Instant Tar Zimbabwe Short Profile

Company Registration: 4361/2018
BUSINESS PROFILE
World Class Civil Engineering
Instant Tar Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd
Corner Airport Rd and Dieppe Rd
Graniteside
Harare, Zimbabwe
info@instanttarzim.co.zw
www.instanttarzim.co.zw
Tel: +263 242 621 441-4
Mobile +263 779 7030 55

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... 2
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ........................................................................................................................ 3
NATURE OF BUSINESS ................................................................................................................... 4
THE COMPANY ........................................................................................................................... 5
PROJECTS IN ZIMBABWE ............................................................................................................... 6
CLIENTS IN ZIMBABWE ............................................................................................................... 10
1 THE COMPANY ......................................................................................................................... 11
1.1 THE COMPANY’S MAIN BUSINESS .................................................................................................. 11
1.2 THE COMPANY’S OWNERS .......................................................................................................... 13
1.3 MISSION STATEMENT ................................................................................................................. 13
2 THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES .................................................................................................. 14
2.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................... 14
Earthworks ............................................................................................................................... 14
Roads and Infrastructural Development ..................................................................................... 14
Road Rehabilitation .................................................................................................................. 14
Hot Asphalt Premix ................................................................................................................... 14
Supply of Bituminous Products ................................................................................................... 14
Spray and Chip Surface Dressing ................................................................................................ 15
Supply and Spraying of Bitumen Binders ..................................................................................... 15
Slurry Seal ................................................................................................................................ 15
Patching .................................................................................................................................. 15
Asphalt Paving ......................................................................................................................... 15
3 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION ........................................................................................ 16
3.1 THE BOARD AND MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 16
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Instant Tar is a multi-faceted Civil Engineering and Construction company that excels in Road
Construction & Rehabilitations, Bulk Earthworks, Road Surfacing, Supply of Asphalt (from its
CounterMIx Asphalt Plant which processes Tar at 120 Tonnes Per Hour at 3% Moisture), Supply
of Bitumen & Emulsion Products, Road Markings, and Plant hire.
The company was founded and registered in South Africa and has been in operation since 2007.
Its repertoire includes the upgrade of roads from Gravel to Asphalt (Tar), Milling (removal) of old
asphalt and resurfacing, Bulk Earthworks, Concrete Works, Bridges, Brick Paving and Kerbing
Road Maintenance, Routine Road Maintenance, Pothole Patching, Grass Cutting, Guardrails
Repairs, Fencing & Road Markings, and Light Road Rehabilitations.
Based in Gauteng, Instant Tar has done road construction work in virtually every province of
South Africa, including the elite Sandton City (William Nicol Drive & Greystone Drive to name
but a few)
Certification
In South Africa, Instant Tar has a Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) rating of
7CEPE, 6SBPE, and 1 SKPE. Instant Tar is also a member of the prestigious SABITA (Southern
Africa Bitumen Association), and the Ekurhuleni Chamber of Commerce.
Instant Tar Zimbabwe
Instant Tar Zimbabwe is a Member of CIFOZ (Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe),
and is also registered with PRAZ (Procurement Regulating Authority of Zimbabwe), NSSA, NEC
(National Employment Council), and ZIMRA.
Instant Tar Zimbabwe is looking forward to exploit the numerous road construction and
rehabilitation prospects that Zimbabwe presents.
Harare Quarry Private Limited
Instant Tar Zimbabwe is in a strategic partnership with Harare Quarry Private Limited (a
company wholly owned by City of Harare) in the production of Asphalt and Road Construction.
Vision
Our quest is to provide World Class Civil Engineering Solutions to local and regional
challenges and become the preferred road construction and asphalt surfacing company in the
SADC region.
Mission
We are a Global Company that happens to be local and our standard is Excellence.
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Nature of business
Civil Engineering and Road Construction & Surfacing, including the upgrade of roads from gravel
to Tar, removal of old tar and resurfacing, bulk earthworks, concrete works, bridges, brick paving
and kerbing road maintenance, routine road maintenance, pothole patching, grass cutting,
guardrails repairs, fencing and road markings, and light road rehabilitations.
Instant Tar Asphalt {Plant
Instant Tar Asphalt Surfacing
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The company
Instant Tar Zimbabwe is organised and existing under the laws of the Republic of Zimbabwe with
registered offices located at No. 110 Dagenham Rd, Willowvale, Harare, Zimbabwe. The company
registration number is 4361/2018.
Instant Tar is registered as a member of the Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe
(CIFOZ) and also registered with the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (PRAZ).
Group CEO Mr Steve Tinarwo
The A Team
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Projects in Zimbabwe
Road Works at the State House of Zimbabwe
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Harare Beitbridge Road
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Clients in Zimbabwe
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1 THE COMPANY
1.1 The Company’s Main Business
A Civil Engineering company doing Road Construction and Surfacing including the upgrade of
roads from gravel to Asphalt (Tar), Milling (removal) of old asphalt and resurfacing, Bulk earths
works, Concrete works, Bridges, Brick paving and kerbing road maintenance, Routine road
maintenance, Pothole patching, Grass cutting, Guardrails repairs, Fencing and road markings,
and light road rehabilitations.
