Linda Makhoba

I am a BSc Quantity Surveying graduate. I completed my studies at the University of KwaZulu Natal. I have one year and five months  experience in construction on a residential project and an alterations to a Straddle Carrier Workshop project at Grinaker-LTA and Transnet Capital Projects respectively. Furthermore I worked at the Ethekwini Municipality Real Estate Department . I assisted in costing, coordinating, planning and organising a wide range of construction and real estate administrative tasks amongst other duties.

I have attention to detail, ability to cope and work under pressure, have ability to multitask and manage conflicting demands, and with the ability to work proactively in a complex and busy office environment. I am confident that I have the knowledge and the skills to fulfil the position of a Quantity Surveyor. I am eager to enhance and refine my cost and contract management within an organisation and  take on the  industry challenges that lie ahead. I will endeavour to effectively perform  all tasks as required and maintain a standard as defined by the organisation,  as I possess good communication skills. I am Microsoft Word, Excel and Project literate and possess a driver's licence. It is my aim to be a  team player and a valuable individual that is directly involved in the success of an organisation.                                 

eThekwini Municipality ( Real Estate Department)

            Estates Officer

     June 2005 – December 2005

•           Involved in the land sales at the municipal's  Real Estate Department.

• Grinaker LTA Ltd

            Junior Quantity Surveyor

January 2004 – June 2004

•           Material procurement, performing tasks related to ordering of required building materials.

•           Site survey, site visits, site re-measurements of concrete structure and brickwork, and conducting measurement checks.

•           Assisting in preparation of monthly progress payment claims, final accounts and project account reconciliation.

•           Taking off quantities from drawings and assisting in producing bills of quantities.

•           Review of drawings and specifications, quality control and inspection of materials, works and equipment.

•           Contributing to the monthly cost reporting.

•           Attended site progress meetings.

• Protekon –KZN/ Transnet Capital Projects 

            Junior Quantity Surveyor

January 2003 – November 2003

•           Site visits, site measurements from earthworks to mechanical work and conducting measurement checks.

•           Assisting in preparation of monthly progress payment claims.

•           Taking off quantities from drawings and assisting in producing bills of quantities for tenders .

•           Assisting in preparation of variation costs, and variation claims.

•           Assisting in the valuing of work and arranging subcontractor payments.

•           Tracking changes in plans and construction inspection, recording information on equipment, materials, labour and consumables.

•           Adherence to OHS Act, awareness of health and safety and maintaining the file.

•           Attended site progress meetings.

•           Assisting in contract administration, drafting contractual correspondence and progress reports.

Education

Tertiary:

University of KwaZulu Natal : BSc Quantity Surveying                  

Secondary:

Montebello High School: Matric/ Grade 12