Melissa Van Der Mescht

Supervised and coordinated building, renovation, maintenance, electrical and plumbing projects from commencement through to completion. Managed daily site activities, ensuring work was completed according to approved plans, specifications, quality standards and project timelines. Supervised contractors, subcontractors and general workers, allocating tasks and monitoring productivity and workmanship.

Construction Site Supervisor at Val Mount Construction (2025-06 – Present)

• Supervised and coordinated building, renovation, maintenance, electrical and plumbing projects from commencement through to completion.
• Managed daily site activities, ensuring work was completed according to approved plans, specifications, quality standards and project timelines.
• Supervised contractors, subcontractors and general workers, allocating tasks and monitoring productivity and workmanship.
• Coordinated various trades, including builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, tilers and other specialist contractors.
• Conducted regular site inspections to monitor construction progress, quality of workmanship and compliance with project requirements.
• Oversaw renovation and refurbishment projects, including demolition, alterations, repairs, installations, painting, tiling and general building works.
• Coordinated electrical installations, repairs and maintenance, including lighting, power points, distribution boards and general electrical requirements.
• Coordinated plumbing installations, repairs and maintenance, including water supply, drainage, sanitaryware, leaks and general plumbing requirements.
• Identified construction defects, maintenance issues and technical problems and coordinated the required corrective work.
• Managed project schedules, materials, equipment and labour requirements to support the timely completion of projects.
• Liaised with clients, property managers, contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders regarding project requirements, progress and outstanding work.
• Obtained and coordinated quotations, arranged materials and monitored costs to assist with effective project budget control.
• Monitored material usage and assisted with reducing wastage and unnecessary project expenditure.
• Maintained site records, project documentation, progress reports, inspection records, quotations and completion documentation.
• Ensured compliance with occupational health and safety requirements and maintained safe, clean and organised work sites.
• Monitored contractors' compliance with safety procedures, PPE requirements and site rules.
• Managed snag lists and followed up on outstanding work to ensure projects were completed to the required standard.
• Conducted final inspections and assisted with project handovers and completion of outstanding defects.
• Responded to urgent building, electrical and plumbing maintenance issues and coordinated appropriate repairs.
• Provided practical guidance and supervision to site teams while ensuring work was completed efficiently, professionally and within agreed timeframes.
• Calculated and processed weekly wages for site staff based on approved timesheets and hours worked.
• Recorded, checked and maintained accurate employee timesheets and attendance records.
• Maintained detailed fuel records, monitoring fuel usage and recording vehicle and equipment fuel consumption.
• Monitored staff hours, overtime and attendance to ensure accurate wage calculations and payroll information.
• Maintained accurate administrative records relating to labour, fuel, site activities and project expenses.
• Assisted with monitoring labour and operational costs to support effective project cost control.

Collection & Delivery – Company Driver at M & J Services (2018-06 – 2025-04)

• Deliver items to different addresses and through different routes.
• Follow routes and planned time schedules.
• Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate the delivery vehicle.
• Assist with customer request and orders.
• Assist and resolve customer complaints if applicable.
• Collect payments – cash / card payments.
• Assist with travel receipts (fuel and other expenses) – Allocate to excel spreadsheet.
• Assist with taking the vehicles for services when applicable.
• Work overtime from time to time (depending on the workload and locations).
• Assist weekend when required.

Storeman & Administrator at Vanguard (2017-01 – 2018-05)

• Assist with Sales.
• Sourcing of various items and products.
• Load Sales Orders.
• Create POD's.
• Assist with Filling.
• Scanning & Uploading documents for H/O.
• Upload Sales Orders on Excel Spreadsheet.
• Upload Sales Orders on Pastel.
• Emails (Receiving, processing and responding).
• Calibration Vani Alco Test.
• Glove Folding.
• Picking.
• Receiving Goods.
• Invoicing.
• Quotations.
• Answering Telephone and assisting with clients enquires.
• Quality Control.
• Order companies' groceries.
• Admin Duties.

High School – Otto du Plessis (2014)