Karusha Pillay

I am a versatile and results-driven professional with multidisciplinary experience spanning operations management, project delivery, commercial property, capital markets, architecture, business development and stakeholder engagement. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed complex projects, coordinated cross-functional teams, built lasting client relationships and delivered strategic solutions in fast-paced, high-performance environments. My ability to combine analytical thinking with commercial awareness and technical understanding allows me to bridge the gap between strategy and execution.

I am recognised for my leadership, problem-solving ability, attention to detail and commitment to delivering measurable results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and service excellence. I thrive in roles that require strategic thinking, collaboration and continuous improvement, and I am passionate about creating value for organisations through operational excellence, innovation and strong relationship management.

Auction Executive / Capital Markets Analyst & Transaction Manager at Galetti Corporate Real Estate (2025-01 – Present)

Administration/Coordination and team leadership

• New Business Development - Source, Obtain & Negotiate Property Auction Mandates
• Develop networks and co-operate with parties that could refer properties to auction
• Qualify leads
• Advertise properties through a variety of marketing techniques
• Appraise the value of properties by thoroughly researching the market or past purchases
• Internal CRM Update
• Draft and complete legal documents
• Integrating your day-to-day role to streamline the interaction between Broking and GCS divisions
• Conduct the interaction between the parties to a transaction with integrity and professionalism
• Successful outcome and maintain good relations between all parties
• Remain knowledgeable about the market and best practice

Senior Bid Coordinator at Henry Fagan Consulting engineers and project managers (2023-01 – 2025-12)

Administration/Coordination and team leadership

• Compilation of Tender submissions
• Sourcing of tender documents
• Liaising with consultants and stakeholders
• Updating of documentation and databases
• Attending briefing sessions/site inspections meeting
• Completing bid Documentation
• Running kick off's, progress, and final review meetings
• Over seeing junior bid coordinator

Architectural Technologist at Architectural Design Associates (2017-01 – 2022-12)

Design and Project Management and Administration

• Architectural technical drawings (full working drawings, detailing, council drawings, and interior shop fit-outs)
• 3D rendered drawings (retail)
• Design presentation (Microsoft PowerPoint)
• Revamps/alterations for McDonald's (exterior and interior, retail and commercial design)
• Full survey drawings for Rosebank mall and The Zone (BBD drawings, base building drawings)
• MTN shop interior fit-outs (retail/commercial) space planning and prelim designs
• Site inspections and design meetings
• Council Coordination: compiling council packs for municipal submissions
• Gathering all Sensitive documents and filling out the necessary forms, application, SACAP and SANS10400 forms power of attorney, and company resolutions
• Liaising with clients to fill out forms for the owner's signature and details
• Managing and creating filling systems to manage data such as Council documents, drawings, and projects
• Creating filing systems for all projects on the server based on project identity
• Liaising with clients and customers through Microsoft teams, Microsoft Outlook, and zoom dealing with many consultants on a daily basis, troubleshooting, and problem-solving on design concerns
• Inspection documentation: from final site inspection upon project completion (compiling detailed snag issues, latent and patent defects that need to be corrected by project contractors
• Compiling detailed reports for project interior and exterior specification documents
• Compiling detailed schedules for the project through Microsoft excel and Microsoft word
• Attending tender briefings and compiling a report for the project architect on the briefing presentation in order to apply and create a tender bid
• Project management, managing all consultants on a site and addressing design queries, troubleshooting, and problem-solving that may arise in foresight

Architectural Technologist at LAB Architects (2016-01 – 2017-12)

Design and Project Management and Administration

• High-end residential architectural drawings (Steyn City)
• Residential renovations
• Working drawings (Auto cad)
• Site Meetings, Project management

Architectural Technologist / Agent Trainee at Francesca Beattie Properties (2015-01 – 2017-12)

Property/Management and Administration

• Architectural design consultant
• Property agent sales consulting
• Listing properties
• Compiling documentation for sales from clients (offer to purchase)
• Following up on sale leads
• Customer service

Junior Architectural Technologist at ADS (Architectural Design Services) (2014-01 – 2015-12)

Design and Project Management and Administration

• Architectural technical drawings (full working drawings, detailing, council drawings) Residential
• Site surveys
• Sans10400 calculations (energy efficiency)
• Council Coordination: compiling council packs for municipal submissions

Project Management and Council Co-ordinator at Monette Co Property Works (2012-01 – 2013-12)

Council Coordination

• Council Coordination: compiling council packs for municipal submissions
• Town planning applications
• Sourcing prices for Building Materials
• Placing orders for building materials for site projects

In-service training in Architecture at Design Corazon Architects (2012-03 – 2012-08)

Intern

• Draughting architectural plans
• SAICE Interior design arrangement memorabilia wall
• Compiling tender for DUT

NDip in Diploma in Architecture – University of Johannesburg (UJ) (2014-01 – 2016-12)

B-Tech in Architectural Technology (Management) – University of Johannesburg (UJ) (2017-01 – 2017-12)

Certificate in User Experience Design – University of Cape Town (UCT) (2019-01 – 2020-12)