AWELANI NDWAMATO-MURENGWA
Senior Project Manager
Durban
Summary
Dr Awelani Ndwamato-Murengwa (Ph.D) is an aspiring Professional Project Manager and a Researcher holding her PhD and Masters in Housing and a Bachelor of Social Science in Geography and Environmental Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Awelani further has more than nine (9) years’ experience working as a Senior Project Manager, Housing Lecturer, Environmental Officer, and a GIS Researcher. Awelani is a seasoned construction professional with exceptional leadership and project management skills. She develops scopes, checks site activities and updates clients. She is also detail-oriented and a team player with strong organisational skills. She has the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and completion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Lwazi Projects Management
Durban
08.2014 - Current
- Expertise in low-income housing, social housing, affordable and private housing development.
- Responsible for policy implementation, project identification, project planning, research, project packaging (application for funding for government subsidised housing)
- Monitoring, evaluating, and controlling project performance.
- Planning, organizing, and attending project meetings to review of corrective actions
- Developed and implemented project plans and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Monitored contracts and service level agreements to identify potential risks and implement mitigation actions to protect development process from unforeseen delays and costs.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Crafted and maintained project plans and schedules to meet organizational objectives.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
- Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
Housing Lecturer
University of KwaZulu, Natal
Durban
02.2019 - 12.2020
- Demonstrated practical examples in the housing field, community participation, project management and social housing.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help students wherever needed.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Collaborated with faculty and staff to create meaningful learning experiences.
- Mentored and advised students to explore career pathways based and amplify knowledge, skills and strengths.
- Conducted individual research projects to actively contribute to institution's research work.
- Developed and implemented innovative teaching strategies to engage students in lectures and coursework.
- Led seminars and workshops to facilitate student learning and engagement and increase memory retention.
- Utilized distance learning technology to instruct students remotely.
- Arranged syllabus, developed schedule, and determined reading list for varied courses simultaneously, giving students appropriate time to complete assignments and absorb information.
- Guided students in researching, structuring and presenting debate case.
- Incorporated instructional technologies in course delivery for both in-class and online instruction.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
Environmental Officer
Bouvardia Green Consultancy
Amanzimtoti
01.2013 - 07.2014
- Prepared applications for mining and petroleum licenses.
- Consulted with the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) on the behalf of a client/applicant to apply for mining licenses.
- Mapped application areas via GIS and created mining site maps.
- Conducted basic EIA and for the collection of soil and water samples.
- Compiled and completed Scoping report and Consultation reports.
- Compiled and presented Environmental Management Plans (EMP).
- Met with environmental agencies to discuss compliance and sustainability initiatives.
- Analyzed individual business needs to determine methods of environmentally-friendly and cost-effective waste reduction, recycling and disposal.
- Performed statistical analysis of environmental data.
Research Assistant
Centre For Environmental Research And Children’s Health, CERCH
Berkeley
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Gathered, arranged, and corrected research data to create representative graphs and charts highlighting results for presentations.
- Collaborated with other researchers to develop successful research strategies.
- Reviewed documents and data to identify trends and patterns.
- Analyzed results using analytical software and created reports.
- Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
- Created surveys and questionnaires to collect data for research projects.
- Collected research data through experimentation, surveys and leading focus groups.
Education
PhD In Housing - Housing, Construction, Project Management
University of KwaZulu
Durban, South Africa 02.2016 - 05.2023
Master of Housing - Housing, Construction, Project Management
University of KwaZulu
Durban, South Africa 02.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Geography and Environmental Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban, South Africa 02.2007 - 12.2010
Skills
Client liaison
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of six staff members.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Business opportunities are like buses, there’s always another one coming.
Richard Branson
Timeline
Housing Lecturer
University of KwaZulu, Natal
02.2019 - 12.2020
PhD In Housing - Housing, Construction, Project Management
University of KwaZulu
02.2016 - 05.2023
Senior Project Manager
Lwazi Projects Management
08.2014 - Current
Environmental Officer
Bouvardia Green Consultancy
01.2013 - 07.2014
Research Assistant
Centre For Environmental Research And Children’s Health, CERCH
07.2012 - 08.2012
Master of Housing - Housing, Construction, Project Management
University of KwaZulu
02.2011 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Social Sciences - Geography and Environmental Management
University of KwaZulu-Natal
02.2007 - 12.2010
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