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Cape Town, Wc, Za

Pretoria Area, South Africa

Pretoria Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴ Provide training to the Universities of the Free State and Pretoria ongoing, as and when required. ▴Faculty/ Department▴ UP: Enterprises University of PretoriaUFS Business School and Faculty of Economics and Management Services

Cape Town Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴ Review of Government’s Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS) and supporting Infrastructure Delivery Management (IDM) Toolkit. The IDM Toolkit provides guidance on the implementation of the IDMS which is aimed at the uniformity of public infrastructure delivery processes and procedures in all spheres of government. ▴Reporting▴ I reported to the Chief Director of Provincial and Local Government Infrastructure at the National Treasury.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴ I assisted and advised the Western Cape Provincial Treasury on implementation of the IDMS. ▴Reporting▴ I reported to the Chief Director of Provincial Infrastructure.

Tshwane

▴Overview▴Provided assistance and advice to the Programme Manager of the Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP).

Bloemfontein Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Planned and controlled activities of the Free State Provincial Technical Assistance Team (PTAT) involved with the implementation of the Government's Infrastructure Delivery Management System (IDMS).

Kimberley Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Assisted the Northern Cape Provincial Public Works Department with the roll-out of the Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP). Initiated and contributed to the development of a project and programme management system ("Proman").

Kimberley Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Assisted with the piloting of the Infrastructure Delivery Improvement Programme (IDIP) in the Northern Cape Department of Education. Facilitated the development of a departmental Infrastructure Asset Management Plan and an Infrastructure Programme Management Plan.

Upington Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Contributed to the planning, design and implementation of civil engineering projects:Widening of Shoulders on Northern Cape Road TR 71/4: As Project Engineer I defined the scope of work to be executed on this job creation project and managed the project to completion.Construction of a Water Network in Louisvale (for the //Khara Hais Municipality), and Patching and Reseal of Northern Cape Roads TR 17/8, TR 71/2,3 and 4: As Project Engineer I compiled the… Show more ▴Overview▴Contributed to the planning, design and implementation of civil engineering projects:Widening of Shoulders on Northern Cape Road TR 71/4: As Project Engineer I defined the scope of work to be executed on this job creation project and managed the project to completion.Construction of a Water Network in Louisvale (for the //Khara Hais Municipality), and Patching and Reseal of Northern Cape Roads TR 17/8, TR 71/2,3 and 4: As Project Engineer I compiled the tender documentation, facilitated contract award and supervised construction.Repair and Maintenance Programme: Thaba Tshwane Military Base: Housing Status Quo Report: As Project Engineer I coordinated the status quo investigation of 660 existing houses in the Thaba Tshwane Military Base. The investigation included a survey of the civil engineering services such as roads and stormwater as well as all wet services such as water supply and sanitation services. I compiled a conceptual estimate for the repair of the housing and the replacement of certain services. Water Services Business Plan for the //Khara Hais Municipality: As Project Engineer I coordinated a team consisting out of a socio- economic consultant and a financial consultant and compiled a strategic plan for the upgrading of all water services in the municipal area.Main Road 859 from Onseepkans to the N14: As Project Engineer I compiled the contract documentation for tendering purposes. The documentation allowed for the inclusion of emerging contractors as nominated sub-contractors for labour intensive construction work.Civil services for 50 economic erven in Louisvale Road: As Project Engineer I compiled the contract documentation and managed the tendering process. Repairs to the Upington Prison: As Project Engineer I compiled the contract documentation and managed the project to completion. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Time, cost and quality control of construction work on the New Road Interchange on the N1 in Midrand.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Appointments/transactions concluded during this period include:• Property investigations and feasibility studies for private property developers• Raising of property finance for residential and commercial properties• Procurement of lease agreements for commercial properties• Appointment as Managing Agent for a Sectional Title Home Owners’ Association• Part-time lecturing in Project Management at Executive Education (Pty) Limited

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴I coordinated the design and construction activities. The professional team of architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and the contractor reported to me. As Director of the development, I was responsible for the marketing, pricing and selling operations.Sammy Marks Square, Church Street, Pretoria:I represented Prima Property Trust as their Project Representative on all project coordination meetings. I monitored the progress of construction, costs and leasing… Show more ▴Overview▴I coordinated the design and construction activities. The professional team of architects, engineers, quantity surveyors and the contractor reported to me. As Director of the development, I was responsible for the marketing, pricing and selling operations.Sammy Marks Square, Church Street, Pretoria:I represented Prima Property Trust as their Project Representative on all project coordination meetings. I monitored the progress of construction, costs and leasing to ensure the protection of the Trust’s investment.Hillcrest Mansions, Linden, Johannesburg (Sectional Title conversion):As Project Manager, I procured all sub-contractors for the renovation of an apartment block in Linden, Johannesburg. I facilitated the marketing and selling of the revamped units and ensured compliance with the legal aspects of the conversion in terms of sectional title legislation. Show less

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Project Manager: I facilitated the appointment of and liaised with the professional team for the planning and construction of new industrial buildingsProperty Manager: I conducted feasibility studies for the development of new industrial properties. I facilitated the acquisition of land and the marketing of available floor space. I negotiated lease agreements and liaised with current tenants.

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴Consulting: I investigated, evaluated and reported on Project Management Procedures at Richards Bay Minerals.Training: I lectured to Eskom Power Stations and Richards Bay Minerals on general project management principles and company-specific project management procedures.

Pretoria Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴I prepared contract documentation and managed all road-building activities in KwaNdebele;I developed a Project Management System for the construction of low-cost housing by local builders/contractors

Johannesburg Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴I contributed to the development of project management procedures for Eskom’s Shutdown Maintenance Projects; designed, compiled and presented training courses for the implementation of project management procedures.

Cape Town Area, South Africa

▴Overview▴As Engineer-in-Training I designed various bridges and other concrete structures, did the basic planning and geometrical design of several provincial and divisional roads and also spend periods of approximately 3 months in the departmental soils laboratory and the surveying office respectively.As Assistant Resident Engineer of the Humansdorp Construction Unit, I planned and controlled all construction activities. A Senior Foreman, two foremen and a total of approximately… Show more ▴Overview▴As Engineer-in-Training I designed various bridges and other concrete structures, did the basic planning and geometrical design of several provincial and divisional roads and also spend periods of approximately 3 months in the departmental soils laboratory and the surveying office respectively.As Assistant Resident Engineer of the Humansdorp Construction Unit, I planned and controlled all construction activities. A Senior Foreman, two foremen and a total of approximately 200 construction workers reported to me.As Resident Engineer of the Kimberley Construction Unit, I managed all facets of the construction unit. A Civil Engineer, 2 soil technicians, a surveyor, the Chief Mechanic and the Administration Clerk reported to me. As Resident Engineer of the Kraaifontein Construction Unit, I managed the construction unit in total. Two civil engineers and five engineering technicians reported to me and the total number of construction labourers was approximately 280. Show less

Hons B Eng, Project Management

Bachelor Of Engineering - B Eng, Civil Engineering

Activities and Societies: Residence House Committee. Residence Rugby Club and Team Captain. Stellenbosch University Baseball Club.