Edwin Rakgetse

I am a Candidate Project Manager/Civil Engineering Technologist who is well equipped to render technical support, capital project management within a civil engineering and construction project management environment. I have just over 5 years of civil engineering projects. I hold a BSc Hons in Construction Project (UJ), Advanced Diploma in Project management (TUT), National Diploma in Civil Engineering (UJ).

I have good communication skills including compiling technical and presentation of progress reports and access to the financial aspects of projects. Through my current and previous roles, I have conquered the skill of running multiple engineering and built environment projects from inception to close.

Site Civil Engineer - Tetra Projects (3RD Party): Mulilo Renewable Energy - De Aar, Northern Cape

(2026-01)

• Supervised civil works on solar PV infrastructure.
• Ensured compliance with design drawings and specifications.
• Managed earthworks, foundations, and access roads.
• Coordinated with contractors and subcontractors on site.
• Monitored quality control and safety standards.
• Oversaw civil construction of wind turbine foundations.
• Managed excavation, concrete works, and site leveling.
• Conducted site inspections and progress reporting.
• Liaised with engineering and construction teams for smooth execution.
• Acted as site civil engineer supporting turbine installation.
• Monitored civil works including roads, hardstands, and drainage.
• Ensured adherence to technical specifications and safety protocols.
• Provided daily reports and coordinated with multidisciplinary teams

Process Supervisor/QC - Nordex Energy South Africa - Impofu Wind Farm

(2024-09 - 2025-08)

• Ensuring compliance with Occupational Health & Safety requirement and compliance with Environmental requirements
• Reinforcement assembly inspection
• Manufacturing of wind turbine precast concrete tower segments at Impofu Wind Farm
• Quality Assurance in all aspect of quality of the concrete tower production method of structural precast concrete segments
• Use of quality documentation to ensure quality inspection
• Report deviation and non-conformance to quality department
• Advise on corrective actions in consultation with quality management

Resident Engineer - Afritec Consulting Engineers

(2022-01 - 2024-07)

Project Name: Upgrading of Tafelkop Stadium Access Road and Stormwater Control. Project value: R39 636 066,46. Reason for leaving: 24-Months Fixed Contract

• Track Project Milestones: Monitor the project's progress against key milestones and the overall schedule, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Report on Progress: Prepare and present regular reports to the client and other stakeholders on the project's progress, challenges, and potential risks.
• Preparing estimates for time and material costs
• Approve Payments: Review and verify contractor invoices, ensuring they reflect the work completed and are in accordance with the contract
• Health and safety control: Ensure that all safety protocols and regulations are adhered to on-site, including personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and hazard management.

Site Engineer/Agent - Ntshiana Trading Enterprise - Ga-Ratau Village, Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality

(2020-01 - 2021-12)

Project name: Construction of bulk pipelines and 3ML concrete reservoir at Ga-Ratau Village under Makhuduthamaga Local Municipality. Project value: R34,892920,29. Reason for leaving: 2 Years fixed term contract.

• Reviewing and approving invoices from subcontractors and suppliers.
• Reporting financial status to senior management.
• Quality and cost control
• Monitoring the quality of workmanship and ensuring that construction standards and specifications are met.
• Conducting inspections and tests of materials and work.
• Enforcing health and safety standards to ensure a safe working environment for all site personnel.
• Conducting regular safety checks and risk assessments.
• Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations related to waste management, pollution control, and sustainability.
• Co-ordination and supervision of technical aspects

Site Design Technician - Huawei Technologies - Woodmead

(2018-01 - 2019-12)

Project name: MTN Monza Project. Reason for leaving: Two Year Graduate Programme Contract

• Attend site progress and technical meetings
• Strong Design skills for cellphone towers and site equipment
• Generate detailed designs as per client requirements
• Old Site Upgrade
• Grade of existing sites
• BOQ Audits
• Provide Autocad Drawings
• Subcontractor management

In-Service Trainee - Baphalaborwa 72 Construction & Civil Eng - Daveyton Ext 14, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

(2017-01 - 2017-12)

Project name: Construction and installation of civil engineering infrastructure services (water and sewer reticulations and freestanding bathroom structures in Daveyton Ext14) under Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Project value: R53 096 481.00. Reason for leaving: One year fixed-term contract

• Attend site progress and technical meetings
• Preparing estimates for time and material costs
• Quality and cost control
• Check levels
• Health and safety control
• Co-ordination and supervision of technical aspects

B. Sc Hons in Construction Project Management - Construction Project Management - University of Johannesburg (2025)

Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering - Vaal University of Technology (2025)

Advanced Diploma in Project Management - Project Management - Tshwane University of Technology (2021)

National Diploma in Civil Engineering - Civil Engineering - University of Johannesburg (2019)

Bachelor's Degree Certificate - Moshate High School (2010)