Mihloti Nhlamulo Mahlaule
Civil Engineering Technologist
Johannesburg ,GP
Summary
Experienced Civil Engineering Technologist with over 12 years of experience in civil engineering and construction. Excellent reputation for resolving problems, critical thinking and researching.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Acting Executive Manager Technical Services
Agrément South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
07.2022 - Current
- Leading the Technical Assessment, Quality Assurance and Research & Development functions to ensure the achievement of Agrément South Africa’s core business processes;
- Directing and overseeing the management of the team of technical evaluators and assessors to undertake the evaluation of client’s services, products, systems, etc
- To ensure fit- for- purpose assessment, quality assurance and research and development;
- Providing executive level communication with clients, staff and stakeholders;
- Overseeing the deployment, motivation and effective utilization of manpower resources;
- Driving and ensuring that career development plans and KRAs are in place and outputs are approved and completed as required for employees in the Division;
- Ensuring that the Division is effectively resourced to achieve its mandate;
- Being accountable for ensuring the availability and development of technical expertise within the division to execute its mandate;
- Being responsible for the overall performance of the Division by ensuring the achievement of expected turnaround and agreed delivery service levels; and
- Developing and providing input and guidance into the formulation and finalization of strategic planning for Agrément South Africa’s core processes.
Technical Group Leader Research & Development
Agrément South Africa
Pretoria , South Africa
01.2021 - Current
- Develops and reviews the Research Agenda to guide research work;
- Researches new trends in the built environment to develop and review assessment criteria;
- Execute projects that contribute towards the fulfilment of theTechnical Services responsibilities for submission to EXCO, Board and Board sub-committees
- Collaborate with strategic role-players, institutions, and specifiers in promoting innovative construction technologies and research work;
- Assesses impact of ASA certified systems and technologies in the market through market analysis;
- Oversees the development of technical assessment criteria of non-standardized construction products and systems;
- Manages the review and maintenance of assessment criteria;
- Conducts stakeholder engagements with different construction industries, government departments and their entities;
- Leads and manages the implementation of the Eco-labelling scheme;
- Manages the maintenance of the assessment criteria register;
- Promotes ASA activities through research outputs and seminars;
- Develops and maintains a research database/library;
- Supports the ASA Assessment & Quality Departments with research needs;
- Supports training & development of the R&D team.
Technical Projects Coordinator
National Home Builders Registration Council
Johannesburg , South Africa
12.2015 - 12.2020
- Evaluated technical reports and compiled statistical and analytical information;
- Attended and coordinated site meetings as well as other meetings with government subsidy stakeholders;
- Monitored projects reports of inspectors on quality inspection Index, understanding;
- Liaised with the Provincial Housing Department (PHD);
- Provided assistance and support to Local Government, PHD and consultants;
- Supported inspectorate in developing and implementing systems;
- Coordinated handling of complaints in the subsidy sector;
- Analyzed request for remedial works;
- Conducted government subsidy homebuilder inductions
- Assisted with the development and implementation of Policies and Procedures for all aspects relating to the risk management;
- Evaluated Registration status of registration applications by new homebuilders;
- Evaluate status upliftment and annual renewals;
- EMPLOYER : South African Bureau of Standards
Standards Writer
South African Bureau Of Standards (SABS)
Pretoria, South Africa
09.2014 - 11.2015
- Conducted research to develop national standards;
- Conducted meetings with technical stakeholders;
- Prepared technical reports;
- Guided technical committee members on SABS standard development procedures;
- Participated in International Standards Organization committees;
- Ensured that systematic reviews of standards were carried out as assigned;
- Chaired technical committee meetings;
- Educated stakeholders on South African National Standards.
Senior Design Technician
Eskom Holdings SOC
Polokwane, South Africa
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Designed Stormwater systems, Access Roads, Concrete Pavements (Runways) and Substations platforms;
- Estimated project costs;
- Drafted construction preliminary drawings;
- Prepared bill of quantities for measuring of construction works;
- Provided project quality control;
- Performed software network analysis on construction projects;
- Evaluated site conditions;
- Procured civil engineering works;
- Provided civil engineering technical support services to the Electrical Division;
- Identified non-conformances to standards on projects.
Civil Engineering Technician
Royal Haskoning DHV, Engineers
Pretoria, South Africa
12.2009 - 05.2013
- Supervised the design and construction of roads and bridges;
- Maintained construction site minutes and site diaries;
- Supervised and monitored the construction of road layer works;
- Checked levels on constructions;
- Estimated quantities of construction works;
- Supervised and monitored road seals and asphalt works;
- Prepared payment certificate;
- Administrated of Social Development activities on site;
- Ensured construction quality control & material testing;
- Evaluated safety audits;
- Participated in Tender Adjudication activities;
- Estimation of works for compilation of bill of quantities.
Education
Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Midrand, South Africa 01.2018 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria 01.2012 - 12.2015
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg 01.2008 - 10.2010
Skills
Technical Writing
Affiliations
ECSA - Candidate Engineering Technician
SAICE - Member
IODSA - Member
Timeline
Acting Executive Manager Technical Services
Agrément South Africa
07.2022 - Current
Technical Group Leader Research & Development
Agrément South Africa
01.2021 - Current
Masters in Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of South Africa (UNISA)
01.2018 - 06.2020
Technical Projects Coordinator
National Home Builders Registration Council
12.2015 - 12.2020
Standards Writer
South African Bureau Of Standards (SABS)
09.2014 - 11.2015
Senior Design Technician
Eskom Holdings SOC
06.2013 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering
Tshwane University of Technology
01.2012 - 12.2015
Civil Engineering Technician
Royal Haskoning DHV, Engineers
12.2009 - 05.2013
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of Johannesburg
01.2008 - 10.2010
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