A Muvu - Construction Manager

Q: Where is A based?

A is based in Pretoria, South Africa .

Q: What languages does A speak?

A speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Shona (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does A have?

A has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, A has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months . Note that A may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is A's latest experience?

A's most recent position is Construction Manager at Mpfumelelo Business Enterprises .

Q: What companies has A worked for in recent years?

In recent years, A has worked for Mpfumelelo Business Enterprises .

Q: Which industries is A most experienced in?

A is most experienced in industries like Construction and Energy .

Q: Which business areas is A most experienced in?

A is most experienced in business areas like Project Management , Quality Assurance , and Procurement . A also has some experience in Finance and Operations .

Q: Which industries has A worked in recently?

A has recently worked in industries like Construction .

Q: Which business areas has A worked in recently?

A has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Quality Assurance .

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Pretoria, South Africa

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Experience

Feb 2021 - Present

5 years 4 months

Construction Manager

Mpfumelelo Business Enterprises

Progress contractual claims including variations and extensions of time
Create and manage work program scheduling and revisions
Assign tasks to site teams and attend technical queries such as quality control, requests for information and NCRs
Monitor bulk earthworks, bore piling, concrete reinforcement and formwork on a five-storey building
Oversee electrical and mechanical works, water tank installation, external paving, kerbing and subsurface drainage

Jan 2016 - Nov 2019

3 years 11 months

Projects Manager

SSD

Overall project planning, implementation and control management for building, civil and mechanical works
Head construction department focusing on cash flow, invoicing and budget allocation
Develop project schedules, material planning and purchase orders
Oversee and apply NEC, GCC and JBCC contracts
Prepare and approve subcontractor RFQs, define scope and manage appointments
Manage client requirements, scope changes and revised programs
Responsible for overall quality management and control system
Led the full turnkey Ekandustria Industrial Park Revitalization Project (R52 million) including design, procurement, construction and delivery

Apr 2014 - Nov 2015

1 year 8 months

On-site

Project Manager

Africanizm Building and Civils

Controlled execution of sewer and water reticulation works for Mathjabeng Municipality (R63 million)
Managed on-site staff, delegated duties and supervised subcontractors
Prepared construction programmes and site costing for weekly and monthly management reports
Ensured health and safety compliance and quality standards
Prepared progress reports, quantity measurements and time sheets
Attended client and consultant meetings and defended work deliverables

Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

5 months

Site Engineer

SIG Engineering

Supervised road construction, sewerage works, stormwater drainage, bridge construction and steel erection at Sasol Oil Refinery
Implemented quality control planning and day-to-day work supervision
Conducted site surveys, QA/QC documentation and BOQ evaluations
Prepared progress reports and attended project meetings
Procured materials and managed stock control

Aug 2012 - Sep 2013

1 year 2 months

Site Agent/Resident Engineer

Sakunda Holdings

Managed road construction for shopping complex and service station forecourts including bulk earthworks, paving, concrete surfaces and stormwater drainage
Supervised building finishes: painting, tiling, glazing, roofing, plumbing and electrical works
Oversaw mechanical installation of petrol tanks and pump configurations
Inspected works for specification compliance and estimated quantities
Prepared work schedules, resource plans, BOQs, financial forecasts and timesheets
Allocated subcontractor work and prepared payment certificates

Jan 2012 - Jul 2012

7 months

Site Agent/Resident Engineer

SDK Construction Services

Prepared designs, drawings, BOQs, work programmes and project reports for accommodation buildings and safe houses
Set out and levelled site, managed construction teams and supervised day-to-day activities
Gained hands-on experience in plumbing, electrical installations, sewerage, stormwater and generator installations

Feb 2009 - Dec 2011

2 years 11 months

Site Engineer

Cosira Group International

Managed heavy concrete foundations, bulk concrete works and structural steel installations for a refinery plant expansion (R165 million)
Supervised section foremen, reviewed drawings and prepared BOQ revisions and payment certificates
Ensured health and safety compliance and quality control
Supervised base station and access road construction in mountainous terrain (R25 million)
Prepared technical site surveys, as-built documentation, BOQs and financial forecasts
Managed hold-down bolting into concrete and steel structures

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Construction and Energy.

Construction

Energy

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Finance, and Operations.

Project Management

Quality Assurance

Procurement

Finance

Operations

Summary

Experienced professionally managing construction projects both in construction and consulting profession. Graduate BSc (Honours) Construction Management, coupled with post 15 years managerial and supervisory experience in governmental, telecommunications and oil and gas companies. Experienced both technically and in management of bulk concrete works, steel construction, bulk earthworks, driveway, paving, building and mechanical works on mining refinery plant, roads, shopping complex, base station and Fuel Service Station. On site construction site works experience. Remote sites experience.

Results driven and goal oriented. The key to a successful project is proper implementation plan, adhering to project adjectives and drive to achieve pre-planned objectives.

Experienced professionally managing construction projects both in construction and consulting profession. Graduate BSc (Honours) Construction Management, coupled with post 11 years managerial and supervisory experience in governmental, telecommunications and oil and gas companies. Experienced both technically and in management of bulk concrete works, steel construction, bulk earthworks, driveway, paving, building and mechanical works on mining refinery plant, roads, shopping complex, base station and Fuel Service Station. On site construction site works experience. Experience in oil and gas industry service and previous experience working at Anardarko Petroleum in Mozambique. Remote sites experience.

Skills

Project Management
Construction Contracts
Projects Evaluation
Quality Management
Constructive Thinking
Create Programs
Ms Project
Ms Office
Autocad
Archicad
Buildsmart

Languages

English

Advanced

Shona

Advanced

Education

University of the Witwatersrand

BSc (Honours) Construction Management · Construction Management · Johannesburg, South Africa

Certifications & licenses

Certificate In Advanced Geotechnical Engineering

IIT Madras India

Certificate In Project Management

IIT Madras India

Certified First Aider

Red Cross International, Zimbabwe

Certified Height And Fall Arrest Technician

Gravity Training, Johannesburg

SACPCMP – Registration As Candidate Construction Manager

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 7

Experience in Construction 15.5 y

Avg length 2 y 2 m

Longest experience 5 y 3 m

Expertise

Recent roles Construction Manager, Projects Manager, Project Manager

Main industries Construction, Energy

Main business areas Project Management, Quality Assurance, Procurement

Qualifications

Highest degree Bachelor

Certifications earned 5

Profile

Created

December 2025

Last Update

March 2026

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is A based?

A is based in Pretoria, South Africa.

What languages does A speak?

A speaks the following languages: English (Advanced), Shona (Advanced).

How many years of experience does A have?

A has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, A has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 7 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 3 months. Note that A may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would A be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, A would be well-suited for roles such as: Construction Manager, Projects Manager, Project Manager.

What is A's latest experience?

A's most recent position is Construction Manager at Mpfumelelo Business Enterprises.

What companies has A worked for in recent years?

In recent years, A has worked for Mpfumelelo Business Enterprises.

Which industries is A most experienced in?

A is most experienced in industries like Construction and Energy.

Which business areas is A most experienced in?

A is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Quality Assurance, and Procurement. A also has some experience in Finance and Operations.

Which industries has A worked in recently?

A has recently worked in industries like Construction.

Which business areas has A worked in recently?

A has recently worked in business areas like Project Management and Quality Assurance.

What is A's education?

A holds a Bachelor in Construction Management from University of the Witwatersrand.

Does A have any certificates?

A has 5 certificates. Among them, these include: Certificate In Advanced Geotechnical Engineering, Certificate In Project Management, and Certified First Aider.