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Samuel Benedict Nhlapo

Samuel Benedict Nhlapo

Phuthaditjhaba,South Africa

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in bricklaying, stakeholder communication, and site inspections. Demonstrates strong technical reporting skills and excels in team collaboration and time management. Committed to delivering high-quality results and enhancing project efficiency through effective communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Civil engineering intern

Damian's Contractors Civil
Bethlehem, Orange Free State
01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Improved team collaboration with regular coordination meetings.
  • Optimized resource allocation, reducing wastage on-site.
  • Assisted in the preparation of technical reports for improved project understanding.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for cost-effective procurement of materials.
  • Monitored construction activities, guaranteeing quality control and assurance at all stages.
  • Managed documentation processes, maintaining accurate records for future reference.
  • Ensured safety compliance by conducting regular site inspections.
  • Performed simple calculations and computer data entry.
  • Helped with surveys, site inspections and associated reports.
  • Assisted with fieldwork for data collection, site inspections and observations.
  • Prepared issue sheets and completed other information management duties.
  • Observed and attended meetings with project stakeholders.
  • Prepared accurate project cost estimates, schedules and specifications.
  • Monitored and maintained health and safety standards for site compliance.
  • Harnessed strong data analysis and modelling to deliver complex engineering calculations.

Student

Blacktop Civils
Bloemfontein, Orange Free State
08.2024 - 01.2025

BRICKLAYER

  • Excavation

DSTI-daily safe task instructions.

Toolbox Talk.

Excavating with hand tools for strip foundations 600mm deep

by 200mm wide using pickaxe.

Removing soil from the trench with shovel and offload them

into wheelbarrow.

Housekeeping and cleaning of tools.


  • Concrete Work

Pouring 25mpa and 30mpa concrete into strip foundation

using concrete mixer truck.

Pouring 250 m3 for bedding and use concrete vibrator.

Cure a concrete using water (H2O).


  • Brickwork & Foundation wall

Observe and assist an experienced bricklayer with the

brick laying processes to construct, repair and make

alterations to superstructures within Blacktop Civils.


Observe and assist communicate with Foreman on

operational issues including progress on construction or

repair work, materials and equipment requirements.


Oserve and assist bricklayer build-in windows and door

frames into the superstructures using trowel, level line,

builder's lane and spirit level.

Observe and assist lay precast and brick-on edge lintels

and arches.


Education

Matric -

Bluegumbosh Secondary School
01.2015 - 11.2017

Civil Engineering N6 - Civil Engineering

Motheo TVET College
Bloemfontein, Orange Free State
01.2018 - 12.2022

Skills

  • Bricklaying
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Site inspections
  • Technical reporting
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management

Custom

Samuel Nhlapo, nhlaposamuel600@gmail.com, 071 119 1883, 065 802 2833, 50 Mbeki Street, Phuthaditjhaba, C1, 9866, 12/30/98, Male, South African, English, Zulu, Xhosa, Sesotho

Certification

N1 - N6 Certificate in Civil Engineering, 01/01/18

Languages

English
Advanced
Sesotho
Fluent
IsiZulu
Upper intermediate
IsXhosa
Intermediate

Timeline

Civil engineering intern

Damian's Contractors Civil
01.2025 - 09.2025

Student

Blacktop Civils
08.2024 - 01.2025

Civil Engineering N6 - Civil Engineering

Motheo TVET College
01.2018 - 12.2022

Matric -

Bluegumbosh Secondary School
01.2015 - 11.2017
Samuel Benedict Nhlapo