Thulasizwe Myeni

Dedicated and results-driven Civil Engineering Technician with over four years of experience in the planning, design, operation, maintenance, and supervision of water infrastructure projects. Currently employed by the Department of Water and Sanitation within the Civil Engineering Directorate, where I provide technical support for hydraulic structures, canals, water-retaining infrastructure, and rehabilitation projects. Experienced in site supervision, infrastructure inspections, engineering reporting, hydraulic modelling, project administration, and Occupational Health and Safety compliance.

Possess strong technical skills in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, HEC-RAS, Basic EPANET, Microsoft Office Suite, and hydraulic infrastructure design. Committed to delivering high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with technical standards, safety requirements, and operational objectives.

Assistant Technical Officer (Candidate Technician) – Civil Engineering - Department of Water and Sanitation - Pretoria Central

(2022-03)

• Perform hydraulic modelling and design of canal systems and hydraulic structures.
• Conduct infrastructure inspections and condition assessments.
• Compile feasibility studies, options analyses, technical reports and engineering drawings.
• Support operation and maintenance planning of water infrastructure systems.
• Undertake project management, site supervision and quality assurance activities.
• Monitor contractor performance and compliance with project specifications.
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Prepare inspection reports and recommend maintenance interventions.
• Identify infrastructure defects and recommend remedial actions.
• Assist in maintaining operational efficiency of water infrastructure systems and associated equipment.

Trainee Technician - WKSA Construction (CETA Sponsored) - eThekwini Municipality

(2021-05 - 2022-02)

Project: Anthony Lembede Water Main Replacement and Road Rehabilitation (eThekwini Municipality)

• Site supervision
• Surveying and setting out
• Drawing interpretation
• Site inspections
• Daily site records
• OHS representative duties
• Project administration

Student Technician - Dlamindlovu Consulting Engineers and Project Managers

(2020-03 - 2021-03)

Project: P16/3 Road construction

• Site inspections and construction supervision
• Surveying and level control
• Quantity calculations
• AutoCAD drawing review
• Daily site reporting
• Contractor monitoring
• OHS representative duties
• Material testing including: Compaction testing, Moisture content testing, Slump tests, Concrete cube testing
• Progress reporting and project administration

Pharmacist Assistant - Bethesda Hospital

(2015-12 - 2016-11)

• Inventory management
• Stock control
• Order processing
• Reporting and administration
• Supply chain support
• Temperature-controlled medication management

General Worker - Siyazama GVK Construction

(2014-07 - 2014-12)

• Concrete works
• Reinforcement placement
• Brickwork support
• Scaffolding assistance
• General construction activities

National Diploma - Civil Engineering - Mangosuthu University of Technology (2020)

National Senior Certificate - Nansindlela Combined School (2010)