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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Additional Information
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ProjectManager
Thina  Qandashe

Thina Qandashe

Project Manager
East London

Summary

Motivated Project Manager with 20 years of experience leading all stages of projects from inception through monitoring, control and closing. with track record of meeting and exceeding expectations of being on time and on budget. Leadership experience working with project teams on infrastructure projects. Successful record at building and maintaining open communication between team members, clients and leadership. Effective communication with key project stakeholders to ascertain project requirements. Skilled at identifying or anticipating risks and successful coordination of mitigation actions as well contingency plans. Experienced in directing change control initiatives requiring rapid execution. Quality driven and proactive with sound knowledge and understanding of contract and construction management. Experienced at mentoring and coaching teams to excel in performance.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
14
14
Certifications

Work History

PROJECT MANAGER

TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY
East London
01.2015 - Current
  • Appointed to act for and on behalf of the Employer in the capacity as the Project Manager in terms of the New Engineering Contract (NEC3).
  • Have a sound knowledge of the NEC3 Professional Service Contract (PSC) & Engineering and Construction Contract (ECC).
  • Initiated projects, managed time with costs and monitored performance.
  • Consulted with clients to define objectives and develop scopes.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed infrastructure projects from pre-feasibility, feasibility construction and closeout stage.
  • Recommended project adjustments where necessary to remain within budget constraints.
  • Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
  • Accelerated progress by continually reviewing performance, budgets and project timelines.
  • Facilitated communication between management, project team and contractors for project cohesion.
  • Maintained clear communication with precise technical writing to document and inform critical processes.
  • Issued instructions based on project drawings and technical specifications.
  • Led project teams through design development, procurement, construction and closeout process.
  • Made decisions independently and collaboratively on project related challenges.
  • Maintained compliance with regulatory parameters in projects with overlapping policies.
  • Produced project update reports and reported regularly to senior management on project budget, progress and technical problems.
  • Held project progress and regular status meetings with project teams.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.

Assurance Manager

Department of Public Works
Bisho
10.2012 - 12.2014
  • Provided oversight role on assurance service for Infrastructure Delivery programmes.
  • Set the standards for all the assurance management functions and activities related to projects and performance information.
  • Coordinated implementation of pre-set standards and continually assess compliance.
  • Coordinated project files health checks processes and conducted quality reviews quartely.
  • Coordinated projects, programmes and portfolio closeout processes for infrastructure delivery programmes.
  • Provided reports of all exceptions with the appropriate escalation procedures and enforced corrective and preventative measures on all programmes.
  • Conducted quality assurance on quarterly and annual reports of infrastructure delivery programmes performance.
  • Provided support in assessment of existing policies and procedures to meet department goals and objectives pertaining infrastructure delivery and encouraged on-time reviews.
  • Provided support in reviewing existing governance, organization and management structure to ensure alignment with infrastructure delivery programmes mandate.
  • Provided support in development of methodologies and processes to facilitate document review and revision processes.
  • Provided support in establishment and development of key performance indicators to track progress on timely bases.
  • Identified and monitored implementation of corrective actions and improvement plans to bring infrastructure programmes in line with governance standards.
  • Developed reporting mechanisms to communicate progress status to management.
  • Partnered with internal auditors to monitor and control non-conformance to set standards and to prepare reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
  • Partnered with internal auditors in identification of management control weaknesses and provided value added suggestions for remediation.
  • Facilitated project files audits, working with internal and external managers to communicate recommendations or issues surrounding audits.
  • Provided training to regional teams on project health checks procedures and timeous monitored the compliance.
  • Conducted project process and procedure compliance audit and thoroughly documenting audit findings.
  • Partnered with internal auditors to review quality standards, practices and procedures for the department and recommended alternative remedial actions to close identified gaps.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY
Port Elizabeth
01.2007 - 09.2012
  • Worked closely with Professional Engineers (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical) , Quantity Surveyors and other key stakeholders on different port infrastructure projects.
  • Attended seminars and trainings offered by the organization to build technical knowledge and improve skills.
  • Obtained budget quotes on professional services required for bases of estimate to source project funding of the project and communicated with procurement personnel to determine best pricing during execution.
  • Analyzed site information and created drawings for buildings, roads, water reticulation and berthing facilities.
  • Supervised project sites to monitor progress and adherence to design specifications, safety protocols and state sanitation standards.
  • Created detailed technical drawings and designs, incorporating business special requests.
  • Estimated costs of proposed projects and materials and operated within budget guidelines.
  • Documented and reported project activities to Professional Engineers and Capital Executive Committees.
  • Appointed as Control Self Assessment (CSA) champion for infrastructure department to conduct the assessment of performance on all capital projects on quarterly bases which ensures compliance to project life cycle process.
  • Appointed as an Audit Controller Officer with roles and responsibilities of Document Controller & Management Representative Committee Secretary to ensure compliance of the department to ISO 9001 standards and procedures.
  • Appointed as Port Asset Management Representative to coordinate the annual port asset verification process, transfer of assets to another division and review process on organization assets remaining useful life.
  • Appointed as a Mentor to Engineering Trainee Technicians to creating annual training program and align it with University requirements; to coordinate involvement of the trainees to various projects; to conduct monthly progress review meetings; to review and sign-off trainees log books, technical reports and monthly progress reports as well as to attend follow up meetings with the University Representatives concerning the trainees performance and exposure at workplace.
  • Acting appointment as Port Planning & Development Manager to ensure validity of Port Expansion Framework Plan and to develop precinct plans, land use plans and master plans. To attend and participate on all planning forums with internal and external stakeholders.


