CV for

Zimbizi Alan

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Bezuidenhout

Johannesburg

South Africa

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Email(s): ad301o@r.postjobfree.com

ad301o@r.postjobfree.com

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-zimbizi-

b19560125

Languages (Speaking and writing)

IsiNdebele – Very Good

English – Very Good

Professional Registration

Zimbabwe Institution of Engineers,

2011

Engineering Council of Zimbabwe, 2012

Hobbies

Research (Structures, High Speed Rail,

Transport, Water and Sanitation)

Sketching and design

Playing chess

Playing and watching soccer

Playing table tennis

Certifications

South African Qualifications Authority

(SAQA) Certificate of Evaluation, 2021

Finance for Non-Finance Managers –

SADC –DFRC (Eswatini) -2017

Advanced Railway Course – (Pakistan

Railways Academy, Walton-Lahore) –

2010

Track layer certificate, National

Railways of Zimbabwe, 2008

Class 4 Driver’s license

Profile for Eng. A. Zimbizi

Civil Engineer specializing in construction project management and infrastructure maintenance/facilities management. Experienced in project finance and all stages of the project life cycle for various engineering projects and producing reports for senior management. Well-versed in contract management (FIDIC, ZGCC) and numerous software that includes Ms Project, AutoCAD, Prokon, Planswift and Ms Office Suite.

Eng Zimbizi has a strong background in roads/railway engineering, buildings and water projects. Experience (+16 years)

Midlands State University (MSU)

Deputy Director of Maintenance, Gweru – 01/08/2020 to 03/02/2024

Projects and Maintenance Department (01/08/2020 to 30/09/2022)

Central Services, Amenities and Maintenance Department (01/10/2022 to 03/02/2024) Leading the University’s infrastructure maintenance and transport sections. Heads the section in safely implementing various construction and maintenance projects that includes roads, water and sewer reticulation, electrical installations, building renovations and other structures. Quality and schedule control on all sites ensuring that work is up to required standards. Technically leading and supervising subcontractors, technicians and Artisans (Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Builders, Welders, Fitters, Painters and scaffolders) that are engaged in the Department. Liaising with Local Authorities, ZESA and ZINWA on technical issues for the wellbeing of the University.

Projects done include rehabilitation of 2 x 3 storey buildings in Gweru, gravel and surfaced roads maintenance and upgrades to water and sanitation infrastructure for the University campuses.

Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ)

Principal Technical Officer, Bulawayo – 02/09/2016 to 31/07/2020 Developing and implementing projects in the Bank’s key sectors. Producing project reports for projects for Senior Management in Water and Sanitation, Energy (Green), Transport

(roads/rail) and Housing (site servicing with roads and stormwater drainage, electricity reticulation, water and sewer reticulation/sanitation services). Management and supervision of contractors.

Projects done includes Bulawayo Student Accommodation Project (3 store building with capacity for 1023students, shops and dining hall), Clipsham Housing project in Masvingo and Victoria Falls WASH project appraisal.

National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ)

Manager Works and Building Services, HQ (HoD) – 02/09/2014 – 01/09/2016

District Civil Engineer, Southern (Resident Engineer) – 07/05/2012 to 01/09/2014

Civil Engineer, HQ (various postings)– 02/04/2007 to 06/05/2012 Constructing and maintaining roads, permanent way (tracks), railway buildings and other associated structures like culverts and bridges. Supervising safe mechanised track maintenance (Heavy Duty Tamper, compactors) and Track Welding (Thermit and Flashbutt). Quality, Schedule and Cost control on projects and maintenance works/activities. Staff supervision and management of contracts. Leading Engineers, Technicians, Platelayers, Patrolmen and Artisans (Plumbers, Electricians, Carpenters, Builders, Welders, Fitters, Painters and scaffolders).

Projects done include construction of Workshop buildings, stations, reconstruction of railway tracks (102km) and culverts. Bridge maintenance (Steel girder, Reinforced concrete. Design and construction of steel signal masts (40m) and the associated solar panel support structures. Ministry of National Housing and Social Amenities

Civil/Strutural Engineer – 01/08/2006 to 01/04/2007 Administering and implementing projects in line with Government policies. Projects done comprised roads infrastructure, water supply, sewer reticulation, buildings and recreational facilities. Management of technical staff and contractors. Education

Master of Science Degree: Construction Project Management- 01/07/2013 to 13/11/2015, National University of Science and Technology

Bachelor of Science Degree: Civil Engineering (Honors)- 01/08/2002 to 04/07/2006, University of Zimbabwe

3 Advanced Level passes (Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics)

10 O’ Level passes (Incl. English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, Commerce)

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