Akhona Gqibela Matwasa
Johannesburg South
Summary
With a solid background in building inspection and a proven track record at the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, I excel in regulatory compliance and site assessment. My expertise in building codes and commitment to ensuring construction safety have significantly contributed to municipal standards. Skilled in both technical assessments and effective communication, I consistently deliver results beyond expectations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Building Inspector
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
11.2017 - Current
- I am currently working at City of Johannesburg metropolitan municipality as a Building Inspector
- My key responsibilities include inspection of building structures during construction and after completion, monitor compliance with regard to approval of building plans before construction activities, issue notices for compliance, assist the public with building control related inquiries, attend complaints related to buildings, monitor all building construction activities in my allocated section and law enforcement, ensure that the buildings comply with SANS 10400 and the Building regulations Act
Building Inspector
Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality
Cradock
05.2016 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: Inxuba Yethemba local Municipality in Cradock
- I worked as a building inspector at Inxuba Yethemba local Municipality in Cradock for a year and 5 months
- I was responsible for Estimating building costs, building material and construction supervision
- Site inspections on various stages of construction
- Checking the safety standard & structural quality
- Ensuring that the municipality policies and by-laws are implemented
- Typing of building plans
- Liaising with applicants checking submission requirements on building plans for processing and approval
- Checking the building foundations and ensuring the proper construction against the conditions of the soil
- Inxuba Yethemba local Municipality in Cradock
Apprenticeship - Bricklaying
Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) & KSD local Municipality
12.2010 - 11.2015
- Setting out of a building
- Safety and loss control
- Elementary First Aid
- Mixes and Mixing Mortar
- Interpret Basic Building Drawings
- Erect & Dismantle of Scaffolding
- Foundation brickwork, Concrete slabs
- Building all types of bonds
- Building arches, Cavity wall, Manhole with corbelling
In-Service Training
Department of Public works
02.2010 - 11.2010
- Company Overview: EPWP Programme
- Setting out of a building, Brickwork and maintenance, Paving, Tilling & Plastering
- EPWP Programme
Education
National N Diploma - Civil Engineering
King Sabatha Dalindyebo FET College
Trade test certificate - bricklaying
Construction Resource Development Centre cc
Grade 12 Senior Certificate -
Port St Johns Senior Secondary School
Skills
- Code enforcement
- Site assessment
- Plumbing inspection
- Regulatory compliance
- Foundation inspection
- Building codes expertise
- Residential construction
- Construction
- Building applications
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/17/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
References
- Mr Sydney Shai, Assistant Director: Building Development Management, City of Johannesburg Municipality Region F, 083 262 1920, Sydneys@joburg.org.za
- Ms Nolukholo Laphi, Head Town Planning & Building Control, Inxuba Yethemba local Municipality, 081 562 2308
- Ms Nobuhle Latha, Project Co-ordinator, Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA), 078 190 1719
Languages
Good, Good, Good, Good, Good, Good, Good, Good, Good
Criminaloffence
None
Summary Of Experience
I have completed a National N Diploma in Civil engineering and also have a Trade test certificate in Bricklaying from Construction Resource Development Centre cc. I did my in-service training at Department of Public works under EPWP Programme from February 2010 to November 2010. I also did my apprenticeship at KSD local municipality employed by Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) from December 2010 until November 2015. I worked at Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality as a Building inspector under Town Planning and Building Control section from May 2016 until October 2017. I am currently working as a Building inspector at City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality.
Timeline
Building Inspector
City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality
11.2017 - Current
Building Inspector
Inxuba Yethemba Local Municipality
05.2016 - 10.2017
Apprenticeship - Bricklaying
Municipal Infrastructure Support Agent (MISA) & KSD local Municipality
12.2010 - 11.2015
In-Service Training
Department of Public works
02.2010 - 11.2010
National N Diploma - Civil Engineering
King Sabatha Dalindyebo FET College
Trade test certificate - bricklaying
Construction Resource Development Centre cc
Grade 12 Senior Certificate -
Port St Johns Senior Secondary School
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