Lungelo Simiso Mngadi
Civil Engineering Technologist
Empangeni
Summary
Professional individual with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet needs.
Insightful Manager with experience directing and improving operations through effective strategies and strong policy enforcement.
Proficient in best practices and regulatory requirements of industry operations. Talented leader with analytical approach to project planning and day-to-day problem-solving.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
Manager: Project Management Unit
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
06.2022 - Current
- Co-ordinate specific technical applications associated with the identification process and, provision of support with respect to specific applications of Municipal Infrastructure Grant funded projects and Expanded Public Works Programmes
- Assessing outcomes contained in reports and studies reflecting community needs.
- Checking Geographic Information System based Backlogs Study and key developmental needs identified in the Integrated Development Plan.
- Making available reports of assessments to the immediate superior detailing the opportunity to identify specific projects/service backlogs within the Municipal Infrastructure Grant and Expanded Public Works Programme framework.
- Providing support to line departments, making available the necessary criteria established to guide the identification and design of Municipal Infrastructure Grant funded and Expanded Public Work Programme related projects.
- Analysing and interpreting operational requirements of the various departments/ clients and interrogating regulations and other related factors requiring consideration during the design sequence.
- Preparing preliminary design proposals applying Computer Aided Design tools to graphically represent proposed interventions within computational frameworks for approval purposes.
- Attends to specific sequences associated with the preparation and collation of contract documentation
- Co-ordinate specific project and/or general administrative applications and requirements
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
Technologist: Project Management Unit
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
07.2020 - 06.2022
- Managing Contractors and Project Managers appointed by the Municipality
- Ensuring infrastructure projects comply with all legislative policies, conditions and framework
- Facilitating with Project Facilitators to ensure good interaction between the project and the society
- Carrying out site supervision for Municipal Infrastructural projects
- Monitor Project performance and review cash flow
- Oversee the provision of electrical services in the Municipal Area
- Planning and managing physical resources of the Municipality
- Involved in the design, planning and implementation of civil projects
- Responsible for the road and storm water management systems
- Ensuring that the specifications for all infrastructural works are drawn up when required
- Controlling, monitoring and implementing the budget for the department so that the budget is in line with Council requirements and objectives
Technical Officer: Project Management Unit
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
12.2015 - 07.2020
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Ensured compliance with national and local laws through regular policy reviews and updates.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Regular site inspections and monitoring
Acting Manager
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
07.2018 - 12.2019
Site Co-ordinator
KSS Group
01.2014 - 09.2015
- Actual versus Planned activity reports
- Site resource planners and Work Programmes
- Schedule Site Progress/Technical meetings
- Daily administrative functions
- Communicate on behalf of Project Managers
- Contract documentation/ Bill of Quantities
- Site Supervision
Trainee Engineering Technician
Lafarge Mining Industries
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Quarry Operations & Maintenance
- Plant Supervision & Plant operation
- Material Testing/Grading
- Structural Design & Conveyor alignment
- Drilling and Blasting
- Rock management and Rock record, Quality Control & Quality Assurance
Education
Btech Civil Engineering -
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2019
Postgraduate Diploma - Project management
Management College of South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2015
National Diploma Civil Engineering - undefined
Durban University of Technology
01.2010 - 01.2013
Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Microsoft Office
- AutoCAD
- Prokon
- Interpersonal Skills
- Strategic planning
- Decision-making
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Project management
- Contract management
- Project planning
Membership Of Professional Societies
- South Africa Institute of Civil Engineering (SAICE), 201700262, Associate Member
- Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), 201720278, Registered Candidate Engineering Technician
- South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP), B/3695/2021
Skills And Qualities
- Computer Literacy
- Interpersonal Skills
- Technologically competent
- Time management skills
- Keen attention to details
- Professionally focused
Knowledge And Understanding
- Municipal Infrastructure Grant (MIG) Framework
- INEP: Integrated National Electrification Programme
- CIDB: Construction Industry Development Board - Tenders documents compilation & evaluation
- GCC: General Conditions of Contracts for Construction works, 3rd Edition 2015
- CIP: Comprehensive Infrastructure Plan
- MFMA: Municipal Finance Management Act
- SDF: Spatial Development Framework
- NEMA: National Environmental Management Act
Years Of Experience
8 Years
Personal Information
- Profession: Civil Engineering Technologist
- ID Number: 9106045946080
- Registration: 201720278
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
- Address: 7 Bluebuck Street, Empangeni, 3880
Certification
Programme in Project Management - University of Stellenbosch
REFEREES
1. Mr Thamsanqa Xulu
Municipal Manager
Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality
Cell: 064 651 6235 / 083 458 0474
Email: mm@mtubatuba.gov.za
2. Mr Thokozani Mkhumbuzi
Deputy Senior Manager: Technical & Infrastructure Services
Inkosi uMtubatuba Local Municipality
Cell: 063 296 9330 / 082 2383
Email: deputy.technical@mtubatuba.gov.za
3. Mr Mxolisi Ntuli
Manager: Operation & Maintenance
Inkosi uMubatuba Local Municipality
Cell: 081 769 7653
Emai: mxolisi.pmu@mtubatuba.gov.za
PROJECTS MANAGED & INVOLVED
Construction of Bhekamandla Community Hall - R 5 567 900,00
Construction of Mpandleni Community Hall - R 5 890 700,00
Khula Village High Mast Lights - R 2 909 800,00
Rehabilitation of Jacaranda Avenue - R 3 800 989,00
Electrification of Nkundusi Area - R 14 779 900,39
Rebuild of Mtubatuba Network Breaker 7 - R 14 500 898,00
Rehabilitation of KwaMsane Internal Roads - R 9 098 897,99
Construction of Somkhele Community Hall - R 6 878 900,50
Mtubatuba Tourism Centre - R 28 000 000,00
Construction of KwaMsane Civic Centre - R 26 000 000,00
Construction of Mtubatuba Traffic Testing Station - R 31 225 878,50
Construction of Mtubatuba Sports Complex - R 42 889 759,00
Construction of Nkombose Sports Field - R 13 092 866,40
Cosntruction of Dukuduku Sports Field - R 9 098 456,89
Timeline
Manager: Project Management Unit
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
06.2022 - Current
Technologist: Project Management Unit
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
07.2020 - 06.2022
Labour Intensive Construction (LIC) - Naidu Consulting
06-2020
Advanced Course in Construction Contracts - University of Preteria
08-2018
Acting Manager
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
07.2018 - 12.2019
General Conditions of Contract - GCC 2015 3rd Edition - SAICE
06-2018
Btech Civil Engineering -
University of South Africa
01.2017 - 01.2019
Programme in Project Management - University of Stellenbosch
08-2016
Technical Officer: Project Management Unit
Mtubatuba Local Municipality
12.2015 - 07.2020
Site Co-ordinator
KSS Group
01.2014 - 09.2015
Postgraduate Diploma - Project management
Management College of South Africa
01.2014 - 01.2015
Trainee Engineering Technician
Lafarge Mining Industries
01.2012 - 01.2013
National Diploma Civil Engineering - undefined
Durban University of Technology
01.2010 - 01.2013
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