Ntokozo Mzaca

Knowledgeable Civil / Structural Engineer with over thirteen (13) years post graduate experience in all aspects of the civil engineering design and the construction industry, with more than six (6) years at a Management Strong analytical, planning and project management skills with ability to work on group projects. Always willing to go the extra mile to ensure tasks are completed to the best of my ability. Knowledgeable in the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBok), Public Finance Management Act, Building Regulations, Programme & Project Management. I have worked, managed and completed several bulk water & sewer infrastructure and municipal engineering services projects worth more than R330 million in the last 5 years as the Project Engineer. Civil Engineer specializing in water and wastewater projects for municipalities. Proven history of leading design and construction projects delivering safe drinking water to area residents and businesses as well as treating wastewater and sewage. Well-versed in preparing documentation for regulatory compliance, data analysis and construction. Proficient in hydraulic modeling and pipeline design. Civil & Water Engineer specializing in water and wastewater projects for municipalities. Proven history of leading design and construction projects delivering safe drinking water to area residents and businesses as well as treating wastewater and sewage. Well-versed in preparing documentation for regulatory compliance, data analysis and construction. Proficient in hydraulic modeling and pipeline design.

• MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS, District Project Engineer (Gert Sibande District), Acting Director for Engineering Services & Quality Assurance (February 2020 – Present), 10/2018 – Present, Engineering design review and approvals, Contracts Management of all construction projects, Construction Supervision of all engineering projects, Contract Administration, Preparation of project briefs, budgets, specifications and prioritization of projects, Development of policies & procedures, engineering standards and norms for the Department, Contributions to Strategic Planning, Annual Performance Plans, Annual Reports and Quarterly Reports. Participate in the procurement of Service Providers (Supply Chain Bid Committees), Getting approvals from other stakeholders like Local Municipalities and sector Departments, Managing and monitoring of Consulting Engineers, Contractors and other project related stakeholders, Ensuring compliance to relevant legislation e.g. ISO 2000 regulations and South African National Standards, Provision of technical support to the Internal Project Team Members, Mentoring personnel in preparation for professional registrations, Project risk management, People management, Change management, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites / township development) for 3 365 sites in Leslie ext. 8 – R175M, ongoing, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites / township development) for 1 480 sites in Secunda ext. 75 – R77M, ongoing, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites / township development) for 3 481 sites in Silobela – R184M, ongoing, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites / township development) for 5 921 sites in Ermelo ext. 44 – R300M, ongoing, Ermelo Sewer Spillages Eradication (Construction of bulk sewer pipelines and 3 sewer pump stations) – R63M, completed, Embalenhle Sewer Spillages Eradication (Upgrading of bulk sewer and internal sewer pipelines) – R128M, completed, Leandra Sewer Spillages Eradication (Upgrading of internal sewer pipelines) – R29M, completed, Construction of 2No. Sewer Pump Stations in Standerton Ext. 8 – R13M, completed, Construction of bulk sewer pipelines and 2 sewer pump stations in Balfour – R30M, completed, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites) for 751 sites in Vukuzakhe B – R32M, completed, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites) for 807 sites in Kinross & Charl Cilliers – R40M, completed, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites) for 690 sites in Ethandukukhanya ext. 7 – R29M, ongoing, Construction of municipal engineering services (internal servicing of sites) for 1009 sites in Amsterdam ext. 5 – R44M, ongoing
• NKANGALA DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, Municipal Engineer, 05/2018 – 09/2018, Assisting all 6 Local Municipalities with Engineering Services related matters, Leading the development of the operation and maintenance plans for all Local Municipalities, Preparation of project briefs, budgets, specifications and prioritization of projects, Development of engineering standards and norms for the District Municipality, Implementation of project roll – outs in the District and its Local Municipalities approved projects, Participate in the procurement of Service Providers (Supply Chain Bid Adjudication Committee Member), Managing and monitoring of Consulting Engineers, Contractors and other project related stakeholders, Ensuring compliance to relevant legislation, Provision of technical support to the Internal Project Technicians, Assessment and approval of designs, Project risk management, People Management, Change Management, Assisting the Local Municipalities to be compliant with water quality standards (Blue drop, Green Drop and No Drop Compliance), Assisting the Local Municipalities in project implementations
• FT CONSULTANTS / SECO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS, District Engineer (Project Management Unit), 11/2016 – 04/2018, Preparation of progress reports, Evaluation of progress reports and payment certificates, Monitoring, quality control and certification of completed work, Provision of technical support, Liaison with Client on project management, project progress and project compliance, Skills transfer to the technical department, Assessment and approval of designs, Drafting of project management norms and standards, Contributing to Departmental Strategic Planning and Annual Performance Plans, Preparation of variation orders and extension of time applications, Construction of low cost houses (low rise buildings), Construction of community residential units (double and triple story buildings)
