Design–build services
Turn-key solutions for commercial and residential building development.
Incorporated in Tanzania
Certificate No. 53300
CRB Registration
B1/302/09/2026
Where we work
Tanzania Bara & Visiwani
Residential Building Services Limited
Founded in 2004
United Republic of Tanzania
RBS has its origins in 2003 with the establishment of Profitzone Tanzania Limited, publishers of Tujenge, the country's pioneering construction magazine. Following the success of the magazine and recognizing the need for economic and quality building construction services, Residential Building Services Limited was founded in 2004.
Over the years, RBS has amassed experience, technical expertise, and financial stability, establishing itself as a prominent player in the industry.
RBS takes pride in its capacity to undertake projects of diverse complexities across multiple locations, while ensuring cost-effectiveness and upholding superior quality standards.
Turn-key solutions for commercial and residential building development.
General construction, construction management and civil works.
Vibrated concrete blocks, paving blocks and ready-mix concrete.
Customized aluminum building components.
Windows, doors, parquet flooring, wardrobes and kitchen fittings.
Cutting-edge equipment and modern technologies to achieve optimal results.
Warehouse
Tunduma, Mbeya
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Residential
Mbezi, Dar es Salaam
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Warehouse
Msavu, Morogoro
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Mixed-use
Kisota, Dar es Salaam
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Ongoing
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Education
Morogoro
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Concrete pump capacity
100m
RBS utilizes cutting-edge equipment and modern technologies in all its projects to achieve optimal results. The company possesses a range of mechanized construction machinery.
Josephat Festus Nakapape
Founder & Chairman of the Board
Josephat stands as a distinguished figure in Tanzania’s construction industry, renowned for founding and chairing the Board of Directors at RBS. His leadership extends beyond construction, encompassing a group of companies involved in Construction, Real Estate, and Fast Moving Consumable Goods.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Dar es Salaam and a postgraduate degree in Finance Management. Registered Graduate Engineer with the Engineers' Registration Board (ERB) of Tanzania.
An active member of the FOE Foundation, championing scholarships for high school students pursuing science subjects and nurturing the next generation of engineers, scientists, and innovators.
With over fifteen years of robust experience in both governmental and private construction sectors, Josephat’s career embodies the fusion of technical expertise, business acumen, and social responsibility.
RBS is registered in the United Republic of Tanzania. The updated company profile records registration as a Building Works Contractor Class I, effective 10 September 2026, with building contracts allowed up to unlimited value for any one single contract.
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RBS was built on the philosophy that exceptional construction will meet or exceed customer expectations, while excellent customer service will make you an industry leader.
A diligent and competent staff with unparalleled customer service care. We guarantee to exceed your expectations and deliver your money’s worth.
Our experience, in-depth business and industry knowledge avails to us an added advantage in providing construction solutions to our esteemed customers. We first strive to understand our client’s demands before we provide solutions. Our clientele ranges from individual home-owners to government institutions, private, international and non-profit organizations.
Salasala Road, Plot 2216 Block F
Kunduchi RTD, Area Code 14130
P.O. Box 3338, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Karume Road / Rahaleo Street
3rd Floor Michenzani Mall
P.O. Box 202, Zanzibar
Plot 766, Block EE
Mtumba
Construction Yard & Warehouse: Plot 1409, Block B, Makurunge Bagamoyo
Construction Yard & Warehouse: Makunduchi Industrial Park Zanzibar
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