Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Years Of Experience
Qualifications And Membership
Courses And Conferences Attended
Personal Information
References
Timeline
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Matshidiso Shihambi

Mrs
84 Pitzer Road,Midrand

Summary

A driven and focused individual who knows how to set goals and work hard to achieve them. A dynamic individual with experience in Transport Engineering particularly; Railway and Public Transport Infrastructure. An ethical, ambitious, highly motivated and detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Has the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. A proactive and meticulous Programme Manager in Capital Projects with 18 years of industry experience with 6 years in Senior Management. Excellent knowledge of planning and development of control procession will be of immediate value to the organization.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Programme Manager: Capital Projects

City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
Kempton Park
11.2017 - Current
  • Leading and overseeing extensive status quo analysis; identifying and overseeing quantifying of all types of repairs to be undertaken to get facilities to acceptable condition and ensure overall compliance to financial regulations and policies.
  • Leading and directing implementation of all capex projects, project controls, cost management, monitoring progress, monitoring of designs, engaging & managing stakeholders, monitoring tendering and procurement processes, monitoring preparation of project specification, quality control and processing payment certificates.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.

Manager: Construction Management

City of Johannesburg Municipality
Johannesburg
05.2010 - 10.2018
  • Project management, monitoring of designs, engaging & Managing stakeholders, tendering and procurement processes, preparation of project specifications, site supervision, quality control, and processing payment certificates.
  • Approval of Development Applications by ensuring compliance with Integrated Transport Plan (ITP).

Civil Engineering Technician

Transnet Freight Rail
Johannesburg
01.2007 - 04.2010
  • Site investigation, Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) Tests, producing drainage design drawings, surveys, project specification, preparation of bill of quantities, contract supervision and contract management.
  • Supported project safety measures by participating in risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
  • Improved project efficiency by assisting in development and implementation of civil engineering plans and designs.

Engineering Technician Trainee

Transnet Freight Rail
Johannesburg
07.2006 - 06.2007
  • Site investigation, rail stress measurements, surveys, project specification, preparation of bill of quantities, contract supervision and contract management.
  • Mitigated potential project risks by proactively identifying and addressing areas of concern before they developed into significant issues

Education

Certificate - International Executive Development Programme

Gordon Institute of Business Science
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2024

Master of Philosophy - Engineering Management

University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Technology Management

University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Geotechnical Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Programme Management

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Years Of Experience

18 Years of Industry Experience, with 6 years in Senior Management

Qualifications And Membership

International Executive Development Programme (IEDP, GIBS, Current; MEM(Masters in Engineering Management), University of Johannesburg, 2023; BSc (Hons), Technology Management (University of Pretoria), 2014; Bachelor of Technology in Geotechnical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, 2010; National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, 2007; Matric, Clapham High School, Matric Exemption, 2003

Courses And Conferences Attended

  • LGSETA, 2022, Fundamentals of Municipal Accounting
  • LGSETA, 2021, Municipal Finance Management Programme (MFMP)
  • ABC Training, 2014, GCC and JBCC Master Class Training
  • South Korea ICLEI, 2013, Non-Motorised Transport Training
  • Everest Leadership, 2012, Advanced Project Management
  • CETA, 2011, Labour Intensive Construction Methods Level 5
  • SAIEG, 2009, Geotechnical Core Logging, Soil Profiling & Chip Logging
  • University of Pretoria, 2008, Rail Infrastructure Maintenance Management (RIMM)
  • Transnet Freight Rail (Isando Depot), 2007, Ultrasonic defects tests

Personal Information

ID Number: 8503190601083

References

  • Mr Mohammed Khan, Manager: Geotechnical Engineering, Transnet Freight Rail: Central Office, 011 773 8705
  • Mr Thabelo Ratshilumela, Deputy Director: Infrastructure, City of Johannesburg, 079 433 3447
  • Mr Anele Siwa, Divisional Head, City of Ekurhuleni, 076 923 5440

Timeline

Programme Manager: Capital Projects

City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
11.2017 - Current

Manager: Construction Management

City of Johannesburg Municipality
05.2010 - 10.2018

Civil Engineering Technician

Transnet Freight Rail
01.2007 - 04.2010

Engineering Technician Trainee

Transnet Freight Rail
07.2006 - 06.2007

Master of Philosophy - Engineering Management

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Technology Management

University of Pretoria
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Geotechnical Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -

Certificate - International Executive Development Programme

Gordon Institute of Business Science
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