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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Software Proficiencies
Professional References
Hobbies and Interests
Certification
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Kondwelani Sipho Nkhosi (Mr.)

Kondwelani Sipho Nkhosi (Mr.)

Lusaka

Summary

Dedicated and results-oriented Road Safety Leader with a proven track record of implementing effective strategies to enhance traffic safety particularly for Vulnerable Road Users (VRU's) and reducing accidents at various scenarios on Zambian public roads.


Committed to contributing to SDG target 3.6 [Halving global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents] and 11.2 [Providing access to safe, affordable, accessible and sustainable transport transport systems for all by 2030] one kilometer at a time on Zambian roads


Armed with a solid background in civil engineering, traffic management, and road design, I bring a comprehensive understanding of safety regulations and standards. Proficient in conducting thorough road safety audits ad inspections, analyzing traffic patterns, and recommending targeted improvements to mitigate potential risks.


Adept at collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, local authorities, and stakeholders to implement innovative road safety solutions.


Committed to creating and maintaining safe transportation systems through the application of engineering principles and cutting-edge technologies. Seeking opportunities to leverage expertise in road safety engineering for impactful contributions to infrastructure projects and community well-being.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Engineer- Road Safety

Road Development Agency, Zambia
05.2019 - Current
  • Major responsibility is to ensure the delivery of safe, sustainable and integrated traffic and transportation network in alignment with the required traffic standards and bylaws to achieve optimal network performance
  • Other responsibilities;

- Development and review of safety studies that include but not limited to; speed limit studies, route and intersection investigations and areawide or corridor studies;

- Undertake technical activities associated with the planning, investigations and implementation of solutions to ensure the safety and effective operation of the transport network for all road users;

- Crash analysis and development of solutions to maximize opportunities for improved safety;

- Conducting road safety related inspections and design of collision reduction schemes;

- Providing safety engineering advice and guidance into various road infrastructure projects;

Project Scheduler for Processing Plants

Mopani Copper Mines- Project Management Office, Zambia
11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Major responsibility was to schedule and track various project timelines and milestones using Microsoft Project
  • Other responsibilities;- Undertaking project risk assessments and managing them- Various stake holder management- Timely procurement management- Ensuring scope is followed and avoiding scope creep- Identifying and managing project dependencies and the critical path- Producing financial and progress reports

Senior Project Engineer for Nkana Concentrator

Mopani Copper Mines- Expansion Projects, Zambia
07.2018 - 10.2018
  • Major responsibility was to offer civil engineering expertise and advise during design, tendering and construction phases of the Modern Concentrator Plant
  • Other responsibilities;- Ensuring timely delivery of various construction packages- Ensuring adherence to Safety, Health, Security and Environmental procedures, including the Company's Code of Ethics Policy and Best Practice Principles.- Certifying Compliance with all legislation and other laws pertaining to the goods/services

Contracts/ Project Manager

Mopani Copper Mines- Engineering Projects, Zambia
12.2014 - 06.2018
  • Major responsibility was to manage various underground, surface, water, sewerage and road construction projects from design, tendering and construction components
  • Other responsibilities;- Proposing designs to draft office for detailed engineering drawings.- Giving engineering advice and solutions to varied challenges to end users.- Preparing Bills of Quantities based on drawings or engineered solutions.- Preparing material schedules and job cost estimates.- Appointed departmental quality representative for MCM Quality Management System as standardized by ISO 9001: 2015.- Acting as arbitrator in instances of differences between various contractors or contractors with end users.- Conducting Risk assessments or Job safety analysis for works with work men to ensure safety is adhered to during job.- Carrying out routine inspections and giving go-ahead for various stages e.g
  • Pre-concrete inspections, painting checks etc.- Screening of training and competence of contractor's workforce i.e
  • Workmen, foremen, engineers etc.- Ensuring adherence to all internal Company Policies (Safety, Health, Security and Environment) including the Company's Code of Ethics Policy and Best Practice Principles.- Compliance with all legislation and other laws pertaining to the goods/services- Issuing payment certificates based on measured works.

