NOMPUMELELO SHELEMBE

DIRECTORATE : CIVIL AND BUILDING MATERIALS

• Prepare for Audits according client's requirements for the Certification:
• Plan and conduct sales visits as part of the QMS Audit team
• Prepare quotations as per client application
• Plan and schedule Audits in line with client requirements
• Select appropriate team for audits
• Conduct pre- Audit meetings with the team and complete Audit preparation
• Conduct ISO 90001 and SANS specification audits in the Civil and building industry
• Prepared audit reports to highlight issues, liaising with managerial staff and presenting findings to resolve
• Technical expect audit support for ISO 14001 and ISO 45000
• Select appropriate samples for testing of Building Materials according to specifications
• Liaise with the Laboratory for testing of samples
• Analyse test report and communicate them to the client
• Conduct the on-site evaluation
• Market and Promote the Certification business to clients
• Manage and control the accreditation status of the organization so as to ensure that Audits conducted for clients are valid and reliable
• Create opportunities to uplift and to attract additional business for the organization
• Liaise with clients and actively build and maintain relationships
• Analyze customer satisfaction survey and take action to address any findings
• Conduct sales application reviews of existing customers
• Review the planning, scheduling and executing of audits in line with client and SABS requirements
• Review audit reports of clients based on the scope of work required
• Conduct on-site peer reviews of auditors as required
• Review AB submissions per Accreditation, ISO and SABS requirements
• Provide technical support to guide the quotation process for new clients and permit extensions through Technical Reviews
• Assist Sales BU with technical expertise for clients where required
• Submit all relevant reports within scope of control and on time
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Certification Systems Operational Plan (6- month view) to meet capacity and requirements (for new and existing customers)
• Provide subject matter expertise to the organization as a Technical Reviewer and Cluster Technical Committee member
• Risk and compliance Management
• Assist in identifying and adhering to fraud controls, risk prevention
• Principles, sound governance and compliance processes, and tools to identify and manage risks
• Support and provide evidence to all internal and external audit and regulatory requirements
• Maintain quality risk management standards in line with regulatory requirements
• Maintain and enforce all related Service Level Agreements to minimise business risk and ensure business continuity
• Adhere to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating procedures throughout the organisation
• Provide technical expertise on schemes to ensure adherence to all relevant laws, policies and Standard Operating Procedures throughout the organisation
• Contribute to maintaining effective internal and external stakeholder relationships for the purpose of expectations management, knowledge sharing and integration, and to manage the organisation's reputation
• Provide mentorship, coaching and/or skills transfer to staff regarding systems / product schemes
• Represent and participate in the organisation's committees and tasks teams when required
• Convene, chair and attend meetings and present performance and business related information to relevant stakeholders when required
• Ensure the provision of excellent customer service
• Resolve queries and problems within span of control and within agreed time frames
• Follow up on unresolved queries and complaints where required
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders regarding follow-up of information, as required for tender requests
• Provide subject-matter advocacy and expertise to all relevant stakeholders
• Prepared for QMS audits reports to highlight issues, liaising with managerial staff and presenting findings to resolve.
• Conducted third party audits of ISO 9001, verifying activities complied with procedures and policies.
• Managed resources between multiple audits and submitted weekly reports to inform group auditor on audit progress.
• Review conducted audits of ISO 9001 and Products certification to verifying if activities complied with procedures and policies.

• Developing Departmental Business plans and Performance plans
• Participate in Departmental strategic planning sessions
• Monitor implementation of Mentorship for emerging contractors
• Facilitate pre and post assessment on contractors to evaluate mentorship impact
• Participate in the establishment of Departmental BEE forum
• Identifying opportunities for emerging contractors for development
• Checking and Certifying of Consultants invoice in accordance with approved business plans
• Monitor budget and Cash flow of projects
• Assist in managing the financial and human resources of the sub directorate in accordance with PFMA
• Monitor the implementation of mentorship, Profile Contractors on Competency
• Develop and implement Infrastructure maintenance plans for the Department
• Prepare RFQ and RFP for project implementation
• Coordinate Pre-Tender training workshops to emerging contractors
• Co-ordinate technical and business management training workshops
• Facilitate the strategic partnership between the Department and its Stakeholders
• Provide mentorship support to emerging contractors.
• Manage implementation of BBBEE policy within the Construction sector and Transportation Sector within KZN Department of Transport
• Co-ordinating and facilitating the establishment of Department Forums
• Assist in creating public private partnership through which Vukuzakhe contractors can secure contracts
• Partake in development of new Porthole Patching programme for the Department which will enhance BEE opportunities in the construction sector
• Engage with various stakeholders for the implementation of BEE
• Develop empowerment programmes to cater for women, youth and people with disabilities
• Manage and coordinate BBBEE Verification process for KZN DOT
• Monitoring project compliance with standards, procedures and regulations
• Participate in KZN BBBEE Forum which included all Provincial Government departments
• Conducting research on emerging contractor opportunities in construction industry
• Managing the development, formulation and policy analysis processes
• Assessment and evaluation on implementation of the programmes and policies
• Participate in update and review of policies e.g
• Coordinate and monitoring the progression of emerging contractors in accordance to CIDB regulations
• Recruited high-performing and accomplished team members, nurturing talent to develop skilled and capable workforce.
• Oversaw employee recognition programme to encourage professional development and high performance.
• Supervised and delegated tasks to employees to meet key productivity targets.
• Maintained positive, professional working environment to optimise staff and customer satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for advancement of vulnerable groups
• Assist in development and review of consultants contracts and terms of reference
• Processing and approval of specific transactional work

