Riaan Van Rooyen
Site Supervisor / Jnr Project Manager
Gordons Bay , Cape Town
Summary
High energy Civil Engineer with 4 years skillfully managing demands of building construction processes and inspection processes. Expert in foundation design, structural integrity inspection and site design for large industrial projects. Special expertise in specialized equipment foundation design.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Civil Site Supervisor
Herotel PTY LTD
Cape Town
08.2020 - Current
- My role as the site supervisor is to plan, organize, direct, control, monitor, install what goes on, onsite and throughout the course of the day. I also work on all fibre implementation projects in accordance with approved company’s standards and specifications.
- Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
- Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll, and ordered new materials for sites.
- Developed work schedules for team members to maximize shift coverage.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- The specific jobs/aspects I have to take charge of/ maintain on a daily basis is things such as (opening of trenches, bedding, padding, duct installation and road surface reinstatements on all in road and conventional trenching projects, as well as installation of pole)
- Ensure road or conventional build lines are built correctly according to specifications as well as installation of poles and fibre stringing is done to plan.
- Fully understanding the plans, drawings and specifications to plan construction routes and layout accordingly.
- Make sure that the timesheets/attendance registers are filled in correctly and on time.
- Always communicate any issues to Project Manager and H&S representative.
- If receiving visitors on site. Ensure all safety precautionary measures are followed to prevent incidents/accidents.
- Referring visitors to the Project Manager
- To enhance long term client relationships via effective image building and client communication.
Senior Technical Lead
KCGC Telecommunication
Cape Town
01.2018 - 06.2020
- Organized system operating procedures to strengthen controls.
- Assessed project milestones and team performance to keep staff on-task.
- Developed technical solutions to diverse operational problems.
- Managed team of 15 personnel focused on implementing resolutions and updates.
- FFTB ISP Installs ( Snowball ,Vodacom, Octotel, SADV, Metro fibre, Blitz Fibre, Huge Networks, ICT globe, MTN)
- FTTH ISP Installs (Gpon, Retrectanet )
- FTTX Maintenance (Gpon, Retrectanet, Ringfeed)
- FTTX Site Build for SADV, MCT, HUGE Networks, Catoptricks, Herotel Snowbal,
- Estates: Val de vie, Pearl valley, Longlands , La bella vie, 2 Pieke, La vie, Klein pareis, Quarter 5 , Evergreen, Shandhurst,
- Planning
- Building
- Fibre Splicing (ODU,Panels,Dome Joints, Loop Joints)
- OTDR Testing and Fault Finding
- Compiling of as-build
- Site Handover
- Weekly inspection (tools & bakies)
- Quality Control
Site Foreman
Vintage Projects
Cape Town
03.2017 - 12.2017
- Coordinated site investigations, documented issues, and escalated to executive teams.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Reviewed project details to specify correct materials and equipment for job sites.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Field Technician
Bronberg
Pretoria
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostics of malfunctioning equipment, machinery, tools, and components.
- Kept detailed records of field measurements and data.
- Utilized safety practices with no complaints or accidents.
- Delivered high-quality work by diligently following standard operating procedures.
- FTTH Installations (Fibre to the home)
- FTTX Maintenance
- Wireless equipment installations and commissioning
Electrical Apprentice
Erologix
Pretoria
03.2014 - 11.2015
- Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
- Installing and commissioning of pre-paid power meters , circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
- Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining, and connecting wire.
- Understood and used proper tools and equipment to install and maintain electrical systems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tuine High School
Pretoria , South Africa 04.2001 -
Short Course - Project Management Foundation
University of Capetown
Cape Town , South Africa 10.2022 - 02.2023
Skills
Estimation accuracy
Municipal design
Construction management
Project Management
Cement and pavement
Budgeting
Site layout
Public works
Civil engineering
Technical reports
Superior time management
Staff Management
Certification
Working at heights Training
Timeline
Short Course - Project Management Foundation
University of Capetown
10.2022 - 02.2023
Project Managment Foundation
10-2022
Working at heights Training
09-2020
Operating small plant
09-2020
Health and Safety Representative
09-2020
Level 1 First aid
09-2020
Level 1 Fire Fighting
09-2020
Civil Site Supervisor
Herotel PTY LTD
08.2020 - Current
Senior Technical Lead
KCGC Telecommunication
01.2018 - 06.2020
Site Foreman
Vintage Projects
03.2017 - 12.2017
Field Technician
Bronberg
12.2015 - 02.2017
Electrical Apprentice
Erologix
03.2014 - 11.2015
High School Diploma -
Tuine High School
04.2001 -