Hi, I’m
Bonolo Baiphaphele
Project Manager & Pr. Quantity Surveyor
Johannesburg
Summary
Passion-driven and constantly pursuing new creative opportunities for growth and success. Possessing a vision-oriented mindset with a talent for establishing clear goals and objectives. Confidence, leadership, innovation, and adaptability are personal qualities that facilitate thriving in a dynamic economic environment. With 12 years of experience in diverse engineering projects, specializing in project management, contract management, and cost control. This extensive expertise enables agile and creative approaches to problem-solving.
Overview
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Quantity Surveying Consultant
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
Providing quantity surveying services across project lifecycle, from initiation to completion. This entails cost estimation, cost estimation, site monitoring and contract management activities
Central Energy Fund
Project Manager
09.2020 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously across 3 towns in the North West Province by prioritising tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organisational goals.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Self Employed
Celly's Technologies
10.2019 - 09.2020
Job overview
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Leadership qualities to manage and improve operational activities
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
DASA Consultants (Pty) Ltd
Quantity Surveyor
03.2017 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Preparing payment certificate by reviewing contractor claims for compliance with contract terms and conditions before submission to clients.
- Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
- Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
Transnet Capital Project
Quantity Surveyor
03.2013 - 02.2017
Job overview
Collaborating with the project team to prepare project scoping and specifications.
Delivered thorough budgeting work, ensuring alignment with client's allocated funds.
Preparing tender documents, undertaking tender adjudications and reporting.
Conducted site inspections to evaluate project progress.
Monitored compliance of agreements within the NEC 3 framework.
Preparing close-out documents
Education
Accredited Professional Existing Building Performance
Certificate
01.2020 - 12 2020
Super Solar School
Certificate from Green Solar Academy
01.2020 - 12 2020
Stellenbosch Business School
Certificate from Project Management
01.2014 - 12 2014
Wits University
BSc Honours from Quantity Surveying
01.2012 - 12 2012
National School of the Arts
Matric
01.2008 - 12 2008
Skills
Project Management
Accomplishments
- Winners of the best Transformational Paper, 7th Built Environment Conference, The Impact of Black-Owned Small, Medium and Micro Enterprise in Public Private Partnership Projects: The Case of Gautrain Rapid Rail Link
- Bonolo Masenya
- Tsholofelo Motshwari
- Kabelo Tsiu
- Dr. Nthatisi Khatleli
Industry Experience
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Energy Consultant
- Cost Management
Professional Committees
- SA Council of Quantity Surveyors, Pr. QS 5870
- Association of SA Quantity Surveyors, PMAQS. 64461321
- Green Building Council of SA, Accredited Professional
Contracts And Tools
- JBCC
- NEC 3
- FIDIC 1999
- GCC 2010 & 2015
- Microsoft Office
- QSPlus
- WinQS
Highlighted Sector Experience
- Renewable energy
- Marine
- Oil and Gas
- Infrastructure
- Rail
Key Technical Competencies
- Expert in cost engineering and quantity surveying
- Estimating and preparing detailed estimates (BOQ's)
- Feasibility studies
- Cost planning and cost control
- Cash flow forecasting and reporting
- Evaluating payment certs and variation orders
- Contract administration
- Tender document preparation, evaluation and negotiation
- Business scoping
- Identification of roles and responsibilities
- Stakeholder and communication management
- Risk management
- Change management procedures
- Project scheduling
- Project cost planning
Project List
- National Solar Water Heater Programme, R200 million
- Bulk earthworks, storm water and roadworks, R47.3 million
- Ekhurleni Municipality Social Housing, R54.2 million
- Blaauwkrans Dump - Civil works, R48.3 million
- Reconstruction, deepening and lengthening of berths at the Port of Durban, R5.9 billion
- Refurbishment of pump and foam stations at the Port of Durban, R28.9 million
- Upgrade of Substations at the Port of Durban, R29.2 million
Attributes
- Initiative
- Analytical
- Structured
- Innovative
- Resilient
- Adaptable
- Confident
Timeline
Quantity Surveying Consultant
Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
Project Manager
Central Energy Fund
09.2020 - 03.2023
Accredited Professional Existing Building Performance
Certificate
01.2020 - 12 2020
Super Solar School
Certificate from Green Solar Academy
01.2020 - 12 2020
Celly's Technologies
Self Employed
10.2019 - 09.2020
Quantity Surveyor
DASA Consultants (Pty) Ltd
03.2017 - 09.2019
Stellenbosch Business School
Certificate from Project Management
01.2014 - 12 2014
Quantity Surveyor
Transnet Capital Project
03.2013 - 02.2017
Wits University
BSc Honours from Quantity Surveying
01.2012 - 12 2012
National School of the Arts
Matric
01.2008 - 12 2008
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