Shelden Timms Da costa

As the Group Executive Director for Aspire wealth and its subsidiaries, I was responsible for establishing new to medium start up business as well as implementing company compliance in financial, legal and administration. This was achieved through a structured framework, with the assistance of an executive team, to successfully ensure the implementation of the companies long term operational strategies. These included growth of a property portfolio, to maximize the company's productivity and performance with sustainable growth, diversification, wealth management and preservation.

Performance Indicators:

• Oversaw accurate finance tracking, by means of monthly management accounts, weekly operational turn over tracking and performance reports and ensured annual financial statements were complied.
• Reported financial portfolio to Shareholders every quarter, effectively outlining company progress, asset valuations, rental income & expenses, maintenance requirements and forecasting for effective planning.
• Oversaw compliance management, verifying policies and procedures were compliant with legislative and organizational needs.
• Analyzed financial P&L information and developed strategies that led to increased profitability.
• Developed learning and development strategies that increased staff performance across various operations.
• Promoted unity among staff members through effective and consistent communication of vision and values of the company.
• Drove continuous operational improvement, developing quality tools for reporting structures where business needed improvement and growth.
• Reduced costs and improved operations by analysing processes and customer feedback.
• Produced deliverables on time with high attention to detail.
• Identified and managed project scope, timelines and issues.
• Coordinated daily activities to contribute to timely and successful completion of residential development projects.
• Communicated with people at multiple levels.
• Adapted project management techniques to overcome constraints and dependencies.
• Helped to lead projects to secure successful results.
• Led meetings and discussions remotely using Zoom and Microsoft Teams.
• Discussed issues and brainstormed solutions with various groups and individuals to maintain project progress.
• Forecasted project requirements and challenges to successful execution.
• Prepared reports and presentations to provide updates on vital project information

Career Highlights;

Commercial:

-Langaro wellness center (Camps Bay, Cape Town, South Africa)

• Project description: Professional coordination and design, Project coordination , council submission and approvals for the renovations and additions to the property as per the client specifications.
• Site Area: 700m2
• GLA: 500m2
• Project Value +-R15 million
• Year Completed:2018

-Think secure storage (Parklands, Cape Town, South Africa)

• Project description: Start up a new self storage business by acquiring land, Professional Coordination, Council submission and approvals, Project management.
• Implementation of full company structure and management thereof.
• Design of a new fully automated rental management software system for daily operations to minimize administration requirements for daily operations.
• Site Area 13000m2
• Warehouse GLA: 5900m2 ( 789 self storage units starting from 4m2 to 24m2 in size)
• Offices GLA: 500m2
• Year completed 2018
• Project Value R+- 46 million

Think secure storage was successfully managed and sold at the end of 2022 to a JSE listed self storage company.

Residential:

-Nouveau Estate (Parklands, Cape Town, South Africa)

• Project description: Nouveau Estate, Is a 3 story mixed use residential development that comprised of 56 units made up of 1 and 2 bedroom units with floor areas between 50-70m2 and 6 commercial units located on the ground.
• Site Area: 7500m2
• GLA:3500m2
• Year completed:2018
• Project Value: +- R 47 million

70% of the development is owned and managed by Aspire Wealth Investments.

-Vida Unico (Durbanville, Cape Town South Africa)

• Project description: Vida Unico was a green field development, with land that was zoned agricultural and had to be rezoned for residential use. The development comprises of 32 units made up of 2 to 3 bedroom units with a floor areas between 90 to 150m2.
• Site Area: 9000m2
• GLA 7500m2
• Year Completed:2019
• Project Value: +- R 58 million

65% of the development is owned and managed by Aspire wealth Investments.

-55 on Southdale (Edgemead Cape Town, South Africa)

• Project description: 55 on Southdale is a 4 story residential development that comprised of 61 units made up of 1 to 3 bedrooms with floor areas of 56m2 to 90m2.
• Site Area: 5000m2
• GLA 4800
• Year completed 2021
• Project value:+- R 70 million

Improvon was the introduction to my career in construction & property development. I started my career off as a Júnior foreman and grew through the business being promoted there Project manager for Cape Town managing all there Western Cape developments, tenants installations and property, Park Maintenance.

-Júnior foreman

• Year:2008-2009
• Project: ABB South Africa (Longmeadow business Park ,Johannesburg, South Africa)

Key performance Indicators:

• Resolved operational issues, such as project scheduling and safety issues.
• Read and interpreted project drawings.
• Supervised and coached a team of site staff, including sub-contractractors.
• Maintained site compliance by verifying constant conformance with health and safety regulations, risk assessments and audits.
• Facilitated goal tracking by providing progress updates to Project Manager.
• Drove continuous improvement by promoting transparency and honest collaboration across all tasks.
• Conducted site quality inspections to guarantee work was in conformance of with project specifications.
• Led laboring teams by driving continued productivity to reach targets.
• Created and maintained construction schedules to determine work shifts.

