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Paarl, South Africa

Technical• Contract Management• Cost Estimation• Project Planning & Management• Tender Documentation• Infrastructure:- Bulk earthworks, roads & parking areas design for both low cost housing developments as well as modern office blocks- Stormwater, sewer & water networks design for both low cost housing developments as well as modern office blocks• Stormwater Management• Quality control and site supervision of the construction process was/is done to ensure a superior quality productAdministrative• Project documentation for internal & external auditing purposes (ISO 9001)General• Liaise with the clients, authorities, product suppliers and project contractors/team

Cape Town Area, South Africa

Technical• Infrastructure:- Bulk earthworks, roads & parking areas design for both residential developments as well as shopping / distribution centres (Local & International)- Stormwater, sewer & water networks design for both residential developments developments as well as shopping / distribution centres (Local & International)• Quality control and site / construction supervision (Local & International)• Cost EstimationAdministrative• Project documentationGeneral• Liaise with the clients, authorities, product suppliers and project contractors/team• International traveling

Technical• Survey of various proposed project and construction sites in order to gain information regarding positions and levels of role playing factors influencing the design process, as well the accuracy of the as-built drawings• Infrastructure: Stormwater, sewer & water networks design for both residential developments developments as well as modern office blocks• Quality control and site / construction supervisionAdministrative• Project documentation for internal & external auditing purposes (ISO 9001) General• Liaise with the product suppliers and project contractors/team

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

Technical• Analysed the various LISP (Linked Investment Service Provider) platform costs in order to determine where possible better rates can be achieved / negotiated for the benefit of our financial advisors and clientele• Analysed the performance and structure of collective investment funds and compiled the reports to present the results to the Investment Committee for risk attribution and decision making purposes with regards to client exposure and investment consideration• Assisted in the programming (Visual Basic for Applications - Excel) of PSG Konsult’s investment tools/applications• Provided training for the Advisors about the Investment and Financial Advisory tools/applications• Programming of the Investment Risk ProfilerAdministrative• Administration of Management Information System (MIS) - The processing and reporting of highly confidential data from individual product providers to supply accurate and comprehensive information about Advisers and clients’ investments to the Board of Directors. This included reporting about Assets Under Management and the Investment Pattern for risk management purposesGeneral• Liaised with risk and investment product suppliers• Dealt with investment inquiries from regional franchise offices, clients, customers and other role players Although employed for a relative short period with PSG Konsult, the experience gained and the responsibilities given to me helped me to breach the study / reality barrier and vastly contributed towards my self-confidence, as well as better understanding and interpreting of financial / investment conditions within the industry.

Engineer'S Degree, Civil Engineering Technology/Technician

First Year Subjects • Applied Mechanics • Construction Management • Mathematics • Construction Methods • Theory of Structures • Business.

Bachelor Of Commerce - Bcom, Financial Mathematics

Major Subjects • Industrial Psychology • Information Systems: Excel & Visual Basic for Applications • Financial Management • Theory.

Cape Senior Certificate

Activities and Societies: Student Governing Body Sport • Rugby 1st XV • Cricket 1st XI • Tennis 1st TeamMajor Subjects • Afrikaans •.