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Tshepiso Legate
Senior Architectural Technologist
Midrand
Summary
Professional with strong background in management, prepared to lead teams and drive performance. Skilled in team collaboration, conflict resolution, and strategic planning. Adaptable to changing needs and able to inspire and guide staff to achieve organizational goals. Known for reliability, effective communication, and fostering productive work environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Line Manager - Design Lead
Nedbank
03.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional design teams to deliver innovative architectural solutions for Nedbank branch projects, ensuring alignment with client branding and operational requirements.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to meet strict deadlines and budgets, enhancing overall project efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including contractors and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance with local health, safety, and building regulations.
- Utilised advanced project management software to track progress, manage risks, and communicate effectively across teams and with clients.
- Developed comprehensive design documentation packages to support construction and regulatory approval processes, ensuring clarity and precision.
Line Manager - Repairs & Maintenance Lead
Nedbank
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Directed and supervised the repairs and maintenance operations for Nedbank branches, ensuring minimal downtime and optimal facility performance.
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors to manage and execute repair projects within budget and timeline constraints.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations and statutory requirements across all maintenance activities.
Line Manager - Self Service Banking Project Team Lead
Nedbank
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Led cross-functional design teams to deliver innovative architectural solutions for Nedbank branch projects, ensuring alignment with client branding and operational requirements.
- Coordinated project timelines and resource allocation to meet strict deadlines and budgets, enhancing overall project efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Collaborated with multiple stakeholders, including contractors and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance with local health, safety, and building regulations.
Designer, Project Manager & Quantity Surveyor (Multi skilled position)
Nedbank
03.2015 - 03.2023
- I started working at Nedbank as a Senior Architectural Technologist. I began to design, create budgets and project manage my own projects. The position ranges from conducting site visits, liaising with Nedbank Stakeholders, completion of designs and construction drawings to project close-off.
Architectural Technologist
Vicki Harris Architects
04.2011 - 03.2015
- I worked as an Architectural Technologist with Vicki Harris. Our project ranged from Residential, Schools, Hospitality to Office buildings.
- Running the project office
- Client liaison
- Running projects from Inception to Client handover
- Detailing and technical specification
- Drawing coordination
- Contract administration
- Site management
- Principal Agent
- Estate Architects
Architectural Technologist
DSA International Architects
05.2007 - 03.2011
- Concept designs
- Council submission
- Detailing and technical specifications
- Drawing coordination
- Site visits
- Snagging and quality assurance
Architectural Technologist
Fiona Garson Architects
01.2006 - 04.2007
- Measuring existing structures
- Design work
- Council submission drawings
- Detailing and coordination
Intern Architectural Technologist
Franco Airoldi Architects
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Design work
- Council submission drawings
Education
Disrupt Leadership Training
Novia One
Johannesburg11.2025
Disrupt Leadership Training
Novia One
Johannesburg11.2025
Health & Safety - Legal Liability South Africa
Udemy
Johannesburg11.2025
Property Development Analysis in South Africa
Udemy
Johannesburg10.2025
The Complete Agile & Scrum Project Management Course
Udemy
10.2025
Construction Management: Project Planning and Site Management
Udemy
Johannesburg09.2025
Bachelor in Architectural Technology - Management
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg11.2013
National Diploma in Architectural Technology - undefined
University of Johannesburg
Johannesburg11.2005
Skills
Architectural design
Project management
Team leadership
Stakeholder collaboration
Resource coordination
Budget management
Health and safety
Advanced CAD proficiency
Building regulations knowledge
Affiliations
GBCSA (Green Building Council South Africa) Certification
Software
Revit
Excel
MS Projects
Power BI
Interests
Sketching architectural designs, Reading architecture magazines, Creating Art
Timeline
Line Manager - Design Lead
Nedbank
03.2025 - Current
Line Manager - Repairs & Maintenance Lead
Nedbank
03.2024 - 03.2025
Line Manager - Self Service Banking Project Team Lead
Nedbank
03.2023 - 03.2024
Designer, Project Manager & Quantity Surveyor (Multi skilled position)
Nedbank
03.2015 - 03.2023
Architectural Technologist
Vicki Harris Architects
04.2011 - 03.2015
Architectural Technologist
DSA International Architects
05.2007 - 03.2011
Architectural Technologist
Fiona Garson Architects
01.2006 - 04.2007
Intern Architectural Technologist
Franco Airoldi Architects
01.2005 - 12.2005
Disrupt Leadership Training
Novia One
Health & Safety - Legal Liability South Africa
Udemy
Property Development Analysis in South Africa
Udemy
The Complete Agile & Scrum Project Management Course
Udemy
Construction Management: Project Planning and Site Management
Udemy
Bachelor in Architectural Technology - Management
University of Johannesburg
National Diploma in Architectural Technology - undefined
University of Johannesburg
Disrupt Leadership Training
Novia One