Khazamula Mahlehlo
Johannesburg
Summary
Dynamic, highly accomplished Infrastructure Programme Manager with over 25 years’ experience delivering public infrastructure, construction projects, and programme management solutions across provincial departments and development agencies. Adept at leading large, multi-disciplinary teams to deliver complex infrastructure portfolios in high-pressure environments. Demonstrated excellence in: Securing and executing high-value infrastructure portfolios, Strategic programme oversight, Cost and quality control, And policy-aligned delivery in line with government objectives. Registered with SACAP (PrSArchT) and SACPCMP (PrCPM), with extensive experience in planning, design management, stakeholder coordination, and contract execution under JBCC and NEC frameworks.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Programme Manager: Infrastructure Delivery
Department of Education
Bloemfontein
06.2013 - Current
- Lead strategist and implementer of multi-billion-rand education infrastructure programmes across Free State, managing all facets of programme design, implementation, and stakeholder alignment.
- Oversaw a portfolio exceeding R1.2 billion, comprising over 200 capital projects including ASIDI, renovations, fencing, hostels, and new facilities.
- Developed and executed the Infrastructure Programme Management Plan, ensuring alignment with departmental strategy, timelines, and resource allocations.
- Led and chaired multi-stakeholder engagements with implementing agents (PIAs), consultants, and contractors.
- Drove performance through robust oversight of scope, budget, quality, and risk—consistently achieving 95%+ delivery against APP targets.
- Managed overall cash flow, payment certifications, and budget forecasting—preventing overspending and eliminating delays.
- Ensured full programme close-out, asset handover, and post-implementation evaluation in line with PFMA principles.
Programme Implementation Manager
Independent Development Trust (IDT)
Bloemfontein
07.2012 - 05.2013
- Tasked with initiating, planning, and executing large-scale infrastructure programmes on behalf of public sector clients.
- Designed and managed Programme Execution Plans (PEP) and IPIPs for multiple concurrent projects.
- Led procurement of professional service providers and contractors in accordance with SCM policy.
- Delivered projects on time and within budget through disciplined project controls, performance monitoring, and design sign-offs.
- Enhanced governance by standardising reporting tools and quality assurance protocols across programmes.
Architectural and Project Delivery Roles
01.1997 - 12.2012
- Progressed through roles from Architectural Technician to Senior Technologist and Project Architect, focusing on:
- Design development, detailing, and submission compliance.
- Site supervision, contract management, and tender adjudication.
- Client and consultant coordination, quality control, and space planning.
- Effective delivery of residential, commercial, and public infrastructure.
Education
MSc - Project Management in Construction
01.2027
Postgraduate Diploma - Construction Project Management
01.2024
Advanced Project Management - undefined
01.2021
Certificate in Construction Management - undefined
01.2020
Comprehensive Project Management (CPMP) - undefined
01.2012
Certificate in Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) - undefined
01.2012
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Architectural Technology
01.2005
National Diploma - Architectural Technology
01.1998
N2 Certificate - Building Technology
01.1993
Skills
- Strategic Infrastructure Programme Leadership
- End-to-End Project Lifecycle Management
- Risk Identification & Mitigation Planning
- High-Level Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Financial Management & Multi-Year Budgeting
- Construction Contracts (JBCC, NEC)
- Programme Governance & Close-Out
- Team Leadership & Organisational Design
- Built Environment Compliance
- SCM & Professional Services Procurement
Languages
English (Fluent)
Tsonga
Zulu
Xhosa
Sepedi
Setswana
Venda
Professional Registration
- Professional Senior Architectural Technologist (PrSArchT), SACAP, Reg. ST0968
- Professional Construction Project Manager (PrCPM), SACPCMP, Reg. PCM21000
Personal Information
Title: Executive Programme & Infrastructure Delivery Leader
Timeline
Programme Manager: Infrastructure Delivery - Department of Education
06.2013 - Current
Programme Implementation Manager - Independent Development Trust (IDT)
07.2012 - 05.2013
Architectural and Project Delivery Roles -
01.1997 - 12.2012
University of Witwatersrand - MSc, Project Management in Construction
University of Witwatersrand - Postgraduate Diploma, Construction Project Management
University of the Free State - Advanced Project Management,
University of Cape Town - Certificate in Construction Management,
University of Pretoria - Comprehensive Project Management (CPMP),
Equilibrium College - Certificate in Public Finance Management Act (PFMA),
University of Johannesburg - Bachelor of Technology (BTech), Architectural Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology - National Diploma, Architectural Technology
Phalaborwa Technical College - N2 Certificate, Building Technology