Rufus Malapi Kgoathla

• Manage Organizations technical operations and field. providing engineering support and technical problem solving and operational efficieny.
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the 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 service providers, subcontractors, and supervisors to keep project fully operational.
• Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
• Planned and implemented comprehensive construction plans to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
• Projects completed:

a). Benburg - Esselen 275KV T8 Emergency restoration

b). Medupi - Witkop 400KV Section D OHL , 45km

• PROJECT: MEDUPI-WITKOP 400KV SEC C LINE
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the team members or any required adjustments in plans or schedules.
• Communicated daily with Project team to keep project fully operational.
• Monitored contractor operations for compliance with construction regulations, OSH Act, ISO standards, labor law, Site Specifications, Safety standards, and Project programme.
• Overseeing safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
• Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between stakeholders.
• Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets for the client.
• Projects Completed:

a). Medupi - Witkop 400KV Section C OHL, 65Km

• PROJECT: EDWALENI-STONEHENGE 132KV OHL & SUB-STATION BAYS
• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.
• Monitored daily progress on-site to maintain a clear understanding of challenges faced by the 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.
• Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
• Improved project efficiency by streamlining communication between client, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, leading to efficient collaboration on complex construction projects.
• Completed projects within time constraints by effectively managing schedules and allocating resources.
• Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
• Managed procurement processes for timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth project execution.
• Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering high-quality workmanship and addressing concerns promptly.

• PROJECTS: KUSILE LULAMISA SEC A 400KV, MEDUPI-BORUTHO 400KV, ALPHA-BETA 765KV REFURBISHMENT, BETA HYDRA 765KV RESTORATION, MATSOKU-POLIHALI 132KV
• Worked closely with engineers, land surveyors, and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
• Inspected project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
• Facilitated smooth communication with stakeholders by preparing clear reports detailing project progress, issues encountered, and proposed solutions.
• Supported project safety measures by participating in risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
• Optimized construction processes by conducting regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
• Improved project efficiency by assisting in the development and implementation of civil engineering plans and designs.
• Managed subcontractor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, contributing to the on-time completion of numerous projects.
• Efficiently used various software applications such as AutoCAD, prokon, PLS CADD, Sketchup , Office desktop to develop precise engineering drawings that guided construction efforts successfully.
• Ensured timely completion of projects by maintaining detailed schedules and coordinating activities between different teams.
• Assisted in the preparation of high-quality bids for potential clients, resulting in a higher success rate for securing contracts.

• Contributed to technical report writing, providing clear and concise information on experimental results and conclusions.
• Testing test samples for: compressive strength, tensile strength, shear strength, flexural strength, bending strength, bearing capacity, permeability, Clay content , Structural Analysis under loaded conditions
• Supported the design process by creating prototypes and performing tests for validation purposes.