# The 50 largest professional services firms in South Africa

Tamtam tracks 91 professional services firms headquartered in South Africa. This list ranks the 50 largest by number of employees on LinkedIn, led by PwC South Africa, Adcorp Group and DRA Global. Their median headcount is 689. Half of them were founded in 1993 or later. The most common headquarters are Johannesburg (16), Pretoria (7) and Cape Town (6).

These professional services firms in South Africa are predominantly large, established companies, many of which are part of global networks. They offer a comprehensive range of services, including audit, tax, consulting, legal, and engineering. The list features major players like PwC South Africa, offering assurance and consulting, and Deloitte South Africa, known for tax and advisory services. Law firms such as ENS and Bowmans (Law Firm) provide extensive legal expertise, while DRA Global specializes in mining engineering.

A notable pattern among these firms is their strong concentration in the Gauteng province, particularly Johannesburg and Sandton, which serve as key business hubs. This indicates a centralized economic activity for professional services within South Africa. Many of these companies have also been established for several decades, with Adcorp Group founded in 1975 and DRA Global in 1984, suggesting a mature and well-developed professional services sector.

🇿🇦 South Africa · 50 companies · Updated Nov 15, 2026

| # | Company | Industry | Headquarters | Employees | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PwC South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pwc-south-africa) (pwc.co.za)<br>A trusted global firm in South Africa, providing tailored solutions and expertise in assurance, consulting, tax, and legal services across various industries | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 Midrand | 4,161 | 2001 |
| 2 | [Adcorp Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adcorp-group) (adcorpgroup.com)<br>A workforce solutions provider offering diverse talent management solutions in various industries and regions to shape markets and economies | Human Resources Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 2,851 | 1975 |
| 3 | [DRA Global](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dra-global) (draglobal.com)<br>An international group specializing in engineering, project delivery, and operations management in the mining industry, offering services across various commodities worldwide | Mining | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 2,502 | 1984 |
| 4 | [KPMG South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/kpmg-south-africa) (kpmg.com)<br>Global network of firms providing audit, tax, and advisory services to clients worldwide, with a focus on risk management and seizing opportunities for sustainable growth | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 Parktown | 2,464 |  |
| 5 | [Deloitte South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/deloitte-south-africa) (deloitte.com)<br>A leading professional services firm in Southern Africa providing tax, audit, consulting, and financial advisory services to help companies succeed | Management Consulting | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 2,190 |  |
| 6 | [Zutari](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/zutari) (zutari.com)<br>The company is an infrastructure engineering and advisory practice that maximizes the value of water, transport, energy, resources, and built-environment projects | Design Services | 🇿🇦 Tshwane | 2,131 | 2020 |
| 7 | [ENS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ens) (ensafrica.com)<br>Provides comprehensive legal services across Africa, specializing in commercial law, tax, forensics, and intellectual property with extensive experience. | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 2,101 |  |
| 8 | [Entelect](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/entelect) (culture.entelect.co.za)<br>Software engineering company delivering world-class solutions to industries with highly skilled staff, custom systems design, career development opportunities, and rewards program for high performers | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇿🇦 Melrose Arch | 1,997 | 2001 |
| 9 | [BDO South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bdo-south-africa) (bdo.co.za)<br>A leading provider of audit, advisory, and tax services in South Africa, offering practical solutions through exceptional client relationships and global network support | Accounting | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,862 |  |
| 10 | [Workforce Staffing](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/workforce-staffing) (workforcestaffing.co.za)<br>Leader in staffing & recruitment, providing fully managed solutions, outsourcing options, human capital management services, and commitment to transformation and job creation | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇿🇦 Parktown | 1,569 | 1972 |
| 11 | [Bowmans (Law Firm)](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bowmans-law-firm) (bowmanslaw.com)<br>Specialist legal services provider in Africa, offering expertise in corporate, finance, taxation, and dispute resolution matters to diverse clients across multiple jurisdictions | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 1,471 |  |
| 12 | [BBD](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bbd) (bbdsoftware.com)<br>A leading provider of software development solutions with 39 years of expertise, offering services across various sectors and employing over 1,200 IT professionals globally | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇿🇦 Rosebank | 1,462 | 1984 |
| 13 | [NTT DATA Middle East and Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ntt-data-middle-east-and-africa) (services.global.ntt)<br>Global innovator in business and technology services, specializing in helping clients innovate, optimize, and transform through R&D investments and diverse expertise | IT Services and IT Consulting | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,318 |  |
| 14 | [SNG Grant Thornton](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/sng-grant-thornton) (grantthornton.co.za)<br>Global leader in independent assurance, tax, and advisory services, offering personalized solutions to clients worldwide through proactive teams and international expertise | Professional Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 1,223 | 1985 |
