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Ayakha Mankayi

Ayakha Mankayi

Quantity surveyor
7 Hiemstra, Brandwag , Bloemfontein,Free State

Summary

Knowledgeable quantity surveyor and experienced in processes, Develops and deepens relationships with team members and contract workers. Skilled problem-solver and multitasker with strategic approach to organizing, prioritizing and managing operational tasks. Pursuing a new role where an understanding of built environment will be widely appreciated. Organized quantity surveyor possessing in-depth knowledge of project planning, cost analysis and scheduling. Prepares project estimates, tracks and analyzes project costs and evaluates proposal specifications. Customer-focused individual commended for managing [Number] projects and supervising [Number]-member team.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Keilake investments
Mthatha, EC
11.2021 - 12.2023
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time and labor costs.
  • Researched construction cost trends to stay up-to-date with industry developments and changes.
  • Prepared estimates used by management for purposes such as planning, organizing, and scheduling work.
  • Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates.

Junior Quantity Surveyor

HDM CONSTRUCTION
Mthatha, EC
04.2021 - 10.2021
  • Generated cost and value reports to produce accurate information on cash flow.
  • Use WinQS to prepare contracts, budgets, bills of quantities.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Review all consultant drawings and made recommendation to adjust site requirements.

Quantity surveyor/Site Manager

Kopano Construction
Bloemfontein, Free State
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Coordinated and enforced scope of work for subcontractors
  • Attend on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
  • Led team of contractors and reported project progress to senior managers.
  • Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Scheduled all contractors and materials deliveries.
  • Read plans and blueprints and communicated to workers.
  • Prepared regular interval progress reports.
  • Identified and fixed issues during all phases of production.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.

Quantity Surveyor Intern

Koor Dindar Mothei Quantity Surveyors and Project managers
Kimberley, Northern Cape
01.2017 - 12.2017
  • Provided accurate estimates by defining scope, timelines, potential setbacks and limitations.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Preparing Bill of Quantities and pricing for the new project tendered
  • Measuring/ Taking off for cost estimate of the project tendered

Education

High School Diploma -

Nyanga Senior Secondary School
Engcobo, Eastern Cape 5050
01.2013 - 12.2015

N.DIP: Built Environment - Building Construction Technology

Central University Of Technology, Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State 9301
01.2016 - 12.2018

B.Tech - Quantity Surveying

Central University Of Technology, Free State
Bloemfontein, Free State 9301
01.2019 - 12.2019

Bsc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg
01.2022 - Current

Skills

Reading blueprints

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Additional Information

currently working on a Project that has high contract amount as one that I have been previously working since started working, this has proven that I can handle a multimillion project without any hiccups.

I am very pleased to be continuously working on a huge project and managing it so well, this proves my qualities and eagerness to face any challenges that arises in this field.

REFERENCES

•Mr A Ngcengce
Kailake investments
Site agent
083 192 4049
•Mr M Gexu
Kailake investments
Director
082 822 5682
•Mr U Mgudlwa
HDM Construction
Project manager
072 697 7857
•Mr S Vokwana
HDM Construction
PrQS
082 534 6728
•Miss M Monyane
Kopano Construction
Contact manager
063 060 8717
•Miss N Duda
Kopano construction
Project manager
078 341 1360
•Ms A Masindi
KDM QS
Junior QS
079 867 8641/060 387

Work Availability

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Timeline

Bsc (Hons) - Quantity Surveying

University of Johannesburg
01.2022 - Current

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Keilake investments
11.2021 - 12.2023

Junior Quantity Surveyor

HDM CONSTRUCTION
04.2021 - 10.2021

Quantity surveyor/Site Manager

Kopano Construction
01.2020 - 04.2021

B.Tech - Quantity Surveying

Central University Of Technology, Free State
01.2019 - 12.2019

Quantity Surveyor Intern

Koor Dindar Mothei Quantity Surveyors and Project managers
01.2017 - 12.2017

N.DIP: Built Environment - Building Construction Technology

Central University Of Technology, Free State
01.2016 - 12.2018

High School Diploma -

Nyanga Senior Secondary School
01.2013 - 12.2015
Ayakha MankayiQuantity surveyor