Osca Menze

Civil Engineer with experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects, civil infrastructure construction, and quality assurance/quality control. Currently serving as a Civil QA/QC Engineer on the Oasis 1 Nieuwehoop BESS Project, responsible for ensuring compliance of civil works with project specifications, construction drawings, quality standards, and client requirements. Experienced in the inspections of roads, drainage systems, transformer foundations, inverter foundations, cable trench infrastructure, and BESS platform within large-scale solar PV developments.

Possesses strong technical knowledge in civil construction methodologies, material verification, site inspections, and contractor compliance management. Combines practical site experience with a solid academic foundation obtained through a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Cape Town. Passionate about renewable energy infrastructure and committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions that support South Africa's energy transition.

Civil QA/QC Engineer - ABC Solar - Oasis 1 Nieuwehoop BESS Project

(2026-07)

• Perform quality control inspections for civil construction activities across the Oasis Nieuwehoop BESS Project.
• Conduct inspections of E-House, BESS platforms and foundations, O&M building, warehouse, roads, and drainage systems.
• Verify compliance of civil works with approved drawings, project specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform material inspections and verify material quality, quantity and compliance with project specifications.
• Monitor construction activities and coordinate with site teams to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Maintain and support quality documentation, inspection records, and project QA/QC records.

Civil Engineer – Quality Control - ME Civils - Virginia Solar Park 240MW, Free State

(2026-03)

• Perform quality control inspections for civil construction activities across the 240MW Virginia Solar Park project.
• Verify compliance of earthworks, roads, drainage infrastructure, cable trenchs, and reinforced concrete structures with approved drawings and project specifications.
• Review contractor quality documentation, inspection records, and material compliance certificates.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Identify, record, and track non-conformances while supporting corrective and preventative actions.
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives to ensure quality requirements are achieved.
• Support project quality reporting and handover documentation.

Civil Engineer – Quality Control - ABC Solar - Mooiplaats 240MW Solar PV Project, Northern Cape

(2025-04 - 2026-03)

• Conducted inspections of civil works and cable trenching systems associated with the solar PV facility.
• Verified construction quality and compliance with engineering specifications, drawings, and project quality requirements.
• Inspected excavation works, trench preparation, reinforcement placement, formwork installation, and concrete placement activities.
• Monitored civil subcontractors and ensured compliance with approved quality procedures.
• Supported project documentation, quality records management, and client inspections.
• Conducted quality inspections for MV, LV, DC, and CCTV cable trench installations.
• Inspected trench excavation, bedding material placement, cable protection systems, backfilling, and compaction requirements.
• Assisted with quality sign-off procedures and project completion documentation.

Site Engineering Vacation Trainee - Intambiso Projects

(2024-06 - 2024-07)

• Assisted site engineers in supervising earthworks, concrete works, reinforcement installation, masonry, waterproofing, and plastering activities.
• Performed quality inspections and monitored compliance with construction drawings and specifications.
• Participated in daily site coordination and progress monitoring activities.
• Gained practical exposure to construction management and quality control processes.

Engineering Vacation Trainee - DATA4MIA

(2023-11 - 2023-12)

• Contributed to municipal infrastructure planning and sustainability studies.
• Assisted in the development of Climate Change Action Plans and Municipal Priority Action Plans.
• Supported engineering assessments related to water services infrastructure and municipal development initiatives.
• Participated in technical reporting and stakeholder presentation preparation.

Engineering Vacation Trainee - Lyners Consulting Engineers

(2022-11 - 2022-12)

• Assisted with preliminary design work for water, sanitation, and stormwater infrastructure projects.
• Performed hydrological calculations and stormwater assessments for municipal developments.
• Contributed to drainage design solutions and engineering feasibility studies.
• Supported preparation of technical reports and engineering drawings.

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering - University of Cape Town (2019 - 2024)

National Senior Certificate - Nyanga High School (2016 - 2018)