Sabelo Mthembu
Durban,South Africa
Summary
Detail-oriented Quantity Surveyor with a Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying. Developed Bill of Quantities using WinQS to enhance project budgeting accuracy. Prepared estimates and cost reports while ensuring compliance with project specifications to facilitate timely payments.
My ambition is to find an opportunity that will allow me to utilise my skill set and stretch it further while building my career.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quantity Surveyor
BLUE POLAR CONSULTING
06.2020 - Current
- Developed BOQ using WinQS program to enhance project budgeting accuracy.
- Preparing estimates.
- Preparing cost reports.
- Preparing final account certificates.
- Conducted works inspection and evaluation for payment certificate to ensure compliance with project specifications.
- Compiled payment certificate for main contractor to facilitate timely payments.
- Obtained quotations from multiple suppliers to ensure competitive pricing.
- Attending tender briefings.
- Filling and compiling tender documents.
Forman
UNOCOR
02.2018 - 05.2020
- Supervision of sub-contractors for formwork, reinforcement steel, brickwork, and plaster.
- Managing and planning daily, weekly, and monthly program.
- Construction monitoring; Quality assurance, Quality control.
- Plan works for sub-contractors.
- Coordinated plant management and ensured efficient material usage.
- Sourced materials and negotiated quotations from suppliers to optimise project budgeting.
- Compiled bill of materials and parts list to facilitate accurate procurement.
- Reviewed drawings for conformity and accuracy to ensure project standards were met.
- Provide updates on the project in team meetings.
- Compiled detailed reports on project progress and issues.
Quantity Surveyor Intern
LDM
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Gained experience in taking quantities from drawings to support accurate project costing.
- Re-measurements of Bill of Quantities.
- Assisted in performing arithmetic checks on project estimates.
- Site measuring for payment certificate.
- Assisted in inserting invoices into payment certificates and cash flows to ensure timely financial processing.
- Participated in site meetings to review project progress and address any emerging issues.
Education
Bachelor`s Degree - Quantity Surveying
Durban University of Technology
Durban, South Africa01-2020
National Diploma - Building
Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, South Africa01-2017
Skills
- WinQS
- Estimates and valuations
- Quantity take-offs
- Tender Management and Documentation
- Claims Management
- Subcontractor Management
- Quantity surveying coordination
- Construction quality control
- Building or Site Inspection
- Prepare progress reports
- Microsoft office
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
Projects
- EThekwini Municipality, 2025-09-25, Present, Hammarsdale taxi rank upgrade.
- THE MVULA TRUST, 2022-11-01, Present, Construction of new toilets, walkways, water tanks and demolition of existing toilet.
- ALLMUSS PROPERTIES, 2020-06-01, Present, Alterations to the existing warehouse and construction of new CTM warehouse.
- UNICEF, NECT & Department of Education, 2021-12-01, 2023-05-01, Construction of a new Administration block and alterations to existing buildings.
- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Covid 19 projects), 2020-07-01, 2021-06-01, Upgrade existing TB ward, Isolation wards, and upgrade existing Auxiliary, to Quarantine wards.
- MAPHUMULO MUNICIPALITY, 2018-01-01, 2019-01-01, Construction of New Housing Units.
- HIBISCUS COAST MUNICIPALITY, 2019-01-01, 2020-01-01, Construction of New Housing Units.
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 01 April 1990
Nationality: South African
ID Number: 9004016129085
Driver’s License: Code 10/C1
Ethnicity: African
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single
Languages
- IsiZulu (Home language)
- English (Read, Speak and Write)
Timeline
Quantity Surveyor
BLUE POLAR CONSULTING
06.2020 - Current
Forman
UNOCOR
02.2018 - 05.2020
Quantity Surveyor Intern
LDM
03.2015 - 03.2016
Bachelor`s Degree - Quantity Surveying
Durban University of Technology
National Diploma - Building
Mangosuthu University of Technology