Gaositwe Pule
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
Experienced leader and professional in the housing sector with extensive experience in managing housing projects/developments in engineering, procurement, and construction. Known for strategic planning and efficient execution, fostering collaborative team environment to achieve project goals. Highly adaptable and reliable, bringing strong leadership and technical skills to drive project success. Abilities to interface with different spheres of government.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Makhosi Nyoka & Associates
04.2024 - Current
- Managing day to day operational aspects of a project and scope.
- Monthly and quarterly reporting project progress.
- Applying financial management through project budgeting/forecasting and resource allocation at business plan level.
- Managing project costs, including budget, cash flow, cost variances, and invoices.
- Implementing cost reduction strategies to improve the financial efficiency.
- Projects: Construction of 200 housing units in Manzamnyama – KwaZulu Natal Province – Value R785,299,120.00
- Construction of 300 housing units in Matimatolo – KwaZulu Natal Province – Value R60,777,505.00
Construction Project Manager
Department of Human Settlements
06.2018 - 03.2024
- Project resource management.
- Contributing to research and development.
- Project procurement management.
- Project quality management: in accordance to approved Technical Specifications and SANS 10400.
- Reporting: labour and progress.
- Project communication management.
- Project stakeholder management.
- Software use: Microsoft Office, Projects, and Revit.
- Invoice, payment and project cashflow management.
- Safety, risk, environment management.
- Conducting audits and assisting with reviews.
- Leading, developing and project team delegation.
- Projects: Construction of water and sewer infrastructure for 450 erven in Letsemeng Local Municipality, Luckhoff (Relebohile) - Value: R29 245 712,16
- Construction of water and sewer infrastructure for 545 in Letsemeng Local Municipality, Jacobsdal (Ratanang) Value: R29 937 069,09
- Construction of water and sewer infrastructure for 488 erven in Mohokare Local Municipality, Smithfield - Value: R12 689 934.42
- Construction of 67 housing units in Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith
- Construction of 61 housing units in Kopanong Local Municipality, Edenburg
- Construction of 16 housing units in Mohokare Local Municipality, Smithfield
- Construction of 27 housing units in Kopanong Local Municipality, Springfontein
Assistant Project Manager
Matla Quantity Surveyors
05.2016 - 06.2017
- Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation.
- Doing cost control.
- Preparing cost reports.
- Preparing and submitting final accounts.
- Doing valuations.
- Preparing payment certificates.
- Providing advice and forecasts about costs.
- Submitting bids.
- Measuring drawings, preparing, and pricing of bill of quantities.
- Reporting: Cost.
- Preparation of final accounts.
- Submitting bids.
- Attending tender briefing.
- Preparing Payment Certificates.
- Providing advice and forecasts about costs.
- Preparing and Pricing of bill of quantities.
- Software use: WinQS, DimX and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Projects: Mediwell Healthcare Centre (Shopfitting) - Value: R8 391 209.00
- Project: Bethal Hospital (Upgrading and Alterations) - Value: R785 299 120.00
- Project: IDT Smart Classroom Conversion - Value: R6 770 032.00
Site Quantity Surveyor
J.C Van der Linde & Venter Projects
01.2012 - 12.2013
- Site measuring work and valuation of contractor claims.
- Reporting project progress.
- Microsoft Office.
- Drawing interpretation and record keeping.
- Preparing and Pricing of bill of quantities.
- Stakeholder engagement: material supplier database.
- Office administration.
- Documentation management: drawings and specifications.
- Rate build-up, bill of quantity compilation.
- Projects: Eduplex School - East Wing Extension - Pretoria
- Lakeview Offices (Alterations and refurbishment) - Centurion
Education
BSc Honours - Quantity Surveying
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg01-2027
Masters in Business Administration -
University of Witwatersrand Business School
01.2024
Short Learning Programme - Energy Modelling, Control and Optimisation
University of Johannesburg
01.2024
Btech - Quantity Surveying
Tshwane University of Technology
12-2015
National Diploma - Building Sciences
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2013
Skills
- People Management
- Reporting Skills
- Financial Management
- Budget Planning
- Industry Networking
- Building Codes
- Value Engineering
- Design and Planning
- Operations Oversight
- Strategic Planning
- New construction
Accomplishments
- Delivering project within the project timeliness. Working from project inception to close-out, even after the challenging aspects that came post-Pandemic lockdown.
- Successfully facilitated projects where small and medium contractors were placed, provided the necessary support, resources, and guidance to help them complete their projects.
- Managed project deviations for X-ray Equipment Structural Steel Support Structure, managed the drawing revision timeliness with successful liaison with engineers on the project.
