Mfundo Mbuso Hlela
Mooi River
Summary
Summary
I am a dedicated Civil Engineering Technician with 5 years of experience at Mvulo Consulting Engineers in water and sanitation infrastructure, engineering design, and construction supervision. Skilled in bulk water pipelines, reservoir infrastructure, sewer systems, hydraulic modelling, engineering drawings, and Bills of Quantities. Holds a Diploma in Civil Engineering, is pursuing an Advanced Diploma through UNISA, and is registered with ECSA as a Candidate Engineering Technician, working towards professional registration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineering Technician
Mvulo Consulting Engineers
Newcastle, South Africa
06.2020 - Current
- Water and sewer infrastructure design and modelling.
- Conducted hydraulic analysis using EPANET to optimise system performance.
- Prepared engineering drawings, BOQs, and tender documentation to facilitate project execution.
- Supervised site activities and administered contracts to ensure compliance with specifications.
- Conducted hydraulic analysis using EPANET to optimise system performance..
- Resident Engineer duties and coordination with contractors and clients
Major Projects
Project 01: Mpofana Bulk Water and Bruntville/Phumlaas Connection
Disigning and Full Time Site Supervision
Project Value: R74,245,895.59
Duration: 2023 – September 2026.
Calculating Water Demand, Analyzing reservoir capacities, Producing Longitudinal Sections, Preparing Bill of Quantities, Site Supervision, taking quantities, Producing As-Built Drawing
Project 02: Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) Phase 1F
Project Value: R 74 000 000.00
Duration: 2021 - present
Project 03: Umhlathuze Bulk Sewer Master Plan
Project Value: R 3 314 677.37
Duration: 2020 - 2022
Project 04: Shenstone and Ambleton Sanitation System
Project Value: R25 000 000.00
Duration: 2023 - 2026
Other Project
Road MC13: Surfaced road (400m) – R2,749,151.21 (6 months)
Road OA27: Surfaced road (600m) – R3,378,201.20 (12 months)
Nquthu SMME Incubator Phase 2 (Workshops 1 & 2): – R10,469,029.95 (16 months)
Construction of Lyell Street Sewer: – R3,854,569.48 (16 months)
Education
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, KZN01-2021
Matric - National Sinior Certificate
Hlelanathi High School
Newcastle, KZN01-2021
Skills
- EPANET modelling
- Hydraulic analysis
- Sewer network design
- Sewer and water Pump Selection
- Civil 3D
- BOQ preparation
- Calculations and specifications
- Site supervision
- Contract administration
- Quality Control
- Client relationship management
- Model Maker, Pipe Maker and Road Maker
Personal Information
- Surname - Hlela
- First Names - Mfundo Mbuso
- ID number - 9612115905088
- Date of Birth - 1996 December 11
- Race - African
- Gether - Male
- Marital Status - Single
- Languages - English and IsiZulu
- Medical Condition - None
Accomplishments
- SAICE Academy certificate
- CAD Quant Agencies - Introduction to Model Maker
- CAD Quant Agencies - Model Maker Intermediate
- Registration with ECSA as Cadinate Technician
Additional Information
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Model Maker, Pipe Maker, Road Maker, EPANET, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
References
Nelisiwe Mbatha, my supervisor's contact number is 072 936 2130
Siyabonga Manana my mentor, contact number 076 305 4450
Timeline
Civil Engineering Technician
Mvulo Consulting Engineers
06.2020 - Current
Higher National Diploma - Civil Engineering
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Matric - National Sinior Certificate
Hlelanathi High School