Trainee Project Manager

Mopani Copper Mines- Mindola North Expansion Project, Zambia
10.2014 - 11.2014
  • Under the mentorship of a senior expatriate project manager I was managing the various project management cycle stages for the Mindola North Water and Infrastructure Project
  • Other project management responsibilities;- Scope and Risk Management- Schedule and Resource Management- Cost and Quality Management Communications- Procurement and Stakeholder Management

Senior Assistant Engineer - Quality Assurance

Mopani Copper Mines- Quality Assurance & Technical Department, Zambia
08.2014 - 09.2014
  • Major responsibility Transferred to Kitwe Mopani Copper Mines under QATD (Quality Assurance and Technical Department) still as Senior Assistant Engineer- Civil
  • Tasks undertaken with respective roles which I played include Quality Audits of various Contractors and suppliers registered with MCM and administering of questionnaires.- Design and construction supervision of Concrete Sump for Leach Plant CCD tanks.- Technical adjudications for various Civil related projects.- Developing quality filing system for some of documents we had as department.

Senior Assistant Engineer - Drawing and Designs

Mopani Copper Mines- Drawing Office, Zambia
04.2014 - 07.2014
  • Major responsibility was production of civil and structural drawings using AutoCAD for various mine installation and works

Education

Masters in Business Administration- General -

Copperbelt University (CBU), Lusaka Campus
05.2022

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) -

Copperbelt University (CBU), Kitwe
05.2013

Advanced Level Education -

David Kaunda Technical National High School
05.2008

General Certificate of Education -

David Kaunda Technical National High School
05.2007

Skills

  • Road Safety Audits [Africa Development Bank and World Road Congress (PIARC) Guidelines]
  • Road Safety Inspections
  • Road Condition Surveys
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Project Estimation
  • Technical Writing
  • Contract Oversight
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Team Building
  • Project Management

Languages

Nyanja, Bemba
Native language
English
Proficient
C2

Software Proficiencies

  • Microsoft Office package
  • Microsoft Project
  • AutoCAD
  • Google Earth

Professional References

  • Eng. Alinani Musisye, Deputy Director- Road Safety- Road Transport and Safety Agency, amusisye@rtsa.org.zm, +260 955 822960, Lusaka
  • Eng. Joseph M. Goma, Senior Manager- Design, Road Development Agency, jmgoma@roads.gov.zm, +260 977 769296, Lusaka
  • Mr. Daniel Mwamba, Chairman- Zambia Road Safety Trust, daniel.mwamba@zambianroadsafety.org, +260 961 475610, Lusaka

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cycling
  • Watching action/war movies
  • Reading good books
  • Sampling and drinking various Teas

Certification

  • Making Roads Safe For All Road Users, International Road Federation- 2020
  • Development of Climate Resilient Infrastructure Standards and Codes for the Road Transport Sector in Zambia, Nordic Development Fund- 2021
  • FIDIC Conditions of Contract Training- 2021
  • Professional First Responder (Preliminary Level), NTU- 2022
  • Professional Road Traffic Crash Rescue Operations, NTU- 2022
  • Streets for Kids Leadership Accelerator, Global Designing Cities Initiative- 2022
  • Improving Road Safety, Delft University of Technology - 2023

Timeline

Engineer- Road Safety

Road Development Agency, Zambia
05.2019 - Current

Project Scheduler for Processing Plants

Mopani Copper Mines- Project Management Office, Zambia
11.2018 - 04.2019

Senior Project Engineer for Nkana Concentrator

Mopani Copper Mines- Expansion Projects, Zambia
07.2018 - 10.2018

Contracts/ Project Manager

Mopani Copper Mines- Engineering Projects, Zambia
12.2014 - 06.2018

Trainee Project Manager

Mopani Copper Mines- Mindola North Expansion Project, Zambia
10.2014 - 11.2014

Senior Assistant Engineer - Quality Assurance

Mopani Copper Mines- Quality Assurance & Technical Department, Zambia
08.2014 - 09.2014

Senior Assistant Engineer - Drawing and Designs

Mopani Copper Mines- Drawing Office, Zambia
04.2014 - 07.2014

Masters in Business Administration- General -

Copperbelt University (CBU), Lusaka Campus

Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering) -

Copperbelt University (CBU), Kitwe

Advanced Level Education -

David Kaunda Technical National High School

General Certificate of Education -

David Kaunda Technical National High School
  • Making Roads Safe For All Road Users, International Road Federation- 2020
  • Development of Climate Resilient Infrastructure Standards and Codes for the Road Transport Sector in Zambia, Nordic Development Fund- 2021
  • FIDIC Conditions of Contract Training- 2021
  • Professional First Responder (Preliminary Level), NTU- 2022
  • Professional Road Traffic Crash Rescue Operations, NTU- 2022
  • Streets for Kids Leadership Accelerator, Global Designing Cities Initiative- 2022
  • Improving Road Safety, Delft University of Technology - 2023
Kondwelani Sipho Nkhosi (Mr.)