| 15 | [Lesedi](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/lesedi) (lesedins.co.za)<br>Leaders in power generation, mining, and oil & gas industries, specializing in engineering, procurement, and construction projects with expertise in nuclear and conventional environments | Engineering Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 1,132 | 2001 |
| 16 | [MHR](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/mhr-cape-town) (mhr.co.za)<br>Leading healthcare recruitment agency in South Africa, providing quality temporary and permanent personnel in nursing, doctors, pharmacists, emergency services, and medical administrative staff | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 1,007 | 1996 |
| 17 | [Adams & Adams](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/adams-and-adams) (adams.africa)<br>A leading African law firm specializing in intellectual property, corporate, and commercial legal services with a strong presence across Africa | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 949 | 1908 |
| 18 | [iqbusiness](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/iqbusiness) (iqbusiness.net)<br>Provides management consulting, digital transformation, cloud, security services, and business growth solutions across Africa with a focus on excellence. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 889 |  |
| 19 | [BroadReach](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/broadreach) (broadreachcorporation.com)<br>Harnessing health technology and innovation to deliver better health outcomes, efficiency, cost savings, and sustainability through AI-powered solutions and expertise | Public Health | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 886 | 2003 |
| 20 | [LabourNet](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/labournet) (labournet.com)<br>LabourNet Management offers comprehensive HR solutions to help employers manage their human capital effectively, mitigate risks, and attract top talent | Legal Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 870 | 1994 |
| 21 | [SEESA (Pty) Ltd](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/seesa-pty-ltd) (bit.ly)<br>A nationwide industry expert in South Africa offering a range of services including IR & HR software, BEE strategies, legal advice, and employee training | Legal Services | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 858 | 1998 |
| 22 | [BSG](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bsg) (bsg.co.za)<br>A South African consulting and technology firm specializing in business transformation through insights, technology-enabled change, and collaborative strategy execution in various industries | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 847 | 1997 |
| 23 | [Forvis Mazars in South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/forvis-mazars-in-south-africa) (forvismazars.com)<br>Independent member of a leading global professional services network, specializing in audit, tax, and advisory services across over 100 countries and territories. | Accounting | 🇿🇦 | 846 |  |
| 24 | [WSP in Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/wsp-in-africa) (wsp.com)<br>An engineering consulting firm providing a wide range of technical expertise in areas like urban planning, sustainable design, and energy development | Professional Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 701 | 1885 |
| 25 | [DVT](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/dvt) (dvtsoftware.com)<br>South African technology provider offering custom software, AI, and data engineering services with local engagement and global scale expertise. | Software Development | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 689 | 1999 |
| 26 | [Nexia SAB&T](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/nexia-sab-and-t) (nexia-sabt.co.za)<br>A leading black-owned accounting organization in South Africa, providing multi-disciplinary services across all nine provinces with over 400 staff members | Accounting | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 666 | 1994 |
| 27 | [GIBB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/gibb) (gibb.co.za)<br>A leading engineering consulting firm in South Africa with a strong African focus, specializing in delivering world-class projects across the continent | Engineering Services | 🇿🇦 | 646 | 1956 |
| 28 | [Restaurant Staff](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/restaurant-staff) (restaurantcareers.co.za)<br>Specializing in recruiting management & chefs for the Restaurant Industry, using tested techniques to find passionate individuals for various positions | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 644 | 2007 |
| 29 | [Royal HaskoningDHV South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/royal-haskoningdhv-south-africa) (royalhaskoningdhv.com)<br>An international project management, engineering, and consultancy provider with over 6,000 staff offering solutions in water, transport, energy, urban planning, and development globally | Civil Engineering | 🇿🇦 Woodmead | 593 | 2012 |
| 30 | [STBB](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/stbb) (stbb.co.za)<br>An experienced team of attorneys offering a wide range of legal services, specializing in property, corporate, estates, family, labor, and construction law Also, providing a unique property platform app | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 589 | 1900 |
| 31 | [Independent Development Trust](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/independent-development-trust) (idt.org.za)<br>The organization manages and delivers social infrastructure and development programs in rural communities, supporting government initiatives for citizen services and community empowerment | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 551 | 1990 |
| 32 | [Werksmans Attorneys](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/werksmans-attorneys) (werksmans.com)<br>Leading South African law firm offering corporate and commercial legal services to multinationals, listed companies, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and government clients nationwide and across Africa | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 540 | 1917 |
| 33 | [21st Century](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/21st-century) (21century.co.za)<br>Specialist consultancy offering remuneration, organization development, and change services with national and international reach, supported by comprehensive salary survey database | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 531 | 1996 |
