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Nokwanda Magwaza

Quantity Surveying
Durban,860 kings road Clermont

Summary

Dynamic Quantity Surveyor with proven expertise at Zizamelesizwe Trading Enterprise in cost estimation and effective contract negotiation. Skilled in cost planning and control, I enhanced project profitability while ensuring compliance and accuracy in invoicing. Adept at collaborating with vendors and leading site assessments to drive project success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Quantity Surveyor

Zizamelesizwe Trading Enterprice
10.2024 - Current
  • Conducted feasibility studies to estimate materials, time, and labor costs.
  • Purchased materials and coordinated deliveries to and from construction sites.
  • Improved project profitability by effectively estimating costs and negotiating contracts with suppliers.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Price BOQs
  • Attends briefing meetings
  • Worked with [Number] vendors to select and source construction materials.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.

Quantity Surveyor

Mpiloshkins Projects Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 10.2023
  • Ensured accurate invoicing by reviewing contractor claims for compliance with contract terms and conditions before submission to clients.
  • Conducted regular site visits to monitor progress, identify potential issues, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
  • Performed measurements for structural and architectural works to prepare cost estimates for projects.
  • Estimated and analyzed work performed to request payment from clients.
  • Worked with [Number] vendors to select and source construction materials.

Education

Diploma in Building - Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa
04-2024

Skills

Cost estimation

Bill of quantities

Cost planning

Cost control

Document preparation

Budget planning

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Documentation skills

Pricing analysis

Cost-benefit analysis

Timeline

Quantity Surveyor

Zizamelesizwe Trading Enterprice
10.2024 - Current

Quantity Surveyor

Mpiloshkins Projects Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 10.2023

Diploma in Building - Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Nokwanda MagwazaQuantity Surveying