Naledzani Bridget Nghonyama
Soweto
Summary
Results-oriented Civil Engineer, highly skilled at design, drafting, cost estimation and presentations. Excellent public speaking and teamwork skills. High interest in infrastructure development. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Civil Engineering position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Technician (Civil Engineering)
WBHO
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Estimated quantities and material costs during project planning to support budgeting and costing.
- Monitored execution of contract work for compliance with design plans and specifications.
- Computed resource quantities and requirements to give customers accurate price estimates.
- Developed construction plans, schedules and budgets to achieve stakeholder objectives.
- Created insightful reports to document progress and expenditures for improved forecasting.
- Analyzed building plans and prepared bids to deliver timely, cost-effective project completion.
- Adhered to building codes and regulations in planning and construction phases for full project compliance.
- Obtained construction permits and verified compliance with relevant regulations.
- Reviewed contractor invoices, approving payments on acceptable work.
- Tracked project costs and other financial metrics to maximize profitability.
- Prepared detailed project estimates and reports for management review.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Bricklayer
Department Of Environmental Affairs
11.2019 - 04.2022
- Cut bricks and concrete using approved tools such as powered abrasive saws, paving breakers, drills and hand tools.
- Site diary/ Register
- Laid brick for block walls and adhered to local codes and project restrictions.
- Performed building foundation layout with proper use of measuring tools.
- Demonstrated accurate measurement, calculation and project layout skills.
- Utilized common power and hand tools to complete each masonry project.
- Worked safely on scaffolding and swing stages at various heights.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, plans, or drawings to correctly lay blocks or bricks according to job or client specifications.
- Prepared work area using chalk lines, tapes, squares and levels.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of industry tools, techniques, equipment and materials.
- Created holes for footings and tie rebar.
- Identified potential safety hazards and reported incidents and hazards to management.
- Performed basic masonry tasks such as tuckpointing, caulking, grinding and other required duties.
- Determined masonry project materials' quantities and costs.
- Examined existing brick buildings to gauge need for repairs.
- Contributed to increase in acquired projects by providing accurate and fair estimates and building client rapport.
Education
Certificate - Civil Engineering
Vhembe FET College
Sibasa04.2017
High School Diploma -
Marude Secondary School
Thohoyandou12.2014
Skills
- Team working
- Adaptability
- Loyalty
- Presentation skill
- Ability to work under pressure
- Attention to details
- Strong customer service skills
- Problem solving skill
- Communication skill
- Commercial Construction Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- Documentation and Reporting
- Information Tracking
- Multitasking and Organization
- Routine Inspections
- Design Principles
- Design Techniques
- Construction Management
- Customer Interaction
Work Experience
Department of Environmental Affairs, Bricklayer, 11/08/19-04/01/22, 011 708 6158, Interpretation of drawing, Interpretation of specification, How to lay bricks, Supervision, Site diary/ Register, Ordering materials, Setting out, Calculations, Underpinning (unreinforced footings)
Volunteered
1 year, 2016, Thulamela Municipality, Technical support, Roads and pavements, Pavement layers, Rehabilitation of roads, Seal (cape seal, double seal), Patches (geotextile, ruttfill potholes, crocodile patch), V-drains, Gabions
Personal Details
Name: Nghonyama, Naledzani Bridget
Gender: Female
ID No: 9509031296081
References
- Lungile Mangwana, 060 337 7245, Facilitator
- Lesiba Mochoeneng, 081 532 8068, supervisor
- Hobyani Salphinah, 0606605461, Mentor
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tshivenda
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Xitsonga
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Isizulu
Intermediate (B1)
Sepedi
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Junior Technician (Civil Engineering)
WBHO
04.2022 - 11.2023
Bricklayer
Department Of Environmental Affairs
11.2019 - 04.2022
Certificate - Civil Engineering
Vhembe FET College
High School Diploma -
Marude Secondary School
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