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Letago Kgaphola

Civil/structural Engineer
Johannesburg

Summary

Accomplished Civil/Structural Design Engineer with a proven track record at IHS TOWERS SA, enhancing efficiency and safety in telecommunications infrastructure. Expert in AutoCAD and Civil 3D, coupled with exceptional communication skills, I have significantly contributed to project success through innovative design solutions and effective vendor collaboration. Achieved notable improvements in project delivery times by over 30%.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Civil/Structural Design Engineer

IHS TOWERS SA
02.2024 - Current
  • Liaison with designers to ensure design are efficient and safe to build
  • To hold the responsibility of making ensuring all standard checks for designs for site audit, BTS sites, Upgrade sites have passed and are in line with necessary specification and standards
  • Liaise with procurement department for the selection of vendors. Analyse existing structures (poles, truss towers, guyed towers, etc.) for lateral and vertical loads and determine overall capacity of a given structure.
  • Produce drawings (CAD) regarding the installation, construction, or modifications to telecommunication structures.
  • Approval of detailed construction methodologies produced by the project teams
  • Approval of inspection and test plans produced by the project teams
  • Review and approval of structural calculations and reports
  • Review submissions for quality and sufficiency
  • Carry out progress reporting, including the identification of relevant issues, risks and opportunities; this includes input to the project integrated plan
  • Provide realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans
  • Prepare and submit reports to the Manager, Engineering Projects on all matters pertaining to the unit's work activities.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager, Engineering Projects

Junior Site Engineer

Lilithalethu Trading
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Supported senior engineers in the development of detailed project plans and schedules.
  • Conducted site surveys to gather essential data for accurate planning and execution of engineering projects.
  • Continuously developed professional skills through ongoing training courses, seminars, workshops relevant to the engineering industry.
  • Optimized material usage, reducing waste and lowering overall project costs.
  • Adhered to budget constraints while maintaining high-quality workmanship on all engineering projects.
  • Contributed to successful project completions with timely and accurate progress reporting.
  • Assisted in the resolution of technical issues, ensuring smooth progress throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Maintained an organized documentation system for easy retrieval of key information related to projects.
  • Developed effective relationships with vendors, leading to improved supply chain efficiency and cost savings on materials procurement.


-DATA Check, to confirm that the data we get from the subcontractors is correct. -Making traffic counting loops.

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Junior site Agent

ROAD AND STORMWATER

- stormwater management.

-Assisting in the preparation of financial reviews in accordance with the senior

members of staff’s requirements.

-measuring quantities and preparing payments certificate

-Monitoring labor, construction material, and equipment budgets

-Reporting to the site manager or other senior project managers as required. -Contract administration ( construction

programme, daily site diary, weekly

progress reports)

-Implementation and monitoring of OHS and

Environmental requirements, as

monitored by client's representative

-Management of subcontractors and SMME on

site.

-Monitoring, reporting and implementation of

EPWP framework, guidelines and

targets

-Monitoring of plant utilization and efficiency,

plant product.

Intern

MIKROS TRAFFIC MONITORING
01.2023 - 06.2023

-Analyse and monitor traffic through mikros system

-Prepare tender document

-DATA Check, to confirm that the data we get from the subcontractors is correct.

Education

D_P Tech : Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Central University of Technology Free State
Bloemfontein
12.2022

Skills

Autocad

Timeline

Civil/Structural Design Engineer

IHS TOWERS SA
02.2024 - Current

Junior Site Engineer

Lilithalethu Trading
07.2023 - 01.2024

Intern

MIKROS TRAFFIC MONITORING
01.2023 - 06.2023

D_P Tech : Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Central University of Technology Free State
Letago KgapholaCivil/structural Engineer