Fedile Lungwana

Highly skilled and dedicated Civil Engineering Technologist with 7 years of progressive experience in mining infrastructure and civil construction. Proven expertise in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, coordinating with consultants, and executing Stay in Business (SIB) projects aligned with Anglo American and De Beers standards. Adept at ensuring safety in design, technical integrity, and compliance with SHEQ policies.

Recognized for delivering high-quality engineering solutions within budget and schedule, while fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across all project phases.

Acting Superintendent Projects - (Civil & Structural Engineering) – Underground Stay in Business (SIB) Projects - De Beers Venetia Mine

(2025-11)

• Led multidisciplinary engineering for underground Stay in Business (SIB) projects, ensuring compliance with DeBeers and Anglo-American standards.
• Coordinate civil, structural engineering efforts across the Life of Mine.
• Deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
• Ensure fabrication and construction quality standards are consistently met.
• Foster integration and teamwork between technical disciples and consultants.
• Maintains a safe, healthy working environment aligned with SHE policies.
• Upheld document control standards and ensured quality of drawings and metadata.
• Drive engineering best practices, continuous improvement, and fit-for purpose solutions.
• Optimize capital efficiency through project planning and budget alignment.
• Oversee project designs from detailed engineering through commissioning and handover.
• Proactively solved problems and consulted on complex multidisciplinary technical issues.

Civil & Structural Engineering – Underground Stay in Business (SIB) Projects - De Beers Venetia Mine

(2025-06 - 2025-10)

• Lead and coordinate underground SIB engineering efforts across civil, structural, and mechanical disciplines.
• Ensure alignment with Anglo American and De Beers standards, specifications, and procedures throughout Life of Mine (LOM).
• Manage engineering consultants and internal teams to deliver projects within cost and schedule baselines.
• Conduct technical reviews and evaluations to ensure safety, integrity, and quality.
• Drive safety in design through proactive risk management and compliance with SHE policies.
• Oversee document control processes and ensure quality of drawings and metadata.
• Develop project plans and capital budgets aligned with pre-production strategies.
• Champion engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recognized as technical authority for discipline-specific challenges and solutions.

Civil Engineering Technologist - Ilifa Africa Engineers

(2024-03 - 2025-05)

• Assisted in managing construction projects, including scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets.
• Inspected materials and workmanship for compliance with specifications, codes, and standards.
• Prepared cost estimates for materials, labor, and equipment.

Assistant Resident Engineer - Ilifa Africa Engineers

(2022-10 - 2024-02)

• Supported project delivery in scope, quantities, cost, and schedule.
• Implemented daily Quality Acceptance Control.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to resolve project issues.

Clerk of Works - Ilifa Africa Engineers

(2021-02 - 2022-09)

• Conducted daily site inspections and reviewed Bill of Quantities.
• Organized progress meetings and compiled site diaries.
• Ensured health and safety compliance.

Site Technician - Ilifa Africa Engineers

(2018-09 - 2021-01)

• Prepared and reviewed civil engineering plans and specifications.
• Ensured compliance with construction and environmental safety standards.
• Managed project deadlines and budgets.

Civil Engineering Technician - Ilifa Africa Engineers

(2019-01 - 2019-01)

• Conducted road evaluations and traffic counts.
• Assisted with special investigations and design execution using Microstation and Prokon.

Civil Engineering Technician Internship - Farquharson Construction Company

(2018-03 - 2018-06)

• Supported design of civil projects including roads and water treatment facilities.
• Assisted with cost estimates, schedules, and quality control testing.

BSc (Hons) - Construction Project Management - University of Johannesburg (2024 - 2025)

Advanced Diploma - Civil Engineering - University of South Africa (2021 - 2023)

National Diploma - Civil Engineering - Mangosuthu University of Technology (2015 - 2019)