Design Technician

FST Engineers (currently known as Hatch Goba Engineering Consultant)
East London
03.2006 - 12.2006
  • Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions and site visits.
  • Prepared technical drawings using AllyCAD,AutoCAD, Prokon, Civil Designer and Aquanet softwares.
  • Produced Schedule of Quantities and Bill of Quantities using Civil Soft software.
  • Consulted with project managers, contractors and sub-contractors to produce and alter technical drawings.
  • Provided technical support to project team in design and construction process to update details of each project.
  • Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
  • Evaluated information provided by architects and contractors to create accurate drawings according to measurements and specifications.
  • Collaborated with engineering and architecture teams to determine safe, sturdy construction methods.
  • Consulted with architects, engineers and contractors regarding project scope and milestone dates.

Civil Engineering Trainee & Technician

Ron Beard Associates
East London
01.2002 - 02.2006
  • Acted as Clerk of Works for projects in construction and liaised with Engineers, Contractors and Clients.
  • Visited project sites during construction to monitor progress and held site meetings with contractors and on-site engineers.
  • Evaluated specifications for civil works designs to determine compliance with standards.
  • Provided technical documents to plan work and assisted in addressing concerns for on-going projects.
  • Witnessed testing of soils and materials to determine foundation strength.
  • Prepared and maintained accurate and complete work records and reports using Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Analyzed existing water reticulation networks data to identify engineering problems and recommended corrective actions.
  • Determined schedule and budget requirements for road rehabilitation projects to coordinate efficient work.
  • Conducted traffic volume counts and compiled traffic demand data to improve road safety and overall efficiency.
  • Assisted in procurement process by providing technical inquiry documents, on-site inspections and preparing construction handover processes.
  • Monitored Contactor's Health and Safety compliance on site and attended on site safety meetings.
  • Carried out onsite measurements to verify Contractors monthly claims and prepaid monthly payment certificate.

Education

Senior Leaders Development Certificate - Business Administration

University of Witwatersrand (Wits) Business School
Johannesburg, South Africa
08.2020 - 12.2021

Advanced Diploma Project Management - Project & Programme Management

Cranefield College
Johannesburg, South Africa
01.2018 - 03.2019

Bachelor of Technology Engineering: Civil (Urban ) - Civil Engineering

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
01.2011 - 04.2013

National Diploma Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Border Technikon (currently Known As WSU)
East London
01.2000 - 01.2004

Skills

    Project Management

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Certification

Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparatory

Additional Information

REFFERENCES:

1. Mrs Athayanda Brukwe

Position : Program Manager

Company Name : Transnet National Port Authority - East London

Telephone No. : 0718507269 / 062 064 8504

2. Ms. Zikho Gcilitshana

Position : Programme Support Manager

Company name : Department of Roads & Public Works

Telephone no. : 073 892 2917

3. Mrs Nonzukiso Velem

Position : Technologist

Company name : Hatch Goba Engineering Consultant

Telephone no. : 043 813 1034 / 073 872 1710

Software

Microsoft Projects

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Visio)

