KATLEGO M POWELL
Johannesburg
Summary
Detail-oriented Candidate Quantity Surveyor with a BSc Honours Degree in Quantity Surveying. Delivering construction cost estimating, tender evaluation, and cash flow management for projects valued between R1 million and R364 million. Registered with SACQSP and SACPCMP, driving efficient delivery throughout the construction lifecycle.
Overview
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Eskom Kendal Power Station
01.2026 - Current
- Prepared detailed cost estimates and established budgetary allowances to guide project financial planning
- Adjudication and evaluation of tenders
- Calculated adjustments to contract prices to reflect changes in project scope and ensure accurate financial tracking
- Modified contracts to ensure compliance with project specifications and client requirements
- Client: Eskom SOC. Power station project experience.
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Gauteng Community Education Training College
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared detailed estimates and cash flow projections to ensure financial viability throughout project lifecycle.
- Evaluated and reported on tenders to assess compliance and value for project funding.
- Preparing professional fees and formulating contractor procurement strategy
- Evaluating design concepts and undertaking value engineering
- Developing project briefs
- Completed stages one to four of the project, facilitating timely progression through each phase.
- Client: Independent Development Trust (IDT). Demolition of the existing structure and construction of the Gauteng Community Educational and Training Centre (GCETC) and Central Office for the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET).
Principal Agent
Itireleng Primary School
01.2025 - 12.2026
- Managed stages 5 and 6 of project development
- Contract administration and project coordination
- Financial administration and management
- Time management and quality control
- Client: Department of Public Works, Roads and Transport, Mpumalanga. Maintenance of the administration block, 26 classrooms and 18 waterborne toilets, including electrical and mechanical works.
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Gabonewe Housing Estate Phase 2
01.2022 - 12.2023
- Valuated project work and issued interim payment certificates to ensure timely cash flow
- Controlled costs and managed value throughout project lifecycle
- Compiled and finalised accounts with contractor and client, ensuring alignment on financial outcomes
- Managed project stages 5 and 6
- Client: Wesizwe Platinum Limited Mine. Construction of 168 residential units.
Education
BSc (Honours) - Quantity Surveying
University of Johannesburg
01-2021
SLP Construction Certificate -
University of Johannesburg
01-2020
National Diploma Building -
University of Johannesburg
01-2019
Skills
- Tender evaluation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cash flow management
- Contract administration
- Value engineering
- Project management
- Risk management
- Quality takeoff
- WinQS Proficient
- Dimension X Proficient
- Excel proficiency
Languages
English
Sotho
Afrikaans
Personal Information
ID Number: 950113 0274 085
Timeline
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Eskom Kendal Power Station
01.2026 - Current
Principal Agent
Itireleng Primary School
01.2025 - 12.2026
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Gauteng Community Education Training College
01.2024 - Current
Candidate Quantity Surveyor
Gabonewe Housing Estate Phase 2
01.2022 - 12.2023
BSc (Honours) - Quantity Surveying
University of Johannesburg
SLP Construction Certificate -
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma Building -
University of Johannesburg