Integrated infrastructure consultancy

Designing the futureof builtenvironments.

Civil, structural, planning, geotechnical and environmental teams shaping resilient infrastructure across Zimbabwe - from first feasibility to final handover.

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Founded2015Harare, Zimbabwe
Divisions09Integrated services
Portfolio03Key sectors
DeliveryEnd-to-endConcept to handover
About

From concept to completion, we engineer excellence.

Onicorp civil engineering project site — sustainable infrastructure in progress
DRG.NO
FIG.02 / SITE-001
CATEGORY
Site · Civil Works
LOCATION
Mt Hampden · Harare
COORDINATES
-17.7556° S, 31.0536° E

Onicorp delivers integrated built environment solutions across Zimbabwe — from structural foundations and town planning to environmental engineering. Founded in 2015, the firm brings nine connected service divisions into one accountable delivery team.

Our team of engineers, planners, and environmental specialists works collaboratively to ensure every project meets the highest industry standards while balancing functionality, safety, and environmental stewardship. Nine integrated divisions, one accountable team.

Vision

To be the foremost leader in built environment consultancy, transforming landscapes into sustainable, resilient communities.

Mission

To deliver integrated engineering, planning, and environmental solutions — combining technical expertise, innovation, and sustainability.

Project lifecycle
01
Concept
Brief & feasibility
02
Design
Engineering & detailing
03
Review
Technical checking
04
Construction
Supervision & QA
05
Completion
Handover & as-builts
10+
Years of engineering practice
Established 2015
09
Integrated service divisions
End-to-end capability
03
Portfolio sectors
Housing · estates · land
04
Leadership functions
Technical · finance · people · clients
Expertise

Nine integrated divisions, one accountable team. Tap any card to see the discipline’s technical scope.

End-to-end infrastructure intelligence — from soil to skyline.

Resilient infrastructure design

From bridges and high-rises to water and sanitation systems, we deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative engineering solutions that stand the test of time and terrain.

BridgesHigh-risesWater reticulationSanitationFoundations
Sustainable community design

Master plans, zoning strategies, and urban designs that balance growth with environmental and social needs — turning land into liveable, future-ready places.

Master plansZoningUrban designSubdivision
Ground investigation & foundation design

Site investigations, slope stability analysis, and foundation design to mitigate ground-related risks before the first brick is ever laid.

Site investigationsSlope stabilityBearing capacityDensification
Ecological compliance & green infrastructure

EIA studies, pollution control, and green infrastructure for compliance and sustainability — protecting ecosystems alongside development.

EIA studiesPollution controlGreen infrastructureAuditing
Spatial data & infrastructure modelling

Data-driven mapping, land-use analysis, and infrastructure modelling for informed decision-making across every scale of development.

MappingLand-use analysisSpatial modellingSurvey integration
Disciplined end-to-end delivery

End-to-end oversight of timelines, budgets, and quality for seamless project delivery — keeping complex builds on track and on budget.

Schedule controlBudget managementQuality assuranceReporting
Feasibility & development management

Site selection, feasibility studies, and development management for profitable, sustainable properties that grow in value and purpose.

Site selectionFeasibilityDevelopment managementValuation
Holistic infrastructure advisory

Policy guidance, sustainability audits, and retrofit strategies for future-ready spaces that perform better for longer.

Policy guidanceSustainability auditsRetrofit strategiesDiligence
On-site integrity & compliance

Independent inspections, materials testing, and compliance audits to safeguard project integrity from groundbreaking to handover.

InspectionsMaterials testingCompliance auditsSnagging
Process

Six stages, one accountable engineering team. Every project moves through the same disciplined sequence.

From consultation to handover, every stage is documented.

  1. 01

    Consultation

    Scope & brief

    We begin with a structured consultation to understand the project's technical, commercial, and regulatory context. Every brief is documented and signed off before work proceeds.

    Deliverables
    • →Project brief
    • →Site visit report
    • →Fee proposal
  2. 02

    Planning

    Feasibility & approvals

    Feasibility studies, site investigations, and planning submissions. We identify risks early and secure the regulatory approvals needed to proceed without delay.

