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Name: Abena Adubea Kwayisi

Contact Details email: ac53oe@r.postjobfree.com tel: 0027(0) 716865402 or 0027 (0-12-312-****

Drivers License: Code 8

Professional Qualifications

Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP)

University of Cape Town, Dec 2005

Thesis APG5S1Z: Upgrading Wallacedene, Kraaifontein Informal Settlement

Bachelor of Architecture

University of Cape Town, Dec 2001

Major: Studio work, Minor: Theory of Structures

Diploma in Architectural Draughting and Auto Cad

Intec College Cape Town, Dec 2003

Project Management (Construction) Certificate

2009, University of Cape Town

Financial Analysis Certificate

2014, First financial Institute

Professional Experience

Professional Town Planner Registration: A/126/2009

Chief Town and Regional Planner

Planning Policy and Standards Development

Responsible for Spatial Planning and Land Use Management and Legislation

Projects:

Spatial Planning Guidelines

Norms and Standards

National Spatial Development Framework

Short –term SPLUMA Implementation Strategy

Looked at Immediate actions requiring intervention: the readiness of National Office, Provincial Governments and Municipalities deployment strategy

National Interest Criteria

Regulations on SPLUMA

Management of Provincial Legislation

Guidelines on Management & Regulation of Land Use in Rural Areas

SPLUMA Consultations and workshops in 9 provinces on a regular basis

Professional Experience

1.Manager(SDF: Evaluations)

National Department of Rural Development and Land Reform 1 April 2010 to date. Summary of responsibility; The development of TORs, preparation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks, organizer of meetings and events, program manager for SPI SDF

Projects:

Northern Cape Provincial Spatial Development Framework; www.northerncapepsdf.co.za

Mpumalanga Provincial Spatial Development Framework, (PSDF).

These provinces are two out of the nine provinces in South Africa and entail the development of a spatial vision for the provinces over a ten to fifteen year horizon looking at the comparative advantage of the region; providing directives for transport, environment, economy, tourism, mining education etc. I am part of the project management team managing the project and I am the lead project manager for the Mpumalanga PSDF.

Comprehensive Rural Development Programme:

Mvezo Parliamentary Status Quo and Needs Analysis, Eastern Cape.

Eastern Cape Ingquza Hill Architectural layout and design

Eastern Cape Nyandeni Architectural layout and design

Mpumalanga: Albert Luthuli LM, Ward 11 ( Glenmore Village) Architectural layout and design

Northern Cape Siyacuma Architectural layout and design

Limpopo Makhuduthamaga Architectural layout and design

Limpopo Fetakgomo Architectural layout and design

North West: Ratlou Architectural layout and design

AgriVillages:

Ikwezi EC Architectural layout and design

Ermelo Mpumalanga Architectural layout and design

The Agri-village model is self- sufficient, self- contained and sustainable human settlement. We lowered infrastructure costs for the provision of water and energy by inexpensive alternative means; these include harvesting using catchments, reservoirs, windmills, solar panels and hydropower generators, bio gas digester for producing methane gas and planting of seeds for bio-fuel.

Infrastructure costs were further reduced through the use of on-site sewage and solid waste processing systems such as the use of wetlands, composting and recycling.

LUMS Evaluation Framework and LUMS Guidelines.

Collection of Land Use Management Schemes: To analyze and make comparisons, to assist with the development of an Evaluation Framework and LUMS Guidelines.

SDF Guidelines:

The following SDF Guidelines project planning was developed by me depicting the consultations conducted my sub-directorate nationally between June and November 2010. This clearly depicts my project management capabilities.:

On 3 June 2010, an SDF Guidelines analysis questionnaire was compiled for Free State, Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and KZN to ascertain the challenges that municipalities are facing. Spatial Planning and Information SDF Evaluations received comments on the SDF Guidelines Draft 3 from SPI National, Provincial Officials and PSC members representing National, Provincial, Local departments and municipalities. The SDF Guidelines Roll-out Plan Stakeholder Consultation and Capacity Building roll out plan was received.

On 7 July 2010 SPI SDF received comments from DRDLR (National, Northern Cape, Limpopo, and KZN), DWA and Human Settlements. An Internal Workshop, which included the presentation of roll out plan was attended by SPI National Provincial Officials on 12 & 13 July 2010. On 21 July 2010 we received the 5th SDF Guidelines Working Draft and 4th Research Report for distribution. On 28 July 2010, SPI SDF held a PSC Meeting: in attendance included: COGTA, Human Settlements, SALGA, DWA, Department of Environmental Affairs (Biodiversity representative) and Department of Transport.

