Jan Van Niekerk
Pretoria
Summary
Knowledgeable professional offering 17 years of experience in quality control/ Clerk of works
Construction management and site management.
Skilled in all trades of construction. From surveying to handover. Site management
Expertise in building construction. Implementation of QMP to improve benchmarks.
Signing off on work and progress payments.
Focused, detail-oriented and dedicated to continuous improvement and helping team produce top results to satisfy customer expectations.
Strategic-thinking leader to encourage and motivate team for optimum performance.
Science-oriented reducing waste and increasing profits. Good understanding of quality and regulatory standards.
Identification and reporting of quality issues. Putting corrective measures in place to ensure operational process run smoothly.
Experience in the running and maintenance of venue / lodge.
Marketing and sales experience.
Knowledgeable leader with record of accomplishment on diverse construction projects. Translates directives of architects, constructions managers and clients into actionable on-site directives to consistently meet project demands. Expert in tackling problems head-on and maintaining strict standards.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Agent/Senior Construction Manager
Construct Afrika group
Pretoria
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records such as timesheets, cost estimates, invoices.
- Managed schedules and timelines for site projects, ensuring completion within deadlines.
- Implemented risk management practices to identify potential issues before they impacted projects.
- Participated in meetings with clients and other stakeholders concerning project status updates.
- Identified potential conflicts between design drawings, specifications, and actual field conditions.
- Provided technical guidance to staff members regarding their assigned tasks.
- Ensured that necessary paperwork was completed accurately and submitted within agreed timeframes.
- Monitored progress of the project on a daily basis to ensure completion according to schedule.
- Supervised staff on site including subcontractors, labourers, engineers.
- Conducted regular site inspections to identify any potential risks or hazards.
- Organized meetings between stakeholders involved in the project.
- Resolved issues arising from design or construction problems.
- Prepared and submitted daily reports on site activities, highlighting any issues or deviations from plans.
- Maintained open communication with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and milestones.
Site Supervisor/Operations Manager
CLP projects
Pretoria
04.2024 - 05.2024
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with staff, clients and vendors.
- Implemented new processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Resolved work issues and team conflicts to promote progress on complex projects.
- Communicated daily progress and incident reports to clients and corporate offices.
- Monitored construction tasks to meet tight schedules and complete projects on time.
- Maintained access control procedures set by property managers.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Reviewed project blueprints and specifications to determine number of workers needed to complete jobs.
- Advise on pouring of road concrete.
Quality Assessor/Clerk of Works
Cosmopolitan projects
Midrand
03.2011 - 11.2023
- Record keeping of non compliance
- Recommended improvements to systems and procedures for increased productivity.
- Implementation of QMP
- Monitored work to be compliant with all SANS codes. Provided feedback to improve team member performance.
- Inspected new solar installation.
- Maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
- Identified quality trends to investigate system flaws, process inefficiencies and training needs.
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
- Assessment of customer complaints and writing detailed report on issues with conclusions to resolve the complaints.
- Checking of plans and construction prosesses to sign off on completed work
- Compile Risk and progress reports for production meetings.
- Do site evaluations for safety and performance.
Business Partner/ Manager Lodge and Venue
Self
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 03.2017
- Engaged proactively with business functions to understand needs, filter suggestions and communicate needs to help improve business outcomes.
- Oversaw events hosted for average of 100 people
- Reviewed and inspected all areas of facility and checked supply levels for quick restocking to maintain appearance and functionality.
- Marketed venue location and events using social media and websites.
- Negotiated with clients and vendors regarding venue hire packages and pricing options.
- Coordinated sound equipment, furniture and material rentals for venue events.
- Implemented campaigns and promotions to help with developing goods and services.
- Set schedule for upkeep and maintenance.
- Landscaping
- Emergency repairs
NHBRC Building Inspector/ Office Manager
Abalaing valuers
Alberton
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
- Re-evaluated commercial and residential constructions with previous failed inspections.
- Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
- Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of inspection techniques, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Checked site permits and licenses of operating contractors.
Building Control
Abalaing valuers
Alberton
06.2005 - 02.2011
- Assessed building control system .
- Performed physical and visual quality control inspections at different stages in process to quickly identify issues.
- Developed and documented business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Evaluated customers' credit and financial information to control risk related to loans and other products offered by bank.
