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Thato Nkosi

Johannesburg South,GP

Summary

Experienced Site Manager seeking a position with a reputed construction company. Highly-skilled in supervising projects from start to finish. Excellent communication and coordination skills. Proficient in OHSA compliance, estimating, inspection and heavy equipment operations.

Overview

8
8
year of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager

Ompile Turnkey Soultions
Braamfontein, Traduna House, Gauteng
06.2017 - 08.2017
  • Organized all new hire  and temporary paperwork.
  • Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
  • Established employee work schedules, ensuring that all departments were properly staffed for each shift.
  • Attended numerous on-site meetings with subcontractors and clients weekly. 
  • Monitored, coached and supervised a team of 25 employees in 2017.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
  • Oversaw employee attendance record, handled payroll and ordered new materials for sites.
  • Maintained zero site accidents and lost work days for 1  year
  • Attended daily meetings with the Health and Safety rep to discuss safety procedures, compliance issues and facility maintenance.
  • Supported program operations by preparing and updated documents, reports and spreadsheets.
  • Prepared and distributed payroll for staff of 25 .
  • Answered telephone inquiries from clients, vendors and the public.
  • Assisted senior administrative professionals with daily work tasks.
  • Coordinated office inventory by restocking supplies and placing purchase orders.
  • Answered inquiries and addressed, resolved or escalated issues to management personnel to ensure client satisfaction.

Procurement Officer and Site Manager

Ompile Turnkey Solutions
Langlaagte Depot, Gauteng
04.2017 - 09.2017
  • Set up and negotiated contracts to obtain favorable pricing and delivery structures.
  • Developed and strengthened supplier relationships.
  • Evaluated internal needs and developed plans for maintaining optimal supply levels.
  • Conducted interviews with key business users to collect information on business processes and user requirements.
  • Mapped current processes and offered recommendations for improvement.
  • Partnered with CFO to create and revise annual budget for Program services.

Assistant Project Manager and Site Manager

Nahla Trading Enterprise
Ennerdale Civic Center, Gauteng
01.2018 - 07.2018
  • Ensured a high level of service to clients to both maintain and extend the relationship for future business opportunities.
  • Reported on the status for each milestone to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Tracked income, labor and expenses via Microsoft Exel spreadsheets, and generated weekly reports.
  • Maintained compliance with company standards to perform all maintenance activities.
  • Removed damaged tile, brick and mortar.
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
  • Operated wide variety of equipment including power saws, sanders, grinders, cranes drill press, forklift and basic hand tools.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors covering disciplines such as electrical and plumbing installation.
  • Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
  • Monitored inventory and reported items to be restocked for each job.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
  • Remodeled city buildings and grounds to increase efficiencies.
  • Blended paints and correctly matched colors.
  • Accurately estimated time and materials costs for projects.
  • Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
  • Collaborated with company directors to ensure smooth work flow and efficient organization operations.
  • Kept site work safe and in line with budget, schedule and applicable building codes.
  • Reviewed plans from architects and consulted with clients to gain a deep understanding of project plan and objectives.
  • Implemented changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors.
  • Set ladders, scaffolds and hoists in place for taking supplies to roofs.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and equipment.
  • Cleared drains and downspouts and cleaned gutters.
  • Responsible for wide variety of duties including, pipe fitting, painting, carpentry, electrical repair, installation, building repair.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Managed team of 25 personnel focused on providing expert detailing services to COJ and JPC customers.

Quality Control Technician and Site Manager

Ompile Turnkey Solutions
Klipspruit Depot, Soweto
02.2018 - 03.2018
  • Kept work areas clean and neat.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Determined maintenance requirements and assigned repairs to qualified employees.
  • Liaised between customers and manufacturing to design new product.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Rough Evaluation

Diamond Education College
Johannesburg, GP
2018

Associate of Applied Science - OSHA

Strat Training
Centurion, GP
2017

Bachelor of Arts - Public Management and Governance

University of Johannesburg
Kingsway Auckland park
2015

Bachelor of Science - Matric

Mondeor High School
Johannesburg, GP
2010

Skills

  • Reading blueprints 
  • Proficient in Microsoft office; Excel, Word
  • Management 
  • Estimating
  • Building, demolition and renovation
  • First aid and CPR
  • Design and planning
  • Daily operations
  • Heavy equipment operation
  • Construction management
  • Heavy labor
  • Articulate and well-spoken
  • Grant report writing
  • Restocking supplies
  • Appointment setting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent planner and coordinator
  • Inventorying 
  • Critical thinking
  • Team building
  • Invoice processing
  • Conflict resolution
  • Works well under pressure
  • Workflow planning
  • Contract negotiations
  • Supervising staff
  • Supply solutions development

Timeline

Quality Control Technician and Site Manager

Ompile Turnkey Solutions
02.2018 - 03.2018

Assistant Project Manager and Site Manager

Nahla Trading Enterprise
01.2018 - 07.2018

Site Manager

Ompile Turnkey Soultions
06.2017 - 08.2017

Procurement Officer and Site Manager

Ompile Turnkey Solutions
04.2017 - 09.2017

Associate of Applied Science - Rough Evaluation

Diamond Education College

Associate of Applied Science - OSHA

Strat Training

Bachelor of Arts - Public Management and Governance

University of Johannesburg

Bachelor of Science - Matric

Mondeor High School

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