On 04 August 2010 SPI SDF attended the SALGA meeting and presentation of purpose of guidelines and future roll out and implications. SDF Evaluations attended a COGTA Meeting on 16 August 2010. A discussion on a collaboration initiative between COGTA, DRDLR and Human Settlements was held due to the existing SDF toolkit and the oncoming SDF Guidelines. On 23 August 2010 Limpopo IDP Assessment Presentation of SDF Guidelines was well received, however, resulted in a need for another engagement with Limpopo. The Free State Provincial Implementation Forum Presentation was held on 23 August 2010 of SDF Guidelines was well received, however, resulted in a need for another engagement with Free State. SDF Evaluations hosted a bilateral meeting with the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Department of Transport, Department of Arts & Culture; further input was received and SDF Evaluations required more in-depth input by 7 September 2010.

On 30 August 2010 the SDF EMF Evaluation was submitted. It was found that the structure and content of EMFs is valuable and SDF should seek to have the same content. It was suggested that EMFs be developed by all municipalities to alleviate pressure on SDFs to include SEAs. On SDF Evaluations co-hosted the SDF Guidelines and SDF Toolkit Meeting on 31 August 2010 Mpumalanga. The objective was to find an appreciation of the Guidelines and Toolkit and ultimately agree that one product would be submitted to cabinet. The proposal was well received by all.

On 1 September 2010, SDF Evaluations attended a SAPI meeting and discussed the SDF Guidelines with SAPI. SDF Evaluations hosted the National Work Session on 22 Septembers 2010, it was well attended and numerous comments were received. On 8 October 2010 SPI SDF distributed National Work Session Minutes. SDF Evaluations attended LED Strategy Meetings on 22-23 September 2010 on two District Municipalities in Free State, namely, Motheo and Xhariep In the midst of these meetings, the DRDLR presented SDF Guidelines through Free State SPI to the LED Officers.

SDF Evaluations hosted two SDF Guidelines Stakeholder Consultations during 5-7 October 2010, in Northern Cape.

In November 2010 Spatial Planning and Information SDF Evaluations visited all nine provinces and the last province was North West on 30 November 2010. The Guidelines were well received. General issues raised from the consultations included the following:

Under capacitated municipalities and suggestions included: a simplified SDF Guideline in the form of a catalogue or chart to make it easier for small municipalities to execute; in-house capacitating for unqualified planners

The use of service providers transferring of skills and information sharing

Land ownership particularly land owned by tribal authorities

Over regulation; some are for and some are against overregulation and DRDLR is for.

The need for political champions to be on the same page as Town Planners.

The link to the IDP as key, alignments with sector plans and Capital infrastructure Framework.

SDF to be developed in parallel with Land use management Schemes.

SDFs Guidelines should be differentiated enough to address category A,B,C municipalities.

Future Developments

Based on the recent Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Bill (SPLUMB) initiatives, the Chief Directorate contemplates regarding the amendment of the SDF Guidelines in order to incorporate National Spatial Development Framework, Provincial Spatial Development Framework, Regional Spatial Development Framework, etc. as advocated in the new Bill.

25 Rural SDFs

Management of the completion of 25 Rural Municipalities Spatial Development Frameworks 2009-2010. SDFs encompass all elements of urban and rural development (Architectural layout and design, housing, infrastructure, economy etc.)

Planning & Capacity Support

Provide support to other Spatial Planning Information Units in the 9 Provinces throughout the country

Development of an Spatial Development Frameworks Evaluations Framework

The compilation of a SDF Evaluation Framework for the assessments of SDFs.

Spatial Development Framework Assessment

Evaluation of SDFs included but not limited to the following:

Bushbuckridge

Dipaleseng

Sakhisizwe

Tswelopele received verbal assessment from Simon/ verification thereof.

Kamiesberg

Umsobomvu

Umsebe' SDFs Northern Cape

Albert Luthuli

Moses Kotane

Mhondo and Pixley Ka Seme Verbal Comments at the hand over meeting

City of Cape Town

Theeswaterkloof

2.Deputy Chief Planner (SDF: Urban Design Standards Evaluations) National Department of Rural Development and Land Reform 1 April 2010 to 1 June 2010.

Projects:

Jane Furse Comprehensive Rural Development Programme Status Quo, Architectural layout and design

Limpopo IDP Assessments, Limpopo

Gauteng IDP Assessments

3.Urban Planner & Architectural Technician

ARG Design, January 2007 to March 2010: Duties: Initial Analysis and Research for various projects; SDFs, Urban Design Frameworks, Architectural layout plans and documentation.

