Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
References
Awards
PERSONAL STRENGTHS
DRIVING LICENCE
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Mduduzi Mkhatshwa

Mduduzi Mkhatshwa

Civil Engineering Technician
Middelburg

Summary

Qualified Civil Engineering Technician with a National Diploma from the Vaal University of Technology, complemented by certifications in Advanced Microsoft Project, Construction Management: Planning & Scheduling, Project Management Foundations, Autodesk: Civil 3D 2025 and AutoCAD: Construction Drawings. Possesses hands-on experience from various municipal infrastructure projects, currently serving as a Project Technician at Phatsimo Management Consultants. Responsibilities include project planning, site supervision, and stakeholder coordination. Recognized for dependability and organizational skills, thriving in team environments while contributing to all project phases—from inception to close-out. Committed to continuous learning and growth within the civil engineering industry, aiming to leverage skills and experience for meaningful contributions to engineering projects and advancement into more challenging roles.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
9
9
Languages

Work History

Project Technician

Phatsimo Management Consultants
Middelburg
07.2024 - Current

NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY PROJECT - RRAMS

  • Planning weekly and daily activities
  • Assist with managing the RRAMS program for the Nkangala District Municipality and the six local municipalities.
  • Managing of the road network information.
  • Collection of data through regular condition
    assessments for paved and unpaved roads,
    road structures, traffic data and any other road
    inventory data, in line with the latest COTO
    documents.
  • Processing and analysis of data collected
  • Preparation of reports (Road Asset
    Management Plan, Maintenance Plans).
  • Preparation and submission of monthly,
    quarterly and annual progress reports
    consistent with the reporting requirements in
    the Division of Revenue Act (DORA).
  • The yearly submission of the road data
    collected to NDoT in the format required for
    submission into the Central Data Repository.
  • Attendance of meetings and providing
    feedback to NDoT on the district’s RRAMS
    performance.
  • Geographic Information System ( GIS ).
  • Tools to develop strategic and annual
    maintenance plans.
  • Value: R6,589,000.00

Freelance Architectural Technician

MK_HOUSE_PLANS
Nelspruit/Komatipoort
01.2020 - Current
  • Founded MK_HOUSE_PLANS as an independent venture focused on designing residential house plans, particularly for rural developments.
  • Drafted custom home designs using AutoCAD, aligning with client needs, budget, and site-specific considerations.
  • Drafted more than 100 house plans, including double story buildings and creches
  • Supervised construction materials and building methods on-site to ensure quality control and adherence to basic standards.
  • Currently pursuing SACAP registration to legally submit municipal drawings, and NHBRC certification, to expand into certified home building, architectural works, and construction of rural buildings.
  • NOTE: These projects are conducted independently, outside of regular working hours. I remain fully committed to expanding my professional experience and growth within the Civil Engineering and Built Environment Industry.

Project Engineer

Civilchem Engineering Services
Benoni & Siyabuswa
01.2021 - 06.2024
  • Planning weekly & daily activities, Developed & prepared reports for LM
  • Conducted progress meetings to provide updates on project milestones with the National Department of Transport
  • Conducted meetings throughout project development to update stakeholders on milestones, finances and progress & formulating maintenance plans
  • Performed comprehensive inspections and assessments according to TMH9 standards for municipal road networks.
  • Facilitated communication between project stakeholders, including updates and progress reports, to maintain alignment.
  • Produce (DoT) Department of Transport Quarterly Reports
  • Rural Road Asset Management Systems (RRAMS) PROJECT
  • Value: R6 308 000.00

Assistant Resident Engineer

Civilchem Engineering Services
Ga-Morwe
07.2021 - 07.2022
  • Develop and prepare reports, contract documentation, designs, specifications, schedules and quantities.
  • Estimate project costs, observe and monitor execution of engineering projects for compliance with drawings and specifications.
  • Carry out project administrations including the issuing of drawings, measuring of quantities and keeping records.
  • Manage civil engineering projects, and conduct civil engineering project site supervision duties.
  • Preparing and producing construction drawings for municipal projects like roads, water reticulation, stormwater and sewer.
  • Construction of Ga-Morwe to Mthamboth Vehicle Bridge
  • Value: R35,5 million

Project Technician

Aganang Consulting Engineers
Kibler Park, Johannesburg
07.2017 - 06.2021
  • Managed multiple municipal projects at Aganang Consulting Engineers, including the RRAMS project for Visual Road assessments following TMH9, COTO standard, and TMH22, guidelines
  • Conducted extensive analysis on road network data, including GRMS and PMS.
  • Consolidated data to create concise and informative narrative reports and presentations.
  • Delivered presentations on site progress at PSC and National Department of Transport meetings.
  • Conducted and Attend Technical, PSC (Project steering committee), stakeholder and Progress Meetings
  • Produce (DoT) Department of Transport Quarterly Reports
  • Contributed to progress meetings to provide updates on project milestones.
  • Facilitated communication between project stakeholders, including updates and progress reports, to maintain alignment.
  • Engaged with clients to gather feedback, ensuring project deliverables fully met their needs and expectations.
  • Monitored project progress, identifying deviations from the plan and initiating corrective actions.

Education

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, GP
12.2020

GRADE 12 - Mathematics & Science

Inkomazi High School
Nelspruit, MP
01.2011

Skills

Proficient in AutoCAD for drafting and reviewing construction designs

Certification

AutoCAD: Construction Drawings

References

Mr. Nkateko Khoza
Project Manager – Civilchem Engineering Services
Former Manager
📞 +27 66 432 4321
✉ nkateko@civilchem.co.za


Ms. Lebogang Setumo
Project Manager – Aganang Consulting Engineers
Former Project Manager
📞 +27 81 336 0664

✉ lebogang.s@phatsimogroup.co.za


Mr. Abram Modingwane
Project Director – Aganang Consulting Engineers
Former Employer
📞 +27 83 469 4921

✉ abram.m@aganangsa.co.za

Awards

  • EOH ROADS & HIGHWAYS – Certificate of attendance and completion: Calibration for Visual Assessment of Paved and Unpaved Roads
  • MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – Provisional Civil Engineering Bursary recipient (2015–2017)
  • BEST PERFORMING STUDENT IN ENGLISH – Grade 12, TSB STAR SCHOOLS – Ranked in the Top 3 academic performers
  • VUT RESIDENCE BASKETBALL CAPTAIN – Appointed captain of the semester (2016)

PERSONAL STRENGTHS

  • Self-mastery – Accountable for driving my own growth by developing self-awareness, reflecting regularly, seeking feedback, and self-correcting.
  • Standards-driven work ethic – Always consult and apply relevant industry standards (e.g., SANS, GCC, COLTO, Red Book, TMH, TRH) to ensure compliance and quality in all tasks.
  • Adaptable and resilient – Successfully completed my degree after facing and overcoming multiple academic setbacks, demonstrating perseverance and personal growth.
  • Time and solution-oriented – Resolve challenges promptly to avoid delays and ensure that project timelines remain on track.
  • Collaborative team player – Support team effectiveness by ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and offering assistance where needed.

DRIVING LICENCE

Category B (Code 8)

Timeline

Project Technician

Phatsimo Management Consultants
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Resident Engineer

Civilchem Engineering Services
07.2021 - 07.2022

Project Engineer

Civilchem Engineering Services
01.2021 - 06.2024

Freelance Architectural Technician

MK_HOUSE_PLANS
01.2020 - Current

Project Technician

Aganang Consulting Engineers
07.2017 - 06.2021

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Vaal University of Technology

GRADE 12 - Mathematics & Science

Inkomazi High School
Mduduzi MkhatshwaCivil Engineering Technician