Makabongwe Saziso Nsele
Civil Engineering Technologist BEngTech(Hons): Water, BTech Degree: Civil
Vryheid,KwaZulu-Natal
Summary
Saziso is a qualified Civil Engineering Technologist, holding a Honours Degree in Water Engineering and a BTech Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Africa (UNISA). He has been involved in various municipal infrastructure projects from inception to commissioning as a project manager and design technologist. The projects he has been involved in are primarily related to bulk water and sewer infrastructure, water reticulation, sewer reticulation, road construction and stormwater drainage systems. He is proficient in Civil 3D, EPANET (water design), Pipe 2000 (surge analysis), WaterMate, PipeMate (stormwater and sewer design), CAST (contract administration system) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook etc.). He poses both the private sector and public sector experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Civil Engineering Technologist/Assistant Projects Manager
DLV Project Managers and Engineers (Pty) Ltd
Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal
11.2018 - 12.2022
- Simdlangetsha West RWSS Phase II- Demolition of Existing Water Treatment Works and Construction of New 10ML Terminal Reservoir, Zululand District Municipality, 2022, R 74 million.
- Saziso’s responsibilities included detailed design of the new 10ML Terminal reservoir and surrounding infrastructure, proposing of the decanting plan, preparation of preliminary and detailed tender drawings and extracting of quantities in preparation of BoQ.
- Construction of Rising Main from Ulundi Water Treatment Works to Mabedlane Reservoirs, Zululand District Municipality, 2020 - 2022, R 59 million.
- Saziso’s responsibilities included detailed design and analysis of the 800Ø bulk rising main line, preparation of design, tender and construction drawings, preparation of Bill of Quantities, preparation of design report, preparation of RFQs for appointment of subconsultants (Environmental Officer, OHS Agent), chairing of site progress meeting, preparation of monthly reports for client’s submission, presentation to the client on monthly basis, monitoring contractor’s progress, liaising with relevant stakeholders, administration, documentation and conducting site inspections.
- Construction of His Majesty the King Goodwill Zwelithini’s Monument, Zululand District Municipality, 2021-2021, R 7.5 million.
- Saziso’s responsibilities included detailed design of the platforms, parking, stormwater access road and reticulation, preparation of design, tender construction and As-built drawings, preparation of design report, preparation of RFQs for appointment of subconsultants (Environmental Officer, OHS Agent), chairing of site progress meeting, preparation of monthly reports for client’s submission, presentation to the client on monthly basis, monitoring contractor’s progress, liaising with relevant stakeholders, administration, documentation and conducting site inspections.
- Nkonjeni Borehole Augmentation, Zululand District Municipality, 2021- 2022, R 35 million.
- Saziso’s responsibilities included preparation of RFQs for appointment of subconsultants (Environmental Officer, OHS Agent), chairing of site progress meeting, preparation of monthly reports for client’s submission, presentation to the client on monthly basis, monitoring contractor’s progress, liaising with relevant stakeholders, administration, documentation and conducting site inspections, application of GCC in preparing extension of times, variation orders and RMA’s.
- Upgrade of Ulundi Water Treatment Works & Refurbishment of Nkonjeni RWSS Stage 1A, Zululand District Municipality, 2018-2020, R 14 million.
- Saziso’s responsibilities included administration, documentation and conducting site inspections, checking of contractor’s monthly report, attending of technical meetings, and assisting senior project manager in smooth running of the project.
Engineering Technician/Engineer’s Representative
J.A Nel and Associates Civil and Structural Engineers (Pty) Ltd
uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal
08.2018 - 10.2018
- Kwa-Ngwanase Phase II Rural Housing Development, Department of Human Settlements, 2018, R 14 million.
- Saziso’s responsibilities included preparation of monthly progress reports, monitoring contractor’s progress, liaising with relevant project stakeholders, administration, documentation, conducting site inspections, ensuring quality in accordance with NHBRC building regulations, site measurements, preparation of rational designs (as and when necessary).
