Odwa Njokwana
No * Cassinga Residence
Robert Sobukwe Road
BELLVILLE
7530
E: adgv1k@r.postjobfree.com
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Resourceful, flexible, innovative and professional project manager with considerable knowledge of the construction industry. Possessing excellent organizational, planning and time management skills as well as boasting a consistent track record of improving efficiency, whilst maximizing profits and minimizing costs. A confident and reliable individual with a commercial approach to solving problems. Ability to utilize the developed and acquired competencies, skills and experiences to meaningful contribute to achievement of the organizational goals and objectives. Able to manage and coordinate all construction activities and ensure that all project deliverables are achieved with regards to safety, quality, programme and cost. Adaptable and able to get along with work colleagues and clients, now looking to further an already successful career by working for an ambitious and exciting company.
CAREER HISTORTY
Year : 09/2018-CURRENTLY
Company : Nokhaya Services
Position : Site Supervisor (Malibu Village)
Duties:
- Read and analyze house plans
-Overall technical experience and expertise
-All round site supervision
-Material / inventory management
-Checking and reporting on daily attendance and clock in times
-Staff and Sub-contractor oversight and control
-Manage progress against the plan
-Plan for the week
-Plan for the day
-What each person did yesterday, what they are doing today and any issues
-Report on and evaluate progress
-What materials they will need for the week ahead
-Ensure quality of production
-Oversee all Quality Assurance activities on site
-Attend site meetings
1.Gcofimvaba Lower Primary : 2 blocks plus Daycare - Qholo Civils-2008 - Assistant Foreman
2. Whittlesea Agriculture Officers: Funezakho Construction Company - 2012 - Assistant Foreman
1480 RDP Houses in Port Elizabeth: Housing Development Agency - 2012-2013 - Site Coordinator
3 Housing Project in Port Elizabeth: Nginza and Moody Associates - NURCHA - 2014 - Construction Mentor
5. 75 MV Solar Farm: Burgersdorp: Scatec - 2014- Quality Assessor
6. 2 High Schools Toilets: Middledrift - Nhahhe Trading/ SNA Group - 2016 - Site Manager
Xonxa Pump Station in Queenstown- Major Renovation - Siyandasonke Consluting Group - 2017 - Site Manager.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Project Management:
Excellent leadership skills and ability to build and develop subordinates.
Ability to plan, organize, monitor and if necessary take corrective action on projects.
A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of related company management systems.
Able to react quickly and effectively when dealing with challenging situations
Can control multiple construction projects simultaneously
Excellent decision making skills and the ability to prioritize and plan effectively
Proven problem solving abilities, able to identify, assess, evaluate and resolve complex issues.
Site Management:
Ability to coordinate, control and monitor all sub-contractors ‘activities on site.
Recommending ways of improving the use of staff, materials, equipment and other resources.
Extensive knowledge of building legislation and regulations.
Up to date with the latest developments and technologies in construction industry.
Practical construction knowledge and be able to work from drawings.
Experience of acquiring land for construction projects.
Good at logistics, [planning and problem solving.
Experience in ensuring safety of employees on site complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993.
KEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS
Project Management
Site management
Health and Safety regulations
Hiring construction staff
Urban redevelopment projects
Budget/cost control
Creating of bills of quantities (BOQ's), pricing and estimating
Financial management
Operational management
Contract negotiations
Tender/Bid management
Building technology
Construction materials
Risk Assessment
Microsoft Word, Excell,Project, Outlook
Personal Development/Training/Qualification
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
National Diploma: Civil Engineering
Name of Institution Walter Sisulu University
Year 2007-2009
Qualification ND: Building
Name of Institution North Link College
Year 2010
Qualification Certificate
Module Passed Auto CAD
B. Tech: Construction Management
Name of Institution Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Year 2011
Qualification B. Tech (Construction Management)
Modules Passed Development Management 4
Construction Management 4
Building Entrepreneurship
Maintenance Management
NOSA: Introduction to SAMTRACK
NOSA: SAMTRACK
Interests and hobbies
●Listening to Music
●Current Affairs
REFERENCES:
Safety Manager-Xonxa Dam, South Africa, Veolia Water Technologies
Ms Mkhabela Thandi
Fax: (011-***-****
Cell: 076-***-****
Email: adgv1k@r.postjobfree.com
Project Manager – Housing Development Agency (PE)
Mr Eddie Portberg
Tel: (041-***-****
Fax no : (041-***-****
Cell no : 083-***-****
Project Manager-Bosch Projects (Pty) Ltd
Mr Alex Honhaar
Email: adgv1k@r.postjobfree.com
Cell: 082-***-****