Jurie De Kock
Project Construction Coordinator
Rustenburg
Summary
Proven track record in leading construction projects to successful completion, notably with Impala Platinum Mines. Excelled in preconstruction planning and labor management, ensuring projects remained on schedule and under budget. Demonstrated ability to enhance team productivity and efficiency by 30%, leveraging strong communication and construction safety skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Construction Project Coordinator
Impala Styledrift Platinum Mines
Rustenburg
04.2024 - Current
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
- Attended on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients per month.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of teams of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Formulated quality assurance and safety standards to comply with construction plans.
- Kept projects on schedule and within budget while serving as project leader.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers and architects.
- Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.
- Provided feedback to workers on job performance and safety procedures.
- Created and implemented plans to maximize efficiency of workers.
Construction Engineering Foreman
Impala Styldrift Platinum Mines
Rustenburg
06.2017 - 04.2024
- Civil work
- Steel structure construction
- Reading drawings and bending schedule
- Building assembling big structures ((Crashers, Bulkheads, Steel Structures, Conveyor Belts, Take Up Pulley System, Support Structures, High Pressure Piping).
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Inspected completed work to verify quality standards and compliance with criteria.
- Adapted workflows in response to changing environmental conditions or unexpected challenges encountered during construction activities.
- Implemented efficient work processes to boost overall productivity while reducing costs.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Addressed issues proactively, resolving problems quickly to minimize delays in project timelines.
- Facilitated seamless handovers between shifts by maintaining clear documentation of completed tasks and outstanding items requiring attention.
Boilermaker
Anglo American
Amandelbult
01.2008 - 03.2017
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
- Tightened or replaced bolts and gaskets to repair leaks.
- Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify cause of errors.
- Identified issues and addressed each immediately with job foreman.
- Maintaining multistage pump high-pressure piping.
- Maintaining sludge pumps and piping.
- Maintaining conveyor belts and chutes.
- Maintaining winder conveyances (Broken ore and Man conveyance).
- Fabricating steel structures, pipes and equipment.
- Managing of material, mechanical parts, tools and equipment.
- Carrying legal aspects on, maintaining fridge plants, compressors and ventilation fans.
Boilermaker Apprentice
Anglo American
Amandelbult
02.2005 - 01.2008
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete projects efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Troubleshot issues quickly alongside experienced boilermakers for prompt resolution, minimizing delays in project timelines.
- Maintained clean working environment by adhering to housekeeping guidelines, promoting workplace safety and organization.
- Contributed to project completion ahead of schedule through consistent hard work and dedication to tasks.
- Strengthened teamwork capabilities through effective communication with colleagues during critical phases of projects.
- Increased productivity by organizing tools, materials, and workspace for easy access during the job.
- Acquired knowledge from experienced boilermakers to improve personal skill set and contribute to overall team success.
- Assisted in the repair or replacement of damaged boiler components for improved system functionality and longevity.
- Reduced downtime by performing timely maintenance on boilers and associated systems.
- Interpreted blueprints, sketches, and specifications for each job.
Surveyor and Sampling
Harmony Gold Mine
Cartonville
01.2003 - 05.2004
- Measured and marked property lines and key topographic features.
- Used Trimble and AutoCAD to create detailed maps from raw field data.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication and timely delivery of results.
- Read and used topographical data to complete analysis of land plots and roadways.
- Surveying underground, roadways and developing areas.
- Transferring info onto survey plans.
- Sampling reef band and prepare for grading and plotting on plans using of computer programs
Plant Operator
Rosond
Amandelbult
01.2001 - 03.2002
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Increased plant efficiency by monitoring and adjusting equipment settings as needed.
- Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
- Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
- Operating concrete mixer plant.
- Preparing and placing of concrete.
- Installing and pumping of concrete support.
Education
National Certificate - Plater / Boilermaker
Mining Qualifications Authority
South Africa 11.2007 - 01.2008
National N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies
Umalusi
South Africa 01.2006 - 09.2006
Certificate - Basic Mine Sampling
Chamber of Mines of South Africa
South Africa 01.2002 - 12.2002
Certificate - Basic Mine Surveying
Chamber of Mines of South Africa
South Africa 01.2002 - 12.2002
High School Diploma -
Frikkie Meyer High School
South Africa 01.2000 - 12.2000
Skills
Preconstruction Planning
undefinedLanguages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Afrikaans
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Reference
- Anglo American
Contact: Pierre Loots
Nr: +2783 6035 678
- HMT
Contact: Gys du Plessis
Nr: +2711 8277 250
- Impala Styldrift
Contact: Niel Mostert
Nr: +2779 8752 100
Contact: Chris Rudolp
Nr: +2782 5618 370
Accomplishments
- Best performing foreman 2018,2019 and 2020 (Bafokeng Styldrift Mine/Impala Styldrift)
- Acted at various times as Engineering Foreman at Tumela Lower Mines
- Anglo American Boilermaker Artisan of the 2015 9Valued Contribution)
- Tumela Lower Mine outstanding performer Engineering Certificate of performance for June 2012
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Construction Project Coordinator
Impala Styledrift Platinum Mines
04.2024 - Current
Construction Engineering Foreman
Impala Styldrift Platinum Mines
06.2017 - 04.2024
Boilermaker
Anglo American
01.2008 - 03.2017
National Certificate - Plater / Boilermaker
Mining Qualifications Authority
11.2007 - 01.2008
National N3 Certificate - Engineering Studies
Umalusi
01.2006 - 09.2006
Boilermaker Apprentice
Anglo American
02.2005 - 01.2008
Surveyor and Sampling
Harmony Gold Mine
01.2003 - 05.2004
Certificate - Basic Mine Sampling
Chamber of Mines of South Africa
01.2002 - 12.2002
Certificate - Basic Mine Surveying
Chamber of Mines of South Africa
01.2002 - 12.2002
Plant Operator
Rosond
01.2001 - 03.2002
High School Diploma -
Frikkie Meyer High School
01.2000 - 12.2000
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