Sandisiwe Mtintsilana
Engineering Technician
Port Elizabeth
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Focused individual with experience in projects involving buildings, roads and marine wet assets. I am a confident Civil Engineering Technician with exemplary math, listening and communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Civil Engineering Technician
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
2016.02 - Current
- Drafting and producing the Project Lifecycle Process documents for the Capital projects,
- Responsible for inspections and maintenance of the Port Infrastructure,
- Acting Senior Engineer for CAPEX reporting,
- Responsible for updating lease management plans,
- Responsible for NMB Ports PDFP amendments,
- Project planning and management for Capital Projects,
- Co-ordination and implementation of the Port maintenance dredging and soundings,
- Responsible for budgetary control of the Maintenance Dredging budget,
- Responsible for management of assets,
- Plan, design and produce concept and construction drawings for port infrastructure projects and maintain Graphical Data Base, provide graphical support to Port Engineer and the Deputy Port Engineer in order to contribute to a safe and efficient environment for sustainable Port functioning,
- Updating of port services drawing,
- Execution of maintenance projects,
- Responsible for lease management plans,
- Responsible for preparation of specifications
- Working closely with engineers, architects, quantity surveyors and other key stakeholders on different infrastructure projects.
- Facilitating smooth communication with stakeholders by preparing clear reports detailing project progress, issues encountered, and proposed solutions.
- Managing subcontractor relationships to ensure timely delivery of materials and services, contributing to the on-time completion of numerous projects.
- Optimizing construction processes by conducting regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with design specifications.
- Supporting project safety measures by participating in risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Attending seminars and trainings offered by company to build knowledge and improve skills.
Acting Senior Engineer
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
5 2022 - 2022.12
- CAPEX reporting in NMB Ports Capic, support to the Port Engineer, project status reporting and compiling of the EXCO and Capic reports, updating of corporate plan, project scope reviews
Technician in Training
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
2014.08 - 2016.02
- Plan and produce concept and construction drawings for port infrastructure projects, maintain Graphical Data Base and Engineering Assets Register, provide graphical support to Port Engineer and Deputy Port Engineer in order to contribute to a safe and efficient environment for sustainable Port functioning, prepare specifications and manage minor Capital Projects, carry out inspections and maintenance of the Port Infrastructure, co-ordinate and manage Port Maintenance dredging and soundings
Student Technician
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
2013.02 - 2014.01
- Timeous production of drawing plans and specifications, compilation of project documentation to ensure PLP and project management principles compliance, compile and preparing estimates for minor capital projects, verifying and signing of payment certificates for Dredging, management of assets which includes physical verification, compiling asset status documents and compiling disposal/decommissioning reports when required, updating the departmental asset database and plans annually after verification
Education
B-Tech: Civil Engineering -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Project Management - undefined
Varsity College
National Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
Matriculation with Exemption Endorsement - undefined
JS Skenjana SSS
Skills
Excellent Communication
Contactdetails
18 Skiathos, Bluewater bay, Port Elizabeth, 6210, 18 Skiathos, Bluewater bay, Port Elizabeth, 6210, Sandisiwe.Mtintsilana@transnet.net, smtintsilana02@gmail.com, 078 690 4572, 076 982 7116
Motivation
I am currently working as a Civil Engineering Technician at the Port of Ngqura responsible for the Capital and OPEX projects that are undertaken for the Port of Ngqura. I am a Professionally registered Civil Engineering Technician. I have extensive knowledge of project management, CAPEX and OPEX project from concept to execution, budgeting processes and ensuring that standard operating procedures and policies are adhered to at all times. I am very passionate, energetic, organized, reliable, determined, results oriented and hardworking. I am also a fast learner and always willing to explore new initiatives.
Extramuralactivitiesandachievements
- Graduate member of SAICE (2011-2017)
- Proffessional Engineering Technician with ECSA (2020600454)
- Received an award of Customer Excellence category as the finalist (Port Manager's awards in 2018)
Developedskillsandabilities - Trainingcoursesattended
- COMPUTER SKILLS: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects; Auto CAD and Ally CAD; Civil Designer, Stainless steel for Engineers and Stainless steel in Structural Engineering, Geosynthetics, Introduction to OHSact, Introduction to coastal Engineering.
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT: PMP Exam Preparation, Microsoft Projects 2003 and Advanced Microsoft Projects 2010; Project Lifecycle Processes (PLP).
- PORT ENGINEERING: Port and Coastal Engineering block courses
- STRENGTHS: Conflict management, Problem solving, Resilient, assertive, Confidentiality, negotiation skills, open minded, Integrity, Positive thinking, Project management, Report writing, Independent thinking, Time management, Asset Management, Conceptual thinking, good customer service, safety orientated, results oriented, flexible, quality oriented, accountable, working under pressure, Compiling of Specifications, drive and determination. Financial budgeting and management, People management, Resource planning and allocation, Proactive, Team player, honest and ethical.
- SKILLS: Maintenance management, Interpersonal skills, Decision making, Lateral thinking, Analytical skills, Communication skills (speaking and writing), Facilitation skills, Presentation skills, Negotiation skills, Computor skills, Planning and organising, Time management skills, Networking, Financial management, report writing.
Licence
Code C1
Yearsofexperience
10 years
Personal Information
- Health Status: Excellent
- Date of Birth: 08/02/90
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Mr. A. Hearne, Senior Civil Enginer (line manager), Transnet National Ports Authority - Port of Ngqura, 071 427 2592, Alexandros.Hearne@transnet.net
- Mr. J. Introna, Senior Manager: EPMO, Transnset National Ports Authority - Port of Ngqura, 071 895 7395, Jarryd.Introna@transnet.net
Languages
Xhosa
Timeline
Civil Engineering Technician
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
2016.02 - Current
Technician in Training
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
2014.08 - 2016.02
Student Technician
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
2013.02 - 2014.01
Acting Senior Engineer
Port of Ngqura, Transnet National Ports Authority
5 2022 - 2022.12
B-Tech: Civil Engineering -
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Project Management - undefined
Varsity College
National Diploma in Civil Engineering - undefined
Walter Sisulu University (WSU)
Matriculation with Exemption Endorsement - undefined
JS Skenjana SSS
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