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Msizi Phungula

Project Manager
Ixopo

Summary

A Hard Working Project Manager or Civil Engineering Technologist with a Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management NQF8,a B-tech in Civil Engineering (water) NQF 7, also a certificate in Develop and Promote Labour-Intensive Construction Strategies-NQF7 and more than 8 years’ experience in civil engineering project management positions. Skills I have acquired over the past five years working for Consulting Engineers as Engineers Representative, Resident Engineer, and Site Manager for a Contractor on MIG, WSIG, and RBIG Funded project:

Project procurement stage (Prepare tender documents, specifications, bill of quantities, engineers estimate, Bid Specification Committee presentation, and contract evaluation /adjudication reports).

Ensuring Quality of work and ensures compliance with the Company Quality Management System .

Ensures Quality Control Plan is in place and approved prior commencement of any work.

Ensures compliance with health and safety Acts prior commencement of any work.

Responsible for Project management on all projects funded by R-big, MIG, and WSIG, submission of the required information by the Client i.e., Implementation plans, Monthly programs, Cash Flow projections, Quarterly reports, and ensures compliance with EPWP.

Chair Briefing Meetings, Site handover meeting, and site progress/ technical meetings.

Verify and process payment certificates and prepare monthly expenditure reports for submission to the Client.

Develop and Manage project projected cash flows in relation to the actual expenditure.

Ensure project is completed in time, good quality, and within budget. Prepares, implement and track implementation plan. Manage the programme very closely.

Ensuring good quality of works by conducting all relevant test are done, encourage correct methodology and all material used are SANS1200 approved. Site inspection and drafting of monthly. Submit Progress reports, EPWP reports, and Closeout reports with Completion certificates and as built drawings to the client.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Contracts Manager

Mbova Construction
Bulwer, KwaZulu Natal
6 2020 - Current
  • Ensures compliance with health and safety Acts prior commencement of any work
  • Attend Site handover meeting, site progress/ technical meetings, and PSC meetings
  • Ensuring good quality of works by conducting all relevant test are done, encourage correct methodology and all material used are SANS1200 approved
  • Site inspection and drafting of monthly
  • Compile and submit Progress reports, EPWP reports, and Completion certificates and as built drawings
  • Ensure project is completed in time, good quality, and within budget
  • Prepares, implement and track implementation plan
  • Manage the construction program against the actual work on site
  • Compiling and prizing of quotations and tender documents
  • Prepare construction programs and cashflows, submit insurances and performance guarantees to client
  • Prepare claims and submit payment certificate claims with measurement and quantities
  • Managing scope, schedule, cost, resources, communication and stakeholder relationships, Managing procurement and quality of a project
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices, ensuring compliant and competitive contracting approaches.
  • Streamlined contract processes by implementing standardized templates and procedures.
  • Oversaw subcontractor management activities, ensuring timely delivery of goods or services according to agreed-upon terms.
  • Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.

SITE MANAGER

FEZ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
Kokstad, KwaZulu Natal
06.2019 - 06.2020
  • Ensure contract profitability
  • Ensure that monthly payment applications are submitted on time
  • Finalization of contracts and short-term program
  • Monitor work progress against the program through weekly production and with all the relevant staff members
  • Liaise with foreman and contracts manager regarding production requirements
  • Monitor production and allowable targets, initiating corrective action where these are not being met, in conjunction with the contract manager
  • Manage, supervise and inspect the contractors work on site
  • Ensure thorough application of all contractual obligations
  • Ensure appropriate safe keeping and distribution of all related records
  • Ensure compilation of the Quality Site Implementation File
  • Ensure adherence to all Health and Safety legislation and site rules
  • Detect and analyze all non-conformances, communicate this to the contract manager and initiate corrective action
  • Inspection of PPE, implementation of method statements and assisting in the carrying out of risks assessments.

ENGINEER REPRESENTATIVE

IMVULA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
05.2016 - 06.2019
  • Inspect and assess the quality of materials being used for construction projects
  • Perform continuous evaluation of trends and ensure that preventative maintenance is managed at each stage of the project
  • Determine project feasibility and direct all resources to the site in a time-efficient manner
  • Identify construction constraints and plan and carry out measures to counter them
  • Coordinating the project from inception stage to detailed design stage
  • Procurement stage (Preparation of tender documents and involved in tender adjudication)
  • Site inspection and drafting of monthly
  • Progress reports to the client, keeping the client happy
  • Ensuring Quality of work and ensures compliance with the Company Quality Management System
  • Ensures Quality Control Plan is in place and approved prior commencement of any work
  • Ensures compliance with health and safety Acts prior commencement of any work
  • Ensuring good quality of works by conducting all relevant test are done, encourage correct methodology and all material used are SANS1200 approved
  • Site inspection and drafting of monthly
  • Submit Progress reports, EPWP reports, and Closeout reports with Completion certificates and as built drawings to the client.

