Bohrmeister drilling rig with its mast raised and a Bohrmeister Hands Free rod-handling trailer on an outdoor site
Bohrmeister, Innovative Drilling Solutions An EPCM Holdings Group Company

Specialist drilling expertise, backed by the strength of EPCM Holdings.

Bohrmeister delivers professional drilling services and rents drilling rigs and equipment to contractors across Africa. Tell us about your project or your equipment requirements.

We drill for you

Commission Bohrmeister to plan and carry out the agreed drilling scope.

You drill, we equip

Rent rigs and equipment for a drilling operation your team manages.

Why Bohrmeister

Three reasons to work with us

Specialist drilling expertise

A focused drilling business for technically demanding work. Drilling is what Bohrmeister does.

Equipment access

Rig and equipment rental for contractors undertaking their own drilling operations. Availability and hire terms are confirmed per enquiry.

EPCM group backing

Access to broader capabilities, resources and project-delivery strength through EPCM Holdings.

How we work

From first enquiry to site

  1. Tell us the project and location

    Share the site, the country and what you need to achieve.

  2. Choose your route

    Drilling services carried out by Bohrmeister, or equipment rental for your own operation.

  3. Confirm scope and terms

    We agree the technical scope, the equipment and the commercial terms with you.

  4. Mobilise or hand over

    We agree mobilisation and project delivery, or equipment handover.

Timelines depend on location, scope and equipment availability, and are agreed per project.

Our services

Two ways to work with Bohrmeister

Each route has a different scope and a different split of responsibility. Choose the one that matches how your project is run.

Route 1

Professional drilling services

Bohrmeister carries out the drilling work.

Truck-mounted drilling rig with its mast raised on a flat, arid site, with crew members working beside it

Drilling solutions for demanding projects

Bohrmeister designs, manufactures and supplies hydraulic drilling rigs and equipment for projects in South Africa and across Africa. Tell us about your drilling requirements, and our team can help you identify a suitable equipment solution.

  • How we workShare your project requirements, drilling method and site conditions with us. Bohrmeister will discuss the rig configuration and equipment best suited to your application.
  • Drilling methodsEquipment for reverse circulation (RC), down-the-hole (DTH), directional, diamond core, sonic, aircore, dewatering and underground drilling.
  • ApplicationsExploration and mining projects, dewatering applications and drilling operations in remote or demanding environments.
  • Where we workBased in South Africa, with equipment designed for use across the African continent.
  • Built for the jobCustom rig configurations, hands-free rod handling and supporting equipment designed with safety, reliability and ease of maintenance in mind.
Discuss a drilling project
Route 2

Rig and equipment rental

Your team or contractor operates the hired equipment, subject to agreed hire terms.

Bohrmeister-branded track-mounted drilling rig with its mast tilted, in a workshop

Drilling rig and equipment rental

Get access to drilling equipment suited to your project. Tell Bohrmeister what you need, where the equipment will be used and when you need it. The team will discuss suitable options and confirm availability and hire arrangements.

  • Equipment optionsEnquire about drilling rigs and supporting equipment for your specific application.
  • Operator arrangementsLet us know whether you require an operator so the team can confirm the options available.
  • Location and availabilityShare your project location and required dates. Bohrmeister will confirm whether suitable equipment is available for your site.
  • Hire period and conditionsProvide your expected hire period, and the team will confirm the applicable terms.
  • PricingQuote on enquiry, based on equipment, period and location
Enquire about rig rental

Ready to talk about your project?

Send the location and scope. We will confirm suitability and availability.

Which route fits your project?

Choose by who runs the drilling

Drilling services

Choose drilling services if you need Bohrmeister to plan and carry out the agreed drilling scope.

  • You need a drilling contractor for the work.
  • You do not have your own drilling team for this project.
  • You want the drilling planned and executed by a specialist.
Discuss a drilling project

Equipment rental

Choose equipment rental if your own team or contractor will manage and undertake the drilling and needs a suitable rig or equipment.

  • You have a drilling team or contractor in place.
  • You need a rig or equipment for a defined period.
  • You will manage operations on site.
Enquire about rig rental

Not sure which applies? Tell us about the site and scope. We will advise on suitability, availability and the technical requirements.

Part of EPCM Holdings

A specialist company within the group

Bohrmeister is a specialist drilling company owned by and operating within the EPCM Holdings Group. It remains a focused drilling business with its own name and expertise. Through the group, Bohrmeister is supported by EPCM's broader capabilities, resources and project-delivery experience. Enquiries about drilling services and rig rental are handled by Bohrmeister; other EPCM services are offered by the group.

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FAQ

Common questions

Contact

Start your enquiry

Tell us where the work is and what you need. We will reply with next steps and a project-specific quote.

Drilling services

For projects where Bohrmeister carries out the drilling. Include the location, scope and preferred method if known.

Rig and equipment rental

For contractors who will operate hired equipment. Include the equipment needed, the site location and the hire period.

Fields marked with an asterisk are required.

Include the country code, e.g. +27

For example: drilling method, depths, number of holes, ground conditions, rig type or hire period.

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