Archbold Chatindiwara

Led comprehensive civil engineering and project management for municipal infrastructure development, ensuring regulatory compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

• Directed end-to-end project lifecycle for the Roads and Stormwater Management Triennial Project, encompassing planning, estimation, execution oversight, and performance reporting for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
• Conducted detailed assessments, developed technical reports, and executed designs for critical municipal infrastructure, ensuring adherence to project specifications and engineering standards.
• Managed client relationships and financial processes, successfully preparing project claims and payment certificates to ensure timely project progression and fiscal accountability.
• Implemented robust quality, health, safety, and risk management protocols, achieving full compliance with South African regulations across all project activities.
• Orchestrated engagement with diverse stakeholders, including community, subcontractors, and client representatives, fostering collaborative environments to deliver complex project objectives.

Managed the urgent R11 million emergency repairs and rehabilitation project for Mzongwana Junior Secondary School, ensuring rapid deployment and completion.

• Managed the urgent R11 million project for emergency repairs and rehabilitation of Mzongwana Junior Secondary School, ensuring rapid deployment and completion within critical timelines.
• Oversaw all site activities, including planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring strict compliance with South African regulations and project specifications.
• Coordinated effectively with the Province of the Eastern Cape Education client and FWKJ Quantity Surveyors to prepare project claims and payment certificates, facilitating smooth financial operations.
• Implemented stringent quality, health, and safety protocols on-site, mitigating risks and ensuring a secure working environment for all personnel involved in the R11M project.
• Managed diverse stakeholders, including subcontractors, community, and labor, ensuring harmonious progress and successful project delivery.

Directed multi-faceted engineering and construction projects for the Orange Grove Resettlement Housing Development, serving 3500 units.

• Directed the engineering and construction of the R24 million, 3.6km paved road within the Orange Grove Resettlement Housing Development, serving 3500 units.
• Managed the R11 million construction of 11km of gravel roads and comprehensive stormwater management systems, enhancing infrastructure resilience for the community.
• Oversaw the successful delivery of a R38 million, 6-megalitre reinforced concrete reservoir, alongside 6km of bulk water lines and 11km of portable water reticulation, significantly expanding water access.
• Coordinated with Sky High Consulting Engineers and the Eastern Cape Department of Human Settlements to ensure project milestones were met on time and within the R73 million combined budget for the water infrastructure.
• Implemented rigorous quality control and safety standards across all construction phases, ensuring compliance and successful handover of critical infrastructure components.

Led the R10 million refurbishment of the Woodlands Sanddrift water treatment plant, significantly improving water quality and supply.

• Led the R10 million refurbishment of the Woodlands Sanddrift water treatment plant, significantly improving water quality and supply for Koukamma Municipality.
• Managed project execution, including planning, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring the project's completion within the allocated timeframe and budget.
• Collaborated with GG&G Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd to oversee all technical aspects and ensure adherence to engineering standards and regulatory requirements.
• Implemented quality assurance and risk management protocols, ensuring the successful upgrade of critical water infrastructure.

Conducted the pre-feasibility study for a 2.7 MW Odzani mini-hydropower plant, informing strategic infrastructure development.

• Conducted the pre-feasibility study for a 2.7 MW Odzani mini-hydropower plant, providing critical technical and economic assessments for the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe (IDBZ).
• Analyzed site conditions, hydrological data, and potential environmental impacts to inform the viability and design parameters of the renewable energy project.
• Developed preliminary engineering designs and cost estimates, contributing to strategic decision-making for a significant regional infrastructure investment.

Supported civil engineering projects within a mining environment, assisting with site inspections and preliminary design work.

• Supported civil engineering projects within a mining environment, assisting with site inspections, data collection, and preliminary design work for infrastructure maintenance.
• Contributed to the preparation of technical reports and project documentation, gaining foundational experience in civil engineering principles and project workflows.
• Assisted senior engineers in monitoring construction progress and ensuring adherence to safety standards and project specifications.