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Lofty Construction PTY LtdManaging Director
Feb. 2026City of JohannesburgDirecting a successful turnkey solutions business specializing in building, painting, and road marking for major public and private sector projects. Overseeing a range of services including industrial redecoration and air-conditioning for high-profile clients like BMW, WBHO, and various healthcare facilities. Implementing rigorous Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) policies to ensure a safe and productive environment for all employees. Leading a premier logistics and consulting firm servicing the mining, bulk distribution, and road freight industries. Managing key partnerships with major entities such as Eskom, Exarro, and Bao Steel Hong Kong. Strategizing global expansion with a business model focused on innovation, competitive rates, and 24/7 service
Tsebo Solutions GroupLead Project Manager
Dec. 2023 - Jan. 2026SandtonWorkplace Design and Commercial Fitout
JBS Building CoSenior Project Manager
Mar. 2020 - Mar. 2022Western Cape, South AfricaConstruction Operations & Leadership: Served as Head of the Operations Department, leading a team of 5-10 supervisors and trades to successfully oversee the complete lifecycle of 5+ concurrent construction projects from start to completion. Contractual Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Applied deep technical knowledge of the SABS, NHBRC, GCC, NEC, & JBCC suite of contracts to proactively identify and manage project dependencies and critical path risks, ensuring full compliance and avoiding contractual disputes. Quality Assurance & Safety Systems (HSE): Implemented and enforced rigorous Quality Systems (QA) and safety policies and procedures, resulting in a reduction in waste of construction materials and maintaining a target of zero reportable safety incidents. Project Planning & Stakeholder Management: Developed comprehensive construction programs and monitored performance against budgets, providing clear and concise fortnightly progress reports to the Director and chairing weekly meetings with clients, consultants, and the local authority to ensure aligned deadlines. Issue Resolution: Led on-site problem-solving for unexpected technical difficulties and scope changes, devising effective contingency plans and efficiently organizing plant and site facilities to meet agreed-upon deadlines.
JJ Rhatigan & CompanySite Civil Engineer
Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2020County Dublin, IrelandReturned to S.A - Covid-19 Technical Project Supervision: Provided on-site civil works supervision and technical control for major projects, including the Radisson Blu Hotel and the Chancery Hotel construction in Dublin, ensuring all technical specification requirements were met. Compliance & Contracts: Coordinated the technical control aspects of contracts, interpreting cost data and drawings to ensure full compliance with all construction processes and reporting directly to the Senior Civil Engineer. Surveying & Design: Conducted specialized surveying and setting out for civil and construction work, including verifying the accuracy of survey data and preparing detailed design and drawings for multiple construction sites. Team Leadership: Supervised and mentored Junior Engineers, Technicians, and Foremen, providing technical interpretation of specifications and managing work quality across all construction activities.
AFCO Building Solutions (PTY) LtdContracts Manager promoted to Senior Contracts Manager promoted to CEO (Retrenched)
Jan. 2018 - Jul. 2019Cape TownStrategic Contracts Management: Managed the full Total Project Life Cycle for 3-5 multiple projects simultaneously, overseeing all construction contracts and ensuring proper administration for on-time completion. Risk & Compliance: Implemented Quality Assurance (QA) and Risk Mitigation protocols, including configuration control and environmental monitoring, which reduced project scope creep by and ensured full regulatory compliance. Financial Control & Reporting: Developed a cost-effective plan and schedule for projects, closely monitoring the budget and schedule performance and implementing robust Cost Control procedures. Successfully tracked costs associated with a completion project value of upto R50M. Subcontractor & Stakeholder Management: Handled all contracts administration, procurement, and subcontractor management. Built strong relationships with clients, consultants, and internal teams, ensuring effective communication of project status and technical control. Feasibility & Permits: Directed and executed required project documentation and reporting, including Feasibility Studies to estimate materials and labor costs. Was directly responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and licenses to initiate construction.
