Sphelelo Mfundo Sithole cv

1Sphelelo Mfundo Sithole

Civil Engineering Technician at DE Consultants cc Mail: [email protected] Mobile: 078 13 60646

SummaryI am an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who has a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities associated with the civil engineering profession.

I possess a broad range of technical, personal effectiveness and leadership skills and use rigorous logic and methods to come up with effective solutions to difficult challenges. Apart from contributing to the processes and strategies which enhance any projects I am working on; I feel that my greatest strengths are firstly my ability to deliver projects to agreed timescales. Secondly my skill at gaining a clear understanding of a client’s exact needs, and thirdly being able to co-ordinate and lead all team resources whilst at the same time building strong relationship with fellow colleagues and thereby getting them to improve their performance.

I have managed construction of Bridges, Culverts and Upgrade of Roads successfully in my own capacity. I have successfully carried out Structural designs, detailing and draughting under my current company. I am registered with ECSA as candidate Civil Engineering Technician no. 201420688 and SAICE. I am currently working on my ECSA report to register as a professional engineering technician which I will be turning in January 2017.

Experience

Position: Resident Engineer at DE Consultants ccReference: Mr H. La Grange (Construction Project Manager)Contact: 082 309 5604

Duration: March 2016- Present

I am appointed as full time Site Resident Engineer on the following DOT Project in JV with Sappi Saiccor: The upgrade of the Sappi Saiccor intersection on main road P197/3 and main road P88 rehabilitation with relocation of services such as Umgeni water lines, Telkom cables and Eskom power lines.

My Responsibilities:

Assessing monthly program planning. Assessing Method Statements. Carrying out site inspection. Carrying monthly Technical and PLC meetings. Liaising with all stakeholders from Sappi Saiccor, Umgeni Water, Eskom, Telkom, DOT, Councillor and

Traditional Authorities.

2 Compiling monthly measurement sheet and Payment certificates. Monthly progress report and EPWP report. Reporting on Web 2, DOT Construction Progress update program. Assisting contractor with updating H&S files for the principal and Sub contractors. Resolving Technical and Social challenges arising on site.

Position: Structural Engineering Technician at DE Consultants ccReference: Mr Y. Soni (Senior Structural Engineer)Contact: 031 303 5282

Duration: (January 2016 - April 2016)

I was integral part of the Structural Engineering Design and Roads Construction team.

I was responsible in executing structural designs on small scale project i.e Fashion Fusion Pinetown, Woolworths, Private properties, Umlazi Shopping Centre on Sibusiso Mdakanye road etc. I was responsible of liaising with Architects and Contractors to discuss project matters and resolve project challenges. I was managing the design and construction processes of the latter projects.

My Responsibilities:

Produce RC layouts, Structural Concrete & Steel Designs and Detailing,

(Applying Reynolds and Steedman Design manual, Prokon, Master series, The Red book, Yellow book and SANS 10144). Site inspection

Position: Structural Engineering Technician at DE Consultants ccReference: Mr Y. Soni (Senior Structural Engineer)Contact: 031 303 5282

Reference: Mr H. La Grange (Construction Project Manager) Contact: 082 309 5604

Duration: (January 2015- April 2015)

I was part of the structural design and construction team.

Under Structural Design I was responsible for structural detailing for large scale projects i.e Ahmed AlkadiHospital, Midlands Medical Centre, Darby road flats and many small scale projects.

My Responsibilities:

Was to draft a program which details all my deadlines and leave slots for meetings and inspections for these projects worked on.

To produce RC Layout Drawings and submit to Engineer to carryout engineering designs. To take the Engineers Design and produce the rebar detailing for the job, submit for checking and

3make corrections where required and print for final check and issue drawings.

To carryout steel fixing inspections on these site, levels, Form work etc. To reply to queries from construction sites via emails or producing a drawing detail. Communicating with Architects regarding changes on design.

