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NYELETI MTHETWA

NYELETI MTHETWA

CENTURION,Gauteng

Summary

A seasoned professional with more than 25years experience in the Built Environment, thus, developing expertise in asset management, property management, and strategic management, adept at optimising government immovable asset portfolios to maximise value. Demonstrates proficiency in program and project management, efficiently overseeing complex projects to ensure timely completion within budget and specifications. Skilled in contract management, facilities management, financial management, and supply chain management, with a proven track record of planning and executing strategies that align non-core services with organisational objectives. Strong capabilities in stakeholder relations and people management, leading teams to achieve business goals while fostering a collaborative environment. Committed to leveraging research skills for informed decision-making and continuous improvement.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Managing Director

Zao Investment Holdings
Centurion, Gauteng
2025.08 - Current

Overseeing the company's consulting activities ensuring all our services are delivered with the highest quality and maintain client focus at all times:

  • Construction Management
  • Maintenance Management
  • Total Facilities Management
  • Tenant Management
  • Lease Administration
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Financial Management
  • Property Marketing
  • Outdoor Advertising
  • Market Analysis
  • Strategic Planning for Property Developments
  • Security Management
  • Risk Management

Deputy Director-General: Real Estate Management

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Pretoria, Gauteng
2018.01 - 2025.08

Overall Management of the Real Estate Management Services Division

  • Provision of functional accommodation to government departments.
  • Development and Implementation of Optimization of Immovable State Asset Strategy.
  • To manage development of state-assets through Public Private Partnerships (PPP's) such as Build Operate and Transfer (BOT) and Refurbish Operate and Transfer (ROT).
  • Identification and Acquisition of State Assets for government use and service delivery purposes.
  • Asset Lifecycle Management to ensure that assets are utilised optimally throughout their lifespan – from acquisition to disposal.
  • Development and Implementation of state properties utilization strategies for revenue generation, economic transformation and cost savings.
  • To protect value of State Property Portfolio
  • Disposal of State Assets for Human Settlements, Restitution and Socio-Economic purposes.
  • Development and management of the Immovable Asset Register for the state
  • Strategic Planning, Risk Management and Performance Management for the Division

Director-General (Acting)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Pretoria, Gauteng
2023.04 - 2023.10

Accounting Officer of the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

  • Provide Strategic Leadership and Direction for the Departments and its entities.
  • Manage and oversee the Administration of the Department in the delivery of it's mandate.
  • Oversee the management of the Department's entities – Infrastructure South Africa (ISA), Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB), Independent Development Trust (IDT), Council for Built Environment (CBE), Agrement South Africa (ASA) etc.
  • Managing the State Immovable Assets in terms of GIAMA through the Property Management Trading Entity (PMTE).
  • Managing the sourcing of funding for Development of State Infrastructure through Infrastructure South Africa (ISA)
  • Manage the Delivery of Infrastructure Projects for the state through the Department, Independent Development Trust (IDT), Development Bank of southern Africa (DBSA), Coega Development Corporation (CDC).
  • Manage the release of land for Human Settlements, Restitution and Socio-Economic purposes with the relevant departments, state owned enterprises and other government agencies.
  • Manage the provision of accommodation for government Departments across the country.
  • Overseeing the Implementation of EPWP to contribute to the national goals of job creation and poverty alleviation.
  • Overseeing the implementation of the Green Building Programme for DPWI (Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Program - IREREP)
  • Overseeing the development and Implementation of Policies for the Department

Deputy Director-General: Facilities Management

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Pretoria, Gauteng
2018.06 - 2021.02

Overall Management of the Facilities Management Division

  • Development and implementation of a Maintenance Strategy for Property Management Trading Entity / Public Works & Infrastructure
  • Implement Total Facilities Management Program for State Owned Facilities
  • Improve Management Controls and Incident Turnaround times for unscheduled maintenance
  • Implementation of Term Contracts for Buildings and Critical Components (HVAC, Lifts and Boilers)
  • Ensuring Occupational Health and Safety Regulations Compliance of State Properties
  • To protect the value of State Property Portfolio – through Safeguarding of State Assets.
  • Implementation of the Green Building Programme for DPWI (Integrated Renewable Energy and Resource Efficiency Program - IREREP)

Chief of Operations

Soaring Summits Developers
Centurion, Gauteng
2014.01 - 2017.12
  • Direct, administer, and coordinate the internal operational activities of the organization in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Chief Executive Officer.
  • Lead and direct the following functions and/or business units: operations, human resources, Financial & Supply Chain Management, IT, new business coordination, Project Management, Legal and communications.
  • Assist the CEO in the development of organization policies and goals that cover operations, personnel & financial performance.
  • Direct internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria, and to preserve the capital funds invested in the enterprise.
  • Direct the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow.
  • Ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with all applicable local and international regulations.

Regional Manager (Pretoria Regional Office)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Pretoria, Gauteng
2011.04 - 2013.12
  • Provide sound asset and property management services within Pretoria Regional Office
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls as well as compliance with procurement and property management policies and procedures.
  • Procurement and management of a R4bn/annum Lease Portfolio
  • Manage the delivery of building Infrastructure on behalf of Client Departments
  • Procurement and Management of R2bn/annum Construction Projects
  • Chairperson of the Regional Bid Committee

Director: Water Services

Bushbuckridge Water (Now Rand Water)
White River, Mpumalanga
2006.11 - 2011.03
  • Ensure alignment of institutions plans with Local, Provincial and National priorities and policies (Strategic Planning).
  • Responsible for the Planning, Design and Execution of new construction and upgrading of civil infrastructure (Incl. Water Treatment Works, Water Retaining Structures, Storm water Drainage, Access Roads and Pipelines).
  • Procurement of Services and Materials to ensure smooth running of the section
  • Maintenance and repairs of the electrical, mechanical and civil infrastructure and equipment of the institution and on behalf of clients.

