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We help KZN contractors win tenders

Tender Mac Consulting guides small and mid-sized builders through registration, estimating, and tender pricing so you can bid with confidence.

Our journey

Built to solve real problems for KZN contractors

Tender Mac Consulting was built around a simple observation: small and mid-sized contractors in KwaZulu-Natal were spending too much time navigating registrations, estimating, and tender pricing — time better spent on site. Getting CIDB and NHBRC compl

Our team

The people driving your success

We combine deep construction industry knowledge with practical consulting expertise to help KZN contractors win tenders and grow their businesses.

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Founder & Principal Consultant

Craig McAllister

Craig McAllister is the Founder and Director of Tender Mac Consulting (Pty) Ltd, bringing over a decade of hands-on experience in the South African construction industry. He holds a National Diploma in Civil Engineering from the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and has been actively involved in construction since 2012. Throughout his career, Craig has progressed through multiple technical and leadership roles, including: Site Engineer Site Management Tendering Department Site Agent on large-scale construction projects His experience spans both on-site execution and tendering environments, giving him a practical understanding of project costing, documentation, compliance requirements, and contractor grading systems. Having worked directly on major projects across South Africa, Craig understands the operational challenges contractors face — from preparing competitive tenders to meeting CIDB and NHBRC compliance standards. Through Tender Mac Consulting, he now uses this experience to support small and mid-sized contractors in KwaZulu-Natal to structure, grow, and position their businesses for larger opportunities.

Our core values

How we help contractors succeed

We're built on reliability, clarity, and real results. Every service we offer is designed to reduce your administrative burden and strengthen your tender submissions.

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We break down complex estimates into clear, defensible BOQs so your tenders are complete and competitive.

Let's discuss your next project

Contact Tender Mac Consulting to explore how we can support your contracting business with registration, estimating, and tender pricing services.