About us
Since 2008 , founder Jean Jacques Kriel, has been actively developing his skillset in infrastructure development by gaining experience from various construction and design offices in South Africa. Graduating with a B.Eng and M.Eng degree from Stellenbosch University and conducting further studies at Maastrich School of Business and Economics have helped cast a solid foundation from which to establish STANCE, a Structural and Civil Engineering Consulting firm.
Our office is currently situated within the heart of the Eastern Cape and is filled with a passionate, professional and highly capable team. Together we have perfected our craft to balance our clients’ needs and expectations whilst delivering service with a smile.
We are driven by our passion for engineering, focused on service delivery and rewarded by happy clients and successful projects.
About us
Since 2008 , founder Jean Jacques Kriel, has been actively developing his skillset in infrastructure development by gaining experience from various construction and design offices in South Africa. Graduating with a B.Eng and M.Eng degree from Stellenbosch University and conducting further studies at Maastrich School of Business and Economics have helped cast a solid foundation from which to establish STANCE, a Structural and Civil Engineering Consulting firm.
Our office is currently situated within the heart of the Eastern Cape and is filled with a passionate, professional and highly capable team. Together we have perfected our craft to balance our clients’ needs and expectations whilst delivering service with a smile.
We are driven by our passion for engineering, focused on service delivery and rewarded by happy clients and successful projects.

Jean-Jacques Kriel
Director & Engineer
B.Eng, M.Eng, Pr.Eng
ECSA 20190691

Azille Kruger
Technical Drafting & Detailing
PrArch 40989602

Elisma Du Toit
Engineering Technician
SAICE 201800933

Hanli Kriel
Finance & Marketing
our services
STANCE is a Consulting Engineering firm focused on projects requiring:
Structural Engineering Design
- Industrial Buildings – Packing Facilities, Warehouses, Logistic Facilities, Processing and Manufacturing
- Commercial Buildings – Multi-functional, Office Blocks, Retail Centres
- Residential Buildings – Luxury Houses, Apartment Complexes
- Structural Reports and Forensic Analysis
Civil Engineering Design
- Bulk Earthworks and Platform design
- Storm water Drainage systems
- Sewer Drainage systems
Project Administration and Management
- Multi-Disciplinary projects –
Projects are carefully navigated through all steps of the project lifecycle:

our services
STANCE is a Consulting Engineering firm focused on projects requiring:
Structural Engineering Design
- Industrial Buildings – Packing Facilities, Warehouses, Logistic Facilities, Processing and Manufacturing
- Commercial Buildings – Multi-functional, Office Blocks, Retail Centres
- Residential Buildings – Luxury Houses, Apartment Complexes
- Structural Reports and Forensic Analysis
Civil Engineering Design
- Bulk Earthworks and Platform design
- Storm water Drainage systems
- Sewer Drainage systems
Project Administration and Management
- Multi-Disciplinary projects –
Projects are carefully navigated through all steps of the project lifecycle:

recent projects
255 Main Road Offices
House Hume
House Thompson
Rosewood Venue
Sitrusrand Packing Facility
Thorndale Packing Facility
Endulini Fruit Packing Facility
Warehouse Scott
Make Peace Warehouse
House Pulford
House Wolf
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