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Senza Mkhize

Construction Quality Manager
Burgersfort

Summary

Senza Mkhize hold a National Diploma in Civil Engineering and Bachelor of Technology in Transport Engineering from Mangosuthu and Walter Sisulu University of Technology. With Seven (07) experience in compilation of Rehabilitation and construction projects in concrete works, road works and Bulk line/reticulation works. Previously position was a construction manager and currently a Project Engineer under Project Manager Unit and Infrastructure for Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality. I oversee the planning, design and implementation of Infrastructure, Construction projects and maintenance projects, liaising with consulting engineers and contractors together with Occupational Health and Safety Unit from Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality. To ensure that work is completed on time, quality and within budget and with compliance to Occupational Health and Safety legislations.

Professional with strong background in project quality management, ready to enhance operational standards and drive impactful results. Expertise in quality control processes, risk management, and process improvement ensures consistent delivery of high-quality outcomes. Known for fostering collaborative team environments and adapting to dynamic project needs, while maintaining robust focus on achieving goals and meeting organizational objectives. Skilled in data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic planning, with reputation for reliability and adaptability.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
5
5
Languages

Work History

Project Quality Manager and Project Engineer

Burgersfort
03.2025 - Current
  • Performed regular audits of project deliverables to ensure adherence to established quality standards and client specifications.
    Regulatory Compliance: Be sure to plan safely, sustainably,
    and in accordance with local, state, and federal, requirements associated to
    the various aspects of waste management as needed for environmental protection.

    Budget Development: Develop a complete budget with all the
    expected costs - labour, materials, equipment, permits and pass-throughs, and
    contingencies.

    Timeline Development: Develop a more comprehensive project
    schedule that includes all aspects of landfill construction; site preparation,
    landfill cell construction, and start-up.

    Technical Review: Make sure that the design documents are
    technically appropriate, and that you comply with safety and environmental
    requirements.

    Site Management: Directly manage the construction activity
    and make sure the work is being carried out in accordance with the design,
    schedule, and safety requirements.

    o Provide quality control by developing a quality control
    plan that allows you to monitor the construction activity to make sure the
    project is being developed to the requirements.

    Safety Management: Promote a culture of safety at the site
    level by making sure your workers have been trained, use safety regulated
    equipment or tools, and follow best practices.

    Progress Monitoring: Be sure to use project management
    software to keep track of being on schedule and budget; and if deviations
    occur, to quickly identify them.

    Risk Management: Identify potential project risks, and
    develop mitigation strategies with respect to anticipated problems during
    construction.


Project Engineer

Mafumu Engineers (Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality)
02.2022 - 03.2025
  • Technical Services & Infrastructure: Various Project Managements in Electrification & Civil Works, Maintenance
  • Planning, geotechnical investigation and designing of the maintenance projects for Technical services
  • Supporting the strategic intent and the Departmental objectives from a service delivery and performance perspective.
  • Evaluating and commenting on applicability of specific key performance indicators.
  • Prioritizing and identifying project processes by ensuring proper integration of respective Infrastructure Investment Framework and Integrated Development Plans with appropriate input from various other government departments.
  • Maintains conformity with sound corporate governance principles, financial regulations and audit guidelines and statutory acts.
  • Guides investigative and reporting processes in respect of feasibility and impact studies and, verifying the accuracy of opinions and recommendations.
  • Managing and controlling Grant funding project applications by facilitating and supporting compilation and processing of Grant funding business plans

Site Agent

Klus Civil/Dreykon
02.2021 - 01.2022
  • Upgrading of 20 Km District Road D1842 from Enyathini Area Ward 11 and 12. Earthworks and Two-span Bridge
  • Upgrading of D1842 District Road
  • Appointing, Managing and Implementing works for the following CPG Tender Contractors
  • Managing and directing construction of D1842-20 km- between Ingwavuma and Swaziland boarder cave Upgrading of Districts road, project valued at 212 million. I oversee the production and site progress works and also the CPG Tender Contractors implemented by Department of transport ranging from grade 1 CE to 7 CE.
  • Also hiring staff/operators and maintaining quality control, ensuring site safety by making site risk assessments and preparing reports Funder (COGSTA) and client (D.O.T) reports and programme liaising with client and engineers.

Site Agent

Tainama Civil
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Construction of 10 ML Reinforcement Concrete Reservoir, 3 Borehole & 12 km Bulk Line
  • Nxaxo & Cebe Water supply Scheme
  • Planning and Programming of works.
  • Quality control and quality assurance as per spec (COLTO & SANS)
  • Measurement and monthly certificate according to BOQ and SANS
  • Attending Progress and PMU meetings as the contractor representative Making of site decision within the cost and budget managements.
  • Cost Managing.
  • Cost estimator.
  • Report to Project Manager and Managing Director

Education

Post-Graduate Degree - Project Management

Mancosa
Durban
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
01.2021

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
01.2015

Skills

Autodesk Infraworks

Ally Cad

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Civil 3D Auto Cad /Imperial /Metric /Storm and Sanitary

Management Skills

Risk Management

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Certification

ECSA Professional Engineering Technician

References

S, Mathenjwa, Resident Engineer, 033 3432069, 0814458013, TLS Engineers

Construction Contracts & Standards

  • General condition of contracts 3rd Edition (GCC)
  • COTO Standards Specifications
  • New Engineering Contract
  • COLTO Standards Specifications (1998 Edition)
  • South African National Standards Codes

Legislation on construction industry

  • Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Municipal Supply Management Policy
  • Municipal Structure Act
  • Municipal Systems Acts
  • Employments Equity Act
  • Labour Equity Act
  • National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1999)
  • Engineering Professions Act

Timeline

Project Quality Manager and Project Engineer

Burgersfort
03.2025 - Current

Project Engineer

Mafumu Engineers (Fetakgomo Tubatse Local Municipality)
02.2022 - 03.2025

Site Agent

Klus Civil/Dreykon
02.2021 - 01.2022

Site Agent

Tainama Civil
01.2019 - 01.2021

Post-Graduate Degree - Project Management

Mancosa
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering

Walter Sisulu University

National Diploma - Civil Engineering

Mangosuthu University of Technology
Senza MkhizeConstruction Quality Manager