Experience

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  SkySol Consulting Engineers

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Civil Engineering Technologist

    • Mar 2023 - Present
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    PROJECT: PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF ERF 3049, KOMMETJIE, CITY OF CAPE TOWN•Undertook the Civil Engineering Design for the parking area on Erf 3049 Teubes Villas, Kommetjie with use of computer aided software (Autodesk Civil 3D).•Verify and allow for stormwater runoff across the parking area and avoid any trapped low points.•Coordinate with architect and allow for any changes in design if required.•Make provision for stormwater infrastructure.PROJECT: DETAIL DESIGN OF PLATFORMS AND ACCESS ROAD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PHOTOVOLTIAIC SYSTEM, KRAAIFONTEIN WWTW, CITY OF CAPE TOWN•Execute the Civil Engineering Design with use of computer aided software (Autodesk Civil 3D) for the •Raised access road and platform designed to allow for Stormwater runoff into existing earth channel and allowance of additional stormwater infrastructure.•Prepare the proposed site (Site grading) on which Solar Panels and its adjoining infrastructure will be installed.PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF ON-STREET PARKING EMBAYMENTS IN PARKWOOD, CITY OF CAPE TOWN•Civil Engineering input for the Construction of on-street parking embayment's along Maroon Road, Parkwood.•Preparation of estimates for civil works and drafting of a Bill of Quantities.•Evaluate approved drawings & design.•Compile formal letters and layout drawings to apply for wayleaves from various service providers.PROJECT: (1) ROAD REHABILITATION, RESURFACING AND ANCILLARY WORKS, CITY OF CAPE TOWN. (2) CONSTRUCTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE MAHIMA INFILL, CITY OF CAPE TOWN•Civil Engineering monitoring and supervision.•Attend to any Field Technical Queries. •Verified measurements and calculations of quantities for monthly payment certificates and compilation of payment certificates.•Site inspections, quality control testing approval, / rejection of civil engineering services.•Site quality control.•Undertake any additional tasks as assigned by the Engineer.

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  Capax Consulting (Pty)Ltd

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Civil Engineering Technologist

    • Dec 2020 - Nov 2022
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    PROJECT: THE CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT ON NATIONAL ROUTE 7 •Collected traffic and rainfall data to prepare the preliminary design and drainage reports.•Conducted intersection analysis (Sight distance, TRH26 Classification, SARTSM class, lane widths, traffic counts, LOS).• Conducted hydrological analysis, utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D to determine each hydraulic structure's catchment area, longest watercourse, and slope.•Conducted hydraulic assessments, whereby runoff calculations are used to determine design flood peaks for minor stormwater infrastructure.•Determine the capacity of each drainage structure for the 1:20 and 1:50 year return period and the condition of each structure.PROJECT: UPGRADING OF NATIONAL ROUTE 1 SECTION 4 BETWEEN MONUMENT RIVER (KM 46.0) AND DOORNFONTEIN (KM 63.0)•Assist the Engineer with the design, draughting and detailing of new drainage structures, road markings and road signs.•Assist the Engineer with checking technical designs, quantities, and compiling reports.•Interpret CAD drawings and make necessary changes to ancillary items and drainage structures in accordance with national guidelines and standards.PROJECT: EMPOWERMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT REPORT, VARIOUS CONTRACTS, WESTERN CAPE GOVERNMENT•Assist the Engineer by compiling an Empowerment Impact Assessment Report on multiple Contracts.•Researched demographic data related to empowerment matters within a geographical area.•Created a database of all demographic data within the approved municipal areas.PROJECT: BLOMTUIN RETICULATION DEPOT, CONSTRUCTION OF FOUL SEWER•Supervised and assisted the Contractor with the construction of a new sewer network. •Ensuring construction is carried out according to specified grades and installation of sewer manholes.•Confirming works are done according to City standards and guidelines.

