The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality has announced a significant new housing tender calling for the construction of 500 top-structure units, each measuring 40 m², as part of the Welbedacht East Rectification Housing Project.
The tender, published on 1 December 2025, aims to accelerate housing delivery in Wards 72 and 77, an area that has long faced service-delivery backlogs and structural defects in earlier housing phases.
According to the tender notice, the project will be divided among four contractors, with each allocated 125 housing units.
The municipality expects bidders with the capacity to deliver high-quality, fully serviced homes that meet current building standards and rectify issues identified in earlier construction phases.
Scope of Work
The scope for each contractor includes:
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Demolition of defective or unsafe structures where applicable
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Reconstruction of foundations, slabs and superstructures
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Installation of essential services including water, sanitation and electricity
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Ensuring compliance with the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) requirements
The project falls under the municipality’s ongoing rectification programme, which seeks to overhaul poorly built or incomplete RDP-style units constructed during earlier settlement expansion efforts.
Tender Timeline
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Publication date: 1 December 2025
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Closing date: 13 February 2026
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Bid number: 32018-1H
The municipality expects strong interest from qualified contractors, given the project’s scale and importance within Durban’s broader human-settlements strategy.
The development is also expected to create short-term job opportunities for local labour and stimulate small construction suppliers in the region.
Community Impact
Welbedacht East, located southwest of Durban, has experienced persistent housing infrastructure challenges.
The rectification project is intended to restore confidence in public housing initiatives and improve the living conditions of hundreds of families. Once complete, the new 40 m² units are expected to provide safer and more dignified accommodation for beneficiaries awaiting upgrades.
The tender documents emphasize quality control, adherence to building codes and timely delivery—a reflection of the municipality’s effort to address longstanding concerns from residents and community leaders.
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