zimbabwe — serving individuals, private enterprise, and public-sector institutions alike.

Founded: 2020
Ownership: 100% Zimbabwean · youth-owned
Registered: Companies Act Ch. 24:03

Capabilities

Seven disciplines, one firm

Index 01–07

Civil & Structural Engineering

Highway & transportation design
Water & sewer reticulation systems
Irrigation engineering design
Reinforced concrete & steel structures

Town & Physical Planning

Urban design & zoning
Masterplans for residential & commercial areas

Environmental Management

Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Waste management & pollution control

Geotechnical & Materials

Soil testing & foundation design
Slope stability analysis
Materials testing

GIS & Spatial Solutions

Land-use mapping
Infrastructure planning & asset management

Project Management

End-to-end oversight, feasibility to completion
Cost & timeline optimisation

Real Estate Development

Affordable housing projects
Real estate agency
Commercial & mixed-use developments

Selected work

Projects on the ground

Fig. 01–03 · Active & delivered

01 / Cardinal Properties

Turnpike
Industrial Park

29 km from Harare CBD

Engineering consultancy

Fig. A · Axonometric

A strategic 48-unit commercial hub built for manufacturing, logistics, and warehousing. We engineered the water and sewer reticulation and the road network, and carried the development through sustainability compliance — positioning the park as a pivotal node for regional trade.

Commercial units

2,131–8,285

Unit size · m²

29 km

From CBD

Water & sewer reticulationRoad designSustainability compliance

02 / Township development

Penrose
Township

Chirundu Road, Nyabira

Planning & infrastructure design

Fig. B · Site plan

A 143-hectare high-density residential and mixed-use township. We led the urban planning and infrastructure design across 2,698 residential stands plus commercial and institutional zones — supported by tarred roads, stormwater drainage, water and sewer reticulation, and access culverts.

2,698

Residential stands

143 ha

Total area

230–1,100

Stand size · m²

Urban planningStormwater drainageWater & sewer reticulationTarred roadsAccess culverts

03 / Goromonzi High School

Goromonzi
Geotechnical

Goromonzi, Zimbabwe

Geotechnical consultancy

Fig. C · Borehole log

Geotechnical investigation and foundation consultancy for the construction of a double-storey classroom block — ground tested and engineered to carry the new structure safely.

Storeys

Foundation

Design focus

Soil investigationFoundation designDouble-storey block

How we work

From feasibility to handover

Sequence 01 → 04

Feasibility & survey

Site investigation, soil testing, and GIS mapping to establish what the ground can carry and what the project needs.

Design & planning

Urban planning, structural and civil design, and the drawings, BOQs, and approvals that get a project ready to build.

Engineering & delivery

On-site engineering, quality assurance, and project management keeping cost, timeline, and standards on track.

Handover & support

Completed infrastructure handed over to standard — with documentation and follow-through you can rely on.

Vision & mission

What we're building toward

Direction

01 · Vision

To be the leading youth-driven engineering firm in Southern Africa, recognised for integrating technology and sustainability to transform communities.

02 · Mission

To provide innovative, client-focused engineering solutions that foster sustainable development, empower local talent, and exceed stakeholder expectations.

Core values

Youth Empowerment

Investing in young professionals to drive Zimbabwe's future.

Integrity

Upholding ethical standards in all engagements.

Innovation

Leveraging tools like GIS and modern engineering practice.

Sustainability

Balancing development with environmental stewardship.

Collaboration

Partnering with clients to realise their visions.

Leadership

The people behind the work

Principals

Raith K.
Mashavira

Planner & Project Manager

A built-environment professional and project manager with deep experience in urban planning, infrastructure design — roads, water, and sewer systems — and construction management. Currently pursuing an MSc in Engineering Project Management.

MSc Eng. Project Mgmt (in progress)BSc Urban PlanningHND Civil EngineeringUNICEF WASH & emergency prep.Member · ZIRUPMember · ZIE

Eng. Tonderai
Rusere

Civil & Structural Engineer · 15+ yrs

A seasoned civil and structural engineer specialising in bridge engineering, structural design, and quality assurance. Former Chief Bridge Engineer for Zimbabwe's Ministry of Transport, and currently Engineering Manager at the City of Harare and Project Civil Engineer at Zimbabwe Power Company.

BSc Civil Engineering · UZPMP CertifiedBridge design · ProkonStructural analysisAutoCAD detailingTender & BOQ

Strategic partners

Who we build with

Cardinal Properties

Property development

Leengate

Supply & equipment

Goromonzi High School

Institutional client

Building something? Let's engineer it right.

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Get in touch

Let's plan
your project.

Whether it's a road network, a housing development, a soil investigation, or an EIA — tell us what you're building and we'll take it from there.

Phone: +263 771 180 761
WhatsApp: Message us directly
Email: info@johnbrooks.co.zw projects@johnbrooks.co.zw
Office: 442 Penrose, Nyabira
Mt Hampden, Zimbabwe

John Brooks Associates Engineers (Pvt) Ltd
Registered under the Companies Act [Chapter 24:03], Zimbabwe · 2020