AutoCAD

SAP System

Accomplishments


  • Appointed NEC3 PM_Upgrade of Port Perimeter Fence in the Port of EL_R 65,393,654.37_2021 – 2024_In progress
  • Appointed NEC3 PM_ Rehabilitate Port View Road in the Port of EL_R17,976,371.22_2017 – 2024_In progress
  • Completed project 1_Conversion of the State Warehouse Building into a Maritime Training College in the Port of EL_ R16,164,019.00_2018 -2022_behind schedule and under budget
  • Completed project 2_Pre-feasibility Study of Graving Dock Jib Cranes at Port of EL_R2,000,000.00_2017-2018_on schedule and under budget.
  • Completed project 3_Feasibility study for the upgrade of Upgrade two DC Capstans, Fire Protection Booster Pump and Compressed Air Supply System at Graving Dock at Port of EL_R7,680,000.00_2017-2018_on schedule and under budget.
  • Completed project 4_Refurbishment of Graving Dock Crane Rails at Port of EL_R13,097,845.40_2016 – 2017_ behind schedule and under budget.
  • Completed project 5_Upgrade rail network project at Port of EL_R32,430,120.00_2015-2017_ on schedule and under budget
  • Completed project 6_Development of Portfolio, Programme & Project Management Framework _2012-2014_ ahead of schedule
  • Completed project 7_Development of Governance Methodologies, Assurance Services and Information Management Framework _2012-2014_ ahead of schedule
  • Completed project 8_Development of Infrastructure Delivery Programmes Audit Readiness Procedures and Process Mapping_2012-2014_ ahead of schedule
  • Completed project 9_Training Roads Infrastructure Programme Regional Teams (6 regions) on Project Files Health Checks_2013-2014_ ahead of schedule
  • Completed project 10_Surfacing of gravel access road to tenants’ offices at Port of PE_R4,192,248.09_2011-2012_ ahead of schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 11_Provision of Eyethu Jetty premix access road at Port of PE_R7,206,928.07_2010-2011_ on schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 12_Reinstatement of Avante Building (brick & concrete structures) at Port of PE_R16,058,137.91_2009-2010_behind schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 13_Rehabilitation of Dom Pedro Quay (concrete and steel structures) at Port of PE_R33,782,950.00_2008-2010_ behind schedule and under budget
  • Completed project 14_Rehabilitation of access road to Dom Pedro Quay (premix surface) at Port of PE_R12,406,198.28_2007-2008_ on schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 15_Provision of 3 security shelters (concrete & steel structures) at Port of PE entrances_R8,345,038.71_2007-2008_ behind schedule and under budget.
  • Completed project 16_Access gravel road of the solid waste site to the dam (1 km) for Eastern Regional solid waste landfill site at Butterworth_R2,881,858.88_2006-2007_ on schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 17_Reinforced concrete beams of a Weighbridge Control Room for Eastern Regional solid waste landfill site at Butterworth_R1,292,353.15_2006-2007_on schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 18_Water reticulation network and reservoirs for rural areas at Idutywa_R32,868,536.67_2003-2004_ on schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 19_Water pipelines from boreholes to reservoirs (4 km) for Ngqamakwe ground water supply_R5,146,176.57_2002-2003_ on schedule and within budget
  • Completed project 20_Brick and concrete reservoirs, pipelines, and pumps for Ngqamakwe rehabilitation of existing water treatment works_R19,393,103.40_2002-2003_ on schedule and within budget

Timeline

SAP System (Project Builder & Service Entry)

08-2021

Senior Leaders Development Certificate - Business Administration

University of Witwatersrand (Wits) Business School
08.2020 - 12.2021

Port and Coastal Engineering

03-2019

Construction Procurement Process Mechanism

09-2018

New Engineering Contracts (NEC3)

03-2018

Advanced Diploma Project Management - Project & Programme Management

Cranefield College
01.2018 - 03.2019

Project Business Case Development

08-2017

Operating Budget Process

07-2016

Project Management Professional (PMP) Preparatory

11-2015

PROJECT MANAGER

TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY
01.2015 - Current

Assurance Manager

Department of Public Works
10.2012 - 12.2014

Microsoft Projects

07-2012

Project Management (PM) Principles

03-2011

Bachelor of Technology Engineering: Civil (Urban ) - Civil Engineering

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU)
01.2011 - 04.2013

ISO 9001-2000 Management System (Internal Compliance Audit)

07-2010

ISO 9001- 2008 Management System (Internal Process Audit)

07-2010

Technical Report Writing

03-2009

Customer Service Excellence

05-2008

12. Safety Health and Environment Representative (SHE REP)e

08-2007

CIVIL ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN

TRANSNET NATIONAL PORTS AUTHORITY
01.2007 - 09.2012

Design Technician

FST Engineers (currently known as Hatch Goba Engineering Consultant)
03.2006 - 12.2006

Civil Engineering Trainee & Technician

Ron Beard Associates
01.2002 - 02.2006

National Diploma Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering

Border Technikon (currently Known As WSU)
01.2000 - 01.2004
Thina QandasheProject Manager