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Pietermaritzburg Area, South Africa

Managed multimillion-rand housing and infrastructure projects, including the Wirewall Rectification Project (2086 Units, R272m) and the Jika Joe Community Residential Units (1136 Units, R391.9m).Oversaw all phases of project management, from planning and budgeting to execution and delivery, ensuring compliance with NHBRC standards.Coordinate with contractors, engineers, and community stakeholder to address challenges and maintain project timelines.Ensured financial management by creating cash flow projections, verifying payment certificates, and tracking project expenses.Conducted site inspections to monitor construction quality, safety compliance, and adherence to national building standards.Key AchievementsSuccessfully delivered projects within budget and on schedule.Improved stakeholder communication processes, reducing delays by 20%Enhanced construction quality by implementing rigorous monitoring systems.

Pinetown

Directed the Mangcolosi Housing Project (1000 Units, R116m), overseeing all construction activities and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.Conducted on-site supervision, resolved technical challenges, and managed project documentation.Collaborated with contractors to ensure timely delivery while adhering to project specifications.Key AchievementsDelivering the project under budget by identifying cost-saving opportunities in procurement.Improved site efficiency by introducing better resource allocation practices.

Durban Area, South Africa

Supported construction supervision for the Izinga Estate Bulk Services Project (R85m), ensuring quality and safety compliabce.Assisted in surveying, preparing technical reports, and monitoring contractor performance.Verified materials testing results and ensured compliance with engineering specification.Key AchievementsContributed to the successful delivery of infrastructure services by streamlining documentation processes.

Mkuze National Route 2

PERIODICAL RESEAL ON NATIONAL ROUTE 2 SECTION 31Inspect project and evaluate work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specifications and applicable codes.Prepare reports and document's project activities and dataReport maintenance problems occurring at project site to supervisor and negotiate changes to resolve system conflictsConduct materials test and analysis according to TMH1 test methods (Aggregates :ALD, Flakiness index)Checking grading, binder content, stability and BRD on asphaltChecking sampling of asphalt according to TMH5 sampling method.Interpreting the final test results according to COLTO specification, quality control and assurance.Taking measurements on site.Compiling As-Built.

Umhlabuyalingana Area

BRAVA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, national route 22 section 2 to section 5, provision of pedestrian and public transport facilities, South Africa• Inspecting projects and supervising site progress• Compiling daily site diary• Setting out of levels for bus and taxi bays using dumpy level• Quality control/assurance• Taking measurements of work done on site and calculate quantities• Conduct laboratory testing of material according to TMH1 test methods (concrete testing)• I was exposed to design and technical supervision of road construction for SANRAL• I have good knowledge about the policy and guidelines that are used to administer the state tenders and hands on supervision on site in terms of contract documents (COLTO, GCC and road design related documents)

Postgraduate Diploma In Project Management, Project Management, Nqf 8

Activities and Societies: Project Management Society Capstone Project: Risk Management in Housing Development Agile Methodologies Workshop.

Bachelor Of Technology - Btech Transportation, Civil Engineering, Nqf 7

Activities and Societies: Capstone Project: Design and construction of an Urban Road Infrastructure Project, Peer Mentor for 1st-year.

Higher National Diploma, Civil Engineering, Nqf 6

Activities and Societies: Participated in Student -led Workshops on Construction Site Management, Attended ''Water Treatment Plant visit.

National Senior Certificate, Science, 12

Activities and Societies: Member of a debate team, Volunteer work, Science fairsCompleted Matric with focus on Mathematics and Physical.