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OLWETHU NDLOVU

Construction Studies graduate
Howick

Summary

Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Construction and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and training. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Junior Construction Manager (intern)

Ganmich Real Estate
Pretoria
04.2024 - Current
  • Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
  • Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain clear understanding of challenges faced by team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
  • Monitored subcontractor operations and applied effective time, resource, and money management strategies to delivery under-budget project completion.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
  • Assisted in curating BOQ and costing Estimates

Construction Practical Trainee/SHE Representative

Zwelabelungu Investments
01.2024 - 03.2024

This was a large-scale project, construction of the Howick On Main shopping centre project.

Tasks included:

  • supervision of earthwork - excavation and backfill teams
  • Quantify work for claims purposes
  • In charge of maintenance of company safety file
  • Toolbox talks and DTSI
  • Recording of overtime on site
  • Consolidate attendance register
  • Applied theoretical knowledge effectively during practical applications, demonstrating mastery of core concepts.
  • Increased practical skills proficiency by designing and implementing hands-on training activities.

Construction Practical Trainee (Volunteer)

Blue Moon Projects (UCT Initiative)
09.2021 - 09.2021
  • Gained valuable experience in various aspects of field by shadowing professionals during their day-to-day duties.
  • Completed all assigned tasks promptly, showcasing strong commitment to excellence within trainee program.
  • Increased practical skills proficiency by designing and implementing hands-on training activities.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Inspected construction supplies before usage for quantity and damage

Construction Practical Trainee

VHS Construction PTY LTD (UCT Initiative)
09.2019 - 09.2019
  • Maintained accurate records of progress and performance, tracking individual growth throughout trainee period.
  • Strengthened problem-solving abilities through regular participation in interactive exercises and real-world simulations.
  • Developed effective communication skills through consistent interaction with peers, instructors, and industry professionals during training period.
  • Exhibited professional demeanor at all times during interactions with colleagues and mentors, fostering positive relationships within trainee program.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Construction Studies

University Of Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa
02.2019 - 09.2024

High School Diploma -

Injoloba Secondary School
Howick, South Africa
01.2014 - 12.2019

Skills

Construction management

Materials Procurement

Schedule Management

Quality Inspection Reports

Cost Estimation

Team Building and Leadership

Work Planning and Prioritization

Construction management

Languages

English
isiZulu
isiXhosa

Timeline

Junior Construction Manager (intern)

Ganmich Real Estate
04.2024 - Current

Construction Practical Trainee/SHE Representative

Zwelabelungu Investments
01.2024 - 03.2024

Construction Practical Trainee (Volunteer)

Blue Moon Projects (UCT Initiative)
09.2021 - 09.2021

Construction Practical Trainee

VHS Construction PTY LTD (UCT Initiative)
09.2019 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Construction Studies

University Of Cape Town
02.2019 - 09.2024

High School Diploma -

Injoloba Secondary School
01.2014 - 12.2019
OLWETHU NDLOVUConstruction Studies graduate