Cleophes Govender

• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. project value up to R500Million
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables in line with the business goals of the company in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Manage and coordinate the output of the Architects, Town-planners, and QS, and liaise with the Construction and Marketing departments to ensure a successful project
• Mitigate and manage project risk to the organization through effective project management
• Direct and manage the project in terms of time, cost, quality, risk, stakeholders, and integration
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders punctually
• Liaise with all project stakeholders continuously, i.e., municipality, community, financial institutions, etc
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, and contract documentation
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans; Identify and resolve issues and conflicts; resolve them cost-efficiently
• Coach, mentor motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and take accountability for their assigned work.

• Troubleshooting: recruited a new site team to complete the project successfully
• Planned and managed the completion of the project finances and subcontractors
• Managed legal contract administration as per documents; JBCC, Site management of site staff
• Recruited subcontractors via price negotiation and chaired subcontractor meetings
• Managed the procurement of material
• Managed scope change with variations and extras added to the scope of works
• Extended the project completion program to accommodate the changes to scope
• Managed the payments to subcontractor’s
• Managed the project s monthly claim certificates
• Cashflow projections and financial deficit early detection
• Project value: R500M
• Extension to Queen Elizabeth hospital; R500M.

• Recruited site team and conducted interviews for key site staff before the project commenced
• Provided contract and project oversight to guide projects to completion
• Managed project expenses and ensured teams fulfilled their responsibilities
• Identified, evaluated, strategized, and managed site and contractual risk
• Led, coached, and motivated project team members to drive performance
• Provided direction and guidance and monitored staff performance
• I oversaw the selection and management of labor and subcontractors
• Managed contracts as per the signed documents: JBCC, FIDIC and NEC; Delays and extensions of time; variations, extras and RFI
• Managed the claims certificate
• Identified and resolved bottlenecks and streamlined construction processes
• Monitored, controlled, and improved production and productivity levels on site
• Projects: New Combined School for Tjhbelopele, with a project value of R65 million
• Upgrade to Northwest Department of Public works, with a project value of R18 million
• A new clinic with a project value of R25 million
• New microbrewery with a project value of R90 million.

• Managed many small and large projects simultaneously
• Drive project delivery from inception and tender to construction and hand-over
• Composed and managed project budgets, including contractors and consultants
• selected and managed all consultants and subcontractors
• Managed the Program of Work, variations, and site instructions
• supervised and guided staff members throughout the construction process
• Acted as a link between clients and the site team, ensuring clear communication channels and implementing practices to ensure mitigation of risks
• Managed construction works, including cash flow and site personnel
• Oversaw OHS management and ensured compliance thereto
• Managed the housing (126 units), dining hall and ablutions project for Kwickspace Modular Building in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with a project value of $20 million
• Truck Car Park for Kune Nagel
• Yaldwyn: Structural repairs to Warehouse
• Repairs and renovations
• New Fire Water System.

• Coordinated and managed consultants for site handover to Contractor
• Facilitated production of construction drawings, checked details with BOQ and issued drawings to Contractor
• Proactively managed changes in scope of works, identified milestones and implemented workflow solutions
• Ensured compliance with OHS Act and oversaw contract administration
• Projects: Managed the conversion of Antea Hostel in Johannesburg, consisting of 281 two-bedroom flats.

• Managed x5 project managers
• Planned program and proactively monitored progress, resolving issues, and initiating appropriate corrective action
• Managed 5 Project Managers, providing guidance to ensure project delivery
• Managed project financing and funding and prepared the development budget
• Identified suitable locations and selected project sites
• Conducted economic feasibility studies
• Managed the property acquisition process, buying properties for renovation
• Managed department construction program
• Projects: City Deep, 400 Units
• BG Alex: 200 Units
• Kliptown: 200 Houses.

• Managed a team of x8 Maintenance managers
• Managed the technical maintenance of all properties and capital projects
• Compiled maintenance and capital budgets and managed project expenditure.
• Coordinated with other departments effectively, integrating technical requirements into broader organizational goals seamlessly.
• Communicated cross-functionally with technology leaders across analysis, architecture, build, quality assurance, deployment, and support teams on project execution.
• Developed technical strategies to align with business objectives, driving growth and innovation within the organization.
• Met with clients to gather and understand requirements and coordinated with system administrators and directors to plan and schedule project activities.
• Drive cost-saving measures by analyzing existing systems and infrastructure to identify areas for improvement and implement efficient solutions.
• Communicated project status, delivered audience messages, and managed change with clients.

Managed seven project managers

Office Interior fit-outs for interior designers

• Projects: Telkom Centurion Head Office
• The Reserve Bank
• Sasol New Offices in Baker Street
• 55 Marshall Street Refurbishment via GVK
• EDCON Refurbishment and Renovation.

Managed 10 project managers and a budget of R310 million.

• Met with customers and defined the project scope
• Compiled a budget
• appointed the project manager
• appointed the design team
• managed the departments spending
• managed the timelines for project delivery
• reported on expenditures, payments, and budget deficits, as well as monthly cash flow.

Project Manager

Contract management of all construction contracts