Asphalt Manufacturing Plant in Harare
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Road Surfacing in Sandton, Gauteng, RSA
Road Works in Sandton, RSA
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1.2 The Company’s Owners
Instant Tar Zimbabwe (Pvt) Ltd is owned by Farai Matsika (Chairman), Steve Tinarwo (Group
CEO), Martin Mutenda (MD), and Matthew Sibanda.
1.3 Mission statement
We are a global company that happens to be local and we have a standard of Excellence.
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2 THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
2.1 General
Earthworks
Bulk earth works which involves bulk stock piling, excavations, load and hauling operations using
dozers, excavators and tippers.
Instant Tar Earthworks
Roads and Infrastructural Development
Capacity to undertake all manner of road works and infrastructural development including storm
water drainage, water and sewer reticulation.
Road Rehabilitation
Ability to quickly rehabilitate existing roads in need of reconstruction.
Hot Asphalt Premix
Ability to mix and supply any quantity of asphalt (premix) required for both hot and cold mixes.
Supply of Bituminous Products
Supply all manner of bituminous binders in bulk as well as drummed. Bitumen can be supplied
on temperature from our storage tanks.
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Spray and Chip Surface Dressing
All aspects of bituminous surface dressing whether it be for new works, from priming of
completed base to the construction of tack and seal coats, or patching and resealing of an
existing surface.
Supply and Spraying of Bitumen Binders
Supply of a spraying service where we will provide a bitumen sprayer loaded with your required
product at the correct temperature.
Slurry Seal
Ability to carry out slurry seal patching and surfacing. Slurry sealing provides a cost effective
alternative in many cases to the often more expensive surface dressing and asphalt paving.
Patching
Ability to carry out all types of patching including pothole patching, slack repairs, crack sealing,
edge patching and crocodile crack sealing.
Asphalt Paving
Ability to execute any asphalt concrete works whether the project is only a few tonnes or several
thousands of tonnes.
The Opportunity
The state of the roads in the country is deplorable and government has provided funding for
roads rehabilitation countrywide.
1. State of the roads in Zimbabwe is at its worst ever.
2. Government and Municipalities have demonstrated commitment to construct and
rehabilitate roads countrywide. The Road Agency (ZINARA) has started funding road
construction projects for Municipalities and Rural District Councils countrywide.
3. The Government of Zimbabwe fully recognizes that Transport is the lifeblood of the economy
and the state of the roads demand urgent attention.
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3 MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATION
3.1 The Board and Management
Chairman
Farai Matsika [BA Marketing]
Farai is a seasoned business juggernaut and entrepreneur of three decades. He is
founder of Doves (UK), Transfrontier, Lanewiz (SA), Faramatsi Motors, Co-Founder of
Croco Motors, Instant Tar Zimbabwe, Peppy Motors, Zororo Pumulani (SA), Commerce
Veritas. He the sits on many boards in Zimbabwe, including boards in South Africa,
Zambia, USA, and UK mostly as Chairman. He is the Group CEO of Doves Holdings (an
entity that is 116 years old). He brings a wealth of experience, foresight, relationships,
capital (financial and knowledge), and clout to the organisation.
Non-Executive Director
Eng Matthew Sibanda (BSc (Hon) Mining Engineering)
Matthew is a seasoned entrepreneur with numerous accolades to his name, including
Top 100 Best Companies in Zimbabwe – Mining Supplier of the Year Award 2017 and
2018, 8 th Position in the Top 20 Outstanding Business Personalities and Organisation
Awards 2017, 1 st Prize for Best Exhibition in Mining Suppliers Category, and Gold
Business Award: Small to Medium Enterprises in the East Rand Area in South Africa.
Matthew clearly brings a lot of wealth of business experience and engineering.
Group Chief Executive Officer
Steve Tinarwo (Cert Business Management)
Steve is an entrepreneur of note and Founder of Instant Tar, who brings enormous
wealth of experience and expertise in Civil Engineering, Road Construction, and Plant &
Equipment Management and Maintenance from South Africa. He draws his experience
from over thirteen years in the construction industry. Under his leadership Instant Tar
South Africa has grown to become a strong player in the road construction industry, with
an annual turnover of over R100 million. Steve is a well-rounded individual whose
focused approach has enabled the company to hold its own, in a market dominated by
large corporates. His planning skills and vision will ensure the company’s continuity and
growth. Steve recently featured in the IMESA Magazine in SA.
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Managing Director
Martin Mutenda (MBA, MCom IS, IMIS)
Martin has over 20 years business leadership and experience having worked in South
Africa, Europe, and Canada. He has a good balance of solid Business Experience, Horned
Management skills, and Wide Technical Expertise in Information Communication
Technology. He is a former CEO of Uniswitch, Enstant Pay, and Commerce Veritas. He
worked in a number of countries in EMEA. He has also worked for several Institutions
and Banks (including CABS, FNB, Standard Bank, ABSA) in Senior Technical Management
roles and as a Consultant.
