Experience

ENS

• South Africa
• Law Practice
• 700 & Above Employee

• Architectural Consultant | Space Planner | Building Services Client Support Specialist

  • Feb 2016 - Present

  COMMERICIAL OFFICE PLANNING | FACILITIES & OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT Commercial Office Planning for ENSafrica offices in South Africa and International offices such as Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Namibia, and Mauritius. Space planning of interior workspaces and associated administrative functions, including occupancy data and business unit layouts; design and space optimisation; additions and alterations; and workplace furniture documentation. Oversight and involvement in ongoing building projects, for new builds, relocations and churn-related projects. Administrative responsibilities; from design conceptualization to design development, through to construction and project completion. This involves business strategy & brand alignment; value-engineering; analysis of BOQ’s in line with budgetary constraints; design and technical specifications; documentation and reporting; and on-site quality inspections. Management of ongoing maintenance and servicing of offices, new builds, and internal fit-outs; management of logistics and operations relating to property moves and other churn-related activities; administration and management of access control and security systems. Landlord and supplier liaison and management including negotiations; appointment of service providers; evaluation and sourcing; auditing; and quality control. Planning and specification relating to various building components, materials, and services (electrical & ITC); creating appropriate design drawings and presentations; research and data compilation, relating to space planning objectives; analysis of cost estimates for renovations, remodels, and expansions. Show less



Century Property Developments

• Kyalami, Midrand

• Architectural Technologist

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2015

  COMMERCIAL | EDUCATION | HIGH-END RESIDENTIAL Design research; preparation of preliminary design drawings; creating 3d models (ArchiCAD – Revit); preparation of working drawings and specifications; assessment of the implications of relevant regulations; review and comment on external architect proposals against various estate architectural design guidelines; co-ordination of contract drawings and specifications; issuing instructions, notices and certificates to the contractor; site meetings; inspection of works; measuring up of sites and existing buildings; as-built drawings. Notable projects: Reddford House Blue Hills Kyalami Early Learning School Junior/Senior Prepatory College Reddford House The Hills Pretoria Early Learning School Junior/Senior Prepatory College Reddam House Waterfall College New Swimming Pool The Sheds Waterfall Executive/Commercial rental units Show less



Artek4 Architects KZN (CC)

• Glenwood, Durban

• Architectural Technologist

  • Feb 2012 - Feb 2014

  EDUCATION | HEALTHCARE | PUBLIC WORKS Site investigation and evaluation; meeting with relevant authorities; assessment of the implications of relevant regulations; monitoring the documentation process; preparation of working drawings and specifications; co-ordination of sub-contractors documentation; co-ordination of contract drawings and specifications; issuing instructions, notices, and certificates to the contractor; site meetings; inspection of works; measuring up of sites and existing buildings; as-built drawings. Notable projects: Gamalakhe Community Health Center: Phase 2 Ikwhezi Lokusa Large Clinic Ndelu Large Clinic Port Shepstone Hospital: New Psychiatric Ward Margate Middle School Mabuthela High School Mngomeni High School Malvern Police Station Ocean View Place of Safety Show less



JF Building Design Consultants

• Glenwood, Durban

• Architectural Draftsman

  • Feb 2009 - Dec 2010

  RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL Preparation and submission of drawings to the local authority; municipal liaison and enquiries at various municipalities; client liaison; measuring up of sites and existing buildings; design proposals for new projects; general office upkeep, marketing media and branding i.e. designing of flyers, business cards, and facilitating in the layout of the company portfolio. RESIDENTIAL | COMMERCIAL Preparation and submission of drawings to the local authority; municipal liaison and enquiries at various municipalities; client liaison; measuring up of sites and existing buildings; design proposals for new projects; general office upkeep, marketing media and branding i.e. designing of flyers, business cards, and facilitating in the layout of the company portfolio.