Under Structural Construction Projects I was appointed to manage two Bridge contracts as Part time Resident Engineer, which were running concurrently on the year 2015

1) Project: eMachobeni Pedestrian Bridge – Location: iNanda - Contract Value: 8 million - Client: DOT2) Project: Ezwelisha Pedestrian Bridge – Location: iSpingo - Contrcat Value: 8 million - Client: DOT

My Responsibilities:

To carry out Site Inspection i.e. Steel fixing, Form work Erection, Setting out, Levels , Concrete finish quality, Assessing Concrete mix quality, slump test, cube test etc.

Compile Monthly progress reports EPWP Compile Quantity Measurements and Payment Certificate Update progress on Construction Drawings and on Program Assessing the Method Statement Application of Colto, SANS and GCC in Compiling Payments, Site instructions and Assessing MS. Diaries Site Activities when on site. Carry out Technical and PLC Meetings. Resolving Technical and Social Issues Arising on Site. Consistent consultation with design Engineer.

Position: Structural Engineering Detailer at DE Consultants ccReference: Mr Y. Soni (Senior Structural Engineer)Contact: 031 303 5282

Duration: (July 2014- December 2014)

I was transferred to our head office to gain design experience. I was working on structural projects.

My responsibilities:

Producing engineering drawings from architectural drawings. (Flats, hospitals, Schools and Houses work RC slabs, beams, staircases, columns, Foundations and retaining walls and steel trusses).

Producing Concrete layouts and drawing out sections where required. Taking structural designs from Engineer and producing rebar detailing or steel detailing and provided

relevant construction notes where required. Carrying out structural steel Prokon designs. DOT Tender document adjudication.

4Position: Civil Engineering Technican at DE Consultants ccReference: Mr H.La Grange (Resident Engineer)Contact: 082 309 5604

Duration: (January 2014- June 2014)

Project: The upgrade of the main road D1357 – Location: Impendle – Client: DOT

The project was from gravel to black top. I was appointed as a Assistance Resident Engineer on site. The scope of work entailed on this project was as follows.(Layer works, Ancillary works, Box Culvert and Pipe Culvert)

My responsibilities:

Site Inspections i.e. setting out, material quality, compaction tests, MOD results, UCS and ITS result, G2 specification and prime specification, C4 layer mix design and Concrete mix design.

Handling Technical meetings Quantity measurement Daily diary Training Grade 1s working on ancillary Compiling monthly report Reporting challenges to Resident Engineer Compiling EPWP forms Auditing contractors H&S and Environmental file Updating progress on construction drawings and program Reporting on Public Liaison Committee meetings Assessing method statements Evaluating material test results

Position: Civil Engineering Technican at DE Consultants ccReference: Mr H.La Grange (Resident Engineer)Contact: 082 309 5604

Duration: (March 2013- December 2013)

Project: Construction of INzinga River Bridge on main road P127- Location: iMpendle – Client: DOT

I was appointed by DE Consultants to work on site as a training Technician. I worked on the iNzinga Bridge for 6 months. Where my Resident Engineer allocated me to work technically and carryout the following in the process.

My Responsibilities:

5 Site Diary. Steel, Formwork & Concrete Inspections. Review Method Statements and sign off Take minutes of the meeting. Process Weekly and Monthly Minutes of the meeting. Update progress on construction program. Monthly Measurement Sheets. Reporting challenges on site.

To elaborate on working technical, it was whereby I was required to work under the steel fixers for 4 weeks, where I learnt to read structural drawings and steel fixing. I worked under carpenters who are referred to as shutter hands where I learnt the art of setting out, shuttering and scaffolding setting out. I worked under the Foreman for 8 weeks where I learnt the planning, commanding a team, carrying out the tool box talks and updating the H&S and Environmental file, Processing a weekly snag list or construction program, quantifying materials required and compiling a cost report of the month entailing labour salaries, plant and material costs.

Project: The Upgrade of P127 main road – Location: iMpendle - Client: DOT

I was appointed to supervise the grade 1's working on ancillary works i.e Gabion’s, Subsoil drains, V-drains, Guardrails, head walls, manholes, Kerb and Channels, road painting and construction of sidewalks. I was tasked to first comply the construction method statement of all the ancillary works according to the DOT standard detail and SANS. After complying the latter successfully. I was tasked to train the Grade 1 contractors of how to execute the underlying tasks.

