Sithembiso Xaba
Summary
Experienced Clark of works with a robust background in construction site supervision and technical operations. Demonstrated expertise in site inspection, safety compliance, quality assurance, and contract management. Proven ability to manage materials, lead teams, and ensure project adherence to timelines and budgets. Adept at stakeholder engagement, performance evaluation, and emergency coordination. Strong technical knowledge in building and construction with a focus on maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety. Career goal: To leverage extensive experience in a senior supervisory role within the construction industry to drive project success and innovation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Clark of works
Eskom KZN Ou
02.2017 - Current
- Assisted in inspecting site work to ensure progress and identify quality or code issues.
- Helped assess contractor performance to support adherence to contractual obligations and quality expectations.
- Provided updates on progress to stakeholders to maintain clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Supported the inspection of construction supplies to verify material quality and compliance with specifications.
- Aided in supervising construction activities to uphold workmanship standards and prevent deviations from design plans.
- Maintained daily logs to track work progress and ensure accurate reporting.
- Facilitated communication regarding any delays to keep construction on schedule.
- Responded to site and crew emergencies to coordinate immediate actions with management.
- Helped enforce site safety rules to reduce work-related accidents and injuries.
- Assisted in evaluating project outcomes to identify lessons learned for future initiatives.
Construction Site Supervisor
Eskom KZN OU/Central East
Pietermaritzburg
02.2011 - 01.2016
- Supervised construction site operations, maintaining strict adherence to safety regulations and project timelines.
- Conducted daily briefings for team members to outline tasks and address potential safety hazards.
- Managed materials inventory, liaising with suppliers to guarantee timely delivery and minimise project delays.
- Organised crew operations to complete projects in line with schedule and budget targets.
- Enforced site safety rules, minimising work-related accidents and injuries.
- Manage fleet, maintenance, and service.
- Book trainings and refresher courses.
- Copper replacement projects.
- Attend to breakedowns
Senior construction official
Eskom Distribution KZN OU
Pietermaritzburg
04.2005 - 04.2011
- Create substation layouts from engineering drawings.
- Construct the substation from civil works up to stringing.
- Erect substation components. i.e. TRFs, CT, VT, junction boxes, breakers, and links.
- Install protection schemes, battery bays.
- Lay and terminate cables from control room to HV yard.
- Achieved service time and quality targets.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments to eliminate accident risks.
Tranee construction official
Eskom Distribution Kzn Ou
Pietermaritzburg
04.2005 - 04.2005
- Construction of new MV three-phase tower lines, including civil works, assembly, stringing, and handover.
- Rehabilitating existing lines that need upgrading. i.e. bigger conductor.
- Construction of substations from layout, civil works, and stringing of busbars.
- Construction of the control room, cable layout, and control panels.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Handled customer concerns and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Technical Official
Telkom SA
Pietermaritzburg
01.2000 - 03.2003
- Assisted in maintaining underground communication cables.
- Supported repairs and pressure testing of cables between exchanges to minimise faults.
- Conducted routine checks to ensure cable integrity.
- Attend to customer complaints with regard to network issues.
- Routine network maintenance.
Education
NATIONAL N DIPLOMA - ENGINEERING STUDIES
KHOMANANI TVT
Johannesburg, GP01-2021
N6 ELECTRICAL - ENGINEERING STUDIES
KHOMANANI TVT COLLAGE
Johannesburg, GP01-2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Business management
Regenesys
Sandton, GP01-2015
Electrician - Electrical Trade
Umbilo Artisans Training
01-2006
N3 - ENGINEERING STUDIES
UMSUNDUZI TVT COLL
Pietermaritzburg, KZN01-1998
SENIOR CERTIFICATE - GRADE 12
ZWELETHU HIGH SCHOOL
Umlazi, KZN01-1994
NQF LEVEL 3-6 - UNIT STANDARDS
DIONYSUS
Umhlanga, KZNSkills
- Site inspection and safety compliance
- Quality assurance and contract management
- Materials management and team leadership
- Site inspection
- Quality assurance
- Contract management
- Safety compliance
- Material verification
- Project scheduling
- Team supervision
- Risk assessment
- Problem solving
- Stakeholder engagement
- Performance evaluation
- Emergency coordination
- Daily reports and checklists
- Site inspection proficiency
- Customer service excellence
- Construction knowledge
- Calm under pressure
- Site layout understanding
- First Aid
- Site safety enforcement
- Safety and compliance
- Building and construction
- Effective communication
- CPR and First Aid
- Time management expertise
- Safety management
- Technical drawing understanding
- Technical communication
- Computer literacy
- Adaptable to change
- Operations management
Accomplishments
- Updated and implemented policies for continued company compliance with guidelines.
TRAVELING TO NEW PLACES.
- LIMPOMPO
- MPUMALANGA
- GAUTENG
- GOMPO
- NORTH WEST
Timeline
Clark of works
Eskom KZN Ou
02.2017 - Current
Construction Site Supervisor
Eskom KZN OU/Central East
02.2011 - 01.2016
Senior construction official
Eskom Distribution KZN OU
04.2005 - 04.2011
Tranee construction official
Eskom Distribution Kzn Ou
04.2005 - 04.2005
Technical Official
Telkom SA
01.2000 - 03.2003
NATIONAL N DIPLOMA - ENGINEERING STUDIES
KHOMANANI TVT
N6 ELECTRICAL - ENGINEERING STUDIES
KHOMANANI TVT COLLAGE
Certificate of Higher Education - Business management
Regenesys
Electrician - Electrical Trade
Umbilo Artisans Training
N3 - ENGINEERING STUDIES
UMSUNDUZI TVT COLL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE - GRADE 12
ZWELETHU HIGH SCHOOL
NQF LEVEL 3-6 - UNIT STANDARDS
DIONYSUS