Martin Matome Ramothwala
Tshwane
Summary
Driven Project Manager with strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Proven track record in successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Skilled in stakeholder management, risk assessment, and resource allocation, ensuring seamless project execution and client satisfaction. Brings creativity and strategic thinking to optimise project outcomes and drive organisational growth.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Thlokwe Construction
07.2022 - Current
- Provide project coordination and communication to ensure the effective execution of duties.
- Forecasted risks and ensured compliance with regulatory bodies to minimise project disruptions.
- Reviewed project position descriptions and outlined duties and responsibilities to enhance project management effectiveness.
- Monitored and enforced quality control processes to uphold project standards.
- Prepare procurement plan and estimate expenditure.
- Prepare monthly payment certificates for the work done.
- Monitored health and safety procedures to ensure workplace compliance.
- Evaluating, appointing and managing SMMEs.
- Crack sealing with C-R1 modified binder and Slurry seal on the N1 South bound between Winburg and Bloemfontein (SANRAL. DAMIAN PROJECT)
Site Manager
Dwellers Trading and Projects
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Construction of Tembisa Extension 25 Bulk Services (Water reticulation, Sewer and stormwater). and Bulk Earthworks (Ekurhuleni Municipality)
- Supervised subcontractors by locating, evaluating, and controlling performance.
- Prevented fines and interruptions by complying with and enforcing codes.
- Maintained safe, secure, and healthy working environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Issued material requisitions in a timely manner to meet construction programme requirements.
- Achieved construction human resource objectives by monitoring and appraising job contributions, adhering to policies and procedures.
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Managed site logistics efficiently, ensuring equipment and materials were available as required.
- Coordinated daily activities, managed machinery and equipment, oversaw construction site activities, and requested necessary materials to ensure project efficiency
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating smooth project execution.
- Executed regular maintenance on roads in Polokwane Municipality, including pothole repairs, road marking, and stormwater management to enhance public safety
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction
02.2019 - 06.2019
- Develop project programme outlining timelines and key milestones., Manage plant, personnel and labourers, Oversaw daily operations and managed site activities to optimise workflow., setting out and surveying, Taking off of Quantities, Prepare monthly certificate, Facilitate communication between stakeholders and project team to ensure alignment. with client’s representative, Prepared progress reports and presented updates to stakeholders. Completing and pricing tender documents. Updating daily site diary. Sourced and acquired materials to facilitate timely project implementation..
- Prepare monthly certificate
- Taking off of Quantities
- setting out and surveying
- Sub-contracted by Civilcon for the Construction of Loffelstein Retaining Wall
Site Manager
Thlokwe Igulugudela JV
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Managed subcontract for earthworks and paving at Saullsville Intermodal Facility for Prasa Cres.
- Completed pricing and tender documents, managed plant and labourers, supervised site activities, set out and surveyed project areas, ordered and tested materials. Communicated regularly with client representatives to ensure project alignment and address concerns. Prepared and presented progress reports, and updated daily site diary.
- Coordinated site logistics to secure timely availability of equipment and materials.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating smooth project execution.
Site Agent
Maloau Construction
04.2017 - 10.2017
- Managed subcontracting for plumbing, sewer network, stormwater, and water reticulation at Saullsville Intermodal Facility for Prasa Cres.
- Compiled and organised progress reports for review programme, managed plant, personnel and labourers, oversaw daily operations of team, set out and surveyed, took off quantities, prepared monthly certificates, communicated with client’s representative to address concerns, and presented progress reports while competing and pricing tender documents.
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity and injuries through proactive oversight of location safety and security.
Director
Thlokwe Construction
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Managed client relationships to boost retention and maximise revenue.
- Led team by example to align objectives with overall organisational strategy.
- Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.
- Priced and completed tender documents, managed plant and labourers, supervised setting out and surveying, procured construction materials, tested materials, liaised with client’s representative, prepared and presented progress reports, updated daily site diary.
- Subcontracted earthworks and paving for Lehlakane Primary School construction, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
Site Manager
Moswatse Mapula Construction
07.2015 - 10.2015
- Oversaw construction of bus depot in Bronkhorstspruit, ensuring compliance with municipal regulations and timely project delivery.
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Managed site logistics efficiently, ensuring equipment and materials were available as required.
- Designed and supervised setting out and surveying, took off quantities, prepared monthly certificates, liaised with client representatives, and prepared and presented progress reports. Completed and priced tender documents.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating smooth project execution.
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction and Projects
10.2013 - 04.2015
- Developed construction programme, managed plant, personnel, and labourers, supervised setting out and surveying, took off quantities, prepared monthly certificates, liaised with client’s representative, and presented progress reports. Completing and pricing tender documents.
- Completed construction of internal streets in Leeufontein, Ephriam Mogale Local Municipality, ensuring adherence to specifications and timelines.
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Coordinated site logistics to guarantee availability of equipment and materials.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating smooth project execution.
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction
04.2013 - 03.2014
- Managed subcontracting for earthworks at Diepsloot police station, ensured compliance with project specifications and maintained quality standards.
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Prepared construction programme, managed plant, personnel and labourers, supervised setting out and surveying, took off quantities, prepared monthly certificates, liaised with client’s representative, and presented progress reports. Competing and pricing tender documents.
- Coordinated site logistics to guarantee timely availability of equipment and materials.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating smooth project execution.