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Correctional Services
Johannesburg
01.1989 - 06.2007
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Explosives dog handler. Patrol dog handler
- Oversaw assigned court trips for jailers, maintaining security of staff and public.
- Safe custody of offenders.
- Sweeping of Court buildings in high profile hearings to ensure no IED present.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Search of motor vehicles on entry into correctional facilities.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Maintained order in building and on grounds of prison.
Education
Certificate - Construction Management
LinkedIn
Online 09-2024
Certificate - Quality Management For Operational Excellence
LinkedIn
Online 01-2024
Certificate - 5 Common Test Failures
LinkedIn
Online 09-2023
Diploma - Modern Project Management. Quality. Risk. Procurem
Alison Online
Online 01-2023
Certificate - Construction Management. Introduction To Lean
LinkedIn
Online 01-2023
Certificate - Transitioning From Manager To Leader
LinkedIn
Online 01-2023
Certificate - Coaching And Developing Employees
LinkedIn Learning
Online 12-2022
Certificate - Cultivating A Growth Mindset
LinkedIn
Online 12-2022
Certificate - Promoting Internal Mobility As A Manager
LinkedIn
Online 12-2022
Diploma - Certified Associate in Project Management
Asean Online Learning
Online 09-2022
Certificate - Introduction To Time Management.
Alison Online Learning
Online 09-2022
Diploma - Quality Management
Asean Online Education
Online 08-2022
Diploma - Building Construction Methodology
Asean Online Education
Online 08-2022
Diploma - Marketing Management
Allenby in Home Study
Midrand 11-1998
Certificate - Revit 2018. Essential Training For Architecture
LinkedIn
Online Certificate - Six Sigma: White Belt
LinkedIn
Online High School Diploma -
Kalahari High School
KurumanSkills
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Risk Assessment
- Quality Improvement
- Report Creation
- Mastery of QA Methodologies
- Training Material Development
- Project Planning
- Quality Processes
- Continuous Improvement
- SQL Understanding
- TQM
- Six Sigma methodology
- Data Analysis
- Audit processes
- Trade Show Representation
- Sales Presentations
- Contract Preparation
- Face-To-Face Communication
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning
- Service-Driven Sales
- Product Knowledge
- Brand-Building Strategies
- Concrete
- Surveying
- Road construction
- Building construction
- Electrical and solar installation
- Maintenance
- Business administration
- Construction supervision
- Health and safety
- Procurement management
- Document control
- Scheduling and planning
- Site coordination
- Risk assessment
- Logistics coordination
- Site operations planning
Timeline
Site Agent/Senior Construction Manager
Construct Afrika group
06.2024 - Current
Site Supervisor/Operations Manager
CLP projects
04.2024 - 05.2024
Quality Assessor/Clerk of Works
Cosmopolitan projects
03.2011 - 11.2023
Business Partner/ Manager Lodge and Venue
Self
01.2008 - 03.2017
NHBRC Building Inspector/ Office Manager
Abalaing valuers
05.2007 - 02.2011
Building Control
Abalaing valuers
06.2005 - 02.2011
Correctional Sergeant
Department of Correctional Services
01.1989 - 06.2007
Certificate - Quality Management For Operational Excellence
LinkedIn
Certificate - 5 Common Test Failures
LinkedIn
Diploma - Modern Project Management. Quality. Risk. Procurem
Alison Online
Certificate - Construction Management. Introduction To Lean
LinkedIn
Certificate - Transitioning From Manager To Leader
LinkedIn
Certificate - Coaching And Developing Employees
LinkedIn Learning
Certificate - Cultivating A Growth Mindset
LinkedIn
Certificate - Promoting Internal Mobility As A Manager
LinkedIn
Diploma - Certified Associate in Project Management
Asean Online Learning
Certificate - Introduction To Time Management.
Alison Online Learning
Diploma - Quality Management
Asean Online Education
Diploma - Building Construction Methodology
Asean Online Education
Diploma - Marketing Management
Allenby in Home Study
Certificate - Revit 2018. Essential Training For Architecture
LinkedIn
Certificate - Six Sigma: White Belt
LinkedIn
High School Diploma -
Kalahari High School
Certificate - Construction Management
LinkedIn
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