KHULEKANI KESWA
Cape Town,Western Cape
Summary
I am a candidate Civil Engineer with a passion for structural and geotechnical engineering. I have gained experience in multiple facets of civil engineering including the planning and execution of slope stability investigations, road geometric assessment, the construction monitoring of road construction and structures with emphasis on bridge/culvert structures and the design and construction monitoring of slope stability support measures. I have undertaken rock slope risk assessments and detailed geotechnical/geological investigation of rock slopes and contributed to the design of rock slope stabilization measures. I have experience with numerical modelling of rock-support interaction. In addition to the aforementioned, I have been directly responsible for the project and contract management of civil engineering projects, I am well adept at working in, and interfacing with, multidisciplinary teams on projects of varying size and complexity and I have strong writing and communication skills. My experience as a resident engineer on the SKA MID1 Infrastructure project is the pinnacle of this experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Resident Engineer (Geotechnical)
HHO Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
2023.10 - Current
- Construction supervision 109 No
- Piled and pad foundation for antenna dishes.
Candidate Geotechnical Engineer
HHO Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
2023.06 - 2023.10
- Responsible for field supervision of core drilling operation for geotechnical investigation
- Soil and rock logging of core samples using SAICE Guidelines
- Compiling a Factual Geotechnical Report
- Bearing capacity calculation for a retaining wall
- Drainage capacity checks for concrete drifts and side drains on access gravel roads using Drainage Manual
- Quantity estimation for road marking and open drains (v-drains, earth drains).
Assistant Resident Engineer
Zutari (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Responsible for monitoring the construction of the two new MSEWs and ancillary works (fencing, guardrails, gabions)
- Conduct visual inspections of formwork, steel reinforcement and pre- and post-concrete casting of retaining wall foundations
- Inspect the installation of concrete base blocks and ridge blocks, including verifying wall angle
- Conduct inspection of the backfilling works - stabilized layers (cement spacing and spreading), installation of geosynthetic fiber and drainage bands
- Conduct visual inspections of the installation subsoil drainage systems and service pipes
- Conduct visual inspections of core drilling and drilling for rock bolts
- Conduct visual inspections of the grouting and installation of rock bolts
- Conduct inspections of roadworks - layer works (upper & lower selected, ETB, base coarse, asphalt)
- Maintain a daily site dairy, participated in site, technical and PLC meetings
- Conduct daily traffic accommodation inspections by recording daily videos and verifying and signing off daily traffic reports submitted by the Traffic Safety Officer
- Perform acceptance control and statistical analysis of concrete works on site
- Responsible for maintaining the site quality assurance (QA/QC) as per ISO 9001:2015 standards and Zutari Site Management System
- This consisted of planning and organising the laboratory testing of construction materials as per the request book
- Completing inspection forms during visual inspection of works such as pre- and post-concrete forms and signing of quality control documentation
- Using the site filling system to manage laboratory results, inspection requests, method statements etc
- Compilation of as-built information as per SANRAL's specifications
- SHEQ-making sure that the safe working procedures were adhered to, and the work is executed according to standards required as per the COLTO document.
Assistant Resident Engineer
SNA Civil and Structural Engineers
South Africa
2021.04 - 2021.12
- Responsible for monitoring the construction of two new major culverts
- Conduct inspection of roadworks - layer works, slurry, and seals as per COLTO standards and project specifications
- Conduct visual inspections of prefabricated minor culvert installation
- Conduct visual inspections of concrete casting of trapezoidal stormwater drainage and pipes
- Conduct visual inspections of formwork, steel reinforcement and pre- and post-concrete casting of bridge base, piers, wingwalls, deck and parapet installation
- Verifying culvert base survey levels
- Responsible for managing the subcontractors and making sure that they complied with the COLTO standards and project specifications
- Maintaining a daily site dairy, participated in site and technical meetings
- Assisting the Senior Material Technician with data capturing laboratory results and submitting these to the RE for approval
- Responsible for maintaining the site quality assurance (QA/QC) as per ISO 9001:2015 standards and SNA Site Management System
- This consisted of planning and organising the laboratory testing of construction materials as per the request book
- Completing inspection forms during visual inspection of works such as pre- and post-concrete forms and signing of quality control documentation
- SHEQ-making sure that the safe working procedures were adhered to, and the work is executed according to standards required as per the COLTO document.
