Kevin Scott
NELSPRUIT
Summary
I am a highly motivated and progress-focused individual with a long-standing background in construction. I have a proven track record of initiative and dependability, which I believe will add significant value. Throughout the course of my career, I have honed my skills and management abilities. I am a capable and consistent problem solver, proficient in prioritizing and managing projects effectively.
In my previous role, I contributed critical thinking and decision-making to enhance team efforts. I am progressive-minded and remain attuned to new developments within my field.
I have demonstrated effectiveness and collaboration, supported by strong planning capabilities. I thrive in collective brainstorming sessions, which enable me to coordinate activities efficiently and achieve common goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Site Agent
GIRELLE TRADING
03.2023 - 12.2024
- Loskop Regional Bulk Water Supply Scheme Work Package 1
- Familiarize myself with site plans to ensure correct procedures are followed
- Planning and supervising of subcontractors and crews
- Responsible for supervision of employees in laying of pipes and installing valves
- Ordering of materials required for installation to ensure deadlines are met
- Responsible for cash account for contractors
- Building a relationship with Farmers & Irrigation board to ensure a smooth transition
Site Agent
HENSAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
04.1996 - 02.2023
- Planning and supervising of crews of up to 60 employees at various site
- Responsible for supervision of employees in laying of pipes, valves, building of reservoirs, etc
- Ordering of materials required for installation to ensure deadlines are met
- Construction of reservoirs for RDP
- Supply and fit boreholes with necessary pipes and fittings
- Responsible for the digging and installation of main sewer line from White River Country Estate to White River
- General maintenance and repair of pump stations at various site
- Responsible for installation of water and sanitary infrastructure at River Estate (Tzaneen)
- Management and maintenance of machinery on site
- Achieving production targets as required by contract
- Kingstonvale Sewer Plant Building of Bio Filter Reactor - this include the earth works, pump station and installing all sluice gates, valves and pipe work
- The Rest Eco Estate Phase 1,2 and 3 This includes all sewer and water lines, pump stations, gabions, earth dams, supervision of sub contractors eg road and electrical contractors, familiarize myself with plans and site safety procedures
- Mutumi View Sewer and water lines
- Mutumi Office Park Sewer and water lines
- TSB Main Irrigation Dam Building of spill way walls and floors
- Simbini Lifestyle Estate Sewer and Water line
Trainee Manager
XPS SERVICES
09.1990 - 11.1994
- Handle client queries according to procedure and provide feedback asap
- Maintain customer contact until client satisfaction is reached
- Ensure parcels are prepared properly for shipment and that each shipment is properly traceable through the computer system
- Supervision of five staff members
- Responsible for vehicle security
- Transferred to Welkom where I was responsible for bringing the branch standards and costs back to acceptable levels
- Transferred to Pietersburg where my responsibility level increased three fold - including the supervision of 15 staff members and corresponding number of vehicles
- Responsible for implementation of new procedures
Service Advisor
NELSPRUIT BMW
01.1990 - 09.1990
- Receive vehicle into workshop
- Note customers requests for repairs and modifications
- Notify customer of any further problems found while servicing
- Ensuring vehicle work was finished prior to customer's arrival for collection
- Customer service
Military Service
South African National Defence Forces
01.1987 - 11.1989
- Basic training
- Selected as driver
- Vehicles licence to operate
- Casspir Armoured troop carrier
- Buffel ATC
- Ratel Infantry combat vehicle
- Samil 20 4x4, 50 4x4 and 100 6x6 Logistics vehicle
- Samil fuel tanker
- Samil 100 Armoured Truck
- MAN 500.40 Tank Transporter
- Samil 100 Armoured truck
Education
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Science, Woodwork, Business Economics
Lowveld High School
Nelspruit11-1987
Skills
Machine health checks
Document control
Subcontractor management
Team building
Inventory control
Staff supervision
Transportation coordination
Safety enforcement
Compliance monitoring
Risk assessment
Workflow planning
Staff training
Site operations planning
Teamwork
Infrastructure projects
Site inspection
Plumbing knowledge
Microsoft office
Hardworking and reliable
Problem-solving
Construction scheduling
Time management
Problem-solving abilities
Site management
Job planning
Decision-making
Self motivation
Project scheduling
Critical thinking
Safety management
Safety compliance
Quality control
Personal Information
- ID Number: 680407 5039 080
- Citizenship: SOUTH AFRICAN
- Health Status: EXCELLENT
- Date of birth: 04/07/68
- Gender: MALE
- Driving Licence: EC, CAR, BUS AND TRUCK
- Marital status: MARRIED
Hobbies and Interests
- Photography
- Reading
- Working with both wood and metal products
References
- Danie Grobler 0832836170 Hensal Construction hensal@mwebbiz.co.za
- Jacques Grobler 0834486139 Hensal Construction hensalcon@gmail.com
- Peter Bouwer 0798899009 Endecon pbouwer135@yahoo.co.uk
- Roelf Le Roux 0832899214 Endecon roelf@endecon.co.za
- Ferdi Kapp 0646736027 Endecon ferdi@endecon.co.za
- Louis Van Rooyen 0824498870 Tony Large Way louisvr@worldonline.co.za
- Kevin Bobek 0824476078 MBE kev500sa@yahoo.com
- Ian Todd 0833258555 Second life style ian@secondlifestyle.co.za
Timeline
Site Agent
GIRELLE TRADING
03.2023 - 12.2024
Site Agent
HENSAL CIVIL CONSTRUCTION
04.1996 - 02.2023
Trainee Manager
XPS SERVICES
09.1990 - 11.1994
Service Advisor
NELSPRUIT BMW
01.1990 - 09.1990
Military Service
South African National Defence Forces
01.1987 - 11.1989
Grade 12 - Afrikaans, English, Mathematics, Science, Woodwork, Business Economics
Lowveld High School