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  Daveng Consulting Engineers (PTY) LTD

  • Kuils River, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Assistant Route Manager

    • Dec 2019 - Nov 2020
    • Kuils River, Western Cape, South Africa

    PROJECT: THE ROUTINE ROAD MAINTENANCE OF NATIONAL ROUTE 7 SECTION 4 TO 7 •Monitoring and reporting on daily activities and conformance of the Contractor and Sub-contractors.•Conduct quality inspections on all major drainage and bridge structures in compliance with TMH19 guidelines.•Coordinate with engineering specialists to assess site concerns. •Managing site documentation. (Operational expenditure reports, material inventory reports, daily diaries, inspection reports, road safety reports)•Issuing of Job Instructions for maintenance or construction activities to be implemented by the main contractor.•Coordinate roads and stormwater maintenance and construction work.•Oversee and update monthly expenditures. Calculate estimates for future expenditures to meet monthly financial targets and control expenditures against the project budget.•Verified measurements and calculations of quantities for monthly payment certificates and compilation of payment certificates.•Attendance to monthly site meetings with the contractor and client’s Project Manager. Reported on outcomes to be achieved. Drafted monthly site meeting minutes.•Supervised construction personnel and addressed on-site queries.•Communicated and monitored that maintenance and construction activities are carried out in accordance with national and municipal specifications and guidelines.•Ensuring the contractor’s compliance with all agreed policies and procedures.•Community and stakeholder engagement.•Witness onsite quality tests and approve procured material.

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  SMEC

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • Civil Engineering Technician

    • Sep 2019 - Nov 2019
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    PROJECT: ASSET MANAGEMENT CONTRACT, CAPE WINELANDS DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY, GEORGE MUNICIPALITY & MANGAUNG MUNICIPALITY•Conducted visual pavement assessments as per Technical Methods for Highways (TMH) 9 & 12 of municipal road networks for Drakenstein, Langeberg, Overstrand and Witzenberg municipalities.•Conducted quality assessments of municipal assets (road signs, road furniture).•Administered and supervised teams conducting manual traffic counts of municipal road networks at major intersections.•Contracted to conduct a project-level visual assessment of George municipal road networks and major bus routes.•Appointed by SMEC Kimberley office to conduct the visual assessment of all unpaved road networks within the rural areas of the Free State.

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  Optimize Development Consultancy

  • Cape Town Area, South Africa

  • RRAMS Technician

    • Nov 2016 - Jul 2019
    • Cape Town Area, South Africa

    PROJECT: ASSET MANAGEMENT CONTRACT, CAPE WINELANDS DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY•Conducted visual pavement assessments as per Technical Methods for Highways (TMH) 9 & 12 of municipal road networks.•Conducted quality assessments of municipal assets (road signs, road furniture).•Collected data on municipal assets and verified desktop data against actual site data.

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  Daveng Consulting Engineers (PTY) LTD

  • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

  • Assistant Resident Engineer

    • Jan 2014 - Feb 2015
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

    PROJECT: THE RECONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE ROADS IN HANOVER PARK AREA 1B•Contract administration, monitoring progress and quality for the Rehabilitation of existing Concrete Roads, construction of sidewalks, walkways, and installation of stormwater infrastructure.•Managing site documentation. (Operational expenditure reports, material inventories, daily diaries, inspection reports, environmental reports).•Calculate estimates for future expenditure according to Resident Engineers’ requirements.•Verified measurements with the Contractor and calculations of quantities for monthly payment certificates and assisted Resident Engineer in compiling payment certificates.•Attendance to monthly site meetings and technical meetings with the Contractor and client’s Project Manager. •Draft monthly technical meeting minutes.•Supervised construction personnel and addressed on-site queries.•Monitoring and tracking of all construction activities and programme of works.•Ensuring the Contractor’s compliance with all agreed policies and procedures.•Community and stakeholder engagement.•Witness onsite quality tests and approve procured material.PROJECT: THE CONSTRUCTION OF NON-MOTORIZED TRANSPORT FACILITIES, HARD AND SOFT LANDSCAPING IN KRAAIFONTEIN•Contract administration, monitoring progress and quality for the construction of bikeways, and walkways and installation of tree landscaping and irrigation.•Managing site documentation. •Verified measurements with the Contractor and calculations of quantities for monthly payment certificates and assisted Resident Engineer in compiling payment certificates.•Attendance to monthly site meetings and technical meetings with the Contractor and the client’s Project Manager. •Supervised construction personnel and addressed on-site queries.•Monitoring and tracking of all construction activities and programme of works.•Ensuring the Contractor’s compliance with all agreed policies and procedures.•Community and stakeholder engagement.