Khulekani Mhlongo

• Lead the development and execution of a project-specific Quality Management System (QMS) covering raw materials, mix design, batching, QA/QC, independent testing, and fleet allocation.
• Optimize concrete mix designs and aggregate selection to meet durability, strength, and cost-efficiency targets across diverse projects.
• Align all SOPs and operational workflows with Batching system for real-time traceability, production monitoring, and compliance.
• Author and visualize field-ready SOPs for batching, dispatch, QA/QC, maintenance, and documentation—ensuring clarity, consistency, and audit readiness.
• Benchmark suppliers and compare admixture products, supporting procurement decisions with technical insights and RFQ templates.
• Build Excel dashboards and weighted average mix cost models to support QA/QC logging, project reporting, and financial analysis.
• Create client-facing documentation and professional communication templates to support stakeholder engagement and transparency.
• Drive operational transition from manual to digital systems, improving batching accuracy, dispatch coordination, and fleet utilization.
• Contribute to industry education and internal training by translating technical insights into visual tools, dashboards, and SOPs.

Managed 9 operations across 4 aggregate quarries, 5 ready-mix plants, 4 laboratories.

• Directed laboratory workflows to meet ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 17025 requirements.
• Designed concrete mix design, material selection, and quality control testing daily.
• Tracked compliance with South African standards and local building codes.
• Coached teams to hit performance targets while keeping work safe and compliant.
• Optimised product compliance performance to support financial targets and margin contribution.
• Attended industry conferences to apply new technologies and best practices.
• Provided technical support to internal and external customers for reliable product outcomes.

• Led quality control processes for concrete and aggregates across multiple sites.
• Ensured product compliance, optimized material performance, and contributed to cost reduction initiatives.
• Conducted concrete mix performance testing and statistical analysis.
• Managed laboratory operations, ISO accreditation compliance, and staff training.
• Provided technical customer support, addressing queries and complaints effectively.
• Managed failure investigations and materials performance testing for high-stakes infrastructure projects.
• Conducted risk assessments and implemented corrective actions to improve asset reliability.
• Developed and enforced preventive maintenance programs for concrete structures.
• Optimized TCO models to improve cost efficiency and asset life-cycle planning.
• Led technical audits ensuring compliance with SANS, SABITA Manual, and COTO standards.

• Oversaw quality assurance and laboratory operations for construction materials.
• Conducted mix design trials and material testing for asphalt, bitumen, and aggregates.
• Ensured adherence to industry standards through internal audits and compliance checks.
• Led a team of technicians, optimizing testing procedures for accurate results.
• Conducted internal quality audits to uphold ISO 9001 and SANS 1702 quality standards.
• Collected and analyzed asphalt and aggregate samples, providing critical feedback to production management.

• Analyzed survey reports, maps, blueprints, and geologic data to plan infrastructure and construction projects.
• Mapped utility installations and established reference points, grades, and elevations to facilitate construction.
• Estimated quantities and costs of materials, equipment, and labor to determine project feasibility.
• Visited project sites to monitor progress and consult with contractors and on-site engineers.
• Educated the public through professional presentations and community discussions.