A & E CeilingsQuantity Surveyor
Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2017BlackheathQuantity & Cost Management: Prepared detailed quantity requirements and rigorously scrutinized maintenance and material costs for projects, ensuring contracts achieved cost savings and best-deal procurement for fit-out projects like Whale Coast Mall. Financial Control & Risk: Prepared comprehensive financial reports, budgets, and detailed risk assessments for construction plans. Proactively advised managers and clients on new strategies and improvements to optimize spending. Design & System Integration: Managed the technical documentation of projects, accurately tracking materials, ordering stock as required, and documenting all design changes to maintain up-to-date and accurate budgets for sites like Medi-Clinic, Paarl. Stakeholder & Project Liaison: Successfully established and maintained professional relationships with external and internal stakeholders, including site managers, clients, and contractors, to ensure seamless project execution and accurate information flow across 3-5 commercial projects.
Umdla Civils Construction (SA Construction)Project Manager (Retrenched)
Dec. 2016 - May. 2017Blackheath, Cape TownCivil Construction Oversight: Managed day-to-day operations and project requirements for Civil Construction projects, ensuring all engineering and technical controls met client specifications. Strategic Control & Budgeting: Applied Strategic Leadership and robust Financial Forecasting to maintain strict Cost Control across the project lifecycle, successfully mitigating budget overruns. Negotiation & Stakeholder Relations: Conducted all necessary Negotiation with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring high-quality material procurement and maintaining compliance with project delivery schedules.
Nejeni Construction (SA Construction)Site Agent promoted to Project Manager
Jun. 2016 - Dec. 2016Blackheath, Cape TownProject Life Cycle Management: Managed the total Project Life Cycle, developing the cost-effective plan and construction schedule to ensure timely and within-budget completion. Contracts & Compliance: Responsible for the administration of construction contracts, ensuring proper documentation, and obtaining all necessary permits and licenses. Maintained technical and administrative control for projects. Quality & Risk Control: Oversaw all project support, including the implementation of the quality assurance program, configuration control, and environmental mitigation monitoring. Reduced project risk through proactive management of interagency agreements. Financial & Procurement: Conducted Feasibility Studies to estimate materials and labor costs, prepared BOQ (Bill of Quantities), and analyzed costs for tenders. Monitored the budget and schedule performance, implementing strict cost control procedures. Stakeholder Relations: Built and maintained strong relationships with clients, consultants, construction teams, and service providers, ensuring high levels of service and timely communication of project status and issues.
Thomas CivilsProject Manager / Quantity Surveyor / Civil Engineer Tech
Oct. 2013 - Jun. 2016Cape Town Area, South AfricaProjects: Val de Vie Polo Estate: Reinstatement of river embankment using gabions, reinstatement of roads and canals due to flood damage. Hout Bay: Reconstruction of house due to fire damage. Milnerton: Reconstruction of 3rd floor apartment due to fire damage. Maatjiesfontein: Reinstatement of roads, canals, retainer walls, sidewalks, earthworks and general maintenance. Habonim: Extraction of over a million litres of water due to flood damage, reinstatement of damaged buildings, fences and earthworks. Various reinstatement projects due to flood and fire damage from Zurich and Hollard insurance companies.
Seven Sirs Property DevelopmentProject Manager
Sep. 2012 - Sep. 2013Cape Town Area, South AfricaProjects: Grabouw: Civil services for RDP housing (sewer, water, stormwater pipelines, roads and kerbs) and construction of 1159 RDP houses. Value R122M Onseepkans & Melkbosrand, Springbok: Construction of two community centres.
ASLASite Engineer promoted to Junior Quantity Surveyor
Dec. 2008 - Mar. 2012Cape Town Area, South Africa
Woolworths Regional Admin OfficeStats Administrator
Dec. 2002 - May. 2003City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Woolworths Financial ServicesNew Accounts Agent promoted to Multimedia Systems Administrator promoted to Fraud Analyst
Jan. 1998 - Nov. 2002City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaMultimedia Systems Administrators/ Fraud Analyst/ New Accounts Agent
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