• Assess Projects for business plan in line with Departmental Strategies
• Manage financial resources and utilisation of various recourses to stay within the allocated budget
• Facilitate the effective development of Vukuzakhe Contractors, Ensure fair tender procedures with regards to assessment, estimates, adjudication and project implementation
• Managing cash flows and project expenditure
• Supervise and manage project with regards to progress, material, plant and labour, to ensure cost effective service delivery
• Project manage the implementation of roads and storm water maintenance projects
• Monitoring and evaluation of Roads and stormwater projects
• Prepare project progress reports
• Control and updating computer based information systems and compiling project reports
• Project manage labour intensive project in line with EPWP framework and report beneficiaries on to EPWP MIS
• Ensure compliance with all legal aspect and conditions
• Conduct site meetings to ensure compliance with business plan
• Liaising with Departmental stakeholders, RRTF (Rural Road Transport Forum) Vukuzakhe Association, Councillors and ward structures, Amakhosi etc
• In terms of project identification and prioritisation
• Measurement of outputs quantities and verify payment certificates
• Testing of construction materials in the civil laboratory ,i.e gravel material (grading analysis), fresh concrete ( Cube test, slump test ect)
• Supervise construction of the following projects:
• Construction of new gravel roads
• Construction of pedestrian bridges, vehicle bridges and low level structure (causeways)
• Upgrade of gravel roads to blacktop surface
• Pothole patching
• Construction of headwalls, laying of pipes
• Constructing of kerbs and channels, pedestrian walkways
• Organised specification set-up and drawing coordination, research and use of best practice documents.
• Ran operational tests on systems and equipment to reinforce proper processes and remedy malfunctions.
• Maintained safety by verifying compliance and assuring proper PPE testing.
• Contacted suppliers for quotes on project materials to determine best possible pricing.
• Received complaints and feedback from site personnel and contacted project stakeholders to resolve complex problems.
• Delivered quality control and safety management during pre-construction and review.
• Monitored construction site progress, managing routine and complex issues to keep tasks on track and costs within budget.
• Supervised contractor Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC).

• Review planning and technical reports and ensure the adaption of appropriate design standards and procedures
• Co-ordinate the activities of the Consultants and convene monthly management meetings to discuss such issues as progress, strategies and new policy directives handed down by implementation chief directorate
• Develop appropriate implementation strategies that will provide balance between the use of local laboure, emerging contractors and established contractors
• Co-ordinate skills audits identify training needs and manage the training programme for emerging contractors
• Set up monitoring and evaluation systems and manage the flow of project related information
• Provide Senior General Manager: Operations with monthly and quarterly reports and any other adhoc reports which may be required from time to time
• Monitor construction programme and control expenditure
• Preform any duties that will enhance the overall management and co-ordination of programmes and associated projects
• Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the training programmes for EPWP
• Report in terms of EPWP, upload beneficiaries on the EPWP MIS (Management Information System)
• Conduct Site Audits ensure that projects complies with EPWP requirements, and compiles EPWP audit reports
• Site supervision: laying of storm water pipe, water pressure pipe, road layer works, kerbs, concrete v drain
• Supervising the construction of retaining wall, road premix, road marking and sign installation
• Design and draughting service layout plans, detailed drawings
• Design sewer and storm water reticulation
• Preparation of site drawings and measurement of quantities
• Designing and draughting pavement layout
• Supervising paving layout
• Upgrading of road between Gulu and Nimule (Uganda)
• Design of super elevation; design of Horizontal and Vertical alignment
• Draughting and prepare construction drawings
• Tender documentation
• Contract administration
• Design Maps on GIS
• GIS downloading, differential correction and exporting to shape file
• Correcting Field Inspection data and put it on to GIS Map
• Field data analysis
• Interpretation of data on GIS system
• Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
• Facilitated smooth communication with stakeholders by preparing clear reports detailing project progress, issues encountered, and proposed solutions.
• Optimized construction processes by conducting regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Managed subcontractor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, contributing to the on-time completion of numerous projects.
• Supported project safety measures by participating in risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Improved project efficiency by assisting in the development and implementation of civil engineering plans and designs.
• Efficiently used various software applications such as AutoCAD or GIS mapping tools to develop precise engineering drawings that guided construction efforts successfully.
• Contributed to successful project completions by providing accurate technical support, calculations, and documentation.
• Ensured timely completion of projects by maintaining detailed schedules and coordinating activities between different teams.