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STRUSS HLABANGANA

Country of Residence: Botswana

E-mail: abn18y@r.postjobfree.com

Contacts: +267********

+263*********

PERSONAL PROFILE

Profession: Civil Engineer

Date of birth: 05 August 1981

Nationality: Zimbabwe

Passport Number: BN853090

Languages spoken: English, Ndebele, Setswana, Zulu, Sesotho, Shona

Religion: Christian

SKILLS, STRENGTHS & COMPETENCE PROFILE

Brief:

I have 10 years, hands at work experience in the Civil Engineering projects in SADC countries. My

distinct strengths include, working on site with tight deadlines and less supervision, ability to learn,

adapt quickly as well as a team player.

Am looking for a position where I can extend my existing skills and further develop my broad based and

thorough knowledge in road construction, structural civil engineering, water and sanitation engineering,

business administration, human resources management, project management and mathematical modelling in a

challenging and worthwhile environment which is engineering and administration related where there is

opportunity for further personal development and learning.

A hardworking, self-motivated initiative, decisive, creative, persuasive, and responsible individual with an

articulate, outgoing and dependable personality coupled with excellent communication skills. I enjoy meeting

challenges, seeing them through while remaining confident and good humoured under pressure.

Sectors worked in:

Roads and Storm Water Construction Projects,

Water and Sewer Reticulation projects,

Building construction projects

Earth and Masonry Dams Construction projects,

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

November 2003 Bulawayo Polytechnic Bulawayo

National Diploma in Civil Engineering and Water Supply

November2001 Bulawayo Polytechnic Bulawayo

National Certificate in Civil Engineering

November 1998 ‘O’ Level

(7 Subjects) Incl. English, Mathematics and Science

CAREER PROFILE

(a) April 2012 to Present Sladden International (A subsidiary of Basil Read Group Of Companies)

Job Held: Site Engineer

Project: Reconstruction of Nata-Kazungula Road Project

Project Value: BWP600 million.

(b) January 2010 to March 2012 Hantec Pty Ltd t/a Consco Botswana Gaborone

Job Held: Site Engineer

Project: Construction of Roads, Bus Rank and Storm Water Drainage in

Gumare.

Project Value: BWP178 million.

(c) September 2008 to December 2009 Hantec Pty Ltd t/a Consco Botswana

Gaborone

i) Job Held: Site Engineer.

Project: Construction of Roads, Storm Water, Water and Sewer reticulation Services

for Kasane Plateau and Kazungula CBD Phase II

Project Value: BWP78 million

ii) Job Held: Site Engineer.

Project: Construction of Kasane Fire Station

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Project Value: BWP21 million

(d) November 2007 to September 2008 Capricorn Civil Engineering Contractors

Gaborone

Job Held: Assistant Project Manager

Project: Debswana Jwaneng Mine Slimes Dam Wall

Construction) Dams 4, 5, 7 and 8

Project Value: BWP60million

(d) July 2007 to October 2007 Otsile Construction (Pty) Ltd. Jwaneng

Job Held: Site Agent

Project: Extension and Modifications of Offices Debswana Jwaneng Mine Blue

Area

Project Value: BWP800 000

(e) January 2004 to June 2007 A.P Glendenning (Pty) Ltd Bulawayo

Job Held: General Foreman/Technician

Projects: Cow dray Park and Pumula South Civils

f) February1999 to December 2003 C. A. Biffen Building and Civil Engineering Contractors

Job Held: Civil Engineering Technician

(This covers my training period in Civil Engineering and Construction)

Project: Ascot Infill Land Servicing

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Measurements of works and Estimation of Quantities.

Preparation of monthly IPC’s for all Subcontractors,

Site coordination and control,

Establishing quality management and quality assurance/control procedure,

Responsible for weekly and daily planning and monitoring all construction activities,

Reporting weekly and monthly,

Interpreting drawings to site personnel,

Liaison with Client’s representative.

Organizing and handling meetings,

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Raising site queries, variations and communicating them to Client’s representative,

Contractual claims, including variations, extra works, extensions etc.

Engineering Survey. (Collection of data on site using survey instruments as well as interpreting data.

Producing weekly plans and monthly programs,

Reporting and advising head office on technical and contractual matters,

Resource planning, mobilization and management,

Resource selection and scheduling,

Procurement of materials and equipment.

Ensuring a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly execution on site,

Compliance with statutory regulations and ensure use of materials on specs,

Preparation and presentation of progress reports,

Tracking of progress,

Subcontractor handling and payments,

Design of temporary works,

Requesting for quality control on every stage of construction

Coordinating safety briefings and meetings

SKILLS DEVELOPED THROUGH WORK EXPIRIENCE

Resource planning & mobilization capability,

Logical resource & activity scheduling skills,

Resources management and cost control skills;

Efficient communication skills,

Computer proficiency

Excellent report writing skills

Organizing and handling meetings

Design interpretation and deficiency identification competency

Problem solving skills,

Hands-on supervision competency,

Site establishment & organization capability,

Good knowledge of Roads and Storm Water construction as well as buildings,

Safety/environmental awareness,

Setting out skills among others.

A clear understanding of the functions and the interrelationships of the departments and organizations.

CURRENT STUDIES

Project Management Diploma.

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

Travelling, fishing, playing soccer

REFERENCES

1. Mr. J. Rodrigo, (Contracts manager) Sladden International

Phone +267******** +267********

2. Mr. Russel McArthy, (Former Project Manager)

Capricorn Civil Engineering Contractors. Botswana,

Phone +267********

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