ZUSIPHE NGWENDU
Graduate Project Manager
Durban
Summary
Dedicated and detail oriented aspiring construction professional with over 1 year's residential construction experience. Skilled in collaborating within a team ensure project objectives are met within budget and time constraints. Seeking an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation as a Graduate Project Manager.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages
Work History
JUNIOR SITE AGENT
GOMZ HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
08.2022 - Current
- Prepared monthly budget forecast for a project valued over R36 000 000.0
- Prepared monthly cost reports, showing loss/savings to ensure adherence to budget..
- Monitoring and control of costs of construction works through efficient work planning and organisation of site plant.
- Procurement of material as per monthly project requirements and reduction of wastage by 20%.
- Prepared and submitted payment certificate claims to the principal agent.
- Monthly valuation of over of 20 sub-contractors' works and payment.
- Reviewed daily works progress in comparison to the construction programme to determine the monthly cashflow.
- Prepared and presented progress reports in technical meetings involving all project stakeholders.
- Preparation of construction programmes and revisions to the programme for efficient collaboration with sub-contractors and suppliers.
- Engaged with various material suppliers.
INTERN QUANTITY SURVEYOR
CHS DEVELOPMENTS
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Daily works reporting
- Preparation of extension of time claims according to the JBCC
- Recording of site material ordered and delivered
- Recording of subcontractor contracts
- Works inspection to ensure compliance with the quality management system.
- Completing site administration and progress reports with re-measurement for the consultant.
Education
UCT Construction Management Online Course -
University of Cape Town
01.2023 - 04.2023
Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in : Construction Management -
Durban University of Technology
Durban 01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies - Quantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementConstruction Technology
Durban University Technology
Durban 01.2018 - 04.2020
Skills
Microsoft Office (including MSWord, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
MS Project
Excellent verbal and written communication
Time management through strategic planning and execution
Excellent organizational skills that ensure productivity
Ability to work as a team and also productive individually
Flexible and able to adapt according to varying working environments
Eagerness to learn and self-develop
Accomplishments
Minimising milestone (activity) costs through efficient planning of plant and equipment hiring
Personal Information
Notice Period: 1 week (Actively seeking employment)
Residential Area
East London
License
Code C
References
Available upon request
Timeline
UCT Construction Management Online Course -
University of Cape Town
01.2023 - 04.2023
JUNIOR SITE AGENT
GOMZ HOLDINGS (PTY) LTD
08.2022 - Current
INTERN QUANTITY SURVEYOR
CHS DEVELOPMENTS
01.2021 - 01.2022
Bachelor of the Built Environment Honours in : Construction Management -
Durban University of Technology
01.2021 - 04.2021
Bachelor of the Built Environment in Construction Studies - Quantity SurveyingConstruction ManagementConstruction Technology
Durban University Technology
01.2018 - 04.2020