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Dimakatso  Kabai

Dimakatso Kabai

Civil Engineer
Johannesburg

Summary

  • An experienced founding executive member and Trustee of Sakhisizwe Property Trust. Successfully leading a growing community of over 400 Sakhisizwe Property Stokvel members.
  • Raised over R 22 million in property transactions earning interest of between 10 - 20% per annum per transaction with over 15 properties invested since inception in 2019 ii) 2021 SA Top Performing Stokvel and iii) The only Stokvel partner with one of the major banks to offer bond origination service, iv) getting FSP license in 2023.
  • A Civil Engineer with engineering related exposure in multidisciplinary projects.
  • Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Property investor, entrepreneur and an alumna of GIBS Road to Growth Cherie Blair Foundation 2023 Cohort and Allan Gray Makers Hub 2022 Cohort.
  • Top skills include project management, capital raising, transaction management, deal structuring, due diligence and agility.
  • Seeking a challenging position in an investment company to utilize my interpersonal skills, time management and problem-solving skills.
  • Eager to work with stakeholders and negotiate contracts for long-term growth and mutual business support to contribute to the successful completion of the organizations goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Acquisition Director

Tawala Dunamis
Johannesburg
11.2021 - Current

● Identify properties below market value,

● Identify high profit yielding properties by performing investment analysis and assessing risk tolerance

● Perform the necessary due diligence, both financial and physical.

● Source finance either with the traditional institutions or through creative financing

● Tenant placement and property management

Project Engineer

Transnet Freight Rail
Parktown
01.2019 - 10.2021
  • Applied project management principles and techniques to deliver the desired outputs.
  • Completed the nationwide site investigations
  • Developed Gap Analysis Survey
  • Developed site specific operating models
  • Qualified benefits by compiling and validating Gap Analysis Report
  • Designed a solution and made recommendations to Transnet Freight Investment Committee

Engineer Trainee

Transnet Group Capital
Johannesburg
03.2015 - 12.2018


  • Put together specification documents covering implementation of design plans. According to Transnet Project Lifecycle Processes [PLP]
  • Introduction into Project management .
  • Prepared standard reports and documentation to communicate results to senior management.
  • Progress reporting on Mechanical Engineering building and Adderley Street Project
  • Maintained project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities.
  • Coordinated stakeholders relevant to the project for requirements collection
  • Managed the interface between stakeholders, engineering disciplines and the project manager
  • Managed the development of technical specifications for the project
  • Developed the project design criteria

Receptionist

Tshepo-Themba Engineering
Roodeport
04.2014 - 11.2014
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Maintained confidentiality of information regarding clients and company.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
  • Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
  • Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
  • Employees contracts renewals

Vacation Work

BKS
Woodmead
03.2014 - 04.2014
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity in route road maintenance projects .

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Johannessburg
Johannessburg
01.2008 - 11.2014

Skills

    Reporting knowledge

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Additional Information

2023 Cohort - Road to Growth Cherie Blair Foundation

2022 Group 5 Cohort - Gray Makers Hub Group 5 Cohort

2022 Allan Gray Artisans of Mzansi Top 5

Work Availability

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Timeline

Acquisition Director

Tawala Dunamis
11.2021 - Current

Project Engineer

Transnet Freight Rail
01.2019 - 10.2021

Engineer Trainee

Transnet Group Capital
03.2015 - 12.2018

Receptionist

Tshepo-Themba Engineering
04.2014 - 11.2014

Vacation Work

BKS
03.2014 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering

University of Johannessburg
01.2008 - 11.2014
Dimakatso KabaiCivil Engineer