CIVIL ENGINEERING TRAINEE TECHNICIAN

JAMES CONSTRUCTION
Ladysmith, KwaZulu Natal
05.2014 - 05.2015
  • Updating daily site diary
  • Measurements and quantities for payment certificates
  • Recording of onsite weekly meeting minutes
  • Quantify material needs and costs
  • Inspection of construction works and monitor construction activities
  • Request compaction tests, and file records
  • Preparing of project reports and presenting them on progress meetings.

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management

Mancosa
PMB, Pietermaritsburg
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering Water

Durban University Of Technology
Pietermaritsburg, KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Durban, KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -

Matric - Grade 12

Mariathal Combined School
Ixopo, KwaZulu Natal
04.2001 -

Skills

Cost Control

Legal Compliance

Procurement Management

Contract drafting

Decision-Making

Attention to Detail

Excellent Communication

Relationship Building

Time Management

Continuous Improvement

Analytical Thinking

Professionalism

Summaryprofile

  • The following are the key activities, skills, knowledge and experience:
  • Ensuring Quality of work and ensures compliance with the Company Quality Management System.
  • Ensures Quality Control Plan is in place and approved prior commencement of any work.
  • Problem solving skills (Analytical skills to solve business and / or technical problems).
  • Teamwork (Appreciate differences in others and contribute constructively to the task as a team member or leader).
  • Project management skills (Regular track the project and report high impact risk / issues to appropriate senior management).
  • Time management skills (Juggle several priorities, able to work under pressure, and overtime where necessary).
  • Conflict management skills (Handle conflict effectively, addressing interpersonal differences)
  • Research skills
  • Facilitation skills
  • Interpersonal skills (Approachable, actively listen to other people, and have a sense of humour).
  • Report writing skills (Business Plans, Tender Documents, Progress Reports, and Quarterly reports).
  • Experience in project management (Monitoring of Construction programme and Cashflow Projections VS Expenditure).
  • Ability to work with a range of stakeholders.

Educationtrainingqualifications

12, Mariathal Combined School, 2008, ND: Civil Engineering, Durban University of Tech, 2015, Degree of Batchelor of Technology in ENGINEERING, Civil Specialising in Water Engineering, Durban University of Tech, 2021, Post-Graduate Diploma Project Management, MANCOSA, 2023, Develop and Promote Labour-Intensive Construction Strategies-NQF7

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 9112055513083
  • Date of Birth: 12/05/91
  • Gender: Male
  • Nationality: South Africa
  • Driving License: Code 10
  • Marital Status: Single

References

  • Mr. Sbusiso Sosibo, Mbova Construction, Director, 079 906 9815, sbu@mbovaconstruction.co.za
  • Mr.Mlungisi Madikizela, Fez Building Construction, Contracts Manager, 062 034 6060, Mmadikizela22@gmail.com
  • Mr. Mduduzi Miya, Imvula Engineers, Project Manager, 073 822 8032, Mgmiya5@gmail.com

Languages

IsiZulu
Native language
Isizulu
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2

Certification

MS Excel Intermediate Course

Interests

Travelling

Timeline

MS Excel Intermediate Course

07-2024

Develop and Promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies NQF7

05-2024

SITE MANAGER

FEZ BUILDING CONSTRUCTION
06.2019 - 06.2020

ENGINEER REPRESENTATIVE

IMVULA CONSULTING ENGINEERS
05.2016 - 06.2019

CIVIL ENGINEERING TRAINEE TECHNICIAN

JAMES CONSTRUCTION
05.2014 - 05.2015

Post Graduate Diploma - Project Management

Mancosa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering Water

Durban University Of Technology
04.2001 -

Diploma - Civil Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
04.2001 -

Matric - Grade 12

Mariathal Combined School
04.2001 -

Contracts Manager

Mbova Construction
6 2020 - Current
Msizi PhungulaProject Manager