Klaas Ahlumile
Site Engineer
Cape Town
Summary
I am a result driven individual with 6+ years of experience in Construction industry. I am a hard worker, self-motivated, goal-oriented individual who is always looking for a challenge to enhance my skills and knowledge, I like to interact with other people and adapt easily to different kinds of environment.
I have good communication skills. I am patient and willing to learn. I can speak isiXhosa and English. I currently hold Bachelor of Technology in Transportation Engineering and National Diploma in Civil Engineering. I am registered as a Candidate Engineering Technician under the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2018
2018
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Site Engineer
WBHO
Cape Town, South Africa
04.2023 - Current
- Providing setting out as per the detailed drawing and using the marks/points given by the surveyor
- Assist in analyzing construction drawings to the subcontractors
- Internal inspection using a detailed bending schedule provided by the structural engineer
- Populating dashboard(matrixes) for the subcontractors to understand the target we need to reach daily
- Monitoring subcontractors by ensuring that they work according to what is scheduled on the matrix and what was discussed in the morning meetings (Invocom)
- Quantifying the amount of concrete cast according to its specification
- Compile B22 Concrete quality checklist before and after an element has been cast
- Compile the H01 Laboratory test check list to ensure that the relevant tests are conducted on each and every vertical element we are casting
- Monitoring all the remedial work done by subcontractors through loading the issues on snagR, ensuring they are attended to within the specified time
- Attending monthly subcontractors meeting
Structural and Building Assessor
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Mthatha, South Africa
02.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisting Project Manager in coordinating and implementing new infrastructure development projects through:
- Quantifying the type of material to be used for the reconstruction and maintenance of a project
- Contract administration and project management
- Assessing the internal and external facade of the building through identifying all the things that require construction and maintenance
- Compiling technical reports for all the state buildings that have undergone condition assessment
- Attending monthly project progress meetings
Civil Engineering Technician
Stefanutti Stocks
East London, South Africa
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Prepare daily site diary through recording all the activities that are being conducted on site
- Conduct inspections for all the construction activities on site, check performance and guidance on the supervision of the contractor’s operations
- Assist with the processing of contractor’s interim payment application by checking quantities of works carried out as directed by the Resident Engineer
- Compiling minutes for meetings
- Attending Technical and Progress meetings
- Stormwater pipe: Monitoring construction of stormwater pipe through ensuring that bedding is constructed using the material on the specification and is compacted to meet the required density Mod AASHTO
- I was also monitoring the installation and alignment of storm water pipe, the backfilling and compaction of material as per the stages of backfilling and ensuring that the standard pipe used is according to the drawing specification
- Kerbing and Drainage: Supervising installation of kerbs, concrete channelling and drainage
- Monitoring the construction of base for kerbs and ensuring that during their construction the joints at 10m intervals are adhered to
- During the construction of channels, I ensure that edges are constructed according to the drawing’ specification
- Concrete sidewalk: Monitoring the construction of formwork before pouring concrete and the thickness of base used, the strength of concrete and its thickness as per the specification
- Retaining wall: Monitoring the alignment of retaining blocks, stepping of retaining blocks and water drainage without subsoil pipes
- Gabions: Monitoring compaction on base of gabions, alignment on gabion boxes and stepping of gabion boxes
- Road layer works: Assist in monitoring the type of material used, compaction and road levels
Technician
THM Consulting
Queenstown, South Africa
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Monitor verification on site by ensuring that all the road signs are visually inspected and each road sign on the route under verification is recorded down on the verification sheet with its expiry date and its defect
- Assisting in the process of designing by ensuring that drawing is designed according to SARTSM (South African Road Traffic Signs Manual) and what we as ERTES have amended
- Assisting on preparation of Bill of Quantities
- Attending monthly progress meetings
Trainee Technician
Bosch Projects
East London, South Africa
03.2016 - 06.2017
- Inspect project site and evaluate contractors work to detect design malfunctions and ensure conformance to design specification
- Report problems occurring on site to Resident Engineer and negotiate changes to resolve conflicts
- Conduct materials test and analysis tool and applying engineering knowledge
- Confer with the Resident Engineer to determine project details, such as plan preparation, acceptance testing and evaluation of field conditions
- Prepare reports, as-built drawings and document project activities
- Prepare the daily site diary and inspect the daily activities, on site performance and guidance on the supervision of the contractor’s operations
- Assist with the processing of contractor’s interim payment application by checking quantities of works carried out as directed by the Resident Engineer
- Replacement of asphalt and overlay (Record road milling depths, tack coat dips and tones)
- Reseal calculations (Spray rate, spread rate on the chip spreader and record dips)
- Ensure that safety measures on site are adequate
- Advise the Resident Engineer of any measures to be taken in order to protect the property and lives in and around the site
- Monitor the progress of the work against the approved contractor programme of works and advise the Resident Engineer of any issues
- Attend monthly progress meetings held at the site as required to identify constraints and recommend corrective measures
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil: Transportation Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
East London, South Africa 01.2019 - 01.2021
National Diploma - Engineering: Civil
Walter Sisulu University
East London, South Africa 01.2012 - 01.2017
Matric - IsiXhosa, English, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
Sikhulule High School
Mdantsane, South Africa12-2011
Skills
- Able to work without supervision
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent communication both verbal and in writing
- High level of integrity
- Self-motivated with a positive and friendly attitude
- Ability to work accurately and be decisive under pressure
- Team worker
- Able to work independently
- Attention to detail
Construction Software (BIM 360 & SnagR)
Personal Information
- Age: 31
- Gender: female
Timeline
Site Engineer
WBHO
04.2023 - Current
Structural and Building Assessor
NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
02.2021 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Technology - Civil: Transportation Engineering
Walter Sisulu University
01.2019 - 01.2021
Civil Engineering Technician
Stefanutti Stocks
12.2018 - 10.2020
Technician
THM Consulting
07.2018 - 11.2018
Trainee Technician
Bosch Projects
03.2016 - 06.2017
National Diploma - Engineering: Civil
Walter Sisulu University
01.2012 - 01.2017
Matric - IsiXhosa, English, Mathematics, Life Orientation, Geography, Life Sciences and Physical Sciences
Sikhulule High School