GIS- Acquiring land use and ownership details,

Client Liaison -Communicating with Government and private interested and affected parties.

Design and Documentation,

Implementation and Review

Type of Work

Project Title

Scope of Project

Responsibilities Undertaken

Architectural, Drafting and Design, Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

&

Planning

Research

Kanana: Redevelopment of an Old Landfill

Project Period:

9 months

The preparation of concept proposals for the redevelopment of a disused Landfill site north of Guguletu; responding to resource challenges faced by the city such as housing need.

I scoped the problematic nature and extent and potential impacts of the landfill (research, data capturing and analysis),

I assessed and analyzed the extent, impacts and options of the problem of remediation and redevelopment of the site in relation to policy, legislation and best practice guidelines.

Development Coordination

Kanana

(Same as above)

Client Liaison -communicating with Government and private interested and affected parties.

Overall Management and coordination.

Corporate Strategic Planning

Kanana

(Same as above)

I developed three concept proposals (redevelopment options) and Architectural layout plans.

The Limited Building Scenario

If after investigation it is was found the pollution levels in the ground water were tolerable; this option would be preferred. Provides a recreational and subsistence farming function; capping of the landfill would be required. It is the least expensive option. Excavation of some of the low-lying edges of the landfill would be required for housing provision. It would offer some financial recuperation in terms of recycling and housing.

The Combination Scenario

If after investigation it is was found the pollution levels in the ground water were high; this option would be preferred. The excavation of half the landfill would be required for mixed-use development. The remainder of the landfill would be capped and used for agriculture and recreational activity. A hydraulic system would be used to reduce the potency of toxins flowing into the underground water system.

The Optimum Land Development Scenario

If after investigation it is was found the pollution levels in the ground water were critical; this option would be preferred. The removal of the entire landfill would be required in order to establish a new township. This option offers high financial recuperation, because of the site’s high location value within the metropolitan area.

Integrated Environmental Management

Kanana

(Same as above)

I developed briefs that identified specialist studies, which would still be required in order to accelerate the development process. These briefs were assessed against Environmental laws and existing guidelines. The following activities were suggested: a survey of the landfill, a test of methane gas and carbon dioxide levels, a ground water pollution test and a depth and stability test of the landfill.

Miscellaneous Architectural Work

Kanana

(Same as above)

Document compilation/ final revisions and coordination. A document was presented to the City of Cape Town Urban Design Branch.

Academic

Work

Sustainable Communities Course: Helsinki Finland 12- 25 August 2007.

A planning course to bridge the gap between research and implementation

I was selected by the Helsinki University of Technology in association with UN Habitat and United Nations Environmental Program to attend the course. I represented ARG Design to present the Conceptual Redevelopment of Kanana Project. I received a certificate for this course.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Nolungile: Non -Motorised Transport

Project Period: 22 months (ongoing-construction phase)

The brief requires services and infrastructure intervention, a conceptual design development process and a master plan for Solomon Tshuku and Idada Avenue in Khayelitsha Site C. The aim of this project was to improve the environment for non-motorized transportation users (pedestrians, cyclists etc).

Site visit for orientation and community consultation.

Site and contextual analysis.

GIS was used to generate land use, public facilities, zoning, movement, transport, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers servitude information. This information was mapped and documented.

Transportation and Land Use Planning

Nolungile

(Same as above)

Applying existing planning policies and plans such as the Integrated Transport Plan for the City of Cape Town (2006), Klipfontein Corridor Project and the IDP 2006/2007.

Layout Plans, Township Plans and Land Development Plans

Nolungile

(Same as above)

Detailed Design using Archicad (Architectural Computer Aided Drawing Program)

Production of master plan of study area, sections and details of 12 Intersections on the identified Solomon Tshuku and Idada Avenue Non-motorized Transport route, seat details, tree cage, and water trough details.

Tender documentation was submitted and the project is currently in its first construction phase.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Driftsands: Human Settlement Project

Project Period: 8 months

A Development Framework for Driftsands Nature Reserve that addresses both the issue of biodiversity conservation and the creation of sustainable human settlement within the reserve.

Site visit -(orientation and community consultation). The use of GIS to generate land use, public facilities, servitude and zoning maps, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers, and ownership details. Obtaining Surveyor General and Title Deed information in order to determine implication for the settlement.

Contextual analysis and site analysis. Ongoing technical engineering and architectural supply of information using GIS.

