Sandiso Mpho Kali
Construction Manager
Johannesburg
Summary
A highly accomplished, results-driven, and safety-focused Construction Manager with a National Diploma in Civil Engineering and extensive experience spanning both consulting and construction sectors. I am currently appointed under Regulation 2.6.1 of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), assuming legal responsibility for construction activities in mining environments. My expertise includes managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring legal and safety compliance, and overseeing complex project planning to deliver high-quality civil and building infrastructure projects on time and within budget. I am proficient in Civil 3D, IDAS, CAD, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Projects).
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Construction Manager / MHSA 2.6.1 Appointee
QECS (Pty) Ltd
06.2023 - Current
- Assumed legal responsibility for health and safety on-site as an Appointee under MHSA Section 2.6.1.
- Managed civil and building construction works at mine sites, including washbays, silt traps, bund walls, slabs, and roadworks.
- Oversaw all construction activities, coordinated subcontractors, plant, and labor, and ensured strict compliance with the MHSA and Construction Regulations.
- Prepared project programmes, meticulously tracked site progress, and enforced the implementation of method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures.
- Led daily site briefings and toolbox talks to actively reinforce safety culture among project teams.
- Liaised effectively with mine representatives, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with design specifications and project timelines.
- Compiled comprehensive daily site diaries, monthly claims, variation orders, and handover documents.
- Supervised QA/QC processes, including cube tests, compaction testing, snag lists, and final acceptance.
Construction Manager
Snethemba Consultants / Black Collar Holdings
11.2021 - 10.2021
- Planned and executed diverse civil construction works.
- Developed and implemented project programmes and workflows to ensure efficiency and managed project schedules and budgets.
- Supervised and coordinated the work of sub-contractors and on-site labor to ensure adherence to project specifications.
- Managed on-site finances, meticulously tracking costs, budgets, and expenditures, and monitored procurement and logistics.
- Ensured projects remained on schedule, meeting critical deadlines, and maintained quality standards within allocated budgets.
- Liaised extensively with engineers, clients, and other key stakeholders and forums, facilitating stakeholder engagements.
- Provided regular progress reports and proactively highlighted potential issues.
Resident Engineer
Snethemba Consultants
02.2018 - 10.2021
- Regularly reviewed the quality of work completed by contractors to ensure adherence to project standards.
- Conducted continuous measurement of work quantities and approved quantities for payment certificates.
- Managed and updated monthly budgets, weekly cash flow, and project schedules.
- Ensured fund availability prior to the commencement of construction activities.
- Managed monthly progress reports, arranged design/site meetings, and maintained detailed minutes.
- Issued official Site Instructions.
- Served as a primary point of contact for client liaison and compiled comprehensive progress reports and site diaries.
Technician / Designer
Snethemba Consultants
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Ensured all drawings were compliant with company regulations for submission to the Project Manager.
- Performed Road Design (Geometric, Pavement, and Drainage System) utilizing IDAS and Civil 3D.
- Executed Storm Water Design using IDAS and Civil 3D.
- Completed Sewer Design using IDAS and Civil 3D.
- Responsible for producing Schedules of Quantities and assisting with design documentation.
Assistant Site Agent
WTW Civils
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Monitored, controlled, and ensured compliance with all project deliverables.
- Confirmed funds were available before the start of construction activities.
- Provided monitoring and assistance to sub-contractors.
- Maintained accurate site records.
- Updated personnel data for main and sub-contractors on the IT IS system.
- Undertook supervision and measurement of works on site.
- Compiled Pre-Measures and Inspection Requests.
Experiential Trainee
KBK Engineers
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Compiled Condition Assessment Reports.
- Supervised works to ensure strict adherence to specifications and drawings.
- Prepared and submitted various reports.
Site Agent / Business Developer
Buntu Projects
04.2011 - 11.2015
- Proactively searched for new work opportunities and attended site briefings.
- Compiled Tender Documents for submission.
- Drafted Quotations and Pre-Measures for projects.
- Oversaw the execution of works for various projects.
- Managed the ordering of materials and personnel resourcing.
- Handled client communications, invoicing, and followed up with clients on outstanding payments.
- Compiled and submitted quotations to various departments.
Education
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa (UNISA)
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of Walter Sisulu (WSU)
10.2017
Matric -
Queens College Boys High
12.2004
Skills
- Construction & Project Management: In-depth knowledge of project management, operations, and coordination, with proven ability to plan, execute, and monitor diverse construction works
- Site Operations & Supervision: Skilled in managing on-site finances, tracking costs, budgets, and expenditures; supervising and coordinating subcontractors and site labor; and ensuring efficient material and equipment usage
- Quality & Compliance: Ability to implement Quality Control strictly as per specifications and drawings, and a strong focus on legal and safety compliance, including the MHSA and Construction Regulations
- Risk Management: Knowledge of Operational Risk Management systems and planning strategies, with experience enforcing method statements, risk assessments, and safe work procedures
- Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to liaise extensively with engineers, clients, mine representatives, consultants, and other key stakeholders, providing progress reports and highlighting issues
Certification
LEGAL LIABILITY CERTIFICATE - Saacosh Academy – 2022
References
Junior, Kasenge, Senior Engineer, juniork@snethemba.co.za, 082 723 5992, Snethemba Consultants
Timeline
Construction Manager / MHSA 2.6.1 Appointee
QECS (Pty) Ltd
06.2023 - Current
Construction Manager
Snethemba Consultants / Black Collar Holdings
11.2021 - 10.2021
Resident Engineer
Snethemba Consultants
02.2018 - 10.2021
Technician / Designer
Snethemba Consultants
03.2017 - 01.2018
Assistant Site Agent
WTW Civils
01.2017 - 03.2017
Experiential Trainee
KBK Engineers
01.2016 - 12.2016
Site Agent / Business Developer
Buntu Projects
04.2011 - 11.2015
National Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of Walter Sisulu (WSU)
Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering
University of South Africa (UNISA)
Matric -
Queens College Boys High
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