Project Manager

Jamela Ndzhukula

Junior Quantity Surveyor

Unit *7 Protea estate, 14th road, Noordwyk, Midrand 1684, South Africa

**********@*******.*** *********@*****.***

Cell / Mobile: 071-***-****

https://za.linkedin.com/in/jamela-ndzhukula-176043b1

Professional Profile

A young enthusiastic double graduate who holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying (Wits 2016) and a BSc in Construction Studies (Wits 2015).

Committed to building and developing a career in the built environment, through looking for a suitable opportunity to attain experience and furthering my studies. Currently completing the Green Star SA Accredited Professional Programme for new and as built buildings. Internships and student trainee experience have included experience in the forestry, civils, school and JV construction environments.

A positive, innovative, self-motivated individual who meets challenges head-on and displays considerable tenacity in overcoming difficulties and meeting goals and objectives. Enjoys the variable working conditions in the built environment and utilizes excellent communication skills to build productive relationships at all levels.

A team player who is respected for integrity and a good sense of responsibility as well as the ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent priorities. A flexible person who can adapt to any environment and circumstances to meet own or organisational objectives. Works equally well alone and can apply specialist knowledge to situations that require solitary work. Always willing to develop knowledge to meet new challenges.

Adds value to any undertaking and her commitment, work ethic, tenacity and ability to overcome challenges will ensure success in any future endeavour.

Objective

Currently seeking a challenging position in a property and construction environment to facilitate career development and self-growth. Keen to add value in any capacity that facilitates further learning and development but particularly interested in Cost Management, Quantity Surveying and Project Manager. Willing to undertake a suitable position anywhere in Gauteng or Cape Town.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Hons) Quantity Surveying

University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2016

Bachelor of Science Construction Studies

University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2015

Mathematics and Physical Sciences Upgrade

University of the Witwatersrand Stars School, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2010

Matriculation

St. George College, Tzaneen, South Africa, 2009

Future study plans

Property development and Management

Masters in Property development and management, University of Witwatersrand 2019 Academic year

Professional Development

Current studies

Green Star SA Accredited Professional Programme

Green Building Council of South Africa, Johannesburg, SA (anticipated year of completion 2018)

Communication Skills

University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 2011

Future study plans

Construction Compute Software

CCS Candy training

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Career Summary

JUNIOR QUANTITY SURVEYOR (1- year contract) 11/0217– Date

Kagiso Shanduka Trust (KST), Johannesburg, South Africa

KST is a non-profit organisation that resulted from a partnership between Kagiso Trust and Cyril Ramaphosa Foundation, dedicated to changing the education landscape in South Africa.

Key achievements

Actively and fruitfully participate in a team within an rapidly changing environment

Successfully adjust and learn working procedures

Performing under pressure and in a fast changing environment

Key responsibilities

Ensure that QA/QC procedures are adhered to at all times

Interfacing with clients and other consultants at projects stages

Assist with feasibility studies

Producing estimates and cost plan

Budgeting and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage

Producing, co-ordinating, compiling and manging the preliminaries and Bill of Quantities, cost analysis

Compiling the contractual documents

Structure measurement and taking-off quantities

Assist with procurement report

Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes

Conducting cost checks and carrying out valuations on projects

Producing monthly post contract cost report

Negotiating and agreeing final accounts

Conducting site reports and inspection

INFRASTRUCTURE INTERN (12-month internship) 01/2017 – 11/2017

South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL), Nelspruit, South Africa

SAFCOL is a world class, global business engaged in multi-functional forestry, revolutionising the integration of forests and communities.

Key achievements

Successfully adapting to a new work and living environment in Mpumalanga by utilizing good communication, interpersonal, intercultural and assertiveness skills

Efficiently and effectively completing all assigned tasks in infrastructure projects for the forestry environment

Key responsibilities

Updating database of current infrastructure conditions

Structure measurement and taking-off quantities

Documenting maintenance work and new designs

Report writing

Monitoring projects and reporting on quality, cost and time parameters

Participate in tender briefing and valuation committee meetings

Drafting house plans on Revit

Drafting project safety specification

Compiling project specifications and BOQ

Preparing meeting presentation

Site inspection and project management

Filling in CAPEX request form

Participate in site handover meetings

STUDENT TRAINEE (1-month internship) 02/2016

4 Arrows Mining & Engineering, Thohoyandou, South Africa

4 Arrows Mining and Engineering (4 Arrows) is a mid-size contract mining and engineering company with a staff complement of more than 500 employees.

Key achievements

The 4 Arrows project was a complex, pressurised civil project - challenging due to this being the first involvement in a project of this scale - successfully worked in a highly pressurized environment and produced the required information in short timeframes.

Prioritised efficiently and utilized various planning techniques to meet deadlines, always allowing sufficient time for amendments to be factored in before the deadline

Key responsibilities

Construction activity daily planning

Filling reports

Compiled material lab test calculations

Completed compaction test, MOD density and moisture testing

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STUDENT TRAINEE (2-month internship) 06/2014 - 07/2014

Selby Construction cc, Tzaneen, South Africa

Key achievement

Overcame the challenge of supervising older people in a road surveying project – issuing instructions and inspecting the quality of work including instructing them to redo or fix errors - utilised the team approach and appropriate communication successfully - workers felt comfortable working with someone a lot younger and accepted supervision and instructions

Key responsibilities

Assistant road surveyor( levelling)

Supervising on-site workers

Calculating and compiling levelling calculations

Filling reports and surveying documents

Setting-out road profiles

Performing safety assessment and report

IT & Software Proficiency

Revit 2017

MS Office (Word, Excel intermediate, Outlook, PowerPoint)

MS Access

DimensionX

Microsoft Project

WinQS

Professional Membership

Association of South African Quantity Surveyors: Student Associate (ASAQS)

The Charted Institute of Building (CIOB): Student Member

The South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professionals (SACPCMP): Candidate Construction Project Manager (Reg. No. B/2732/2018)

Leadership Roles

High School - Class Representative

Certificate awarded for participation in the Stop Crime Campaign (organized by SAPS) in various communities

Supervisory role during 2-month internship

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes

Cost estimating and measuring

Reading architectural drawings

Understanding the construction process

Good numerical skills

Cost planning and controlling

Leadership skills

Good communication skills - all levels, inter-cultural

Relationship building

Professional attitude & demeanour

Empathy & High EQ

Logical Analytical Problem solver

Proactive

Motivated & committed

Ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities

Understanding of nine project management knowledge areas – PMBOK

Deadline-driven

Responsible & reliable

Focuses on quality outcomes in all endeavours

Tenacity

Self-development

Cooperative & supportive

Forward- thinking

Integrity

Time management

Understanding of FIDIC, NEC, GCC & JBCC

IT skills

Compiling specifications

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Additional Information

Nationality: South African

Driver’s Licence: Code C1

Identity Number: 920**********

Languages: English, Xitsonga

Willing to relocate: Yes

Interests/Sport: Netball (regional netball certification), Tennis

Willing to travel: Yes

Voluntary activities: WCCO (Wits Citizenship & Community Outreach)

& University of Witwatersrand Rural Facility

References

Mr. Mwelase

Infrastructure Manager

South African Forestry Company Limited (SAFCOL)

Cell: +27-82-743*-***

Mr. Ngobeni

Site Agent

4 Arrows Mining & Engineering

Cell: +27-63-147-****

Email: ******@***.**.**

Mr. Bodiro

Land Surveyor

Selby Construction cc

Cell: +27-71-313-****

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