EJ Sisters Limited is a 100% nationally owned civil engineering and construction company based in Port Moresby and Porgera, with additional operations in Mt Hagen, Goroka, Ramu, Madang, and Lae. Established in 1999 with a modest start-up capital of K14,000, the company has grown into one of Papua New Guinea’s leading construction firms with assets valued at over K200 million.
For more than 24 years, we have delivered quality civil engineering and road infrastructure projects across the country, working with major clients such as Barrick Niugini Limited, the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and the Government of Papua New Guinea through the Department of Works and the National Roads Authority.
Our reputation is built on reliability, professionalism, and a strong commitment to “Quality Construction in Harmony.” We believe in delivering excellence while working in partnership with our employees, clients, stakeholders, and local communities.
OUR VISUAL STORY
Beyond Machines — A Story in Every Image
OUR SERVICES
What We Do — From Earthworks to Infrastructure Development
Civil Engineering & Construction
» Road Construction & Sealing
» Bitumen Surfacing
» Bridge Construction
» Pavement Repairs & Resealing
» Drainage Works
» Waste Management Services
» Road Maintenance
Crusher Operations & Products
» Crusher Plants in Mt Hagen, Goroka, Popondetta, and Bautama
» Supply of Aggregates and Construction Materials
Equipment & Plant Hire
» Heavy Machinery Hire
» Haulage and Logistics Support
Building Construction
» Commercial Building Projects
KEY PERSONNEL
People Behind Our Strength
Tommy Kepa
Managing Director
Founder of EJ Sisters Limited, Certified Civil Engineering Contractor with 24 years of experience in civil works and project management.
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TOMMY KEPA – CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, EJ SISTERS LIMITED
With over 30 years of experience in construction, civil works, and business, Tommy Kepa is a founding pillar of EJ Sisters Limited. He’s led the company’s growth from a modest roadside stall in Porgera to a nationally recognized contractor.
Coming from the Porgera mine region in Enga Province, Tommy began as a heavy machinery operator—handling front-end loaders, dump trucks, bulldozers, and crushers—for companies including Bougainville Copper Limited and Porgera Gold Mine. In the late 1980s and early 1990s, he and his wife Nelly supported their young family by selling second-hand clothes along Porgera’s dusty roadsides. That small venture evolved into a mini kai bar, and eventually into a fleet of vehicles by 1997—first a used Hilux, then three Toyota HiAce buses serving as public transport.
Tommy’s dedication didn’t stop. He juggled night shifts as a crusher foreman at the mine—reporting on machinery performance—while also managing the family’s growing business during the day. After a decade at Porgera Joint Venture, he lost his job in 1999 for, as he jokes, “sleeping during working hours”. Undeterred, he returned armed with trucks and plant gear he had purchased through their newly secured bank loans.
That commitment marked the transformation of EJ Sisters Limited into a full-scale plant-hire and construction firm. Today, the company controls multi-million kina assets and operates across four branches in PNG, delivering key contracts—like a K51 million road rehabilitation project inked in late 2021.
His practical knowledge of machinery, combined with sharp business instincts and relentless determination, has been central to the company’s steady growth.
Under his leadership, EJ Sisters Limited has evolved into a reputable contractor with multi-million-kina projects and assets, delivering critical infrastructure across Papua New Guinea. Tommy is committed to building a company that upholds quality, local participation, and long-term sustainability, ensuring EJ Sisters plays a meaningful role in the country’s development.
As Director, Tommy’s leadership is squarely focused on growth, sustainability, and a sense of purpose. He aims to ensure EJ Sisters plays a critical role in Papua New Guinea’s infrastructure development, affirming the firm’s capability to deliver projects “on specification, on time, and with quality”.
Nelly Kepa
Director & Finance/Admin Manager
Co-founder of the company with 24 years of entrepreneurial and financial management experience.
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NELLY KEPA – CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR, EJ SISTERS LIMITED
Nelly Kepa is the Co-Founder and Director of EJ Sisters Limited, bringing over three decades of experience in finance, administration, and operations to the company. Her career began in the banking sector, where she built a solid foundation in customer service, financial management, and leadership.
After completing Grade 9 in 1987, Nelly pursued a certificate in Office Management and Secretarial Studies at Arowa Technical College. She later joined the Papua New Guinea Banking Corporation (PNGBC), where she spent ten years holding key positions including Banking Officer, Customer Service Representative, Supervisor, Assistant Manager, and Acting Branch Manager at the Porgera Branch in Mt Hagen, Western Highlands. She also served as a trainer for junior officers across Enga Province, contributing to capacity building in the region. During this time, she furthered her education by earning a Certificate in Accounting from the Institute of Business Studies (IBS).
