His association with NAKO ILISO goes back to February 1995, when he became the founding member of the firm Fongoqa Skade Toyi and Associates. In November 2000, this firm joined forces with Boonzaaier Dotwana & Associates to form NAKO ILISO, at which time Mr Fongoqa was appointed a director of the merging entity, becoming managing director in June 2001, and CEO in August 2004. He managed the consolidation of the merged entity while ensuring a remarkable growth in capacity, expertise, turnover and profitability for the firm. Felix has served on several boards and community-based development organisations, including Amatola Water, Eastern Cape Provincial Housing Board, Mdantsane Community Development Trust and the Border-Kei Development Forum. He has also served on a number of professional bodies and learned societies in various capacities, including: The South African Institute of Civil Engineers (SAICE), South African Black Technical and Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO) and Consulting Engineers South Africa (CESA). Felix is the Executive Chairman of NAKO ILISO, Chairman of the Construction Sector Charter Council (RSA) and Mentor in the FIDIC Young Professionals Management Training Programme.