Hi, I’m
Desmond Klaas
East London / Eastern
Summary
.driven Construction Site Supervisor with strengths in team coordination and site management. Manages daily operations for construction projects, overseeing up to 30 workers to ensure compliance with safety regulations and project timelines. Implements innovative construction techniques, achieving to reduction in overall project costs. Detail-oriented Construction Site Supervisor skilled in site inspections and quality control. Identifies and resolves material and process issues to maintain work quality, ensuring all projects meet stringent safety and quality standards. Prepares comprehensive progress reports, facilitating effective communication with senior management.
Overview
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Hlalunathi ProjectsEAST LONDON
Construction Site supervisor
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Inspected site work to check progress, identify quality or code issues and estimate completion times.
- Coordinated and supervised operatives' activities, allocating tasks and enforcing safety procedures to maintain safety.
- Identified material or process problems impacting work quality and corrected problems with workers.
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- Contracted by department of Transport to do civil works , potholes ,edge beams ,road marking ,
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- Trained new site workers on operational procedures, safety practices, and quality standards to uphold site excellence.
- Trained team members in onsite safety protocols and procedures to minimise injuries.
- Managed daily operations on construction sites, overseeing up to 30 workers to meet project deadlines efficiently.
- Accurately tracked and documented work productions, providing detailed breakdowns of daily tasks.
- Held daily meetings with site staff to communicate priorities and project updates.
- Maintained comprehensive records of construction progress, personnel, and incident reports for project documentation.
- Prepared comprehensive progress reports for senior management, highlighting achievements, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
- Collaborated with management, technical crew members and fellow supervisors to organise site operations and achieve project milestones without delays.
- Arranged site operations and equipment movements for optimum safety and minimum risk to crews, surrounding structures and general public.
- Ensured teams followed company policies and safety regulations by closely monitoring all operations.
- Facilitated site inspections with local authorities, securing necessary approvals and certifications for project progression.
- Implemented innovative construction techniques and materials, enhancing efficiency and reducing overall project costs by 15%.
- Participated in ongoing professional development courses in construction management, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
- Resolved disputes among site personnel and subcontractors amicably, maintaining a positive and productive work atmosphere.
- Purchased high-quality project materials by sourcing reliable local suppliers.
- Facilitated the handover of completed projects to clients, ensuring all works were completed to the highest standard and within agreed-upon timelines.
- Oversaw the maintenance and repair of construction equipment, reducing downtime and ensuring availability for critical tasks.
- Reviewed and approved timesheets and work logs of site personnel, ensuring accurate record-keeping for payroll and project costing.
- Led team training sessions on new equipment and safety procedures, enhancing skills and promoting a culture of safety.
- Conducted risk assessments for all project activities, developing mitigation strategies to prevent delays and cost overruns.
- Negotiated contracts with subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Liaised with local authorities to secure necessary permits and ensure compliance with building regulations and codes.
- Utilised project management software to track project milestones, budget adherence, and team productivity.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and subcontractors, ensuring favourable terms and quality service delivery, also oversee the bush clearing and gruss cutting over 30 staff member on the highways roads surface .
Siviwe Jayiya Construction Johannesburg
Construction Assistant
05.2021 - 11.2022
Job overview
- Assisted in site preparation, including setting up fencing and signage for safety compliance.
- Transported materials, tools, and equipment to and from construction sites, maintaining inventory accuracy and timely availability.
- Assisted in measuring and marking out sites according to architectural plans, ensuring accuracy in construction.
- Removed waste materials and debris from the site, promoting a clean and organised work area.
- Followed job schedules and schematic drawings to produce work in line with strict specifications.
- Prepared sites for construction by conducting site cleans, risk assessments and hazard removal.
- Constructed building exteriors, such as brickwork, windows and doors, completing according to blueprint specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded equipment, tools and materials from vehicles.
- Mixed, poured, and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials accurately, following specific project requirements.
- Maintained exceptional physical strength to safely perform heavy-duty lifting and manual labour tasks.
- Assisted in landscaping and site restoration post-construction, ensuring the area was left tidy and visually appealing.
- Set up roadworks to clearly and safely direct car, bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
- Monitored inventory levels of construction materials, placing orders when necessary to avoid delays.
The beverages Co EAST LONDON
Inventory Control Clerk
01.2015 - 08.2019
Job overview
- Carried out day-to-day warehouse duties with care and attention, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Prepared and presented inventory reports to management, highlighting key performance indicators.
- Reported missing or damaged items to management, quickly resolving stock issues to maintain production line efficiency.
- Conducted stock counts of storeroom inventory and notified supervisor of low levels.
- Monitored, recorded and helped with investigations of missing stock.
- Identified and removed damaged items and coordinated returns processes to recapture lost value.
- Assisted in the training of new warehouse operatives, sharing knowledge and best practices.
- Counted incoming pallets to determine accuracy of received goods.
- Managed returns process, inspecting goods for damage and processing refunds or exchanges.
- Transported pallets and heavy stock using forklift equipment.
- Coordinated with courier services to ensure smooth pick-up and delivery schedules.
- Operated forklifts and PPT to move and transport stock efficiently between warehouse locations.
- Oversaw temporary staff during peak seasons, ensuring productivity levels were maintained.
- Updated inventory records to reflect received, issued, and adjusted stock accurately.
- Utilised inventory management software to track stock movements and generate reports.
Education
Mancosa College East London, EC
Certificate of Higher Education from Sales & Marketing
01-2019
University Overview
- Coursework in [Area of expertise]
ELMI Collage East London, EC
SVQ Level 2 from Warehouse and Inventory Control
01-2016
University Overview
- Coursework in [Area of expertise]
- Stock Controller
- Stocktake
- Stock Investigation
- Warehouse Controller
IQ CollegeEast London, EC
SVQ Level 5 from Construction Management Course
University Overview
- Coursework in [Area of expertise]
- Inprogress - currently
Skills
- Construction knowledge
- Equipment maintenance
- Risk assessment
- Safety compliance
- Site inspection
- Quality control understanding
- Subcontractor management
- Technical drawing interpretation
- Site layout knowledge
- Efficient multitasking
- Structural engineering basics
- Materials estimating
- Health and Safety at Work Act
- Computer literate
- Inventory purchasing
- Construction methodology understanding
- Plumbing basics knowledge
- New construction and renovation
Languages
Afrikaans
Upper Intermediate
B2
Xhosa
Advanced
C1
English
Advanced
C1
zulu
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Pest Control - Licence
- Pest Control Certificate
- Computer Literacy
- CODE 10 -PDP
- Forklift Licence
Interests
- Working in Film industry
- Boxing
Timeline
Construction Site supervisor
Hlalunathi Projects
03.2023 - Current
Construction Assistant
Siviwe Jayiya Construction
05.2021 - 11.2022
Inventory Control Clerk
The beverages Co
01.2015 - 08.2019
Mancosa College
Certificate of Higher Education from Sales & Marketing
ELMI Collage
SVQ Level 2 from Warehouse and Inventory Control
IQ College
SVQ Level 5 from Construction Management Course