JP van der Westhuizen
Cape Town
Summary
I am dedicated and hardworking young engineer with a strong background in civil and structural engineering. I bring a robust work ethic, proven project management skills, and a commitment to delivering high-standard outcomes. Eager to excel as a Project Manager in civil engineering through practical experience and technical expertise.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Project Coordinator & Quantity Estimator
Structural Survey
Blackheath
03.2025 - Current
- Lead project coordination, collaborating with a Professional Structural Engineer to design and optimize steel frame structures for turnkey warehouse projects.
- Manage project planning and execution, ensuring seamless integration of design, fabrication, and site management for industrial and commercial applications.
- Oversee manufacturing workshop operations, including steel frame production, quality control, and workflow coordination to meet deadlines.
- Supervise on-site construction teams, ensuring safety, structural integrity, and timely project delivery.
- Conduct detailed quantity estimations, enhancing cost efficiency and alignment with project specifications.
- Enhance project management skills under the supervision of a registered Professional Engineer.
Foreman: Structural Survey
Structural Survey Boland
Blackheath
06.2021 - 02.2024
- Directed the construction of six 250 m² steel frame warehouses, managing foundation casting, mezzanine floors, and installation of doors and gutters.
- Managed the steel manufacturing workshop, ensuring production met engineer drawings, specifications, and deadlines.
- Supervised site teams, conducted quality control inspections, and ensured compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Assisted in project planning, cost estimations, and quantity calculations for steel members.
Civil Supervisor & 2.9.2 Appointee
Joetsie Pty Ltd
Tronox Brand se Baai
06.2024
- Company Overview: Tronox Brand se Baai Open Pit Tormine Mine
- Managed civil construction projects, overseeing site personnel and plant operations to ensure timely completion under challenging conditions.
- Acted as a 2.9.2 appointee, enforcing health, safety, and environmental compliance in line with mining regulations.
- Coordinated quality control inspections, material ordering, and delivery to meet project timelines and specifications.
- Tronox Brand se Baai Open Pit Tormine Mine
Education
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape TownNational Senior Certificate -
Vredendal High School
Skills
- AutoCAD
- PROKON
- MS Office
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Effective Communication
- Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- 2019, U/19A Rugby Team Captain
- 2019, Rugby Craven Week
- 2017, Rugby Grand Como
References
- Hendri Barnard, Structural Survey Boland, Blackheath, Cape Town, 083 543 5160, hendri@ssman.co.za
- Olene Rabie, Structural Survey Boland, Blackheath, Cape Town, 082 959 0740, olene@ssman.co.za
- Gerhard van der Westhuizen, LWS Consulting Solutions, Vredendal, 082 616 1212, saamloop@gmail.com
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Afrikaans, Fluent
Timeline
Construction Project Coordinator & Quantity Estimator
Structural Survey
03.2025 - Current
Civil Supervisor & 2.9.2 Appointee
Joetsie Pty Ltd
06.2024
Foreman: Structural Survey
Structural Survey Boland
06.2021 - 02.2024
Diploma - Civil Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
National Senior Certificate -
Vredendal High School