Sithokozile Precious Sithole

Responsibilities

1. Site Investigation and Planning:

• Conducting site investigations for effective planning.
• Preparing method statements, construction programs, and safety/environmental management plans.
• Developing a quality control plan.

2. Resource and Site Management:

• Managing the construction site and allocated resources efficiently.
• Issuing inquiries to subcontractors and suppliers and evaluated quotations for inclusions.
• Approving invoices for subcontractors and suppliers of materials, plant, and equipment.
• Developing cash flow projections for budget control.

3. Monitoring and Updates:

• Continuously monitoring construction progress and updated the schedule accordingly.
• Ensuring compliance with testing standards (e.g., SANS 1200) for work and materials.

4. Legislative Compliance:

• Complying with key legislation, including:
• Occupational Health and Safety Act (1993).
• Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Act (2013).
• Construction Industry Development Board Act (2000) and CIDB Regulations.
• Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act (2003).
• National Environmental Management Act (1998).
• Environment Conservation Act.
• Adhered to Construction Regulations (2014).

5. Safety Management:

• Directing safety procedures, including:
• Supplying PPE (hard hats, boots, reflective suits) to site personnel.
• Conducting safety inductions for all personnel, visitors, and suppliers.
• Holding daily toolbox talks and ensuring attendance registers were signed.
• Verifying plant and equipment safety.
• Ensuring all site personnel passed medical tests for site duties.

6. Testing and Client Approval:

Conducting tests like concrete strength and material compaction, ensuring they met client-approved SANS 1200 specifications.

Responsibilities

1. Payment and Financial Management:

• Generated and submitted monthly payment certificates, valuations, and final accounts.
• Prepared cost estimates, budgets, and cash flow projections.
• Submitted claims for delays and ensured extra work was quantified and paid.
• Negotiated quotes for better rates and ensured timely approval and payment of invoices.

2. Subcontractor and Vendor Management:

• Managed subcontractor procurement, agreements, and performance.
• Measured work done, generated payment certificates, and ensured compliance with quality standards.
• Oversaw procurement documentation for vendor applications.

3. Project Planning and Execution:

• Prepared and updated project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Set targets, monitored progress, and reported updates to clients and stakeholders.
• Managed and mentored site agents/supervisors and employees.

4. Tendering and Procurement:

• Conducted tendering activities, including obtaining supplier quotes and preparing returnable documents.
• Priced projects, including rate build-ups and mark-ups.
• Submitted method statements, programs, cash flows, and local content documentation.

5. Technical Oversight:

• Liaised with project architects and technical advisors to ensure work met specifications.
• Prepared and submitted notices, claims, and rates for new works.
• Addressed client and community queries during site and technical meetings.

6. Site and Resource Management:

• Ordered materials, approved requisitions, and ensured resources were available on-site.
• Monitored and reported on site progress, including community and client-related issues.
• Oversaw execution plans, provisional sums, and quality of work.

Reason for Leaving

Seeking growth

Responsibilities

1. Project Oversight:

• Reported to the Technical Manager – Water and Sanitation.
• Managed contractor progress, safety, and environmental compliance on-site.
• Conducted thorough inspections and monitored daily production.

2. Contract and Dispute Management:

• Adjudicated disputes between the employer and contractor.
• Ensured fair handling of measurements and contractual claims per GCC (3rd Edition, 2015).

3. Quality Control:

• Ensured all works adhered to SANS1200 standards.
• Conducted tests, verified methodologies, and approved materials for use.

4. Planning and Coordination:

• Assisted contractors with planning and monitoring programs.
• Negotiated for additional resources and ensured adherence to schedules.
• Authorized work commencement on-site and intervened as necessary.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintained site records, monitored results, and drafted progress, EPWP, and closeout reports.
• Prepared completion certificates and as-built drawings for the client.

6. Client and Public Relations:

• Dealt with public relations and coordinated with agents employed by the client.
• Assisted contractors with service issues during construction.

Reason for wanting to leave

Contract came to an end.

Responsibilities

1. Project Planning and Concept Development:

• Reported to the Operations Manager.
• Assessed client requirements, established project briefs, and set objectives, priorities, and strategies.
• Prepared and tracked project programs using MS Projects.
• Conducted investigations and prepared status quo reports for engagements with government and private entities.
• Finalized project concepts, including scope, scale, and preliminary design and viability.

2. Design and Documentation:

• Developed approved concepts into detailed designs with specifications, cost plans, and financial viability.
• Prepared procurement and construction documentation, ensuring effective procurement strategies.

3. Procurement and Contractor Management:

• Conducted site briefings, tender adjudications, and contractor appointments.
• Administered and monitored construction contracts, ensuring adherence to specifications and compliance with GCC (2nd and 3rd Edition), FIDIC, and related contracts.

4. Construction Monitoring:

• Conducted site visits to ensure work met design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitored project progress, quality, and expenditure using MS Projects.
• Approved payment certificates and ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

5. Project Management:

• Developed systems engineering and project management techniques for infrastructure deployment.
• Coordinated procedures and documentation for practical completion of works.

6. Project Close-Out:

• Completed and documented project close-out, facilitating effective handover and operation of the project.

Reason for leaving.

Company scaling down.

Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Management:

• Reported to the Maintenance Manager.
• Managed a team of 1 supervisor and 29 staff in the Civil Engineering Department.
• Accountable for department performance and adherence to SHEQ responsibilities.

2. Strategic and Operational Oversight:

• Implemented corporate policies and contributed to the business unit's strategic direction.
• Conducted manpower planning and maintained good labor relations.
• Supervised contractors and controlled projects within scope.

3. Technical and Maintenance Duties:

• Ensured plant availability and continuous water supply to customers.
• Supported the technical team with water demand and supply strategies, intervening as needed.
• Maintained plants under direct control and ensured they met operational demands.

4. Reporting and Budgeting:

• Compiled technical reports for the Maintenance Manager.
• Prepared and managed departmental budgets.

5. Safety and Compliance:

• Developed and ensured adherence to safe working procedures.

Reason for leaving

Seeking more experience on Managing Multi-Disciplinary Projects

JAMELA CONSULTING ENGINEERING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT – CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

Responsibilities

1. Leadership and Reporting:

• Reported to the Lead Civil Engineer.
• Actively involved in budget projections, consolidating reports, and reducing unnecessary costs.

2. Tendering and Project Management:

• Compiled scope and tender documents, conducted the tendering process, and provided recommendations after tender adjudication.
• Supervised construction for sewer, water reticulation, roads, stormwater, and building projects, ensuring compliance with GCC and JBCC contracts.
• Conducted site visits to ensure work met design specifications and contractual requirements.
• Monitored project progress, quality, and expenditure using MS Projects.
• Approved payment certificates and ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

3. Compliance and Design:

• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations before commencing any work.
• Designed sewer reticulation projects using Civil Designer and AutoCAD.

4. Meetings and Communication:

• Chaired site handover, progress/technical meetings, and PSC meetings.
• Prepared and distributed meeting minutes to stakeholders on time.

5. Project Delivery:

• Ensured projects were completed on time, within budget, and with high-quality standards.
• Prepared and implemented tracking plans, managing the project schedule closely.

6. Project Close-Out:

• Completed and documented project close-out, facilitating effective handover and operation of the project.

Reason for leaving

· Seeking further growth in career.