Pieter Schalk Barnardt
Johannesburg
Summary
Seasoned Construction & Telecommunications Project Manager with 27 years of experience leading large-scale civil, telecommunications, and mining projects in South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Transformed underperforming teams, ensuring timely, safe, and budget-compliant project delivery. Managed tender processes, HSEQ compliance, and client relations, while expanding project scopes and securing repeat business.
Overview
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Certification
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Croden Sarl
Kolwezi, DRC Congo
07.2026 - 08.2026
- Supervised a team of subcontractors and workers, promoting a culture of safety and productivity on site.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and facilitating smooth project execution.
- Managed site logistics efficiently, ensuring equipment and materials were available as required.
- Implemented quality control procedures to uphold high standards of construction and finish.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations, reducing risk of on-site incidents.
- Ensured daily communication with vendors to monitor project progress.
Construction Site Manager
Perfect Logistics DRC
Kolwezi
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Delivered a $1M housing project at Kamo Copper Mine, expanding scope from 10 to 44 units with full bulk services and landscaping in 9 months.
- Achieved 100% safety compliance under challenging mine conditions.
- Increased workforce from 58 to 178 employees, developing minimally experienced staff into a skilled team to meet project demands.
- Secured contract expansions by delivering projects on time and fostering strong client relationships.
Construction Site Manager
Spectrum DRC
07.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed construction projects from inception to completion, adhering to strict timelines and budget constraints.
- Directed housing and infrastructure projects, achieving compliance with quality and safety standards to ensure project integrity.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to facilitate seamless project execution.
- Coordinated subcontractors and logistics, enhancing workflow to meet tight deadlines and project milestones.
- Closely supervised and monitored site operations, ensuring staff stayed within safety guidelines.
Fibre Rollout Manager / Regional Project Manager
Huawei Technologies
Johannesburg
09.2015 - 10.2019
- Managed fiber optic rollout projects for Vodacom, MTN, Telkom SA, Huawei & Neotel, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.
- Led project engineers and technicians to maintain operational standards, achieving zero SLA penalties throughout project lifecycles.
- Oversaw budgets and material allocations while ensuring SLA compliance across multiple regions, contributing to project execution within financial constraints.
Project Manager
Kwatia Civils
Johannesburg
01.2012 - 12.2014
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
- Delivered FTTH and FTTS projects, supervising contractors and managing budgets to ensure timely completion.
- Enhanced delivery efficiency through implementation of new project tracking systems, streamlining processes and reducing delays.
- Coordinated with clients to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Project Manager
JPP Civils
Johannesburg
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Managed FTTH, FTTS, and long-haul fiber projects for Vodacom and MTN, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project specifications.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
- Coordinated with clients to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
- Conducted SHEQ inspections, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards to maintain safety and quality across all projects.
Project Manager
Toppie Civils
Johannesburg
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Developed comprehensive project plans, outlining scopes, timelines, and resources, facilitating smooth execution.
- Coordinated with clients to define project objectives and requirements, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Managed civil projects for Telkom SA & Neotel, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with specifications.
- Streamlined cost control processes, achieving a 15% reduction in project overruns.
- Facilitated regular team meetings and stakeholder updates, fostering open communication and collaborative problem-solving.
Site Supervisor / Project Manager
DNP Construction
Johannesburg
01.1998 - 01.2002
- Supervised construction site operations, maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and project timelines.
- Oversaw labourers and skilled workers to ensure efficient project completion.
- Led installation of overhead fibre, copper underground cable, and civil works for Telkom SA, ensuring project milestones were met.
- Enhanced project documentation and reporting accuracy, resulting in clearer project tracking and stakeholder communication.
- Monitored daily work progress and documented activities in logs.
Site Supervisor / Project Manager
GIO Construction
Johannesburg
01.1994 - 01.1998
- Supervised construction site operations, maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and project timelines.
- Monitored compliance with engineering and safety standards, reducing risk of incidents on site.
- Led civil and fiber optic construction teams, ensuring project milestones were met efficiently.
- Oversaw labourers and skilled workers on construction sites to ensure quality work.
- Recorded daily work progress to ensure project timelines were met.
Education
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Science, Maths, Technical Drawings, Metal Works
Nic Diedricks High School
Krugersdorp, GP01-1997
Skills
- Housing Construction & Fibre Optic Rollouts (FTTH, FTTS, Long Haul)
- Project management
- Tendering and budgeting
- Operational planning
- HSEQ compliance
- Risk management
- Contract negotiations
- Client relations
- Team leadership
Certification
Fire Fighting & Occupational Health & Safety Certification (2013) – Action Training Academy
References
Nico, Dippenaar, Project Manager, +243 813 163 547, Perfect Logistics DRC, Kolwezi
Accomplishments
- Expanded Kamo Copper housing project scope from $1M / 10 units to 44 units with landscaping & bulk services.
- Grew workforce from 58 to 178 through training and development initiatives.
- Maintained 100% safety record across multiple high-risk projects.
- Secured repeat contracts with mining and telecom giants through consistent delivery.
Timeline
Site Manager
Croden Sarl
07.2026 - 08.2026
Construction Site Manager
Perfect Logistics DRC
02.2023 - 12.2023
Construction Site Manager
Spectrum DRC
07.2022 - 12.2022
Fibre Rollout Manager / Regional Project Manager
Huawei Technologies
09.2015 - 10.2019
Project Manager
Kwatia Civils
01.2012 - 12.2014
Project Manager
JPP Civils
01.2008 - 01.2012
Project Manager
Toppie Civils
01.2002 - 01.2008
Site Supervisor / Project Manager
DNP Construction
01.1998 - 01.2002
Site Supervisor / Project Manager
GIO Construction
01.1994 - 01.1998
Matric - English, Afrikaans, Science, Maths, Technical Drawings, Metal Works
Nic Diedricks High School