Ofentse Mekwa

Developing and maintaining project schedules with tasks, milestones, and deadlines using tools like MS Project Update project status on a regular basis Allocating resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, and monitoring their utilization

Projects Planner at Triple M Mining (2025-12 – Present)

• Developing and maintaining project schedules with tasks, milestones, and deadlines using tools like MS Project
• Update project status on a regular basis
• Allocating resources effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials, and monitoring their utilization
• Collaborating with project managers, teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives
• Monitoring project progress and updating schedules and reports to track performance against goals
• Identifying risks and potential delays and proposing corrective actions to minimize impact on timelines
• Documenting project goals, scope, deliverables, and changes to maintain clear communication across all parties
• Optimizing workflows and recommending strategies for cost reduction and efficiency improvements
• Creating reports for project managers

Junior Site Engineer at TDS Projects (2023-08 – 2025-05)

• Assist in project planning and scheduling to meet milestones
• Coordinate the TMM (Trackless Mobile Machinery) section
• Liaise with stakeholder's project managers, technicians, and designers to ensure successful completion of project
• Monitor and track project schedule activities
• Oversee site materials availability and maintain quality standards
• Support Health & Safety Officer with safety protocol implementation, including compiling safety files and drafting JRAs & WRACs
• Identify project risks in a timely manner and develop mitigation strategies
• Compile monthly reports and assist with other administrative duties
• Maintain accurate up to date documentation, plans, reports and minutes
• Ensure project deadlines are met

Projects Manager at Kenfore Engineering & Project Management (2022-07 – 2023-07)

• Defined project goals, scope, and deliverables in line with NEC3 contract guidelines
• Delegated project tasks based on team skill sets and experience
• Tracked project performance and aligned outcomes with scheduled timelines
• Managed project resources and ensured quality compliance
• Oversaw project staff training, medicals, inductions, and PPE logistics
• Compared actual vs. planned performance to improve efficiency and outcomes
• Coordinate project management budgets and expenses

Junior Project Manager at Trans-Africa Projects (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Planned and managed multi-disciplinary project resources
• Reviewed project scope and budgets for executive approvals
• Conducted on-site supervision during construction and installation phases
• Ensured safety compliance with OHS-Act standards
• Chaired site meetings and acted as the key technical liaison between engineers and clients
• Provided ongoing technical support across project levels

Internal Sales Engineer at Dupleix Liquid Meters (2015-01 – 2016-12)

• Delivered technical product presentations and supported sales team requirements
• Generated purchase orders and assured product delivery and standards
• Recommended cost-effective product solutions to clients
• Coordinated with Credit Management to resolve billing discrepancies

Project Coordinator at Trans-Africa Projects (2014-01 – 2014-12)

• Scheduled and facilitated stakeholder meetings and documented outcomes
• Monitored project budgets, work hours, and timelines
• Conducted SMAT and RAS audits as part of safety monitoring
• Provided administrative and compliance support to the project team

Intern at Tau-Lekoa Mines (2012-01 – 2012-12)

• Participated in daily toolbox talks and safety audits
• Supported environmental risk assessments and administrative tasks
• Tracked and communicated project risks for on-site activities

BTech in Mechanical Engineering – University of Johannesburg (2013)