Abonga Moleshe

Highly analytical and results-driven Civil Engineering and Construction Management professional with hands-on experience in site inspections, quality control (QA/QC), structural supervision, and materials handling. Proven track record managing site operations, coordinating subcontractors, and executing administrative project tracking for 13+ concurrent large-scale housing and infrastructure developments. Possesses a strong command of project scheduling tools (Oracle Primavera P6) and a strict commitment to built-environment compliance, health and safety standards (OHSA), and project milestone delivery.

Civil Engineering Intern / Junior Project Manager at The Housing Development Agency (2025-07 – Present)

• Project Coordination: participated in monthly site progress, Project Steering Committee (PSC), and budget meetings; provided administrative and technical support to the Upgrading of Informal Settlements Programme (UISP).
• Data Management & Reporting: Tracked and analysed project performance metrics; managed regional databases for 13 + active infrastructure sites, labour statistics, & professional service provider (PSP) appointments.
• Procurement & Compliance: Assisted in drafting Terms of Reference (ToR) for main contractors, updated Bid Adjudication Committee (BAC) submissions for quantum adjustments, & compiled quarterly Portfolios of Evidence (POEs) for financial year-end audits.
• Financial Administration: project cost reconciliations, tracked contractor funds, processed Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs), & calculated retention amounts, management fees, & cession agreement balances.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Prepared high-profile project briefs & technical presentations for Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality (BCMM), the National Department of Human Settlements, & ministerial/legislative delegations (MUNIMEC).

Construction Intern / Site Agent at JJW Construction (Pty) Ltd (2023-09 – 2024-03)

• Quality Assurance & Control: Conducted site inspections to verify workmanship, structural materials, and engineering installation methods strictly met approved design drawings.
• Inspection Frameworks: Implemented Quality Control Plans (QCP) and maintained standardized inspection checklists, daily logs, and concrete/civil work test records.
• Materials Verification: Inspected and verified all incoming material deliveries for compliance with technical specifications and manufacturer certifications before deployment.
• Drawing Interpretation: Engineering drawings, architectural specifications, and structural technical documents prior to construction activities to identify structural errors.
• Defect & Snag Management: Identified site non-conformances, issued formal snag lists, and coordinated corrective actions with subcontractors and engineering teams.
• Management Reporting: Monitored on-site construction activities to ensure adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations while preparing quality documentation for client review.

Diploma in Building – Mangosuthu University of Technology (2024)

Diploma in Architectural Draughting – Damelin Correspondence College (2018)

N6 Certificate in Civil Engineering – Springfield FET College (2012)