Miscellaneous Architectural Work

Driftsands: Human Settlement Project

(Same as above)

Researching and applying applicable planning policies and plans, which have a direct impact on the project e.g. Driftsands Draft SDF, Driftsands Potential Study-Final Report (2005)

Driftsands Nature Reserve Vegetation Sensitivity Study (2006).

Layout Plans, Township Plans and Land Development Plans

Driftsands: Human Settlement Project

(Same as above)

Concept design input for township design. Architectural layout Plan (Sikhumbule and Los Angeles township layout and orientation)

Miscellaneous Architectural Work

Driftsands: Human Settlement Project

(Same as above)

Documentation and coordination.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Driftsands: Rezoning Application

Project Period 6 months (Ongoing)

Application for the rezoning of a portion of Farm 544/1 from Rural Zoning to Sub-divisional Area to accommodate the informal settlements of Green Park and Los Angeles in terms of the Less Formal Townships Establishment Act (Act 113 of 1991).

Site description and analysis

Overall transportation and access, context and determine implications for settlement.

Location of engineering services on site using GIS, Surveyor General and Title Deed information and determined implications for the settlement.

. Statutory Town Planning and Zoning Schemes

Driftsands: Rezoning Application

(Same as above)

Subdivision and precinct layout

Land use and zoning plans

Miscellaneous Architectural Work

Driftsands: Rezoning Application

(Same as above)

Document compilation/ final revisions and coordination.

GF Jooste Hospital: EMPIA

Project Period: Two weeks

Empowerment Impact Assessment feasibility study for ARV Clinic.

The Expanded Public Works Programme seeks to maximise economic and social benefit for local communities through public works projects.

(The project was designed to facilitate the engagement of local contractors and sub-contractors or lead to the formation of sub-contractors from the local community of Manenberg.)

I assessed the opportunities for empowerment through the above project; set targets and outline an implementation strategy for the project to achieve these targets.

I established how the employment of unemployed community members, especially youth and women could be maximized.

Miscellaneous Architectural Work

GF Jooste Hospital: EMPIA

(Same as above)

Synthesis of findings and document compilation and coordination.

TC Newman Hospital: EMPIA

Project Period: Two Weeks

Empowerment Impact Assessment feasibility study for ARV Clinic.

The Expanded Public Works Programme seeks to maximise economic and social benefit for local communities through public works projects.

(The project was designed to facilitate the engagement of local contractors and sub-contractors or lead to the formation of sub-contractors from the local community of Paarl.)

I assessed the opportunities for empowerment through the above project; set targets and outline an implementation strategy for the project to achieve these targets.

I established how the employment of unemployed community members, especially youth and women could be maximized.

TC Newman Hospital: EMPIA

(Same as above)

Synthesis of findings, document compilation, management and coordination.

Architectural, Drafting and Design, Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Displaced Person’s Project

Site feasibility analyses for the Provincial Authority to accommodate persons displaced by the Xenophobic Attacks in Cape Town.

Data capturing, site analysis and documentation

GIS- Acquiring land use, public facilities, zoning, environmental, movement, transport aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers and ownership information.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Philippi Phased Urban Development Framework (PPUDF)

Project Period: 8 months (Ongoing)

In conjunction with ARUP the production of a development framework for the area around Philippi Station and Kosovo Informal Settlement; also looking at the broader Philippi Area

Initial data capturing, site analysis and documentation

GIS- generating, environmental land use, public facilities, servitude, zoning, pedestrian movement and transportation network maps, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers servitude map, and ownership details.

Urbanisation

PPUDF

(Same as above)

Community Liaison/ Site Visits

Urbanisation

PPUDF

(Same as above)

Overall site concept design input

Urbanisation

PPUDF

(Same as above)

Vacant Land Study: I identified vacant land parcels within the Philippi< Weltevreden Valley and Philippi East suburbs. I documented ownership, zoning details, land parcel areas through tabulation and mapping in order to determine how much land is available for housing and supporting activities.

Urbanisation

PPUDF

(Same as above)

Housing and Density Study

Local Structure Plan

PPUDF

(Same as above)

Regional land use restructuring plan

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Philippi Local Area Development Framework

Project Period: Ongoing

A Local Area Development Framework for the housing provision and social elevation of Kosovo Informal Settlement

GIS to compile analytical data such as: land use, public facilities, zoning map, movement network, environmental. aerial photographs, cadastrals and erf numbers, servitude map and ownership details.

Urbanisation

Philippi Local Area Development Framework

(Same as above)

A tabulation of proposed housing densities for Kosovo and Stock Road Station

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Hillview: Informal Settlement People’s Housing Process

Project Period: 6 months

The facilitation of an urgent intervention in fast tracking the implementation of a Hill View Community settlement project to allow the community to live with dignity and have a sense of pride through acceptable health and safety standards with basic services in place.