In 2002, Nelly transitioned full-time into EJ Sisters Limited, taking on the role of Director responsible for Finance, Administration, Human Resources, and Operations. Her leadership has been instrumental in shaping the company’s growth, culture, and operational systems. With her deep understanding of business management and people development, Nelly continues to play a key role in steering the company forward.
Evelyn Kepa
Chief Operations Officer
Leads national operations with 10+ years in finance, audit, and risk. Also Finance Manager for Prime Aggregates & Sands PNG Ltd.
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Evelyn Kepa – EJ Sisters Limited Director & COO
Evelyn Kepa is the Director and Chief Operating Officer of EJ Sisters Limited, where she oversees company operations across Papua New Guinea and provides strategic leadership to support the Board and Managing Director.
She holds a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) from James Cook University, Australia, and is a Certified Accountant and member of CPA PNG. Evelyn brings over a decade of professional experience, having worked with KPMG PNG in external audit, internal audit, risk management, and Anti-Money Laundering/Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF), including a secondment with KPMG Australia.
Since stepping into her role as COO in 2025, she has managed EJ Sisters’ operations nationwide while also serving as Finance Manager of Prime Aggregates and Sands PNG Ltd, a quarry subsidiary of EJ Sisters based in Port Moresby. Evelyn has been a Director of EJ Sisters Ltd since its establishment in 1997, contributing to the company’s growth and long-standing reputation in civil works and aggregates supply.
Her combined expertise in finance, compliance, and operations positions her as a key leader driving EJ Sisters’ vision for sustainable growth and operational excellence.
PROJECTS & TESTIMONIALS
Our Projects Inspire — Our Clients Approve
SELECTED MAJOR PROJECTS
Contract No.
CSTB 1931
Award Date
2009
End Date
13th June 2011
Amount
K8.2 Million
Employer
ADB & GoPNG
C/- Secretary for Works DoW HQ, Boroko, NCD
Upgrade, Maintenance & Construction of Niungu to Pangu Road in Enga
Routine Maintenance of Sealed Sections between Apanaipi Bridge and Malalaua Station (46.39km Approx.) of Hiritano Highway, Gulf Province
Sealing, Drainage, Earthworks, Culvert replacement & Installation, Line Marking, River Protection
Long Term Performance Based Maintenance Services for One Road NM 3903 Kotna- Banz.
Sealing, Drainage, Earthworks, Culvert replacement & Installation, Line Marking, River Protection. Pavement Repairs and Resealing of Enga Highway between Togoba Junction and Enga /WHP boarder.
Contract No.
CSTB 2707
Award Date
October 2012
End Date
October 2016
Amount
K9.9 Million
Employer
Ponge Poya – CEO, National Roads Authority
P.O Box 2578, Boroko, National Capital District ponegepoya@nra.gov.pg Ph: (+675) 311 2500 Fax: (+675) 311 2502
MENDI TO KANDEP ROAD IMPROVEMENT WORKS:
Rehabilitation, Upgrading and Pavement Works, and Bituminous Resurfacing.
Contract No.
Sub-contract Works on LOT 2: CSTB 2140/2
Award Date
End Date
2015
Amount
K22.5 Million
Employer
COVEC (PNG) LTD
Mr. Tony Liu
Rehabilitation of the Avi Market to Kamdiga Road (4.0 km) in the Anglimp South Waghi District
Contract No.
CSTB 3676
Award Date
August 2014
End Date
October 2017
Amount
PGK 2 Million
Employer
Central Supply & Tenders Board – Office of the Chairman
P.O Box 645, Boroko, NCD
Ph: (+675) 311 3777 Fax: (+675) 311 3778
Description of Work:
i. Patrol Grading, Selected Spot Patching and Culvert Works from NRA Sign Board (CH 105.33km) to Kamakama Multi-Plate Culvert (CH 109.85km) along Ramu Highway in Madang Province
ii. Patrol Grading, Selected Spot Patching and Culvert Works from Kamakama Multi- Plate Culvert (CH109.85km) to Igiruwe Bridge (CH 114.11km) along Ramu Highway in Madang Province
Contract No.
There are two contracts of this:
i. AA-43NR08-20-PM12
ii. AA-43NR08-20-PM13
Award Date
i. 10th February, 2021
ii. 10th February, 2021
End Date
i. 4th July, 2021
ii. 4th July, 2021
Amount
i. PGK 479K
ii. PGK 495K
Employer
Henry Rakuasi – Provincial Works Manager
P.O Box 221, Madang hrakuasi@works.gov.pg Ph: (+675) 422 2676 Fax: (+675) 422 3506
CLIENT REFERENCES
Barrick Niugini Limited
Asian Development Bank (ADB) – Department of Works
The World Bank
AUSAID
Department of Works (DoW)
National Roads Authority (NRA)
TESTIMONIALS
“EJ Sisters Limited has consistently delivered projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards. Their professionalism and reliability have earned them a strong reputation within the construction industry in Papua New Guinea.”
