April 15, 2025, Johannesburg, South Africa – Knight Piésold Southern Africa received two accolades at the South Africa Leadership Awards 2025, recognising the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence in leadership and talent development.

South Africa Best Employer Brand Award 2025

Knight Piésold South Africa was recognised with a South Africa Best Employer Brand Award 2025 for effectively aligning corporate vision with people strategy, developing future-ready competencies within the workforce, and establishing a work culture that attracts, retains, and empowers professional talent.

“This recognition is a great win because it reaffirms that we are doing so much right. It acknowledges the collective effort and dedication of our team, highlighting our commitment to achieving high standards,” said Mevashnee Naidoo, HR Director at Knight Piésold South Africa.

The award celebrates organisations that demonstrate outstanding achievements in talent development, leadership cultivation, and strategic human resource management.

South Africa Business Leader of the Year 2025

Vishal Haripersad, Managing Director of Knight Piésold Southern Africa, was named a South Africa Business Leader of the Year 2025 in the industry category for his visionary leadership that continues to drive excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth across Knight Piésold’s operations in Southern Africa.

This award recognises business leaders who demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities, significant business impact, and commitment to corporate social responsibility initiatives.

About the Awards

The awards, which are part of the globally respected World HRD Congress platform, were presented to business and human resources leaders on 11 April 2025, at the NH Johannesburg Sandton Hotel in Johannesburg, South Africa.

"These awards reflect the collective dedication of the entire Knight Piésold team,” said Haripersad. "They serve as motivation to further strengthen our commitment to building African excellence through impactful leadership and a people-driven culture. Together, we continue developing innovative, sustainable solutions to support projects across the region."