DEWALD VAN HEERDEN

Results-driven Technical Project Manager and Construction General Foreman with over 15 years in construction, specialised fabrication, and electrical infrastructure. Manages full project lifecycles, leads site operations, and coordinates sub-contractors while ensuring compliance with engineering and safety standards. Utilises advanced technical training in electrical systems to enhance network reliability and minimise downtime, championing quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

• ID Number: 851206 5243 087
• Health Status: Excellent

• National N3 Certificate -Engineering Studies
• Certified Installation Electrician
• Trade Certificate Electrician
• Construction Safety Supervisor
• First Aid Level 1
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation
• Job Safety Analysis
• Legal Liability Environmental
• Legal Liability
• Safety Health and Environmental Protection
• SME283
• SME12193 Certificate
• SME12194 Certificate
• Water Related legislation

• Eskom, Senior Technician, 2010-03-01, Present, Execute technical maintenance, fault finding, and repair strategies on electrical infrastructure., Ensure all engineering operations comply with national safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines., Supervise technical teams and coordinate site tasks to optimize network reliability and reduce downtime.
• Alu-Shop Cape, Project Manager, 2007-09-01, 2010-03-01, Conducted structural measurements, calculated material requirements, and compiled commercial quotations., Managed end-to-end site installations of aluminium windows, doors, and architectural shopfronts., Directed daily workshop operations, oversaw material procurement, and maintained strong client relationships.
• DEGRAD Construction, General Foreman, 2005-06-01, 2007-08-01, Managed diverse construction projects from initial site setup to final structural handover., Performed precise structural setting out, level identification, and site surveys., Controlled stock levels through efficient material ordering, receiving, and inventory tracking., Administered labour hours, processed payroll data, and coordinated specialized sub-contractors., Delivered hands-on oversight for building, plasterwork, plumbing, electrical installations, painting, tiling, and finishing.