    Deliverables
    • →Feasibility report
    • →Planning submission
    • →Risk register
  3. 03

    Engineering Design

    Analysis & detailing

    Structural analysis, civil design, and technical detailing carried out to relevant codes of practice. Every drawing is checked and issued under controlled revision.

    Deliverables
    • →Design calculations
    • →Construction drawings
    • →Specifications
  4. 04

    Technical Review

    Independent checking

    Independent technical review of all design outputs before issue. This is the checkpoint where assumptions, load paths, and compliance are verified by a second engineer.

    Deliverables
    • →Review comments
    • →Compliance checklist
    • →Issue revision
  5. 05

    Construction Support

    Site supervision

    On-site supervision, materials testing, and technical queries. We respond to RFIs within an agreed service level and maintain a complete site instruction record.

    Deliverables
    • →Site instructions
    • →Test results
    • →Progress reports
  6. 06

    Project Delivery

    Handover & as-builts

    Final inspection, snag list closure, and as-built documentation. The client receives a complete technical pack that supports future maintenance and compliance.

    Deliverables
    • →As-built drawings
    • →Completion certificate
    • →O&M manual
Approach

Three company goals that shape how Onicorp grows.

01
Principle 1

Product Innovation

“Pioneering engineering solutions that redefine industry standards.”

We combine technical expertise, practical technologies, and sustainable design thinking to improve how built-environment challenges are solved.

02
Principle 2

Operational Excellence

“Delivering flawless execution with maximum efficiency.”

Our delivery culture is built around precision, collaboration, and high-quality engineering output from concept to completion.

03
Principle 3

Sustainable Growth

“Expanding responsibly while protecting people and the planet.”

We balance functionality, safety, environmental stewardship, and long-term community value in the way we plan and deliver work.

Capability

A concise view of Onicorp's built environment capability, service breadth, portfolio focus, and delivery network.

A built environment consultancy with integrated services, portfolio work, and partners.

01

Consultancy firm

Harare-based built environment practice

09

Service divisions

Integrated delivery capability

03

Portfolio sectors

Housing, estates, and land development

01

Strategic partner

Construction delivery network

Integrated Practice

Engineering, planning, and environmental capability in one team.

Onicorp Civil & Structural Engineers brings civil and structural engineering, planning, environmental management, geotechnical engineering, GIS, project management, real estate development, and built environment consultancy into one coordinated practice.

Integrated services
01Civil & Structural Engineering02Town & Physical Planning03Geotechnical Engineering04Environmental Management & Engineering05Geographic Information Systems (GIS)06Project Management07Real Estate Agency & Development08Built Environment Consultancy09Construction Supervision & Quality Assurance
Portfolio work
Penrose Housing DevelopmentZimbabweP-01Salisbury South Estate Housing ProjectSalisbury District · ManyameP-02Subdivision 22 of WestonSalisbury District · GoromonziP-03
Strategic partner
Joystone Civil Engineering Contractors
Strategic Construction Partner
Milestones

A decade of disciplined growth — each year widening what Onicorp can deliver.

Ten years of measured expansion.

  1. 2015
    Milestone 01

    Foundation & Early Growth

    Onicorp is founded by Eng. Tapiwa O. Nhemwa, specialising in civil and geotechnical engineering.

  2. 2018
    Milestone 02

    Nuclear Gauge Acquisition

    Purchased our first nuclear gauge for advanced geotechnical density testing — a rare capability in the region.

  3. 2019
    Milestone 03

    GIS & Surveying Expansion

    Acquired land-survey GPS equipment and ventured into GIS and spatial mapping services.

  4. 2020
    Milestone 04

    Planning & GIS Divisions

    Launched dedicated Town Planning and GIS divisions to offer integrated infrastructure solutions.

  5. 2024
    Milestone 05

    Strategic Diversification

    Added Environmental Management services, aligning our offering with global sustainability goals.

