Lunga Sithole
Professional Landscape Architect/Horticulturist/Parks Director/Biodiversity Practitioner/Mentor/Part-time Lecturer
City Of Cape Town
Summary
I am an experienced and dedicated registered landscape architect with 8 years of expertise in the field. I have worked for multidisciplinary built environmental professional departments and private firms. I got a keen eye for detail and highly effective and personable approach. Consistently deliverer exceptional results. Find success in collaborating with organizations involved in historic preservation, biodiversity conservation, and parks recreation. My extensive experience as a parks director/facilities manager, has honed skills in managing and enhancing outdoor spaces.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
45
45
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief/Professional Landscape Architect
National Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
8 2021 - Current
- Overseeing Landscape team, focus Environmental maintenance and design
- Candidate’s management
- Parks Management
- Team Management
- PFMA guidelines
- Master Planning
- Production of Status Que & detailed reports
- Management and coordination of projects
- Drafting of Landscape Cost estimate & BOQ’s
- Drafting Landscape Architectural Reports
- Drafting of Landscape Architectural Feasibility studies
- Developing Landscape technical drawing, Sketch plans, SDP’s & LDP’s
- Formation of Landscape Architectural Professional fee slips
- Site surveys
- Site meeting participation
- Drafting Landscape Architectural Progress Reports and Snag lists
- Environmental sensitivity identification
- Involved in site layout and master planning
- Drafting of Tree inspection reports and providing best practices guidelines
- Compliance with the National Forests Act (No
- 84 of 1998)
- Management of Propagation team
- Quarterly planning for fund of directorate
Part-time Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Lecturing students on Landscape design, maintenance
- Lecturing students on site analysis and maintenance
- Lecturing on Plant taxonomy
- Lecturing on the role of Landscape/Horticultural works
- Lecturing a class of +-40 Students with a pass rate of 88%
Landscape Architect
National Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
03.2019 - 07.2021
- Management and coordination of projects
- Drafting of Landscape Cost estimate & BOQ’s
- Drafting Landscape Architectural Reports
- Drafting of Landscape Architectural Feasibility studies
- Developing Landscape technical drawing, Sketch plans, SDP’s & LDP’s
- Formation of Landscape Architectural Professional fee slips
- Site surveys
- Site meeting participation
- Drafting Landscape Architectural Progress Reports and Snag lists
- Environmental sensitivity identification
- Involved in site layout and master planning
- Drafting of Tree inspection reports and providing best practices guidelines
- Compliance with the National Forests Act (No
- 84 of 1998)
- Management of Propagation team
- Quarterly planning for fund of directorate
Landscape Architectural Intern
CNdV Landscape Architects
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Site surveys and inspections
- Landscape Architectural Drawing rendering
- Drafting Landscape Architectural Plans
- Planting Plans
- Visual presentation compilation
- Tree inspections assistant
- Exposure to drafting of Bill of Quantities (BOQ’s)
- Site progress meeting’s
Landscape Architectural Internship
Servest Multi service group
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Planting placement
- Tree & shrub pruning
- Exposure to Turf grass management
- Drafting planting plans
- Exposure to Bowl greens maintenance
- Use and maintenance of Landscaping Machines
Education
Master of Landscape Architecture - Smart Parks, incorporating street DNA.
University of Cape Town
Cape Town 04.2001 - 01.2018
Introduction To Spatial Design Studio - Design
University of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Landscape Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town12-2016
National Diploma - Landscape Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town 01.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Bellville Technical High School
Cape Town, South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2012
Skills
AutoCAD
Autodesk Revit
Photoshop
ArcGIS
SketchUp
DraftSight
Powerpoint
Excel
Indesign
Microsoft suite
Landscape Development Reports
Landscape Architectural schedules
Facilities Management
Workmanship Oversight
Quality Checks
Construction and Engineering Contracts
Plant taxonomy
Turf grass treatment
Bowling Green maintenance
Technical Report writing
Microsoft Projects
Horticulture
Sustainable design
Construction documentation
Design development
Ecological restoration
Soil science
Irrigation
Cost Estimates
Urban planning
Stormwater Management
Project Oversight
Commercial Landscaping
Erosion Control
Plant Knowledge
Zoning
Water Feature Design
Fertilizers and pesticides
Public Space Design
Drainage
Time Management
Landscape design
Professionalism
Knowledgeandskills
AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Photoshop, ArcGIS, SketchUp, DraftSight, Powerpoint, Excel, Indesign, Microsoft suite, Professional Landscape Architect with the South African Council For The Landscape Architectural Profession., Write-up and compilation of Landscape Development Reports, Write-up and compilation of Landscape Architectural schedules, Management of Facilities Management teams for Parliamentary villages and Parliament, Oversight on workmanship on site and quality/spot checks, Mastering Construction and Engineering Contracts (JBCC 2018, 6.2 Edition) 2023, Management of the department regional Landscape team and equipment, Plant taxonomy, Turf grass treatment and management, Bowling Green’s maintenance, JBCC short course attendee (Presented by: Prof Piet Vosloo) 2020, Technical Report writing, short course attendee: 2021 (Presented by Prospen Africa group), Microsoft Projects for Professionals in the built Environment
References
- Ragmat Davids, Chief Architect (supervisor), NDPWI, 082 454 2497
- Thembeka Kolele, Director; Projects, NDPWI, 082 905 5346
- Zethembiso Mwandla, Colleague, NDPWI, 082 049 8115 / 066 261 1039
- Elizabeth Bessick, Horticulturist, NDPWI, 082 852 5263
- Nancy Makhado, Human Capital Investment DD., NDPWI, 082 697 3370
- Abel Mosweu, Landscape lecturer, CPUT, 072 730 1462
- Christine Price, Lecturer, CPUT & UCT, 084 599 9775
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 09/12/1993
- Gender: Male
- Driving License: Code 8
Timeline
Part-time Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
02.2023 - 04.2024
Landscape Architect
National Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
03.2019 - 07.2021
Landscape Architectural Intern
CNdV Landscape Architects
06.2015 - 12.2015
Landscape Architectural Internship
Servest Multi service group
01.2014 - 07.2014
National Diploma - Landscape Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
01.2013 - 12.2015
Master of Landscape Architecture - Smart Parks, incorporating street DNA.
University of Cape Town
04.2001 - 01.2018
Introduction To Spatial Design Studio - Design
University of Cape Town
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
Bellville Technical High School
04.2001 - 01.2012
Chief/Professional Landscape Architect
National Department of Public Works & Infrastructure
8 2021 - Current
Bachelor of Technology (BTech) - Landscape Technology
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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