Onwaba Tselane
Centurion
Summary
Onwaba Tselane has over 18 years’ experience in Quantity Surveying field, particularly in infrastructure, mining and building projects. This includes being an expert in capital budget estimates, Valuations, bill of quantity production, cost models, final accounts settlements, measurements and financial adjudicating of tenders. Onwaba is familiar with all aspects of quantity surveying, having been responsible for numerous projects. Her range of experience extends from management and continues through all project phases. Onwaba has proven her capabilities and knowledge in the construction industry by being appointed as Quantity Surveyor at Worley Parsons and further promoted to Senior QS and promoted again to Head of QS department. Her leadership position has afforded many opportunities, being exposed to the operations of the business and being part of strategic engagements for the development of the company. Onwaba served as the Vice-President of the South African Council of Quantity Surveying Profession between 2018 to 2022. This has afforded vast exposure, participation in understanding how boards are run and delivering on the strategic mandate.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Arnot Coal Mine – Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Compiling of bill of quantities
- Compiling of estimates and contractual documents
- Compiling tender documents
- Tender adjudication and recommendations
- Presenting Control Budget Estimate to the Board for approval
- Advice on procurement and contractual matters(FIDIC)
- Wesizwe Bakabung Mine – Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Compiling of bill of quantities of various underground infrastructure
- Compiling of bill of quantities for underground conveyors
- Wescoal Mine – Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Advice on procurement and contractual matters(FIDIC)
- Compiling of bill of quantities
- Compiling of estimates and contractual documents
- Compiling tender documents
- Tender adjudication
- Site assessment and valuation
- Preparation of monthly payment certificates
- Monthly cost reports
- Assessment and adjudication variation orders
- Presenting Control Budget Estimate to the Board for approval
- Sub-consulting –Nala Consulting (Eskom Megawatt)
- Monthly compilation of payment certificates for various consulting companies
- Compiling of CPA for Medupi Power Station and ensuring CPA claimed is according to the contract(NEC)
- Compiling budget estimates for various projects
- Independent contract review Ariadne Venus and Ariadne Eros(NEC)
- Rocky Park Integrated Social Development Houses – Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Compiling of bill of quantities
- Compiling of estimates and contractual documents
- Condition assessments of existing structures.
SACQSP Registrar
1 2022
- Develop annual performance plans and quartlely reports to monitor the implementation of the strategy and goals
- Promote SACQSP and ensure that its public image and client service standards are excellent
- Ensure proper financial management, prepare and monitor the annual budget, and improve the sustainability of the organization
- Assist the Council to carry out its powers and functions as mandated by the SACQSP Act and fulfil its statutory mandate
- Assist Council to administer its affairs and activities of its committees
- Establish an effective organizational structure and introduce effective business process
- Develop a competent team and create an organizational culture and performance management system to encourage performace excellence and ensure SACQSP achieve its goals
- Develop risk mamnagement strategy.
Director, Quantity Surveyor
OTQS
01.2017 - 01.2022
- Ocean View Construction of 604 Apartment R220M – Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Assessing Variation orders and advising on way forward contractually
- Advice on procurement and contractual matters
- Compiling Variation orders
- Compiling of estimates and contractual documents
- Measuring and BoQ compilation
- Compiling tender documents
- Tender adjudication
- Attend site meetings
- Site valuations
- Prepare Payments Certificates
- Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors
- Compiling Cost reports.
HOD Quantity Surveyor
WorleyParsons RSA
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Mokolo Crocodile Water Augmentation Project – Senior Quantity Surveyor
- Assessing Variation orders and advising on way forward contractually
- Compiling Variation orders
- Compiling of estimates and contractual documents
- Assist with tender adjudication process
- Review measured works and payment certificates
- Mentor junior Quantity Surveyors
- Compiling final account
- York Potash Mining Project (UK) – Lead Quantity Surveyor
- Undertaking of financial feasibility and preparing cost models according to Bechtel standard
- Measuring and compiling MTO’s
- Compiling Estimating plan/ Basis of Estimate
- Review estimate done by sub-Consultants
- RB PLATS: Waterkloof residential and commercial development
- Conducting due diligence study on the costing of houses and bulk infrastructure
- Afungi Mozambique – Housing re-settlement project, Pre-Feasibility study (March 2013 – July 2013)
- Preparing cost estimates for budget purpose to be approved by the Government of Mozambique
- Costing of different options in order to optimize cost – Value engineering
- Venetia Underground Mining Project – Feasibility Project
- Undertaking of financial feasibility and preparing cost models according to APW (FEL3)
- Measuring and compiling Bills of Quantities (Building, Civils and Structural)
- Preparing cost estimates
- Tender adjudication, evaluation
- Compile technical reports; Basis of estimate
- Prepare man-hour estimates
- Presenting Control Budget to De Beers Owners team for approval
- Styldrift Optimisation Project – Feasibility
- Undertaking of financial feasibility costing (CBE)
- Measuring and compiling Bills of Quantities (Building, Civils and Structural)
- Preparing cost estimates
- Xstrata Coal Infrastructure Project
- Measuring and compiling Bills of Quantities (Building, Civils and Structural)
- Preparing cost estimates
- Tender adjudication, evaluation
- Compile technical reports
- Managerial duties
- Mentoring and supervising of staff
- Prepare tender proposals
- Organizing internal training for department staff
- Marketing the department
- Conducting peer reviews
- Chairing of departmental meetings
- Managing performance of other QS’s.