  6. 2025+
    Milestone 06

    Innovation Lab & HQ Goals

    Set out future goals to launch the Onicorp Innovation Lab for green construction materials and establish a headquarters office.

Projects

Selected work across housing, estate development, and land subdivision, showing how Onicorp applies integrated technical capability in the built environment.

Projects shaped by integrated expertise.

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Penrose Housing Development — Housing Development
P-01

Penrose Housing Development

Zimbabwe
Client
Housing development client
Status
Portfolio project
Scope

Housing developments require coordinated civil, structural, and project-management input from early planning through construction readiness.

Approach

Onicorp brings integrated engineering thinking to the project, with attention to practical layouts, buildability, and long-term serviceability.

Outcome

The work strengthens Onicorp's residential delivery portfolio and demonstrates its ability to coordinate multiple technical disciplines.

Value

A housing-development portfolio project supporting infrastructure-led community growth.

Disciplines
Civil & Structural EngineeringProject Management
Salisbury South Estate Housing Project — Housing Estate Project
P-02

Salisbury South Estate Housing Project

Salisbury District · Manyame
Client
Estate development client
Status
Portfolio project
Scope

Estate-scale housing requires careful coordination between planning, infrastructure, supervision, and long-term settlement needs.

Approach

Onicorp supports the project with planning and engineering input that helps connect land-use decisions with practical construction requirements.

Outcome

The project reflects the firm's ability to work across housing, estate planning, and construction-supervision environments.

Value

A residential estate portfolio project focused on orderly growth and reliable infrastructure delivery.

Disciplines
Town & Physical PlanningCivil & Structural EngineeringConstruction Supervision
Subdivision 22 of Weston — Land Subdivision
P-03

Subdivision 22 of Weston

Salisbury District · Goromonzi
Client
Land development client
Status
Portfolio project
Scope

Land subdivision work depends on clear planning logic, reliable spatial data, and a practical understanding of terrain and servicing constraints.

Approach

Onicorp applies town planning, GIS, and geotechnical insight to support subdivision decisions that are technically coherent and development-ready.

Outcome

The work demonstrates Onicorp's capacity to connect land planning with the technical information needed for responsible development.

Value

A land-development portfolio project supporting structured growth in the Salisbury District.

Disciplines
Town & Physical PlanningGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Geotechnical Engineering
Leadership

The leaders responsible for technical direction, commercial discipline, people systems, and client experience.

Accountable leadership behind every decision.

LEAD-01ONICORP
TN

Tapiwa O. Nhemwa

Lead Consultant · Technical Director
Leadership role
Responsibilities
  • →Lead Consultant
  • →Technical Director
  • →Founder

Leads the company's overall strategy, vision, and technical direction, ensuring every engagement is grounded in sound engineering judgement.

Focus areas
StrategyVisionTechnical direction
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WG

Winnety Gwawu

Financial & Admin Officer (FAO)
Leadership role
Responsibilities
  • →Financial planning
  • →Reporting
  • →Risk management

Responsible for financial planning, reporting, and risk management. Ensures every project and partnership rests on a foundation of fiscal discipline.

Focus areas
Financial planningReportingRisk management
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KC

Kudzai Cyndy

Chief Human Capital Officer (CHCO)
Leadership role
Responsibilities
  • →Hiring and training
  • →Payroll and performance
  • →Legal adherence

Hires, trains, and retains talent. Manages payroll, performance, and compliance, and resolves conflicts to keep the team engaged and aligned.

Focus areas
TalentPerformanceCompliance
LEAD-04ONICORP
TO

Tawanda O.

Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
Leadership role
Responsibilities
  • →Marketing
  • →Sales
  • →Customer experience

Oversees marketing, sales, and customer experience strategies — shaping how Onicorp shows up in the market and how clients experience the firm.

Focus areas
MarketingSalesCustomer experience
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+263 719 551 699
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+263 773 551 699
Headquarters
Plot 30, Haydon B, Mt Hampden
Harare, Zimbabwe
-17.7556° S, 31.0536° E
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