Ebonga Jovuka
Construction Project Manager
Pretoria,GP
Summary
Hardworking Construction Project Manager with 10+ years of combined experience in Project Management and Quantity Surveying space.
Professional construction leader with proven track record in project management, delivering projects on time and within budget. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs, ensuring reliability and consistency. Skilled in project planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication. Known for driving results and maintaining high standards in all phases of construction.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Mothikeni Investments (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - 03.2026
- Build a dedicated team to manage and execute work as per the required Scope of works.
- Negotiated with Construction Business Forums to reach mutually beneficial decisions for Contractor and SMMEs.
- Managed construction sites, ensuring provision of necessary plant & machinery, temporary services, storage facilities, security, and other site requirements.
- Provided documentation and monitored compliance with the Health and Safety Consultant for the Health and Safety File.
- Provide the necessary documentation and monitor compliance as required by the Health and Safety Consultant for the Health and Safety File.
- Conducted and recorded construction management meetings with subcontractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to monitor progress, programs, and costs.
- Establish procedures and monitor all scope and cost variations.
- Manage the preparation of monthly progress claims. Also receive, review and substantiate any contractual claims within the prescribed period.
- Projects: Mvula Trust: Construction of Sanitation facilities at Bavumele P.S., Amambalu PS and Bazindlovu S.S.S. -R5.3 million (2024) Renovation to Mchatu Primary School –R 2.9 million (2025)
Project Manager
The Brothers Engineering Solutions (Pty)Ltd and Bohlokoqa Project Managers
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Coordinated planning, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation of projects, formulating programmes and generating reports to ensure successful delivery.
- Manage Contracts between the Client and Service Providers. Build a strong relationship with Stakeholders; engage and manage them.
- Collaborated with and monitored service providers to achieve project goals in line with contracts, regulations, quality standards, timelines, and budgets.
- Track & Manage changes on the projects.
- Managed quality and safety measures at construction sites, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Formulate and Manage Payment Certificates for Consultants.
- Projects: 1.The Market Theatre-Barney Simon Refurbishment (R35 million). 2. Refurbishment of Alabama Science School Laboratories (R1,2 million).3.Tenant Installation Work for ECIC @Building 9 in Byls Bridge
Construction Project Manager/Site Quantity Surveyor
Thowamvu Trading (Pty)Ltd
01.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed construction sites, administered contracts, and processed interim payment certificates to ensure project compliance and financial accuracy.
- Appointed subcontractors/SMMEs and suppliers, finalized agreements, and coordinated review and approval of contract documentation for compliance with contract requirements.
- Tracked project variations and calculated pricing adjustments to ensure budget compliance.
- Tracking and pricing Variations.
- Projects: 1. Building & Renovation of Bhisho Ministerial Residence (R5 million). 2.Refurbishment of Kei Bridge Traffic Control Offices (R 900 thousand)
Construction Manager/Site Quantity Surveyor
Serengeti Construction Company CC
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Accountability at an operational level for the planning and delivery of the project/scope
- Managed site establishment, providing necessary plant and machinery, temporary services, storage facilities, security, and other site requirements.
- Quality control: Building details inspection, Structural (Steel and Formwork) inspection, certifying and approval of slump tests and concrete cubes.
- Expedite and coordinate executions and monitoring projects.
- Projects: 1.Building & Renovation of Bele-Zingcuka SSS (R39.4 million). 2. Building& Renovation of Zakhele JSS (R 38.5 million)
Site Quantity Surveyor (Internship)
AZCON Construction Company
03.2009 - 02.2010
- Measured quantities of works to ensure accurate project progress tracking.
- Setting out Foundations and Formwork.
- Assisted in ordering materials and plant to maintain project timelines.
- Recording works on site.
- Assisting in carrying out re-measurements
- Processed subcontractor invoices for payment.
- Updating site delivery schedules and recording.
- Allocated labour daily to optimize workforce efficiency on site.
- Project: Building of Elliotdale Cluster offices
Education
B-Tech - Quantity Surveying
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa01-2014
National Diploma - Building Science
University of Johannesburg
Doornfontein Campus01-2012
Matric -
Little Flower S.S.S
Qumbu,South Africa12-2005
Skills
Estimating
Budget planning
Cost control
Safety assessments
Material procurement
Contract negotiation
Labor management
Worksite safety
Risk management
Preconstruction planning
Subcontractor management
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Mothikeni Investments (Pty) Ltd
04.2024 - 03.2026
Project Manager
The Brothers Engineering Solutions (Pty)Ltd and Bohlokoqa Project Managers
01.2022 - 02.2024
Construction Project Manager/Site Quantity Surveyor
Thowamvu Trading (Pty)Ltd
01.2021 - 09.2021
Construction Manager/Site Quantity Surveyor
Serengeti Construction Company CC
01.2017 - 11.2019
Site Quantity Surveyor (Internship)
AZCON Construction Company
03.2009 - 02.2010
National Diploma - Building Science
University of Johannesburg
B-Tech - Quantity Surveying
University of Johannesburg
Matric -
Little Flower S.S.S
Personal Information
- Surname: Jovuka
- First names: Ebonga
- Marital Status: Single
- Residential Address: 7 Laddier Street, Rooihuiskraal, 0157
- Contact numbers: 063 220 0843, 0736224242
- Email Address: ebongajovuka@gmail.com
- Home language: IsiXhosa
- Citizenship: South African
- Date of Birth: 07 November 1985
- Gender: Female
- Ethnic group: Black
- Driver’s licence: Code 10
- Attributes: High level of Decision Making, Initiative, Work Independently, Excellent communication skills and Driven, Enthusiastic, Commitment and Reliability. Good Interpersonal Skills, Pay High attention to detail and accuracy, Self-Motivated Individual, Flexibility and Adaptability. Ability to deal with confidential matters with high level of Honesty and Integrity, Computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Teams & WinQS). Visual merchandising, Customer service and sales skills.
Freelancing work
- Freelancing experience as a QS: Chesiar/SO Group:Monametsi housing Project 2024 (R 12,1 million)
- GVK- Siyazama: Refurbishment to Government Printing Works (R240 million).