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.