Director: Construction

Department of Public Works (Mpumalanga Province)
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
2004.12 - 2006.11
  • Implementation and management of the construction of buildings and related infrastructure for the Mpumalanga Provincial Government. Including Health & Education Facilities and other social infrastructure such as schools and related infrastructure, Community Health Centres (CHC) and Clinics
  • Hospitals – Rehabilitation and Refurbishments
  • Development of Project Implementation Plans (PIP's)
  • Programme and Project Management
  • Procurement of Service Providers (Contractors and Consultants).
  • Chairperson of the Bid Evaluation Committee (Departmental).
  • Reporting

Senior Engineering Technician

Ehlanzeni District Municipality
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
2002.02 - 2004.10
  • Identify and plan projects to be undertaken by the Ehlanzeni District Municipality operations and maintenance.
  • Manage the performance of subordinates with regard to execution of operation and maintenance team
  • Plan, schedule, conduct and coordinate detailed phases of projects
  • Reporting

Technical Administrator

Bigen Africa Consulting
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
2000.01 - 2002.01
  • Contract Administration for the Build, Operate, Train and Transfer (BOTT) contract with the Department of Water Affairs and Forestry
  • Water Quality Monitoring on various Water Treatment Plants
  • Reporting

Education

Certificate - Property Management Programme (PMP)

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg
2013.01 - 2013.12

Master of Science - Engineering Management

University Of Pretoria
Pretoria
2007.01 - 2010.12

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Civil Engineering (Applied Sciences)

University of Pretoria
Pretoria
2004.01 - 2006.12

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Natural Sciences

University of Limpopo
Limpopo
1998.01 - 1998.12

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

University of Limpopo
Polokwane
1994.01 - 1997.12

Skills

  • Asset Management

Overseeing and Developing Strategies to Optimize Government Immovable Asset Portfolio in order to maximize value

  • Property Management

Efficiently Managing Property life cycle including acquisition, control, accountability, responsibility, maintenance, utilization, and disposal

  • Program and Project Management

Managing large, multiple and complex projects ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget and according to required specifications

  • Contract Management

Creating, negotiating, execution and monitoring compliance to ensure compliance by all parties of the contract and avoid litigation against the organization

  • Facilities Management

Planning and executing the integration and alignment of the non-core services, including those relating to premises, required to operate and maintain a business to fully support the core objectives of an organization

  • Financial Management

Planning income and expenditure, and making decisions that will enable the organization to survive financially Including financial planning and budgeting; financial accounting; financial analysis and financial decision-making

  • Supply Chain Management

Multifaceted planning and managing the sourcing of goods and / or services that are required to fulfill the organizational mandates Including demand management

  • Strategic Management

Able to determine mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, roles and responsibilities, timelines for an organization

  • Stakeholder Relations

Able to identify key and strategic stakeholders and manage relations in accordance with business requirements

  • People Management

Lead, motivate, inspire, and encourage employees Including hiring, firing, disciplining and / or evaluating employees

  • Research

Information gathering, analysis, deductions or conclusions and reporting thereof

Languages

English
Fluent
Xitsonga
Native
Zulu
Advanced
Sotho
Advanced

References

  • Mr Lwazi Mahlangu - Deputy Director-General – Governance, Risk and Compliance | Department of Public Works and Infrastructure | +27 71 136 5280
  • Adv Sam Vukela - Former Director General - Department of Public Works and Infrastructure | + 27 64 860 3389
  • Mr. Butcher Matutle - Registrar - South African Council For The Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) | +27 82 888 8960
  • Mr Chuene Ramphele - Group Executive – Infrastructure Delivery | The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) | +27 83 644 3963

Timeline

Managing Director

Zao Investment Holdings
2025.08 - Current

Director-General (Acting)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
2023.04 - 2023.10

Deputy Director-General: Facilities Management

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
2018.06 - 2021.02

Deputy Director-General: Real Estate Management

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
2018.01 - 2025.08

Chief of Operations

Soaring Summits Developers
2014.01 - 2017.12

Certificate - Property Management Programme (PMP)

University of Witwatersrand
2013.01 - 2013.12

Regional Manager (Pretoria Regional Office)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
2011.04 - 2013.12

Master of Science - Engineering Management

University Of Pretoria
2007.01 - 2010.12

Director: Water Services

Bushbuckridge Water (Now Rand Water)
2006.11 - 2011.03

Director: Construction

Department of Public Works (Mpumalanga Province)
2004.12 - 2006.11

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Civil Engineering (Applied Sciences)

University of Pretoria
2004.01 - 2006.12

Senior Engineering Technician

Ehlanzeni District Municipality
2002.02 - 2004.10

Technical Administrator

Bigen Africa Consulting
2000.01 - 2002.01

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Natural Sciences

University of Limpopo
1998.01 - 1998.12

Bachelor of Science - Natural Sciences

University of Limpopo
1994.01 - 1997.12
NYELETI MTHETWA