Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Software
References
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Stephen Blou

Stephen Blou

Site Agent/Quality Manager
Elandsfontein,GP

Summary

Being a site agent in the construction industry ,I oversee all on-site activities to ensure that projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget. I possess strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to manage teams, liaise with stakeholders, and address challenges as they arise. I have a solid understanding of construction techniques, materials, and regulations to ensure compliance with specifications and quality standards. I pay attention to detail, effective time management, and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances are also crucial for success in this role. Overall, I play a pivotal role in the successful execution of construction projects by coordinating resources, managing risks, and maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety on-site.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Site Agent

ZM and Nikiwenono Construction
6 2019 - Current
  • Construction Management, Weekly and Monthly costing, Prepare payment certificate, Quality Control, Conduct site meetings with relevant stakeholders, Project progress monitoring, evaluation and measuring of quantities, Managing sub-contractors and their payments

Quality Assurance Manager

ZM and Nikiwenono Constructions
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Quality Management Plans, Method statements, Quality control plans, Surveying, Technician, doing sewer stormwater, retaining walls, valve chambers and roads without supervision

Site Agent

TCP Bereka Business Enterprise
10.2017 - 03.2018
  • Construction Management, Weekly and Monthly costing, Prepare payment certificate, Quality Control, Conduct site meetings with relevant stakeholders, Project progress monitoring, evaluation and measuring of quantities, Managing sub-contractors and their payments

Co-Site Agent

ZM and Nikiwenono Construction
01.2016 - 10.2017
  • Taking quantities for work done for claims, Surveying (Roads and Stormwater), Calculations of materials needed, Administration and site supervision, Responsible for all the stormwater in the roads project

Project Manager

Sifika Construction
  • Site Monitoring, Construction and Project Management, Quality Assurance and Programme Management

Civil Engineering Technician

FNS Consulting Engineers
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Contracts Administration, Tender Documentation, Managing MIG Projects, Preparing of tender documents for documents, Drafting of project specification, Site Design and holding technical meetings

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF 6) -

Walter Sisulu University
East London, Eastern Cape

Certificate in Project Management (NQF 5) - undefined

UNISA
Pretoria, Gauteng

Certificate in Labour Intensive Construction LIC 5 (NQF 5) - undefined

South African Value Education

Certificate in Quality Management - undefined

Excellency safety training and projects

Certificate in Legal Liability - undefined

Excellency Safety Training and Projects

Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineeering (NQF 7) - undefined

UNISA
Pretoria, Gauteng

Skills

    Surveying

    Project Management

    Leadership

    Quality Control

    Communication

    Technical Knowledge

    Problem-Solving

    Risk Management

    Budgeting and Cost Control

    Time Management

    Computer Skills

    Accomplishments

      Site Agent - Construction of 1.2 km of paved roads in Sebotsa worth R10 185 969.754 (06/2023 to 02/2024).

      Site Agent - Kagiso roads rehabilitation under Mogale City Municipality worth R29 000 000 (09/2021 to 02/2022)

      Site Agent/Quality Manager - Bredell Reservoir and Pumpstation under Ekurhuleni Municipality worth R78 000 000 ( 03/2018 to 09/2021)

      Site Agent - Upgrading of the Sub-Surface Ground Water Drainage System (Ekurhuleni South West College) worth R3 900 000 (08/2017 to 03/2018)

    Certification

    ECSA (Candidate Civil Engineering Technician)

    Software

    Microsoft Projecsts

    Microsoft Office

    Surveying

    References

    • Tunji Adeniran, Contracts Manager, ZM and Nikiwenono Constructions, 0798963224, Tunjiadeniran15@yahoo.com
    • Chris van de Wuisthuizen, Construction Manager, ZM and Nikiwenono Constructions, 0824505730, Chrisvdw48@gmail.com
    • Siphendulwe Mahlangabeza, Projects Manager, FNS Consulting Engineers, 0795880321, smahlangabeza@gmail.com

    Timeline

    ECSA (Candidate Civil Engineering Technician)

    04-2022

    Quality Assurance Manager

    ZM and Nikiwenono Constructions
    03.2018 - 06.2019

    Site Agent

    TCP Bereka Business Enterprise
    10.2017 - 03.2018

    Co-Site Agent

    ZM and Nikiwenono Construction
    01.2016 - 10.2017

    Civil Engineering Technician

    FNS Consulting Engineers
    01.2013 - 02.2015

    Site Agent

    ZM and Nikiwenono Construction
    6 2019 - Current

    Project Manager

    Sifika Construction

    Diploma in Civil Engineering (NQF 6) -

    Walter Sisulu University

    Certificate in Project Management (NQF 5) - undefined

    UNISA

    Certificate in Labour Intensive Construction LIC 5 (NQF 5) - undefined

    South African Value Education

    Certificate in Quality Management - undefined

    Excellency safety training and projects

    Certificate in Legal Liability - undefined

    Excellency Safety Training and Projects

    Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineeering (NQF 7) - undefined

    UNISA
    Stephen BlouSite Agent/Quality Manager