Phetolo Makwela
Civil Engineer
Boksburg
Summary
Dedicated Civil Engineering Technician and aspiring Project Manager with a proven record in infrastructure development, maintenance, and facilities management. Adept at managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating projects across water, road, and building sectors, and delivering exceptional results under pressure. Known for professionalism, analytical problem-solving, and consistent compliance with OHSA and contractual standards.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
6068
6068
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Languages
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Khulakanye Investment and Projects
01.2025 - Current
- Company Overview: Sector: Infrastructure Development (Water Reticulation and Water Meter Management)
- Overall company operational management
- Management of multiple infrastructure projects
- Client liaison and stakeholder coordination
- Procurement and supply chain oversight
- Project planning and scheduling
- Ensuring contractual compliance
- Enforcement of OHSA standards
- Technical oversight and quality assurance
- Sector: Infrastructure Development (Water Reticulation and Water Meter Management)
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
- Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
- Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.
Site Manager
Lethukuthula Development Projects
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Sector: Infrastructure Development (General Building)
- End-to-end site management
- Coordination with clients and consultants
- Procurement and materials management
- Project planning and progress tracking
- Compliance with contractual obligations
- OHSA compliance and implementation
- Technical supervision and quality control
- Sector: Infrastructure Development (General Building)
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
Site Manager
Lethukuthula Development Projects
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Sector: Infrastructure Development (Routine Road Maintenance)
- Day-to-day site operations management
- Liaison with clients and local authorities
- Procurement planning and implementation
- Work scheduling and logistics
- Monitoring compliance with project contracts
- Occupational Health & Safety enforcement
- Technical guidance and site inspections
- Sector: Infrastructure Development (Routine Road Maintenance)
- Created weekly and monthly reports and presentations for management team.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Managed subcontractors, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to project timelines and specifications.
Site Agent
Vutha Projects
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: Sector: Infrastructure Development (Water Reticulation and Building Construction)
- Project estimation and budgeting
- Procurement and tender documentation
- Contract negotiation and administration
- Cost feasibility and planning
- Interim payment certificates and invoicing
- Site inspections and progress reporting
- Sector: Infrastructure Development (Water Reticulation and Building Construction)
Facilities Manager
Tefla Group
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Sector: Infrastructure Maintenance (Union Buildings Facilities Management)
- Monthly operations reporting
- Supervision of maintenance operations
- Job card and checklist management
- Call center and reactive maintenance handling
- RFQ specification compilation
- Sub-contractor supervision and liaison
- Sector: Infrastructure Maintenance (Union Buildings Facilities Management)
Civil Technician
Makhado Properties
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: Sector: Infrastructure Development (Roads and Stormwater Construction)
- Project coordination and execution
- Material procurement and documentation
- Daily progress tracking
- Technical support and compliance enforcement
- Sector: Infrastructure Development (Roads and Stormwater Construction)
Lab Technician
Raumix Aggregate
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Company Overview: Sector: Mining (Open-cast mine)
- Sample collection and testing
- Quality control and reporting
- Data recording and interpretation
- Sector: Mining (Open-cast mine)
Junior Surveyor
RPN Surveys and Projects
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Company Overview: Sector: Infrastructure Development (Roads and Building Construction)
- Survey data capturing and placement
- Model design and supervision
- OSH compliance and reporting
- Sector: Infrastructure Development (Roads and Building Construction)
Education
Honours: Structural Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa 01.2023 - Current
Advanced Diploma (BTech) - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa12-2023
Certificate - Project Management
University of South Africa
12-2023
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa12-2021
National Certificate - Matriculation
Skills
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- ArcGIS
- Prokon
- MS Project
- EPANET
- Budgeting
- procurement
- subcontractor coordination
- risk management
- Roads
- stormwater
- water reticulation
- structural engineering
- OSH Act
- JBCC
- FIDIC
- MFMA
- SABS standards
- Negotiation
- client relations
- multilingual communication
- Facilities Management
- Roads and Stormwater Construction
- Building Maintenance
- Structural Engineering
- Water Reticulation
- Surveying
- Project Planning & Execution
- Billing
- Quotations
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Civil Designer
- GIS
- Infraworks
- Abaqus
- Revit
- Prota Structure
- Contract Management
Project planning
Client relationship management
Scope management
Project scheduling
Financial administration
Schedule coordination
KPI tracking
Client relations
Cost control
Quality control
Contract preparation
Project framework engineering
Technical monitoring
Multi-project management
Project management
Work Planning and Prioritization
Performance monitoring
Decision-making
Analytical thinking
Team leadership
Team building
Affiliations
- ECSA, 2022704176
- SAICE, 202300524
- SACPCMP, In progress
- PMP, In progress
- SAFMA, In progress
Aspirations
Pursuing a Master of Engineering (Professional) in Civil Engineering.
Personal Information
- ID Number: 9102105498088
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code C1
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
Khulakanye Investment and Projects
01.2025 - Current
Site Manager
Lethukuthula Development Projects
01.2024 - 01.2025
Site Manager
Lethukuthula Development Projects
01.2023 - 01.2024
Honours: Structural Engineering - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
01.2023 - Current
Site Agent
Vutha Projects
01.2022 - 01.2023
Facilities Manager
Tefla Group
01.2020 - 01.2022
Civil Technician
Makhado Properties
01.2017 - 01.2019
Lab Technician
Raumix Aggregate
01.2016 - 01.2017
Junior Surveyor
RPN Surveys and Projects
01.2014 - 01.2016
National Certificate - Matriculation
Advanced Diploma (BTech) - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
Certificate - Project Management
University of South Africa
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa
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