Devash Soondur
Project Manager/ OHS Manager
7 Bordon Rd, Rondebosch
Summary
Safety and health professional with strong expertise in developing, implementing, and monitoring workplace safety programs. Skilled in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and incident investigation. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and delivering effective results. Adaptable and dependable with focus on continuous improvement and ensuring safe work environment.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Project Manger /OHS Officer
Aurella Project Management
02.2022 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Developed risk assessments for various job tasks, leading to the implementation of appropriate control measures.
- Collaborated with management to develop targeted safety initiatives, resulting in decreased accidents and injuries.
- Provided support during external audits, demonstrating organizational commitment to safety best practices.
- Cultivated a strong safety culture within the organization through consistent communication and reinforcement of OHS expectations.
- Coordinated with regulatory agencies for timely reporting of incidents, minimizing fines and penalties for noncompliance.
Professional Lead Architect and Project Manager
Spaceseva Architects
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Led architectural design projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives, industry standards, and local regulations. Directed design workshops and review sessions to refine project scope and foster innovative solutions.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams, integrating architectural, engineering, and environmental considerations, while ensuring detailed project documentation and compliance with zoning laws and building codes.
- Managed client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact to communicate design concepts and modifications, while incorporating client feedback to ensure projects met budget, time, and quality objectives.
- Mentored and developed a team of junior architects and interns, organizing training sessions on the latest architectural technologies, sustainable design practices, and promoting adherence to best practices.
- Oversaw project management activities, including planning, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring timely delivery, quality control, and financial compliance while maintaining effective stakeholder communication and resolving on-site issues.
Project Lead / Project Manager
STUDIO3B
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Scale multi-residential, religious, and educational projects by preparing detailed submission and working drawings, and offering design input aligned with client needs and budgets.
- Identified and implemented alternative construction solutions and materials to optimize project costs and improve construction timelines without compromising quality.
- Ensured full regulatory compliance, including energy efficiency standards such as SANS 10400, by integrating compliant design strategies from early project stages.
- Led multidisciplinary project teams, managing scope, schedules, budgets, and risks to deliver projects on time and within budget while maintaining effective communication with all stakeholders.
- Actively participated in pre-construction specification processes, meeting with product specialists and coordinating technical inputs to enhance design outcomes.
Candidate Architectural Technologist
LTK Architects
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Contributed to the rapid growth of a start-up firm by delivering professional client service and securing prompt municipal plan approvals, enhancing the firm's reputation and workflow efficiency.
- Balanced full-time work with part-time studies, applying project management principles to streamline operations and accelerate project delivery timelines.
- Adapted quickly to a dynamic work environment, mastering new technologies and independently handling responsibilities, including client meetings and office support in the absence of senior staff.
- Successfully trained and handed over to a successor, ensuring continuity and smooth project transitions upon departure for further studies.
- Built strong cross-disciplinary expertise, including regulatory compliance (SANS 10400), architectural detailing, project coordination, and knowledge of construction materials and methods.
Education
Masters of Architecture - Architecture
University of KwaZulu-Natal
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PGDPM) -
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
01.2017 - 12.2017
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Durban 01.2013 - 12.2016
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE -
ML Sultan Secondary School
PietermaritzburgSkills
- PMBOK
- NEC 4
- JBCC PBA/MBA
- SANS 1200/2001
- SANS 10400
- building codes
OHS
Personal Information
- ID Number: 94101115250088
- Health Status: Healthy
- Criminal Record: No criminal record
- Date of Birth: 10/11/94
- Nationality: South African citizen
- Driving License: Valid Code 10 driver's licence
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Mrs. Patricia Paylan
Project Administrator, Aurella Project Management
Relationship: Current employer
Contact: +27 (0)84 094 7019 | patricia@aurellapm.co.za - Mr. Rishek Brijnarain
Director, Spaceseva Architects
Relationship: Former employer
Contact: +27 (0)78 447 4313 | rishek@spaceseva.com - Ms. Laila Tickley Khan
Director, LTK Architects
Relationship: Previous employer
Contact: +27 (0)72 808 5909 | lailatickley@gmail.com - Mr. Abubakr Haffajee
Professional Mentor (2021–Present)
Relationship: Ongoing mentorship
Contact: +27 (0)72 332 5103 | haffejeeabu@gmail.com - Mr. Juan Solis
Lecturer and Thesis Supervisor, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Contact: solis@ukzn.ac.za
Timeline
Project Manger /OHS Officer
Aurella Project Management
02.2022 - Current
Professional Lead Architect and Project Manager
Spaceseva Architects
01.2020 - 01.2022
Project Lead / Project Manager
STUDIO3B
02.2018 - 01.2020
Candidate Architectural Technologist
LTK Architects
02.2017 - 02.2018
POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT (PGDPM) -
Management College of Southern Africa (MANCOSA)
01.2017 - 12.2017
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES -
University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2013 - 12.2016
Masters of Architecture - Architecture
University of KwaZulu-Natal
NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE -
ML Sultan Secondary School
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