• Nkambule & Associates, Programme Manager (Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa), 03/2015 – 10/2016, Manage the Programme’s Financials (Budget, Expenditure etc.), Programme planning, monitoring and management, Resolving issues and initiating corrective action where necessary, Risk management of projects, Quality and Time Management, Stakeholder Management, Integration management between projects, Preparation and review of projects lists, Preparation and review of business cases, Assisted in the creation of the information hub center, Assisting the Enterprise Project Management Office’s monitoring and reporting department., Managing the Capital Intervention Programme – (R403 million), Fencing Programme - (R250 million) (Responsibly for Kwa-Zulu Natal and Cape Town at project level and Gauteng at programme level), Railway Station Modernization Programme – (R614 million)
• FELLOWS CONSULTING ENGINEERS, Projects Engineer, 10/2014 – 02/2015, Construction Project Manager, Design Engineer and Resident Engineer, Civil and Structural design, Contract Administration, Quality Assurance, Structural design (complete structure) of a three story house in Constantia, Cape Town. (Value 6.5 Million Rand) – 2015., Structural design (pile foundations) of Hyde Park Units (Value R25 Million Rand) –2015.
• Vega Holdings, Projects Engineer, 06/2011 – 09/2014, Construction Project Manager, Design Engineer and Resident Engineer, Civil and Structural design, Planning, scheduling and programming of projects, Contract Administration, Quality Assurance, Preparation of payment certificates, cash-flow, progress reports and dealing with all contractual matters., Tendering for new projects and Construction Tender evaluations (QS)., Construction project management of the Upgrading of Carolina Water Treatment Works in Mpumalanga Province. (Value 16.4 Million Rand) - 2015., Project management of the Construction of thirty-eight (38) re-locatable (alternative building) doctors consulting rooms for National Department of Health in Northern Cape, Free State and Kwa-Zulu Natal Provinces. (Value 63 Million Rand) – 2015., Project management of the minor works repairs of thirty (30) clinics for National Department of Health in Northern Cape and Free State Provinces. (Value 20 Million Rand) –2015., Construction of VIP Latrines (Turnkey project – project management, procurement of structures, construction, health and hygiene and reporting), Bushbuckridge. (Value 25 million rand) - 2012., Water and Sanitation Master Plan (Survey of existing Water and Sanitation Infrastructure. Preparation of Water Supply and Sanitation Master Plan. Compilation of Water and Sanitation Assets Management Plan.) Albert Luthuli Municipality, Carolina, Mpumalanga. (Value 1 million rand) - 2011., Design (concrete foundation design) and construction supervision of twenty-three (23) High Mast Lights in Sandfontein Village, North West Province. (Value 6.2 Million Rand)- 2014., Design (concrete foundation design) and construction supervision of thirty-five (35) High Mast Lights in Tlokweng Village, North West Province. (Value 7.8 Million Rand)- 2014., Design (concrete foundation design) and construction supervision of nineteen (19) High Mast Lights in Bapong 2 Village, North West Province. (Value 5.3 Million Rand)– 2014., Drafting of the Storm-water Master Plan for Dipaleseng Local Municipality (Including flood line designs), Mpumalanga. (Value 1 Million Rand) –2012., Design, procurement, project and construction management of pipeline, pump station and reservoirs in the Upgrading of Mphenyatsatsi Bulk Water Supply, Mpumalanga. (Value 22 Million Rand) - 2014., Design and supervision of Waste Recycling Buy Back Centre, Randfontein. (Value 2.88 Million Rand) - 2014., Design and supervision of Maviljan Waste Water Treatment Works, Mpumalanga. (Value 63 million Rand) - 2014.
• Makhosi Engineers, Projects Engineer / Site Engineer, 02/2010 – 05/2011, Contract Administration, Preparation of project plan with associated safety compliances., Ensuring efficiency in operation by strict checking of all plant, equipment effectiveness and personnel., Executing Quality Control Checks., Procurement Management, Advise Resident Engineer on progress, delays and claims according to contracts document i.e. coming out with all potential claims aiding for organization gain., Expeditious resolution of circumstances that arise during construction in such a way as to maintain satisfactory progress of works., Construction of Maviljan Waste Water Treatment Works, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga (Value 63 Million Rand) - 2011., Design of 43m long and 5m high brick wall (perimeter) for Standerton Police Service, Mpumalanga (Value 11 Million Rand) - 2011., Proposed development of the landfill site – Elukwatini, Mpumalanga (value 10 Million Rand) - 2010.
• NSV & Associates Consulting and Development Engineers, Junior Civil Engineer, 08/2007 – 01/2010, Reporting to the Senior Civil Engineer., Design of sewer and water reticulation system (hydraulic design)., Design of roads and storm water systems., Preparation of tender documents., Collen Bawn PPC Factory – Investigation of the Water Treatment Facility, Parklands Extension Phase II – Proposed servicing of residential stands., TM Northend – Proposed construction of a supermarket., Willsgrove Park Phase I & II – Proposed servicing of residential stands., Various single and double storey residential buildings – Proposed structural designs.

• Building Regulations
• Public Finance Management
• Problem-solving
• Analytic Thinking
• Strategic Planning
• Report Writing
• Contract Management
• Change Management
• Performance Management
• Implementation Management
• Construction Management
• Quality Management
• Business Strategy
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Programme Management
• Project Management
• Procurement Management
• Supplier Management
• Construction Supervision
• Computer Literate
• Staff Management
• Cost Management
• Time Management
• Stakeholder Management