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Nomusa Amelia Ngcobo

Nomusa Amelia Ngcobo

Civil Engineering Technician
Soweto,GP

Summary

I have been fortunate enough to have gained experience in various projects, which in turn has given me the opportunity to acquire Project management, conflict management and customer management skills which shows my high degree of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism. My experience in dealing with different types of personalities has afforded me the ability to deal with different situations with good outcomes and I exceed all key performance indicators.

Utilizing my experience, particularly in Construction Management and Surveying, skills, education and personal attributes as a base, I would like join in a challenging Management position, in Construction and Surveying that has more of a strategic thrust whereby I can demonstrate my innovative nature and make a significant contribution to the continued success of an organization that values the skills and attributes I have, nurtures success and rewards achievement

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager

Department Of Water And Sanitation
05.2009 - Current
  • Planning and monitoring site activities
  • Procurement Management
  • Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
  • Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
  • Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
  • Monitored, coached, and supervised team
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
  • Resolved issues between employees using company policies.
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication of project updates and prompt resolution of concerns or issues.
  • Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying areas for improvement in material procurement and labor utilization.
  • Oversaw budget management, consistently delivering projects within allocated financial resources.
  • Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Inspected cleanliness of common areas and offices.
  • Maintained detailed records of all site activities, providing valuable data for future planning efforts and analysis of best practices in site management techniques.
  • Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.

Site Manager

Department Of Water And Sanitation
04.2023 - 07.2025

 Work planning and Site supervision
 Manage project scope and Quality control
 Compiling and communicating Progress report of projects
 Skills transfer and development
 Communicating with clients with respects to advice and project stages
 Survey work
 Compile monthly report
 Compile progress quantities for payment certificate
 Adherence to Client’s Health and Safety standards
 Procure goods and services with respect to SCM guidelines and policies

  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.

Site Manager

Department Of Water And Sanitation
01.2022 - 04.2023

 Work planning and Site supervision
 Manage project scope and Quality control
 Compiling and communicating Progress report of projects
 Skills transfer and development
 Communicating with clients with respects to advice and project stages
 Survey work
 Compile monthly report
 Compile progress quantities for payment certificate
 Adherence to Client’s Health and Safety standards
 Procure goods and services with respect to SCM guidelines and policies

Site Technician

Department Of Water And Sanitation
04.2013 - 01.2022
  • Procurement of Material,
  • Programming Site Activities,
  • Site surveying,
  • Supervising of House construction,
  • House renovations,
  • Designing and construction of pavement and asphalt roads.
  • Construction of bridges
  • Constructing steel Reservoir
  • Construction on the Main Stores and flammable stores
  • Planning and Monitoring of site activities

Site Technician

Department Of Water And Sanitation
05.2009 - 04.2013
  • Worked in bulk water pipelines and Water treatment structures, Work programming & updating,
  • Site establishment (including
    Enquiries of plants, laborers & material),
  • Completing daily site
    Diaries, Material listing, Setting out, Leveling in both pipelines &
    Structures, Inspection of formwork, reinforcement & scaffolding before
  • Resident Engineer inspect prior to concrete pour, Earthworks
    (Including Bulk excavation, Cut & fill and Compaction.
  • Water drainage canal in a farm land, Site establishment ( including
    Plant s & personnel enquiries, material storages, setting out,
    Leveling, Earth works (excavation, compaction tests,
    formwork & reinforcement inspection prior to concrete pour and daily &
    weekly quantities report.
    Worked in Reservoirs (Concrete & steel reservoirs), Booster stations,
    Sludge dam & pipeline structures. Doing Site establishment,
    Material listing, Soil compaction & compaction test,
  • Setting out
    using total station, Leveling, Inspection of formwork, reinforcement,
    scaffolding prior to concrete pour.
  • Water reticulation. Work programming & updating,
  • Material listing
  • Compiling work progress report, Pipeline pressure testing, Setting out
  • Coordinating in plants.
  • Standpipes positioning for EPWP contractors for community taps,
  • Programming & reporting progress in PL structures.
  • Surveying, Material listing, Procurement of material.

Traffic Engineer

SMV Civil Engineer
04.2008 - 05.2009
  • Work in the traffic department doing Traffic impact study and reports

Technician

Department of Transportation
08.2006 - 04.2008

Worked in the drawing office doing road design, worked in the laboratory testing material for roads, doing asphalt design, testing the roads using troxler and DCP. Reading Plans in the plan office.
 Design of the road
 Testing materials in the laboratory
 Collection of samples from the site
 Preliminary Design of Roads
 Horizontal and Vertical Alignments
 Material Testing
 Quality Control
 Asphalt Mix Design
 Seal Design
 Pavement Design
 Concrete Mix Design
 Working in the plan room

Education

National Diploma: Civil Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology
Pretoria, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

I am target and deadline driven with good communication skills who has the ability to demonstrate initiative, think and work independently

I am a determined, hardworking, honest, reliable and self-motivated person who loves challenges and works well under pressure

Am thorough and accurate and pay particular attention to detail Ability to work as an individual / team work environment

Good communication and presentation skills, Good judgment and solid decision making, Strong management and leadership skills including careful planning and organizing, Ability to work and deliver quality work under pressure, Ability to prioritize and multiple task

Reference

1. Name : Mr Godwil
Company : Department Of Water Affairs
Position : Site Agent
Contact Number : 0609805901


2. Name : Mr N Mulaudzi
Company : Department Of Transport
Position : Control Industial Technician
Contact Number : 011 355 7281


3. Name : Mr Scholz
Company : Department Of Transport
Position : Engineer
Contact Number :072 719 7564

Additional Information

LETTER OF APPLICATION


Dear Sir/Madam
I am a talented woman who have completed my Diploma in Civil Engineering.
I will be a good asset in the project because I have good communication skills and dedicated to my work. I am the type of person who is approachable, likes to learn new things, flexible and like to work with teams, and I enjoy working hard to achieve a particular goal. I am looking forward to work with you on this project, because I believe there is a link between job requirements and my personal attributes. Therefore, I can manage to work in a demanding environment.
I believe you will find my dedication, personal attributes to be a valuable asset in your company. I will be glad about your response and acceptance. Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,


NOMUSA NGCOBO

Timeline

Site Manager

Department Of Water And Sanitation
04.2023 - 07.2025

Site Manager

Department Of Water And Sanitation
01.2022 - 04.2023

Site Technician

Department Of Water And Sanitation
04.2013 - 01.2022

Site Manager

Department Of Water And Sanitation
05.2009 - Current

Site Technician

Department Of Water And Sanitation
05.2009 - 04.2013

Traffic Engineer

SMV Civil Engineer
04.2008 - 05.2009

Technician

Department of Transportation
08.2006 - 04.2008

National Diploma: Civil Engineering

Tshwane University of Technology
04.2001 -
Nomusa Amelia NgcoboCivil Engineering Technician