BONGANI NJAPHA
Durban,South Africa
Summary
Motivated professional with strong organizational skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Committed to continuous learning and skill development, while actively seeking new responsibilities. Proficient in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities to enhance productivity and drive results.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Bricklayer
ArchiConSA
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
06.2021 - 08.2025
- Interprets and organize essential requirements associated with Pipe installations, Erecting retaining wall, Building construction, Civil works, Erecting and repair of Stormwater Infrastructure, and Repair and maintain brickwork Infrastructure.
- Perform Trade functions related to Civil Construction.
- Road Construction and maintenance.
- Undertakes general labouring tasks related to roadworks.
- Health and safety.
- Tender process.
- Office Admin & Data capturing.
- Control personnel with regards to their productivity and performance on site.
- Reason for leaving: End of contract.
Deputy Presiding Officer
Independent Electoral Commission
05.2009 - 05.2024
- As a DPO, I assume all the roles and responsibilities of the PO whenever the PO is is not available.
- Managed address disputes and reconciled special vote ballots with approved special vote applicants.
- Coordinated staff and managed administrative tasks to support the PO's operations.
- Handled queries and issues, escalating to the PO when resolution was not possible.
- Reason for leaving: Contract ended
Bricklayer's Labourer
KHOMON CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS SOLUTIONS
DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Performing activities associated with general building work and road work maintenance such as setting out of a building, drainage systems, raising manholes, pipe laying, Earthworks (Excavation), v-drains, kerbs & channel using handheld tools and small plant machinery.
- Moreover, cleaning and maintaining roads, sidewalks, surfacing and patching of potholes, setting of road markings and installing road signs, distance markers, and barricading the work area.
- Reason for leaving: End of contract.
LEARNER TECHNICIAN/ ROAD INSPECTOR
eTHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Undertook the duties of a Road Inspector for the South Region.
- Inspected and marked municipal network defects, gathered measurements to create job cards using Ellipse System, and contributed to discussions on maintenance strategies.
- Assessed maintenance requirements to inform proactive and reactive actions.
- Completed contract obligations
Education
BRICKLAYING-TRADE CERTIFICATE -
OTHANDWENI TRAINING CENTRE
03-2026
B-Tech Degree - Business Administration
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Durban11-2020
Diploma - Office Management and Technology
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Durban11-2018
N6 Certificate - Civil Engineering
SWINTON COASTAL COLLEGE
Durban11-2012
BRICKLAYING-TRADE CERTIFICATE ( Phase 1) -
UMLAZI V-COASTAL COLLEGE
12-2011
Skills
- Masonry techniques
- Understanding construction methods
- Construction drawing interpretation
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Time management
- Meets deadlines
- Collaborative teamwork
- Communication and reporting
Personal Information
Languages
- English
- IsiZulu
- IsiXhosa
Hobbies and Interests
- I like playing Rugby
- Soccer
- Cricket
- Swimming
Custom Section 1
- eThekwini Municipality - ( Zakhele Majola - Senior Technician)
Contact Details: 0645236752
- eThekwini Municipality - ( Mr G.C. Zwelibanzi- Senior Manager)
Contact Details: 0313115803
- Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) - (Miss Thembeka. Mfeka)
Contact Details: 0734427654
Timeline
Apprentice Bricklayer
ArchiConSA
06.2021 - 08.2025
Bricklayer's Labourer
KHOMON CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATIONS SOLUTIONS
06.2016 - 10.2018
LEARNER TECHNICIAN/ ROAD INSPECTOR
eTHEKWINI MUNICIPALITY
02.2014 - 03.2016
Deputy Presiding Officer
Independent Electoral Commission
05.2009 - 05.2024
BRICKLAYING-TRADE CERTIFICATE -
OTHANDWENI TRAINING CENTRE
B-Tech Degree - Business Administration
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Diploma - Office Management and Technology
DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
N6 Certificate - Civil Engineering
SWINTON COASTAL COLLEGE
BRICKLAYING-TRADE CERTIFICATE ( Phase 1) -
UMLAZI V-COASTAL COLLEGE