Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Playing an Instrument, Travelling and reading
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Lebogang Tau

Engineer (Civil)
Klerksdorp,NW

Summary

Accomplished Project Manager(Sr.PM) with a proven track record at the Department of Cooperative Governance, and also an Assistant Director with the City of Matlosana Local Municipality enhancing infrastructure project efficiency and strategic planning.


Expert in ArchiCAD and other Civil Engineering program's, I've successfully managed over 200 projects, significantly improving service delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.


Currently published a Masters paper on the PPPFA, under 30% subcontracting policy.


Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Director

City of Matlosana Local Municipality
03.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for managing the unit of water section, the construction and maintenance of the council's water network, as well as bulk water infrastructure.
  • Inspecting construction sites, network infrastructure, and the water treatment plant.
  • Controlling project costs and maintenance expenditure.
  • Approving the unit (Water) plans, as per the procurement plan, and monitoring the execution of all the activities as per the procurement plan.
  • Attending meetings. (Water loss meeting, Technical meeting, International water balance meetings, Budget meetings).
  • Implementing Council resolutions concerning the water section.
  • Submitting/Writing reports to Council.
  • Attending to queries and complaints from the public/community.
  • Liaising with other departments or departmental managers for infrastructure developments, using different grants/funding.
  • Responsible for long-term strategic planning to ensure efficient service delivery to meet the demands.
  • Ensure that plans are consistent with the Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and other strategic plans.
  • To be informed of the departmental, district, provincial, and national policies.

Civil Engineer

Department of Cooperative Governance
02.2018 - 02.2024
  • Monitor and give advice on estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
  • Supervised construction progress on-site, addressing any discrepancies or issues promptly while maintaining safety protocols.
  • Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
  • Managed the Municipalities' (PMUs), contractors, and Consultants effectively, promoting collaboration and ensuring adherence to project specifications.
  • Engaged with all 22 Municipalities in the North West Province regarding expenditure of the Municipal Infrastructure Grant spending, Policies, timelines, and reporting.
  • Coordinate technical support to municipalities and review technical reports for all sector departments. Giving guidance to municipalities in relation to MIG framework and DORA.
  • Assisting with contractual issues relating to GCC contracts and project management.
  • Monitor performance of municipal Programme/Project Management Units and recommend relevant sanctions for under-performance to DCoG. Provide assistance to municipalities in managing municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Provide support to municipalities in the utilization of the MIG-MIS. Monitor and reconcile reported expenditure with proof of payment, signed off by the municipality.
  • Monitor the accuracy of project registration forms and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports from municipalities, and forward them to DCoG. Coordinate district appraisal and progress committee meetings, ensuring that DCoG and relevant sector departments are invited. Issue registration letters for projects approved by the district appraisal committees to municipalities, copying DCoG.
  • Responsible for 212 projects in the Northwest, 70 social infrastructure, 81 roads and stormwater, 48 water and sanitation projects, 7 waste facilities, and 6 local economic development projects.

Civil Engineering Technician

Department of Human Settlement
12.2014 - 01.2018
  • Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors, and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
  • Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
  • Facilitated smooth communication with stakeholders by preparing clear reports detailing project progress, issues encountered, and proposed solutions.
  • Managed subcontractor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, contributing to the on-time completion of numerous projects.
  • Sets broad provincial housing delivery goals; facilitates the setting of provincial housing delivery goals; and, where appropriate, facilitates the setting of housing delivery goals of a municipality.
  • Assessment of damaged structures, determining scope of work per unit. Measure and cost the extent of damage. Recommend remedial action under the supervision of Pr. Engineer Vuyisa Masakhane, and ensuring quality of work.
  • Facilitate, coordinate, and control the implementation of housing inspection in the district. Manage the activities of developers, contractors, and consultants during the construction period of the project. Ensure quality control. Monitor progress and delivery on current running housing development projects in the district.


Lab Assistant

Much Asphalt
06.2013 - 06.2014
  • Ensured accurate test results with proper use of lab equipment and adherence to protocols.
  • Prepared specimens for testing and analysis.
  • Ensuring quality control, stocktaking, managing mixing of asphalt activities.
  • Prepared samples for centrifugation, aliquoting and preserving sample integrity.
  • Interpretation and analysis of drawings, attending weekly and monthly meetings, and tender meetings.

Education

BTECH: Project Management - Project Mnagement

Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein, South Africa
04.2001 -

NDIP: Engineering (Civil) - Civil Engineering

Central University of Technology
Bloemfontein, South Africa
04.2001 -

Grade 12 - Matric

Boitseanape Technical High School
Mafikeng, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Strategic Planning

Operations Management

Creative Direction

Meeting facilitation

ArchiCAD

Ally CAD

Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Accomplishments

  • University of Pretoria Course : Advanced Course in Construction Contracts Year : 23-27 November, 2015
  • Introduction to Housing Policy Course Year : August, 12, 2016
  • Achieved designing a number of houses using ArchiCAD and approved by Council in Mafikeng.

Affiliations

  • Project Management South Africa, Professional Senior Project Manager (Sr.PM) : 10 July 2024 (Professional registration).
  • South African Council for the Architectural Profession Year : 13 December 2022 (Professional Registration)
  • Association of Construction Project Management Year : 27 January 2023
  • The South African Institution of Civil Engineering Year : August, 25, 2012

Playing an Instrument, Travelling and reading

I started playing bass guitar in 2019, self taught, i play at church and concerts as well. I love travelling during the holidays, with my family and kids. 

Timeline

Assistant Director

City of Matlosana Local Municipality
03.2024 - Current

Civil Engineer

Department of Cooperative Governance
02.2018 - 02.2024

Civil Engineering Technician

Department of Human Settlement
12.2014 - 01.2018

Lab Assistant

Much Asphalt
06.2013 - 06.2014

BTECH: Project Management - Project Mnagement

Central University of Technology
04.2001 -

NDIP: Engineering (Civil) - Civil Engineering

Central University of Technology
04.2001 -

Grade 12 - Matric

Boitseanape Technical High School
04.2001 -

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