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Morne Van der westhuizen

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Male

member since Apr 26 2023

South African

My skills

Over 10 years of commercial and residential construction experience, specializing in the management of construction projects. Experience includes negotiating contracts, overseeing subcontractors and laborers, invoicing, and billing; communicating with developers and owners regarding scheduling, completion, and

resolution of problems; tracking budgets and controlling expenses. Purchasing, inventory

Languages Spoken

English (Mother Tongue) Afrikaans (Mother Tongue) Xhosa (Beginner)

Full CV / Resume

BMR Civils, Cape town

Jnr Site Mnager

2012 to 2013

resurfacing roads.

Engelbrecht Ent, Wellington

Farm Manager

2013 to 2015

Summary

Over 10 years of commercial and residential construction experience, specializing in the management of construction projects. Experience includes negotiating contracts, overseeing subcontractors and laborers, invoicing, and billing; communicating with developers and owners regarding scheduling, completion, and

resolution of problems; tracking budgets and controlling expenses. Purchasing, inventory management; and overseeing equipment maintenance and repair with an emphasis on preventive maintenance.

Areas of Expertise

Managing contractors, successfully completing all projects on-time and under budget. Perfected skill with manual and power tools to ensure work efficiancy. Implementing and enforcing work schedulesand completing tasks on time or earlier.

Progressive use of technology, including use of computer models to prepare detailed bids for client review. Motivated workforce to high levels of professionalism and expertise through rewards and recognition.

Experience

Managed and coordinated personnel and operational activities involved in all phases of construction projects.

Jobs ranged from single home construction to asbestos abatement.

• Started as a Jnr Site manager and worked my way to Project on Major roadways

Played a major role in day to day operations and staff management.

Managed day-to-day operations for export grapes and managed pack store during season.

Supervised colleagues during hectic seasonal periods.

Worked with maintenance department on all equipment repairs.

Hired and supervised construction workers and sub-contractors.

Maintained strict safety standards and procedures.

• Reduced dependence on outside contractors and vendors by accomplishing substantial work in-house,

resulting in considerable savings.

Zandwijk Trading, Paarl 2016 to 2018

Maintenance Manager

Managed residential and commercial construction projects, including multi-unit housing, retail and office space, schools, and churches.

Hired and supervised construction workers and sub-contractors.

Maintained strict safety standards and procedures.

Consulted with clients on progress and issues.

Elite Maintenance & Co, Cape Town

Project manager

2018 to Present

Managed residential and commercial construction projects, including multi-unit housing, retail and office space, schools, and churches.

Consulted with clients on progress and issues.

Maintained strict safety standards and procedures.

Hired and supervised construction workers and sub-contractors.

Negotiated terms for new construction projects, bidding private and publicly funded projects. Secured all required permit approvals.

Performed duties of electrician, carpenter, or general construction worker as needed.

 

Served as mentor to new apprentices.

Advised general contractor on technology, personnel, safety, and schedule issues.

Installed wiring, fixtures, and equipment for all electrical services in residential construction projects, following blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Installed exterior conduit and threaded wires through conduits to terminals,

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Where I am available for work and when

Available for work - Travelling - not available

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