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Developed programme, managed plant, personnel and labourers, supervised setting out and surveying, measured and calculated materials required for construction projects., Prepared monthly certificates, liaised with client representatives, and presented progress reports.
- Construction of Road and relocation of Bulk Water pipe in Tweefontein (N) (Thembisile Hani Local municipality)
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity and injuries through proactive oversight of location safety and security.
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
08.2012 - 06.2013
- Led rehabilitation of roads in Royal Bafokeng jurisdiction, ensuring compliance with municipal standards and enhancing road safety.
- Supervised pothole repairs, edge breaks, chip spray, slurry seal, fog spray, crack seal, and road marking. Managed quantity take-offs, prepared monthly certificates, liaised with client representatives, and presented progress reports.
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity and injuries through proactive oversight of location safety and security.
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
05.2011 - 03.2012
- Prepared construction programme, coordinated plant management to optimise equipment performance and availability, managed site supervision to facilitate effective teamwork and project progress, conducted setting out and surveying, took off quantities, prepared monthly certificates, liaised with client’s representative, and drafted detailed progress reports to update on project milestones and challenges.
- Oversaw rehabilitation of internal streets in Lichtenburg (Ditsobotla Local Municipality), ensuring project alignment with municipal standards and community needs.
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity and injuries through proactive oversight of location safety and security.
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Prepare construction programme, Manage plant, personnel and labourers, Monitored team performance to ensure high standards of work quality., setting out and surveying, Taking off of Quantities, Prepare monthly certificate, Facilitated stakeholder discussions to align project goals with client’s representative., Compiled progress reports and presented findings to stakeholders.
- Facilitated stakeholder discussions to align project goals with client’s representative.
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Compiled progress reports and presented findings to stakeholders.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Prepared construction programme, managed plant, personnel and labourers, directed team to uphold productivity and quality standards, set out and surveyed, took off quantities, prepared monthly certificates, established connections with clients to address concerns and provide updates with client’s representative, prepared and presented progress reports.
- Constructed Mmatau Bus Roads for Moses Kotane Local Municipality.
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity and injuries through proactive oversight of location safety and security.
Site Agent
Bebsy, Koza and G 4 M JV
10.2007 - 05.2008
- Led construction of internal streets in Rethabiseng, ensuring timely completion and compliance with public works standards.
- Directed plant activities and coordinated labourers to improve operational efficiency, prepared monthly payment certificates, and delivered progress reports to stakeholders.
- Provided regular progress updates to stakeholders, maintaining transparent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Held training sessions to educate construction workers on site safety practices.
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity and injuries through proactive oversight of location safety and security.
Residential Engineer (student)
BT Mongwe and Associates(Consultants)
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Coordinated water system installations in Madimbo, Malale, and Domboni, enhancing community access to clean water.
- Oversaw quantity assessments for project compliance, compiling reports to update stakeholders on progress.
- Tested equipment, machinery and instruments to assess proper functioning.
- Kept project leaders regularly updated with progress, maintaining open, productive communication.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for onsite reference.
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
07.2008
- Prepare construction programme, Manage plant, personnel and labourers, Supervise, setting out and surveying, Taking off of Quantities, Prepare monthly certificate, Liaise with client’s representative, Prepare progress reports and present it.
- Construction of Internal Streets in Refilwe (Cullinan)
Education
Higher Certificate - Project Management
Mancosa
01-2024
B-Tech - Civil: Environmental Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2022
National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01-2019
NQF Level 2 - Supervision of Construction Stages
Mavayeye Business Enterprise
01-2013
Grade 12 -
Ntlagene High school
01-2002
Skills
- Implement procedures and controls
- Develop plans and systems
- Coordinate and monitor daily activities
- Evaluate functionality of plant and equipment
- Timeline management
- Execute day-to-day activities effectively
- Risk Management
- Control material utilisation
- Quality control
- Stakeholder engagement
Custom
- Mr Jeremiar Kau, Inkanyeli Projects, Senior QS, 083 4188 630
- Mr IE Kgotsa, Balemi Civils, Director, 082 703 2248
- Mr A Mda, Dwellers Trading, Project Manager, 061 530 2837
Languages
Sepedi
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8301175652084
- Age: 43
Timeline
Project Manager
Thlokwe Construction
07.2022 - Current
Site Manager
Dwellers Trading and Projects
03.2020 - 06.2022
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction
09.2019 - 02.2020
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction
02.2019 - 06.2019
Site Manager
Thlokwe Igulugudela JV
11.2017 - 05.2018
Site Agent
Maloau Construction
04.2017 - 10.2017
Director
Thlokwe Construction
03.2016 - 12.2016
Site Manager
Moswatse Mapula Construction
07.2015 - 10.2015
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction and Projects
10.2013 - 04.2015
Site Manager
Ramatlane’s Construction
04.2013 - 03.2014
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
02.2013 - 09.2013
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
08.2012 - 06.2013
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
05.2011 - 03.2012
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
01.2010 - 12.2010
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
01.2009 - 12.2009
Site Agent
Balemi Civils
07.2008
Site Agent
Bebsy, Koza and G 4 M JV
10.2007 - 05.2008
Residential Engineer (student)
BT Mongwe and Associates(Consultants)
02.2007 - 07.2007
Higher Certificate - Project Management
Mancosa
B-Tech - Civil: Environmental Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
NQF Level 2 - Supervision of Construction Stages
Mavayeye Business Enterprise
Grade 12 -
Ntlagene High school