Affiliations
- 2022, The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying (SACQSP), IT8609
- 2018, The South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), B/3326/2019
- 2025, The Association of Construction Project Managers (ACPM), ASSM/24/239
- 2013, Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS), 18839441
Professional Development
- 2024, Energy Modelling, Control and Optimisation (Short Learning Programme), University of Johannesburg
- 2023, Building Information Modelling (Participation & Accomplishment), BRICS Future Skills Challenge
- 2023, Design Thinking Masterclass, BRICS Future Skills Challenge
- 2022-2023, Human Settlements Practitioner Training, University of the Free State
- 2020, Construction Contract Law, Alusani
Languages
English
Afrikaans
Sesotho
Isizulu
Xhosa
Training Education
- In Progress, University of Witwatersrand, BSc Honours Quantity Surveying, MM/DD/YY
- 2024, University of Witwatersrand Business School, Masters in Business Administration
- 2016, Tshwane University of Technology, Btech Quantity Surveying
- 2013, Tshwane University of Technology, National Diploma in Building Sciences
Career Details
Managing day to day operational aspects of a project and scope., Monthly and quarterly reporting project progress., Applying financial management through project budgeting/forecasting and resource allocation at business plan level., Managing project costs, including budget, cash flow, cost variances, and invoices., Implementing cost reduction strategies to improve the financial efficiency., Construction of 200 housing units in Manzamnyama, KwaZulu Natal Province, R785,299,120.00, Construction of 300 housing units in Matimatolo, KwaZulu Natal Province, R60,777,505.00, Project resource management., Contributing to research and development., Project procurement management., Project quality management: in accordance to approved Technical Specifications and SANS 10400., Reporting: labour and progress., Project communication management., Project stakeholder management., Software use: Microsoft Office, Projects, and Revit., Invoice, payment and project cashflow management., Safety, risk, environment management., Conducting audits and assisting with reviews., Leading, developing and project team delegation., Construction of water and sewer infrastructure for 450 erven in Letsemeng Local Municipality, Luckhoff (Relebohile), R29,245,712.16, Construction of water and sewer infrastructure for 545 in Letsemeng Local Municipality, Jacobsdal (Ratanang), R29,937,069.09, Construction of water and sewer infrastructure for 488 erven in Mohokare Local Municipality, Smithfield, R12,689,934.42, Construction of 67 housing units in Kopanong Local Municipality, Fauresmith, Construction of 61 housing units in Kopanong Local Municipality, Edenburg, Construction of 16 housing units in Mohokare Local Municipality, Smithfield, Construction of 27 housing units in Kopanong Local Municipality, Springfontein, Preparing plans, contracts, budgets, bills of quantities and other documentation., Doing cost control., Preparing cost reports., Preparing and submitting final accounts., Doing valuations., Preparing payment certificates., Providing advice and forecasts about costs., Submitting bids., Measuring drawings, preparing, and pricing of bill of quantities., Reporting: Cost., Preparation of final accounts., Submitting bids., Attending tender briefing., Preparing Payment Certificates., Providing advice and forecasts about costs., Preparing and Pricing of bill of quantities., Software use: WinQS, DimX and Microsoft Office Suite., Mediwell Healthcare Centre (Shopfitting), R8,391,209.00, Project: Bethal Hospital (Upgrading and Alterations), R785,299,120.00, Project: IDT Smart Classroom Conversion, R6,770,032.00, Site measuring work and valuation of contractor claims., Reporting project progress., Microsoft Office., Drawing interpretation and record keeping., Preparing and Pricing of bill of quantities., Stakeholder engagement: material supplier database., Office administration., Documentation management: drawings and specifications., Rate build-up, bill of quantity compilation., Eduplex School - East Wing Extension, Pretoria, Lakeview Offices (Alterations and refurbishment), Centurion
Candidate Name
Gaositwe Pule
Ee Status
Black Female
Drivers
Code 08
Awards
- Building Information Modelling, silver medallist, BRICS Future Skills Challenge, 2023
- Building Sciences Representative, Tshwane University of Technology, 2013
- School Representative (Head of learner matters), Sasolburg High School, 2009
Personal Information
- Notice Period: One calendar month
- Nationality: South African
Certification
- CCPM - SACPCMP (B/3326/2019)
- CQS - SACQSP (IT8609)
- Member - RICS (6724176)
- Member - ASAQS (18839441)
- Member - ACPM (ASSM/24/239)
Hiking, Traveling for inspiration,
Enjoys outdoor navigation, cultural curiosity, photography, and a passion for discovering hidden gems, both on and off the beaten path. To learn resilience, adaptability, and a deeper appreciation for the world’s beauty, through travel and interactions.
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Makhosi Nyoka & Associates
04.2024 - Current
Construction Project Manager
Department of Human Settlements
06.2018 - 03.2024
Assistant Project Manager
Matla Quantity Surveyors
05.2016 - 06.2017
Site Quantity Surveyor
J.C Van der Linde & Venter Projects
01.2012 - 12.2013
Masters in Business Administration -
University of Witwatersrand Business School
Short Learning Programme - Energy Modelling, Control and Optimisation
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma - Building Sciences
Tshwane University of Technology
BSc Honours - Quantity Surveying
University of Witwatersrand
Btech - Quantity Surveying
Tshwane University of Technology
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