Mbali Hazel Thomo
Johannesburg
Summary
Precise and reliable professional with developed attention to detail and accuracy. Uses excellent communication skills to understand client requirements and generate schedules, budgets and plans for project completion. Adopts methodical, logical approach to solving resource challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Trading and Development Graduate
Growthpoint Properties
02.2024 - Current
- Preparing monthly reports and presentations, including Deal Forum, Risk Reports, Pipeline Projects, and Opportunities.
- Conducting market research and feasibility studies for property investments.
- Analyzing land use policies, town planning, and performing WinDeed searches for various properties.
- Calculating capitalized interest and managing capital expenditures for projects.
- Developing financial models to track development fees and profitability.
- Managing project payment schedules and council payments.
- Creating mixed-use development and affordable housing development models.
- Conducting research on Innovative Building Technologies to explore alternative construction methods.
Student Quantity Surveyor
Professional Cost Consultant
07.2023 - 09.2024
- Prepared final account settlements, including all relevant financial adjustments and claims.
- Reviewed completed projects, determined ROI and compared project costs against operating expenses for future resource planning.
- Utilised advanced software tools for accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimations.
- Collaborated with architects and engineers to estimate project costs and timelines accurately.
Junior Quantity Surveyor
JW Hugo Construction
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Implemented cost control techniques to minimise project overruns and enhance value for money.
- Collaborated with senior quantity surveyors to monitor project costs against budgets.
- Assisted in the preparation of interim valuations and project final accounts.
- Compiled cost analysis reports for internal review and decision-making processes.
Academic Tutor
University Of the Witwatersrand
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Planned and delivered engaging tutorials, targeting areas of student weakness to improve overall subject competence.
- Created engaging lesson plans in line with national curriculum standards, enhancing understanding of complex subjects.
- Participated in professional development courses to stay abreast of the latest educational research and methodologies.
- Provided undergraduate and post-graduate academic support in one-to-one and group tuition sessions.
Education
Master of Science in Building - Property Development and Management
University of The Witwatersrand
2025
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Quantity Surveying
University of the Witwatersrand
2023
Bachelor of Science - Construction Studies
University of the Witwatersrand
2022
Skills
- Cost Management
- Project Management
- Time Management
- Problem solving
- Team Leadership
- Information collection and analysis
- Research skills
- Client focus
- Communication skills
Accomplishments
- Parkmews Investments (Pty) Ltd - Deputy Chairperson (Student Committee)
- Women's Property Network Student Chapter - Educational Team
- School of Construction, Economic, & Management - Academic Officer
- Academic Development Unit (Faculty of Engineering Wits) - First Year Experience Mentor
- Student Leadership Award - Most Outstanding School Council Winner
- Student Leadership Award - Most Outstanding Project in a School Council Winner
Timeline
Trading and Development Graduate
Growthpoint Properties
02.2024 - Current
Student Quantity Surveyor
Professional Cost Consultant
07.2023 - 09.2024
Junior Quantity Surveyor
JW Hugo Construction
11.2022 - 01.2024
Academic Tutor
University Of the Witwatersrand
01.2021 - 11.2022
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Quantity Surveying
University of the Witwatersrand
Bachelor of Science - Construction Studies
University of the Witwatersrand
Master of Science in Building - Property Development and Management
University of The Witwatersrand
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