Tshifhiwa Khavhatondwi
Project Planner
Johannesburg
Summary
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and skilled Project Planner with extensive experience managing construction projects from inception to completion. Expertise in engineering principles, project scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management. Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget while ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve project objectives and drive continuous improvement. Committed to leveraging technical skills and leadership abilities to optimize project performance in a dynamic construction environment. Utilizes strong analytical skills to ensure project alignment with strategic goals. Track record of successfully managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
17
17
years of post-secondary education
Work History
PROJECT PLANNER
Transnet National Ports Authority
Johannesburg, SA
03.2015 - Current
- Formulate comprehensive project schedules utilizing Primavera P6 and Microsoft Projects to optimize tracking and management of site activities.
- Establish two-week lookaheads schedules to enhance proactive monitoring of critical path activities, improving communication with the construction manager.
- Generate progress reports that compare planned work against actual performance, empowering stakeholders to swiftly identify and address discrepancies.
- Conduct tender briefing and clarification presentations, followed by evaluating submissions using established scoring criteria to ensure a comprehensive and competitive assessment of proposals for informed decision-making.
- Oversee contractor schedules for accuracy and timely updates, effectively mitigating risks associated with schedule delays and maintaining project timelines.
- Contribute to risk workshops to pinpoint potential project risks, fostering a proactive approach to risk management and response strategies.
- Analyze contractor compensation event submissions to evaluate claims for additional time due to unforeseen delays, safeguarding project schedules and budgets.
- Compile project status reports that analyze schedule variances and delays, keeping project managers informed for timely decision-making.
- Participated in and facilitated lessons learned meetings during project close-out, promoting continuous improvement and knowledge sharing among team members.
- Synchronize project schedules into a master schedule aligned with the work breakdown structure, ensuring cohesive planning across all project phases.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive project documentation, ensuring clear communication of objectives, timelines, and deliverables across all stakeholder groups.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to review progress and identify areas for improvement.
- Developed comprehensive project plans to ensure timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Improved team collaboration through effective communication, resulting in more efficient project completion.
- Assessed project performance against key metrics, making data-driven adjustments as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
- Analyzed historical data on past projects to inform future strategy and optimize resource utilization across multiple initiatives simultaneously.
- Led regular status update meetings with senior management to share progress, discuss challenges, and align on strategic priorities for ongoing projects.
- Made appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organizational needs.
- Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
LEAN MANUFACTURING TRAINEE
Transnet Engineering
02.2012 - 01.2013
- Company Overview: Bloemfontein, Free State Province
- Conducted Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement initiatives, fostering a culture of efficiency and teamwork in the production environment.
- Performed time studies on production lines to identify bottlenecks, enabling targeted interventions for enhanced operational efficiency.
- Analyzed time study data to uncover process inefficiencies, providing actionable insights to streamline operations and reduce delays.
- Recommended time study improvements for implementation, leading to reduced bottlenecks and increased productivity on the production line.
- Optimized process flows to enhance productivity and minimize waste, contributing to overall operational effectiveness.
- Balanced production lines to ensure equitable workload distribution among team members, improving efficiency and output consistency.
- Utilized the 5 Whys technique for root cause analysis, identifying underlying issues to drive sustainable solutions and prevent recurrence.
- Implemented the 5S system in Lean Manufacturing to establish organized and efficient workspaces, enhancing safety and productivity.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities, promoting a holistic approach to operational excellence.
- Monitored progress on implemented changes to evaluate effectiveness, ensuring continuous refinement of processes for sustained improvement.
- Bloemfontein, Free State Province
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Engineering Industrial Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 - 01.2022
Certificate - Project Management
University of Stellenbosch Business School
06-2017
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Engineering Industrial
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbjilpark04-2015
National Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa04-2013
Skills
Project Scheduling
Accomplishments
- Conducted a thorough assessment of time impacts related to the Compensation Event, resulting in a successful agreement with the contractor on the revised timeline.
- Achieved project schedule management approval to successfully pass the PLP gate review.
Affiliations
- PMI - Membership
- PMI- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- PMI- Scheduling Professional - Currently studying
Training And Development
- Primavera P6 Professional Fundamentals - Advanced Project Planning Control using Primavera
- Microsoft Projects - Best Practice Project Scheduling - Managing Risk in Primavera Risk Analysis
- Scheduling Professional - NEC – Early Warnings, Compensation Events & The Risk Register
- New Engineering Contract 3 - FIDIC Contracts
Timeline
PROJECT PLANNER
Transnet National Ports Authority
03.2015 - Current
LEAN MANUFACTURING TRAINEE
Transnet Engineering
02.2012 - 01.2013
Postgraduate Diploma - Engineering Industrial Engineering
University of Witwatersrand
04.2001 - 01.2022
Certificate - Project Management
University of Stellenbosch Business School
Baccalaureus Technologiae - Engineering Industrial
Vaal University of Technology
National Diploma - Industrial Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
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