Sidra
Brian Philani Mkhize
Civil Engineering Technician
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Driven engineering professional with a passion for the industry . Excelled in preparing traffic engineering studies and transportation design integrating multiple design applications and collaborative skills to enhance project efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative solutions and maintain high standards of technical accuracy, ensuring project success.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Student Industrial Technician
Department of Transport Kzn
Pietermaritzburg
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Reviewed Traffic Impact Assessments (TIAs) & Site Traffic Assessments (STAs) to ensure they meet design standards and guidelines
- Supported senior engineers in designing innovative solutions for broadly defined engineering challenges.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to integrate controls engineering solutions into overall system design.
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Collaborated with civil technicians to gather project equipment and update maps, drawings, and blueprints.
- Conducted detailed site investigations to identify potential issues that might arise at departmental roads at the proximity of the crossing points.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination and timely delivery of projects.
- Established positive relationships with local authorities and community stakeholders, fostering goodwill and cooperation in project development.
- Analyzed data and used computer simulations to model and test design concepts.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
- Assisted with preparing technical reports.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and standards throughout all stages of project development.
- Maintained clear communication channels between clients, team members throughout project execution.
Intern
Mariswe Pty Ltd
Pietermaritzburg
2020.07 - 2021.05
- Accompanied senior technical staff for on-site inspections during construction, learning how to communicate design requirements with contractors and equipment suppliers.
- Increased accuracy of project estimates by utilizing software programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D for preparing detailed designs and plans.
- Assisted with construction site inspections to ensure projects were executed according to design specifications and applicable codes.
- Assisted in the preparation of detailed project reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy for presentation to clients or regulatory agencies.
- Collected and entered data, and applied technical principles and theories to assist in interpreting and analyzing data.
- Participated in public meetings related to infrastructure projects, gathering feedback from stakeholders while advocating for optimal solutions aligned with community needs.
- Compared investigation findings to relevant studies and federal regulations to assess compliance, drafting reports to document results and present findings.
- Enhanced project efficiency by assisting in the preparation and review of civil engineering designs, plans, and specifications.
- Contributed to effective transportation planning initiatives by analyzing traffic data, preparing traffic impact studies, and designing roadway improvements accordingly.
- Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
- Reviewed calculations and analytical data to maintain accuracy of technical reports.
Education
Advance Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein 09.2021
Skills
Sidra
Software
Revit
Autocad Civil 3D
AutoCAD
Languages
English
Isizulu
Sesotho
Certification
International computer driving licence (ICDL)
References
Pastor Mark Green
Mark.Green@kznhealth.gov.za
+2773 416 7393
Skhulile Mashele
Skhulile.Mashele@kzntransport.gov.za
+2733 355 8944 /+2779 484 3664
Ayanda Makhaye
Ayandam@mariswe.com
+2733 347 7900/+2772 686 6383
Timeline
BIM management
2024-09
International computer driving licence (ICDL)
2023-07
Student Industrial Technician
Department of Transport Kzn
2022.08 - 2023.07
Intern
Mariswe Pty Ltd
2020.07 - 2021.05
Advance Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Central University of Technology
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