Philip Opperman

With over 28 years of experience in construction, infrastructure, and advanced project management, Philip Opperman stands out as a leader in delivering complex, multimillion-dollar projects across Africa. His career spans high-profile roles in both the private and public sectors, with a proven record of on-time, on-budget, and high-quality completions.

A Career Defined by Excellence and Innovation

Philip’s journey began in South Africa, where he managed large-scale housing developments and infrastructure projects with Group Five, one of the continent’s leading construction firms. His expertise in town planning, project management, and stakeholder engagement laid the foundation for a career marked by innovation and impact.

He quickly rose through the ranks, taking on challenging roles across Angola, Cameroun, and Nigeria. Notably, he led the construction of Chevron Texaco’s head office in Cabinda and managed the ambitious Project Nova Vida in Angola, overseeing the delivery of 100 apartment blocks and critical infrastructure.

Expertise Across Sectors

Philip’s portfolio includes

• Advanced infrastructure and data center builds (Dimension Data West Africa)
• Hotel fit-outs and refurbishments (Park Inn by Radisson Kigali, Southern Sun Hotel Ikoyi)
• Green building and sustainable design (GCIS Head Office, Pretoria)
• Project planning, value engineering, and environmental monitoring
• Managing large teams, logistics, procurement, and quality assurance

Expertise Across Sectors

Philip’s portfolio includes

• Advanced infrastructure and data center builds (Dimension Data West Africa)
• Hotel fit-outs and refurbishments (Park Inn by Radisson Kigali, Southern Sun Hotel Ikoyi)
• Green building and sustainable design (GCIS Head Office, Pretoria)
• Project planning, value engineering, and environmental monitoring
• Managing large teams, logistics, procurement, and quality assurance A Commitment to Sustainable and Innovative Solutions

Throughout his career, Philip has championed green design principles, from rainwater harvesting and energy-efficient lighting to waste recycling and environmental audits. His projects consistently integrate sustainability, safety, and cutting-edge technology

Many commercial and residential properties. Fit out of Southern Sun Hotel Ikoyi, Lagos, Nigeria. Construction, procurement and fit-out of Park Inn by /Radisson Rwanda, Maintenance engineering of the Mantis Hotel group in Rwanda.

Worked in South Africa, Angola, Cabinda, Camroun, Nigeria, Rwanda as Project Manager