Data Capturing using GIS to compile land use map, environmental, public facilities map, movement network, zoning map, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers servitude map, and ownership details.

Finding of Servitude, Title Deeds and SG Information.

Site analysis- The documentation of ownership, zoning details, land parcel areas- tabulation and mapping

Miscellaneous Architectural Work

Hillview

(Same as above)

Vacant land study- I identified vacant land parcels within the Seawinds and Lavender Hill suburbs. Identification of potential sites for new housing and other uses in order to improve the broader area.

Development Coordination

Hillview

(Same as above)

Document Compilation- Overall management and coordination.

Hillview Housing Project 2009 (6 months complete)

Settlement layout for the Informal Settlement of Lavender Hill and Seawinds,c Cape Town

Settlement Layout and design, document compilation and liason with government officials, stakeholders and community members

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Philippi Business Place

Project Period: Ongoing

To provide Urban Design, Planning, Architectural and Landscape services for the Business Place site an old Cement Factory.

GIS- generating land use, public facilities, zoning, servitude, environmental, movement network, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers, and ownership details; resulting in contextual analysis.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Blomvlei

Project Period: Ongoing

It is the development of a multipurpose hall and sports facility for Blomvlei Primary School in Hanover Park

GIS- generating land use, public facilities, zoning, movement network, environmental, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers, and ownership information.

Architectural, Drafting and Design

Blomvlei

(Same as above)

The use of Archicad to organize layout and orientation of base engineering and architectural information.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain

Project Period: Ongoing

Urban Development Framework – The objective is to upgrade the Lentegeur Station Precinct in order to increase the threshold for viable investment by the provision of housing.

GIS- generating land use, public facilities, zoning, aerial, environmental. Movement network, photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers servitude, and ownership details.

Planning Surveys, Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Malmesbury Clinic

Project Period: Ongoing

Architectural services for a new government clinic

Finding of Servitude, Title Deeds and SG Information

Planning Surveys, Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Foreshore: ERF 154, 155

Cape Town CBD foreshore development

GIS- generating zoning map, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers servitude map, and ownership details.

Finding of Zoning information several visits to the City of Cape Town Zoning Department.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Plumstead

New housing project

GIS- generating aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers and ownership details.

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation

Menzies, University of Cape Town

Project Period: Ongoing

Architectural services for the extension of the Menzies building at the University of Cape Town

GIS- generating, aerial photographs, cadastrals, erf numbers and ownership details.layout design

Architectural, Drafting and Design Analyses and/ or Policy Formulation Sub-regional Structure Plans

Built Environment Support Project 2008/09

New Project

Project Period: Two years

A revision of the SDFs and IDPs of six Municipalties in the Western Cape namely: Saldanha Bay, Overstrand, George, Drakenstein, Stellenbosch and Knysna.

Managing policy documents, previous SDFs and IDPs. Interrogating previous documents in order to contribute to the draft conceptual framework of the BESP and ultimately the final guidelines.

Miscellaneous Architectural Work

Blaauwberg Rd (3 months Ongoing)

Tools and Mechanisms to Achieve Densification

Undertaking the rezoning and application process and removal of restrictive conditions of title in the Blaauwbwerg Rd. Identifying mechanism to unlock blockage in order to realize densification.

City Spatial Growth

Determining the future Growth of the CMA beyond the Urban Edge looking at 2060

Interrogating the full spectrum of policy legislation and data of the City of Cape Town.

Skills

Coursework Research, Analysis of Design Problems, Master Plan Development

Programs proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Arc GIS 3.2, Arc GIS 9 (A Certificate Course), Adobe Illustrator, Adobe In Design, Archi Cad 2015, AutoCAD 2015, Revit 2010

Interests

I enjoy reading autobiographies and motivational books, I frequent nouveau cinemas, and I enjoy painting (fine art) swimming.

References

Professor Vanessa Watson

Architecture and Planning Department

University of Cape Town

Cape Town 8000

Tel no: + 27 (0-20-650-****

Mr. Kobby Kuma

Kuma Environmental Designs

76 Beulah Road

Thornton Heath

Surrey

CR7 8JF

Email: ac53oe@r.postjobfree.com

Tel no: + 44 (0-20-865*-****

Fax no: + 44 (0-20-865*-****

Mr. Moses Honu

Diagonal Projects Africa

P.O. Box 518

Newlands

0049

Email: ac53oe@r.postjobfree.com

Cell no: +27 (0-834******

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