Sinothile Warona Koali
Graduate Civil Engineer
Durban,KZN
Work Preference
Summary
Motivated black South African graduate in civil engineering from Wits University, recognized for top academic achievements and active leadership in student governance. Extensive practical exposure including site-based infrastructure projects and contract management under industry professionals. Skilled in engineering design software and committed to advancing diversity and transformation within the built environment. Ready to leverage academic knowledge and community involvement to support innovative, sustainable infrastructure development.
Overview
3
3
Languages
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Student
eThekwini Municipality ETA department
06.2023
- Work included road sign and marking design.
- Evaluating and designing traffic calming devices around the metropolitan area.
- Zoning and rezoning applications in and around the city.
Student Intern
Cirrus PMC (Pty) Ltd
01.2024 - 01.2024
- PrCPM Mr. M Nzimande director of Cirrus PMC
- Obtained valuable knowledge into contract drafting
- Gained experience in procurement procedures
- Involved in tender evaluations
- Acquired skills in project management
Chairperson of School of the Civil Student Council
University of Witwatersrand
11.2024 - 10.2025
- Student council is a substructure constituted under the Wits SRC
- Plays a critical role in student representation within the school and various structures in the university
- Aims to create a fruitful learning environment
- Led student council of 13 members, representing over 300 Civil Engineering students at Wits University, serving as a bridge between industry and academics.
Gender and Transformation Officer
Wits University
11.2024 - 11.2025
- Gender and Transformation officer in the faculty student council
- This role enabled me to represent students within the faculty of engineering and built environment at wits university, be at forefront of initiatives leading to transformation of the faculty as a student representative
Vice Chairperson of Every Nation Campus Wits
Every Nation Campus
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Vice chairperson of Every Nation Campus Wits religious Society
- This position entrusted to members of the congregation in planning and executing preparations for Sunday service as well as initiatives implemented by the church
Education
High School Diploma -
Sarel Cilliers High School
01.2017 - 12.2021
BSc - Civil Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand Johannesburg
01.2022 - 12.2025
Skills
Engineering design and analysis
Timeline
Vice Chairperson of Every Nation Campus Wits
Every Nation Campus
01.2025 - 12.2025
Chairperson of School of the Civil Student Council
University of Witwatersrand
11.2024 - 10.2025
Gender and Transformation Officer
Wits University
11.2024 - 11.2025
Student Intern
Cirrus PMC (Pty) Ltd
01.2024 - 01.2024
Student
eThekwini Municipality ETA department
06.2023
BSc - Civil Engineering
University of The Witwatersrand Johannesburg
01.2022 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Sarel Cilliers High School
01.2017 - 12.2021
Languages
isiZulu Native language
English Proficient speaker, listener, reading and writing
seSotho Intermediate
Honors and awards
- NOV 2021 AWARD SAREL CILLIERS STUDENT AMBASSADOR FOR 2021 AWARD IS GIVEN TO STUDENT REPRESENTING SCHOOL EXCELLENLTY IN ACADEMICS ASWELL AS EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES,
- Golden key Invitation for top academic performance Invitation is given to top academic achievers in their course.
- Finalist at greenovate awards, competition where top final year research projects from top instiutuions in the country compete and are awarded on green and sustainable engineering practice..
Leadership roles
- NOV 2024 – NOV 2025 Chairperson of the school of the Civil Engineering Student Council.
- Student council is a substructure constituted under the wits SRC and plays a critical role in student representation within the school and various structures in the university with the purpose of creating a fruitful learning environment.
- NOV 2024- NOV 2025 Gender and Transformation officer in the faculty student council.
- This role enabled me to represent students within the faculty of engineering and built environment at wits university and be at forefront of initiatives leading to transformation of the faculty as a student representative.
- Jan 2025 - Present Vice chairperson of Every Nation Campus Wits religious Society.
- This position entrusted to members of the congregation in planning and executing preparations for Sunday service as well as initiatives implemented by the church
- April 2025 - Present Member of Wits student forum Body comprised of chairpersons of every school within the university to represent students, and address matters of student governance within the university.
- JAN 2021- NOV 2021 Member of school student council and hostel headboy.
Computer skills
- Programming VBA, Math lab (beginner), R statistical software (beginner), surfer software
- Applications MS office application, AutoCAD, Prokon, robot structural analysis, Staad.
References
- Neo Mahome, Campus director Every Nation Campus Wits, +27 82 688 5673.
- Dr J, Kanjee, Lecturer at school of civil and environmental engineering., janinakanjee@wits.ac.za, +27 11 717 7097.
- Dr A Ilemobade, Head of School and senior lecturer at school of civil and environmental engineering, adesola.ilemobade@wits.ac.za, +27 11 717 7153.
- Ms. H, Rober, Head of HR at Cirrus PMC, Admin@CirrusPMC.co.za, +27 31 576 0372. +27 11 717 7132.
- Ms Z, Mnukwa, Head of HR at Cirrus PMC, Admin@CirrusPMC.co.za, +27 31 576 0372.
Honors and awards
- NOV 2021 AWARD SAREL CILLIERS STUDENT AMBASSADOR FOR 2021 AWARD IS GIVEN TO STUDENT REPRESENTING SCHOOL EXCELLENLTY IN ACADEMICS ASWELL AS EXTRA CURRICULA ACTIVITIES,
- Golden key Invitation for top academic performance Invitation is given to top academic achievers in their course.
- Finalist at greenovate awards, competition where top final year research projects from top instiutuions in the country compete and are awarded on green and sustainable engineering practice..
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
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morning
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Leadership roles
- NOV 2024 – NOV 2025 Chairperson of the school of the Civil Engineering Student Council.
- Student council is a substructure constituted under the wits SRC and plays a critical role in student representation within the school and various structures in the university with the purpose of creating a fruitful learning environment.
- NOV 2024- NOV 2025 Gender and Transformation officer in the faculty student council.
- This role enabled me to represent students within the faculty of engineering and built environment at wits university and be at forefront of initiatives leading to transformation of the faculty as a student representative.
- Jan 2025 - Present Vice chairperson of Every Nation Campus Wits religious Society.
- This position entrusted to members of the congregation in planning and executing preparations for Sunday service as well as initiatives implemented by the church
- April 2025 - Present Member of Wits student forum Body comprised of chairpersons of every school within the university to represent students, and address matters of student governance within the university.
- JAN 2021- NOV 2021 Member of school student council and hostel headboy.
Software
MS office , AutoCAD, Prokon, Civil 3D ,Auto Desk Robot structural analysis, Staad Pro
Computer skills
- Programming VBA, Math lab (beginner), R statistical software (beginner), surfer software
- Applications MS office application, AutoCAD, Prokon, robot structural analysis, Staad.