| 34 | [APMC](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/apmc) (apmc.co.za)<br>A seasoned consultancy offering management, recruitment, and training solutions tailored to client needs, with 34+ years of industry experience | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 Sandton | 529 | 1985 |
| 35 | [Megchem](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/megchem) (megchem.com)<br>A multi-disciplinary engineering provider based in South Africa with expertise in consulting, engineering, procurement, and project management for global oil, gas, and petrochemical industries | Engineering Services | 🇿🇦 Secunda | 506 | 1995 |
| 36 | [Bigen Group](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/bigen-group) (bigengroup.com)<br>African infrastructure development company committed to social impact, offering innovative solutions in Water, Real Estate, Transport, Energy, and Health sectors | Civil Engineering | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 505 | 1971 |
| 37 | [handel](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/handel) (handel.co.za)<br>Specializing in B2B marketing, we align sales and marketing strategies to drive business growth and help clients achieve commercial objectives | Advertising Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 496 | 2014 |
| 38 | [Machine_](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/machine) (thisismachine.co.za)<br>A creative solutions agency with fearless minds, using human behavior, local knowledge, and consumer data to create impactful solutions | Advertising Services | 🇿🇦 Bryanston | 483 | 2012 |
| 39 | [Quest Staffing Solutions](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/quest-staffing-solutions) (quest.co.za)<br>Leading recruitment agency in South Africa and Africa, specializing in white-collar staffing with over 40 years of experience and a Level 1 BBBEE rating | Human Resources Services | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 476 | 1974 |
| 40 | [iOCO OKS](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ioco-oks) (ioco.tech)<br>Partners with organizations for growth through data-driven scalable solutions across talent, legal, human capital, learning, compliance, and customer experience. | Business Consulting and Services | 🇿🇦 | 469 | 1998 |
| 41 | [Network Recruitment](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/network-recruitment) (networkrecruitmentinternational.com)<br>Specialist recruitment agency offering outstanding solutions in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Supply Chain for 30 years, with focus on developing relationships and delivering results | Staffing and Recruiting | 🇿🇦 Johannesburg | 444 | 1987 |
| 42 | [SENET](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/senet) (senet.co.za)<br>A leading project management and engineering entity specializing in mineral processing, offering services from scoping studies to project handover with a focus on quality and safety | Mining | 🇿🇦 Modderfontein | 441 | 1989 |
| 43 | [MacRobert Incorporated](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/macrobert-incorporated) (macrobert.co.za)<br>A national law firm with offices in major cities, offering legal services with a team of experienced lawyers and a focus on client satisfaction and clear communication | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 439 | 1896 |
| 44 | [Roadlab Laboratories](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/roadlab-laboratories) (roadlab.co.za)<br>Privately-owned civil engineering materials testing laboratory with 13 branches in South Africa and operations in 21 countries, holding international accreditation ISO 17025 by SANAS | Civil Engineering | 🇿🇦 Germiston | 426 | 1965 |
| 45 | [Van Rensburg Inc](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/van-rensburg-inc) (pvanren.co.za)<br>Market leader in Property Law, offering a wide range of legal services with a focus on providing exceptional and personal client service | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Hatfield | 419 | 1991 |
| 46 | [PKF in South Africa](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/pkf-in-south-africa) (pkf.co.za)<br>A leading mid-tier accounting firm in South Africa, providing auditing, accounting, and business advisory services globally with a focus on quality and integrity | Accounting | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 419 | 1969 |
| 47 | [LAW FOR ALL](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/law-for-all) (lawforall.co.za)<br>Transforming legal landscape, breaking barriers to justice, making law affordable and accessible through innovative solutions and empowering individuals to enforce their rights | Legal Services | 🇿🇦 Cape Town | 416 | 1993 |
| 48 | [SHAPIRO SHAIK DEFRIES AND ASSOCIATES](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/shapiro-shaik-defries-and-associates) (ssda.co.za)<br>A leading collections and recoveries business in South Africa, offering tailored strategies for various industries with a focus on data and analytics | Legal Services | 🇿🇦 Randburg | 401 | 2004 |
| 49 | [DDP](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/ddp) (ddp.co.za)<br>Property valuation experts in South Africa with national footprint and accredited professionals offering independent, timely valuation services to blue-chip clients | Real Estate | 🇿🇦 Menlyn | 393 | 2003 |
| 50 | [Spoor & Fisher](https://www.tamtam.ai/c/spoor-and-fisher) (spoor.com)<br>Specializing in intellectual property law, they handle trade mark, patent, and copyright prosecution and enforcement while creating protection strategies globally | Law Practice | 🇿🇦 Pretoria | 391 | 1920 |

## How this list is built

Every company on this list has a Tamtam company profile. The industry is the one the company gives on LinkedIn; categories such as SaaS or fintech are classified by Tamtam's AI from the company's website and LinkedIn page; and the headquarters city must match the company's own address. Companies are ranked by the number of employees on LinkedIn, and the list is refreshed every night. Classifications can be wrong, so treat the list as a starting point rather than an official ranking. Last updated Nov 15, 2026.

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