The holding company was established in 1982 by director and founder, Willie Viljoen. In 2000, Marwillcor Project Control Services was created as a subsidiary of Marwillcor, which focuses on delivering World Class Project Controls based on Earned Value Management Principles, as well as providing competent staff to major mining, petrochemical and construction companies. MWC has established worldwide trademark and copyright protection on World Class Project Controls.