My responsibilities:

Ensure setting out carried out by the surveyor is approved and signed off by RE. Carrying out inspections and quantifying work done and materials used.

Recording daily diary.

Certifications

ECSA - Candidate Civil Engineering Technician

SAVE - LIC (Develop and promote Labour Intensive Construction Strategies)

Education

6Durban University of TechnologyNational Diploma, Civil Engineering, Period (2010 – 2013)Activities and Societies: Football, Chess and Academic Tutor

Edendale Com-tech High SchoolHigh School, Science, Period (2005 – 2009)Grade: 12Activities and Societies: Football, Chess, and Physical Science Expo competitions.

InterestsArchitecture, Building, Engineering built environment, Sports and Spiritual upliftment

CoursesCivil Engineering TechnicianSouth African Value Education

Develop and promote Labour Intensive Construction 114913

Patents

CETA - Construction Education and Training AuthoritySouth Africa Patent: +27448055453 Issued: March 16, 2016

SAVE - South African Value Education

Languages

English (Professional working proficiency) isiZulu (Full professional proficiency) isiXhosa (Full professional proficiency) Sesotho (Elementary proficiency)Afrikaans (Elementary proficiency)

Volunteer ExperiencePosition: Structural Engineering Technican at DE Consultants ccReference: Mr M. Ndhlovu (Architect)Contact: 061 485 7895

7Duration: (June 2016- Present)

I have been working under the small Architectural firm as there Structural Design Technician

My Responsibilities:

I had to produce designs, RC layouts, Rebar and steel detailing drawings. Compile Jobs BOQ, Appoint competent contractors with relevant credentials i.e NHBRC and

experienced builder etc. Negotiate inflated rates, Carryout site inspection on weekends.

Skills & Expertise

(Structural Detailing Contract Management, Roads and Structural Inspections - Chairing Meetings - Supervising Construction-Compiling Monthy Progress & Cost Report - Quantity Take-offs - Compiling Payment Certificate - Designing on Prokon - Drawing on AutoCAD - Utilizing Survey equipment i.e. Level, Total Station Communicating with clients and Site Supervisors - Auditing H&S and Environmental file - Technical and Social problem solving skills - Writing Site instructions - Colto - SANS – GCC - Material Test results assessing - Utilize Troxler for Densities and compaction test - Sand Replacement tests - DCP, Adjudication - Construction Programming Compile Method Statements Utilize Microsoft Office - google sketch up - AEC 3d - As-Built Drawings - As-built Documentation - Project Close up Reports)

Organizations

In His Presence Bible ChurchPosition: Youth LeaderDuration: January 2015 to Present

I am a youth leader at church. My Responsibilities:

To oversee youth programs i.e bible study sessions, Prayer sessions, Events coordination, To chair Meetings To plan Fund Raising programs4) To source credible investments5) To manage resources etc.

Honors and Awards

Certificate of MeritEdendale Com-Tech High School

8August 2010

The Certificate was awarded to me for completing my Metric with Exemption.

Projects

The Upgrade of Sappi Saiccor main road P197/3March 2016 to PresentMembers: Sphelelo Mfundo Sithole

The project scope is simply from Layer works to black top. The re-alignment of p197/3 from the P88 intersection up to uMkomaas steel Bridge. The contract value is 17 million. The project involves relocation of services such as Telkom line re-routing, Eskom power line re-location and Umgeni water pipe line re- locating. And Ancillary works at large.

The project has two variation orders which have been successfully approved by DOT and Sappi Saiccor.1) The construction of 1,200 x 2 pipe culverts pipe, 25 meters long.2) The re-habilitation of the main road P88.

Publications

Junior Resident EngineerMarch 4, 2016Authors: Sphelelo Mfundo Sithole

I'm a Resident Engineer on The upgrade of Sappi Saiccor main Road P197/3. The contract value is 17 million.

Test Scores

Labour Intensive ConstructionFebruary 2016 Score: 95%

The Labour intensive construction Coarse it helps to Develop and promote Labour intensive Construction strategies, NQF level 7.

The course is provided by SAVE - South African Value education and accredited by CETA- ConstructionEducation and Training Authority.

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