-Site Agent

• Year:2009-2012
• Project: Montague Park (Cape Town, South Africa)
• Project Description: 64 Ha industrial business park that needed Installation of all Infrastructure services and road construction.
• Project Value; +- R110 million

Key performance indicators:

• Project programming to met project deadlines.
• Monitored progress to determine timely completion aligned to detailed design specifications.
• Formulated and submitted project reports to supervisor.
• Attended professional meetings to resolve design issues.
• Subcontractor weekly meetings to monitor project progress and coordinate critical path trades to ensure successful project handover.
• Managed delivery and shipment of supplies required for projects.
• Offered adequate resources to meet project schedule and timely deadlines.
• Handled procurement of necessary materials and supplies within clear budgetary guidelines.
• Verified projects cost to align with allotted budget.
• Upheld highest quality standards in various tasks to achieve exceptional finished-project results.
• Measured, certified and approved sub-contractor interim valuations.
• Managed site instructions, daily diary, record sheets and other forms of site reporting.
• Liaised with project manager to address third party, environmental and public relations issues.
• Promoted best practice in health, safety and environmental matters in conjunction with SHEQ department.

-Project Manager

• Year:2012-2018
• Project: Montague Park (Cape Town, South Africa)
• Project Description: Various Industrial warehousing developments in Montague Park
• Project design, council submission and approvals.
• Project programming to met project deadlines.
• Led management of site quality assurance in conjunction with Site Agent.
• Collaborated with construction administration consultants to schedule field observations.
• Enforced quality procedures for all temporary and permanent construction and installation activities.
• Provided diligent training and safety kits to construction personnel, fully complying with site safety protocols.
• Held construction and installation teams accountable for performance against specific schedules and man-hour budgets.
• Delivered short-term plans and performance requirements, holding weekly progress meetings.
• Provided mentorship, support and team management to keep staff suitably trained and competent.
• Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with contractors, subcontractors and key stakeholders, negotiating best-possible project progression.
• Conducted routine quality audits, verifying progression against specifications and initiating corrective actions to remedy concerns.
• Oversaw all day-to-day site operations.
• Maximised commercial results and profit margins for allocated projects.
• Drafted and presented forecasting of costs, risks and financial implications.
• Produced and presented final cost plans and procurement reports.
• Collated site records and prepared meeting packs, tracking outcomes in CCS to maintain optimum traceability.
• Liaised with interfacing stakeholders related to legal, operational and financial issues.
• Supported commercial evaluation and negotiation of tenders to achieve swift results.
• Drafted post-contract cost reports and presented details to Operation director.
• Collaborated with internal teams to verify project viability and improve cost-effectiveness.
• Enforced cost management against budget, highlighting commercial issues and reporting on risks.
• Assessed applications, valuations and cost reconciliations and drafted reports with QS with findings.
• Maintained budget adherence with strict commercial and contract management with assistance from QS.
• Reviewed monthly cost-value reconciliations and cash-spend profiles prepared by QS.
• Managed client relationships and requirements at contractual level.
• Addressed post-contract cost variances and change control processes.

-Career Achievement's

Commercial Projects:

East Precinct:

East And West building: Industrial warehouse Multi tenanted

Site Area:60 000m2

GLA: 28500m2

Project value:+- R115 million

ABB Cape Town

Site Area: 11000m2

GLA: 5600m2

Project value: +-R 45 million

Brights Hardware & line shops

Site Area: 10 000m2

GLA: 5500m2

Project value: +- R55 million

Years Completed 2009-2012

South precinct:

Block A1 and A2: Industrial warehouse multi tenanted

Site Area: 70 000m2

GLA: 38000m2

Project Value: +-R150million

Time Link Cargo

Site Area: 6500m2

GLA: 4500m2

Project Value: +-R60 million

Table Bay butcher

Site Area: 5000m2

GLA:3500m2

Project Value: +- R45 million

Block C

Site Area: 2500m2

GLA: 1500m2

Project Value: +-R15 million

Takealot

Site Area: 80 000m2

GLA: 30 000m2

Project Value: +-R180 million

Cape foods

Site Area 1200m2

GLA 5500m2

Project Value: +- R55 million

Years completed 2012-2018