Quantity Surveyor
Davis Langdon Farrow Laing (AECOM)
01.2008 - 01.2010
- BHP Billiton Projects (Building Works) – Office block
- Pilanesburg Platinum Mine (Civils Package) – Execution
- Douglas Middleburg Optimization Mine( Structural Steel) – Execution.
Quantity Surveyor
Turner and Townsend
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Hercules Inland Milling Expansion Project (Civils): R604million – Feasibility, Execution stage
- Dwaalboom Expansion Project: R88 million (Civils Contract) - Remeasure
- Riebeeck Expansion Project PPC Plant: Feasibility Stage
- Holcim Cement Plant: R190million – Execution stage
- Wesizwe Platinum Mine: Pre-feasibility Stage.
Quantity Surveyor
Eskom Distribution, Southern Region
01.2005 - 01.2006
- Compiles cost estimates for Capital Investment Projects
- Developing and updating standardized bills, schedules and provide cost data base
- Evaluate and monitor Consultants performance (quality and cost)
- Contract Administration (NEC)
- Compiling of contract documents (NEC)
- Chairing of Pre-implementation meetings
- Contributing to tender evaluation by doing technical evaluation on cost comparison
- Advising Procurement on negotiations with tenderers within the mandate
- Ensure contractors adhere to the Health and Safety requirements
- Supervising Junior Staff
- Mentoring.
Quantity Surveyor
Lindelani Mteza Quantity Surveyors
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Project administration and co-ordination
- Preparing of monthly cost reports, cash flows, valuations, payment certificates and professional fees
- Compiling and presenting monthly monitoring reports for the client
- Chairing of monthly site meetings
- Act as a link between the Client and Professional team
- Prepare cost estimates
- Ensure contractor comply with Safety standards (OHASA)
- Manage and control all project variation orders and changes in the scope of works
- Prepare final accounts and close out reports
- Contract management (JBCC)
- Managing quality and material compliance to SABS.
Education
B Tech (Quantity Surveying) -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
National Diploma: Building - undefined
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
MSc Project Management - undefined
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Global Executive Leadership Development Programme - undefined
GIBS University of Pretoria
Skills
Project Estimation
Cost Management
Cost Control
Project monitoring
Specifictechnicalexpertise
- Win QS
- Various internal CPD (Continuing Professional Development) workshops with Turner & Townsend
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Presentation Workshop
- NEC: Engineering & Construction Contract
- NEC: Short Form Contract
- NEC: Professional Services Contract
- Technical Report writing
- Construction estimating
- Earned Value Management Systems – Project Control
Tertiaryeducation
Btech Quantity Surveying (NMMU) 2003
Professionalqualifications
Professional Quantity Surveyor (4258)
Registrationsaffiliations
- Registered Professional Quantity Surveyor (PrQS) - South African Professional Council of Quantity Surveyors (2009)
- Business women association – Member
- Professional member of Royal institution of chartered surveyors (MRICS)
Countriesofworkexperience
South Africa
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/25/80
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: SA Citizen
- Driving License: Code 08
- Marital Status: Married
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa (Speaking, Reading & Writing: Excellent)
References
- Ms Nosiyabonga Mongane, SACQSP President, 078 110 1508
- Mr Ongeziwe Daniso, Client CEO: Ocean View Project, 076 782 3239 / 043 721 0169
- Mrs Mukondi Lekalakala, Contracts Manager HOD: Worley Parsons RSA, 083 767 0969 / 011 218 3000
Timeline
Director, Quantity Surveyor
OTQS
01.2017 - 01.2022
HOD Quantity Surveyor
WorleyParsons RSA
01.2011 - 01.2017
Quantity Surveyor
Davis Langdon Farrow Laing (AECOM)
01.2008 - 01.2010
Quantity Surveyor
Turner and Townsend
01.2006 - 01.2008
Quantity Surveyor
Eskom Distribution, Southern Region
01.2005 - 01.2006
Quantity Surveyor
Lindelani Mteza Quantity Surveyors
01.2004 - 01.2005
Senior Quantity Surveyor
SACQSP Registrar
1 2022
B Tech (Quantity Surveying) -
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
National Diploma: Building - undefined
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
MSc Project Management - undefined
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Global Executive Leadership Development Programme - undefined
GIBS University of Pretoria
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