ABOUT

Independent, Experienced, Trusted

Specialized turnaround and restructuring experts in and around distressed situations

OPIS Advisory (Pty) Ltd is a black-owned, BEE-certified restructuring, turnaround, and transaction support firm. Established in 2009, we are trusted advisors to boards, investors, development finance institutions, corporates, and regulators across South Africa.

We specialise in guiding companies through their most critical moments – from navigating financial distress and statutory processes, to enabling confidence in high-stakes mergers, acquisitions, and funding transactions. Our independence, technical depth, and proven execution capability allow stakeholders to make informed decisions with clarity and confidence.

Our Capabilities

Business
Rescue

Turnaround & Restructuring

Transactional Advisory

Business Assessments

What We Do

Our work is centred on two practice areas:

Restructuring & Turnaround

Helping businesses stabilise, recover, and preserve value through Independent Business Reviews, turnaround planning, Business Rescue mandates, Section 155 compromises, and operational restructuring.

Transaction Support

Supporting buyers, sellers, and funders with rigorous financial, commercial, and operational due diligence, valuations, SPA support, vendor assistance, and post-transaction integration.

Industries We Serve

We understand that every sector has its own challenges — from regulatory complexity to capital intensity, shifting demand, and operational pressures. Our experience spans industries where stakes are high, timelines are critical, and independent insight makes the difference.

“Our experience cuts across critical industries — from aviation and mining to student housing and healthcare. Whether stabilising distressed businesses, managing statutory processes, or supporting high-stakes transactions, we bring sector-specific insight and independent expertise.”

Aviation & Transport

High-profile business rescue of Mango Airlines and other transport-linked companies. Restructuring of engineering and trailer manufacturers supplying transport sectors.

Mining & Resources

Platinum, quarrying, tailings, and rail-related assets. Roles include Chief Restructuring Officer, business rescue, and IBRs for mining-linked businesses.

Manufacturing & Industrials

Plastics, furniture, textiles, and automotive components. Engagements include Independent Business Reviews, turnaround planning, and operational restructuring for distressed manufacturers.

Energy & Utilities

Restructuring and business rescue of transformer manufacturers, industrial steam processors, and power-linked suppliers. Work with African Energy Resources and others on energy sector restructuring.

Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Including IBRs for distributors and healthcare-linked enterprises.

Student Housing & Real Estate

Due diligence and restructuring of large-scale property and housing portfolios.

Financial Services & Public Sector

Mandates with the PIC, IDC, NEF, and AGSA, as well as union administration under statutory intervention.

Union & Public Sector Entities

Administration and restructuring of trade unions under statutory intervention. Engagements with state-linked and community-owned enterprises facing governance and compliance challenges.

Food & Agriculture

Turnaround, due diligence, and technical reviews for potato flake manufacturing, food-grade recycling, and cold foods distribution businesses.

Defence & Security

Business rescue and turnaround of armoured vehicle manufacturers, shipbuilders, and security accessory companies. Complex government negotiations in defence-linked industries.