Projects Manager
Casper Chiwendu [BSc (Hons) Civil Engineering), ZEI 043340
Casper is a Zimbabwe Institute of Engineers (ZEI) registered Civil Engineer with 12 years
contracting experience in Highway Engineering (new road construction, rehabilitation
and surfacing such as Asphalt, Tack & Seal, Reseal, Cape seal, Fog Spray, Slurry Seal and
Interlocking blocks).
He has managed major projects as a Site Agent/Contracts Engineer/Project Manager
from Initiating, planning, monitoring, controlling and completing a portfolio of projects
while balancing the competing demands for quality, scope, time, safety and cost thereby
subsequently contributing to the growth of the organisation.
Casper has a keen ability to collect and analyse information, digest facts/ figures and
quickly grasp complex technical issues. Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills
and swiftly identifies the root of any problem and develops an effective solution. Proven
ability to manage and complete projects to the highest standard, with a meticulous
attention to detail and within agreed deadlines.
Plant Manager
Jacob Ndlovu Cert (Geotechnical Soil and Bitumen Testing & Analysis), Cert (Hazard
Identification and Risk Assessment).
Jacob has 27 years of experience working as a testing officer, designing, testing, and
supervising the production of Asphalt from 1992 using a double barred computerised
Asphalt Plant, a Winbau computerised 60 tonne Asphalt Plant, and a manual Asphalt
Plant based at Pomona Quarries. Projects include Bulawayo Beitbridge Rd, Bindura
Mazoe Road, Bulawayo City Council, Harare International Airport, Harare City Council
contracts, City of Gweru, Thornhill Airbase, Harare International Airport Phase 2, and
Ngezi Road 2010 Zimplats Consortium.
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Head of Finance & Administration
Mike Mwandiwata (BSc (Hons) Accounting)
Mike has over fifteen years of experience working in various finance and related roles.
Over the years, he has gained financial management and leadership skills in different
sectors of industry such as retail and distribution, packaging, telecommunications,
hospitality, and construction He has had senior management roles in the
telecommunications and hospitality sectors, where his experiences and skills were
needed to propel the companies forward adopting to the economic situation prevailing
then. He has also worked in a number of large corporations, including Innscor Africa
Limited, Spiritage Telecommunications and Telecontract.
Head of Procurement and Stores
Vimbai Mudiwa (BSC Hons in Applied Accounting)
Vimbai has worked in various finance administration and procurement roles and has
over 13 years’ experience. She possesses interpersonal skills, communication, financial
reporting, analytical and customer service skills. She has gained vast knowledge in
developing and monitoring budgets, preparation of income statements, balance sheets,
financial summaries and forecasts, managing account receivables/ payables and
overseeing the procurement function. She has worked in various sectors which include
but not limited to telecommunications, hospitality, transport and construction.
Plant Operations
William Samanyai Adv Dip (Electrical Engineering), Dip (Electrical Engineering),
Certificate Class 1 (Journeyman) Electrician.
William has 11 years of experience in the road construction industry and over 6 years in
Plant Operations and Maintenance. He poses a unique blend of skills in electrical
engineering, software programming, and technical problem solving and analytical skills
which has resulted in facilitating a number of significant improvements within large
complex production plants. Has in depth understanding across the entire production
system and equipment and a proven ability to accurately assess the safe working
condition of all equipment and devices within the Plant Operations Environment.
Quantity Surveyor
Elias N Tandirayi Cert (Civil Eng and Quantity Surveying), Dip (Quantity Surveying)
Elias has over 15 years’ experience in the Road Construction industry having worked for
some of the big local road construction companies. His experience includes the
compiling of material and labour price escalations for Interim payment certificates,
Compiling measurements for Interim payment certificates, Compilation of sub-
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contractor payments, producing an acquittal (material reconciliation) for materials
bought using advance payments, Compiling and costing of day-works and variations.
Advising on the best project process to follow after doing a cost benefit analysis of the
possible processes, Valuation of work in progress hence producing progress reports and
target reports for site progress meetings, Measurement of materials on site for site
progress meetings and interim payment certificates, Attending site progress and
technical meetings, Reporting the comparison results of production costs against
allowable costs of each activity (Cost control process) Monitoring and evaluation of
various stages of project.
Company Secretary
Thandeka Ndebele LLM (International Law & Security), BSocSci (Political Science)
Thandeka has immense knowledge and experience in corporate legal, secretarial and
corporate restructuring services. Having diversified qualifications and skills from Europe
(University of Northampton) and South Africa (University of Cape Town), she ensures the
organisation complies with financial and legal requirements both domestically and
internationally. This has resulted in the company maintaining its high standards of
corporate governance. Her interpersonal skills and diplomatic approach to people at all
levels is an asset to the efficiency of the work environment. She has worked for large
institutions such as Doves Holdings.
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