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LENIEL MAHADEO

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal

Summary

Experienced transportation engineer specializing in geometric design and construction of highways, rural roads, urban streets, and gravel roads. Skilled in maintenance, regravelling, and upgrading major capital projects. Strong background in alignment design, bridge approaches, storm water management, and road prism drainage. Proficient in design software to expedite the design process and achieve optimal results. Excellent communication and analytical skills to influence decisions and foster positive relationships internally and externally.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Provincial Roads Engineer

Department of Transport, KwaZulu-Natal
09.2018 - Current
  • Design Manager Ladysmith Region – Responsible for design appraisals of all roads within this region and ensuring designs meet provincial road standards.
  • Plan, manage and execute geometric designs from concept to detailed design stage including the development of drawings, storm water designs and expropriation drawings.
  • Leading and training junior technical team members.
  • Project management and construction supervision of roads upgrades.
  • Site inspections and reporting of road infrastructure for safety improvements, maintenance, repairs or upgrades, including cost estimates and proposals.
  • Preparation of tender documents, tender adjudication and recommendations.
  • Construction Supervision - oversee construction works, examine & test materials and workmanship.
  • Development of Operational plans and budgeting for KZN DOT Engineering Services
  • Key Design Projects:
  • Key Construction Projects

Assistant Employers Agent Representative

Blue Dot Projects, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018 - 09.2018
  • Site supervision of construction works such as bulk earthworks, storm water networks, pavement layerworks, asphalting and regravelling.
  • Project Management - Administration, Documentation, progress & Expenditure tracking, EPWP reporting.
  • Preparation of tender documents and claim submissions.
  • Testing of materials and inspection of workmanship.
  • Key Construction Projects:

Education

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Hons)

University of KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018

Construction Project Management - undefined

University of Cape Town
01.2019

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - undefined

Raisethorpe Secondary School
01.2011

Skills

  • CIVIL DESIGNER
  • MODELMAKER
  • AUTOCAD
  • Civil3D
  • ARCIGIS(QGIS)
  • MICROSOFT OFFICE

Certification

  • Code 8 South African Drivers License
  • Advance Roads Design: Civil Designer – Knowledge Base
  • Roads Design: Civil Designer
  • Construction Regulations – A Legal Perspective - Occupational Health & Safety Course
  • Develop & Promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies (LIC NQF7)
  • KZN DOT Strategic Planning Conference
  • Enterprise Project Management Office
  • Practical Geometric Design – SIACE
  • EPWP – Department Of Public Works
  • GCC: Contractual Documentation – SARF
  • Strategic Planning & Management – National School Of Government
  • The Preparation Of Contract Documentation And The Administration Of Civil Engineering Contracts - SARF
  • High Level Overview Of The Draft COTO Standard Specifications For Road & Bridge Works For State Road Authorities – SARF

References

  • Neil, Bloy, Senior Geometric Design Engineer (Pr Eng) KZN Department of Transport, Neil.Bloy@kzntransport.gov.za, +27(0)82 557 3188, KZN Department of Transport
  • Suvir Sungeeth, Chief Engineer Planning (Pr Eng) KZN Department of Transport, Suvir.Sungeeth@kzntransport.gov.za, +27(0)60 563 9722, KZN Department of Transport
  • Milton Sithole, Chief Engineer (Pr Eng) KZN Department of Transport, Milton.Sithole@kzntransport.gov.za, +27(0)60 537 3165, KZN Department of Transport

Affiliations

  • Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA) – Registered Candidate Engineer
  • South African Roads Federation (SARF) Committee member:
  • Chair of events planning
  • Member of road safety & Engineering committee
  • South African Institute for Civil Engineers (SAICE) Member
  • Provincial Education and Training (PET) KZN – Road Safety Debate Adjudicator

Timeline

Provincial Roads Engineer

Department of Transport, KwaZulu-Natal
09.2018 - Current

Assistant Employers Agent Representative

Blue Dot Projects, KwaZulu-Natal
01.2018 - 09.2018

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Hons)

University of KwaZulu-Natal

Construction Project Management - undefined

University of Cape Town

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) - undefined

Raisethorpe Secondary School
LENIEL MAHADEO