Trainee Technician (In-service Training)
Transnet National Ports Authority (NPA) SOC Limited
03.2017 - 02.2018
- Various minor maintenance projects (budget not exceeding R250 000.00), Transnet National Ports Authority, 2017- 2018.
- Saziso’s responsibilities included compiling of conditional assessment reports, preparing of projects specifications, SOQs, price estimations, tender clarifications, conducting bid adjudications to select contractors, monitoring the contractors on site, projects administration and contracts management, conducting site inspections, preparation of project reports and project planning.
Education
BEngTech (Hons) - Water Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2025
BTech - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
12.2020
National Diploma (cum laude) - Civil Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
12.2017
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Endlovukazi High School
12.2013
Skills
- Report writing
- Project management
- Creativity
- Computer-Aided engineering design
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Knowledge of Construction Regulations
- Self-management
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations
- Decision making
- Liaising
- Planning and organizing
- Knowledge of SABS Standards
- National Building Standards and Regulations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Integrity
- Flexible working extra hours
- Driving skills
- Honesty
- Numeracy and Literacy skills
- Knowledge of labour-intensive construction
- Full cycle project management
- Knowledge of National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
- Knowledge of Engineering Profession Act
Affiliations
- ECSA, Candidate Engineering Technologist, 2021403361
- SACPCMP, Candidate Construction Project Manager, B/3986/2022
- SAICE, Associate Member, 201500267
- IMESA, Graduate Member, N4384
Key Qualifications
- Qualified Civil Engineering Technologist
- BEngTech(Hons) in Water Engineering from the University of South Africa
- BTech Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of South Africa
- National Diploma (cum laude) in Civil Engineering from Mangosuthu University of Technology
- Experience in municipal infrastructure projects
Skills Knowledge And Competencies
- Report writing
- Project management
- Creativity
- Computer-Aided engineering design
- Analytical skills
- Teamwork
- Knowledge of Construction Regulations
- Self-management
- Computer skills
- Knowledge of OHS Act and Regulations
- Decision making
- Liaising
- Planning and organizing
- Knowledge of SABS Standards
- National Building Standards and Regulations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Integrity
- Flexible working extra hours
- Driving skills
- Honesty
- Numeracy and Literacy skills
- Knowledge of labour-intensive construction
- Full cycle project management
- Knowledge of National Environmental Management Act (NEMA)
- Knowledge of Engineering Profession Act
Profession Specialisation
Civil Engineering Technologist
Years Of Experience
7
Personal Information
- Title: Civil Engineering Technologist
- Date of Birth: 07 September 1994
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
- Marital Status: Unmarried
Training
- The South African Institution of Civil Engineering, SAICE Suite of General Conditions of Contract: GCC 2015, SGCC 2018 & GCCSF 2018, 2021
- Infinite Flow Solutions, Introduction to Surge and Water Hammer, 2021
- Sinotech, Transient Flow in Pipe Systems, 2019
- University of South Africa, Short Course in Basic Financial Life Skills, 2019
- The South African Institution of Civil Engineering, SAICE CESA ECSA Registration for those working in the consulting industry, 2023
- National School of Government- Republic of South Africa, Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme, 2023
- NHBRC, Road to Registration as a Professional Building Inspector (PrBI) and Certified Building Inspector (CBI), 2024
Accomplishments
- Golden Key International Honour Society (2025)
- South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) Meritorious Award (2018)
- 3 x Deans Commendation Awards (2014, 2015, 2016)
- 11 x Awards for Grade 12
Timeline
BEngTech (Hons) - Water Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2021 - 12.2025
Civil Engineering Technologist/Assistant Projects Manager
DLV Project Managers and Engineers (Pty) Ltd
11.2018 - 12.2022
Engineering Technician/Engineer’s Representative
J.A Nel and Associates Civil and Structural Engineers (Pty) Ltd
08.2018 - 10.2018
Trainee Technician (In-service Training)
Transnet National Ports Authority (NPA) SOC Limited
03.2017 - 02.2018
BTech - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
National Diploma (cum laude) - Civil Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
National Senior Certificate - undefined
Endlovukazi High School