Privately owned · Founded 1968

More than a workshop.
A delivery system.

Leita Steel’s story began with Adelfio Leita in 1968 and developed into a structural-steel operation spanning design, fabrication, logistics and erection.

Company story

Built around control of the steel path.

The business describes itself as privately owned and internationally recognised, with work across mining, industrial, commercial and architectural sectors in South Africa, across Africa and beyond.

1968 · Founded

Adelfio Leita founded the company, beginning a structural steel business that would expand over subsequent decades.

Expanded fabrication capability

Automated CNC processing, robotic operations and dedicated plate-girder production became part of the manufacturing ecosystem.

Turnkey delivery

The published offer now spans project management, design, detailing, fabrication, corrosion protection, transport, erection and installation.

Quality framework

Membership & certification published by Leita Steel

ISO 9001:2015TÜV Rheinland · ID 9000012088
ISO 3834 Part 2IIW · Certificate ZA 249
ISFInternational Steel Fabricators of South Africa
SAIWSouthern African Institute of Welding
Mission

Heavy industrial, mining and commercial steelwork.

Leita Steel’s published mission focuses on structural steel fabrication excellence, quality and technology while developing its people.

What the company actually does

Project management, design, detail draughting, fabrication, transport, erection, installation and corrosion protection — for structural steel and platework across a broad set of building and industrial types.

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