Jnr Geotechnical Engineer
Zutari (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
2019.09 - 2021.03
- SANRAL Annual Slope Management System Database Update
- Conduct visual survey of slopes and updating of Slope Management System inventory
- Conduct visual survey of concrete retaining structures and setting up of concrete structure inventory
- Recording of gabion structure locations
- Conduct a desk study and a high-level geotechnical assessment of unstable slopes
- Prioritization of problem slopes using the SMS
- Compile slope risk assessment reports
- Compile annual slope management system database update report
- Detailed Slopes Investigation/Inspections
- Review of all available information (satellite imagery, geological maps, previous reports, survey drawings)
- Visual assessment of geotechnical conditions at each slope
- Measure slope parameters such as slope height, angle, exact width of drop zone, slope length
- Determine possible failure mechanism and additional factors contributing to possible instability
- Provide preliminary recommendations and requirements for further investigations
- Compile a detailed investigation/inspection report
- Slope Stability Mitigation: Detailed Design
- Desktop study (topographical survey, Drone imagery, regional geology, and site drawings)
- Use Bentley's reality modelling software, ContextCapture, to produce real world digital context in the form of a 3D reality mesh for the 13 unstable slopes
- Conduct geological and joint line surveys which included delineating surface soil deposits, rock type, geological contacts as well as any structural geological features
- Stability analysis using kinematic analysis, limit equilibrium and finite element analysis
- Use data from Dips software to analyse the degree of instability (FoS) for planar, toppling or wedge failure using RocPlane, Swedge, RocTopple and Slide by Rocscience Inc
- Compiling a detailed design report and estimate quantities to be included in the tender documentation
- Other Geotechnical works
- Foundation inspections for low-cost housing
- Bridge footing foundation inspections
- Core logging
- Test pit investigation.
Jnr Civil Engineer
South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd
South Africa
2019.05 - 2019.09
- Review all existing information such topographical survey, existing services, as-built drawings, land ownership and environmental considerations
- Undertake a visual assessment of the road conditions
- Use survey data and Civil Designer to match the existing horizontal and vertical alignment, and to assess the existing rates of development and maximum crossfall through the horizontal curves
- Assess the existing alignment to determine the extent to which the relevant standards and guidelines were met (TRH17 and the SANRAL Geometric Design Guideline)
- Make proposals for improvements
- Compile a geometric assessment report
- Research and technological awareness through various industry CPD courses.
Jnr Civil Engineer
Labco SA (Pty) Ltd
South Africa
2019.02 - 2019.04
- Conduct concrete mix design and testing according to appropriate standards
- Conduct asphalt mix design and testing according to COLTO and SABS
- Research into modified bituminous binders
- Interpretation of lab results
- Experiment on cost effective mix designs
- Compile a materials lab testing report
- Participate in community development through events.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering -
University of Cape Town
Matric - undefined
Kharina Secondary School
Websites
Custom
Available on Request
Timeline
Resident Engineer (Geotechnical)
HHO Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
2023.10 - Current
Candidate Geotechnical Engineer
HHO Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd
2023.06 - 2023.10
Assistant Resident Engineer
Zutari (Pty) Ltd
2022.01 - 2023.05
Assistant Resident Engineer
SNA Civil and Structural Engineers
2021.04 - 2021.12
Jnr Geotechnical Engineer
Zutari (Pty) Ltd
2019.09 - 2021.03
Jnr Civil Engineer
South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd
2019.05 - 2019.09
Jnr Civil Engineer
Labco SA (Pty) Ltd
2019.02 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Civil Engineering -
University of Cape Town
Matric - undefined
Kharina Secondary School