This document is a curriculum vitae for Ayub Mwakio Mundu, a 60-year-old Kenyan mechanical engineer with over 32 years of experience. He currently works as a mechanical engineer for Aurecon South Africa, where he designs mechanical systems for buildings. Previously, he worked for 11 years as a senior mechanical engineer and held roles in project management, teaching, and workshop technician. Mundu has extensive experience designing HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and other mechanical systems for various project types. He holds certifications in project management and engineering and lists skills in AutoCAD, MS Project, and other software.
1. CURRICULUM VITAE
AYUB MWAKIO MUNDU
Occupation Mechanical Engineer: Building Services
Total Years Work Experience 32 Years
Age 60
Objective Provide Holistic Mechanical Engineering in Building Services.
Current Employer Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Contact Details
Cell phone +27 73 980 1321
Tel +27 12 998 2136
Email munduayub@hotmail.com
Location P.O. Box 11298, Hatfield, Pretoria, 028, South Africa.
Personal Details
Date of Birth 04 April 1955
Gender Male
Nationality Kenya
Kenya International Passport No C013516
Marital Status Married
Language English and Swahili
Profile
Highly experienced Mechanical Engineer in building services design and project execution
currently with Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd (3years) and former M&E consulting engineers, 11
years at senior level. Selfmotivated in wet and firefighting services including HVAC and project
management in projects such as Hospitals, Institutions, office blocks and Palaces from taking
client briefs, design, tendering and project management and execution, in addition, project
management, AutoCAD drafting. Enjoy being part of and lead a successful and productive
team, with innovative and creative solutions to tasks.
Education
2001 Damelin
Dip. Project Management (1st Class)
1990 New Castle Upon Tyne- UK (1990)
B.Eng. (2nd Class Hons) in Mechanical Engineering
1982 Mombasa Polytechnic Kenya
Mechanical Engineering Technician Part III,
1980 Shulwesen West Berlin Germany
Technical Teachers Training Certificate
1978 Mombasa Polytechnic in Mombasa, Kenya
Mech. Eng. Technician Part II
1974 Kenyatta High School Taita in Taita, Kenya.
East African Certificate of Education (EACE)
Professional Courses / Training
2000 Construction law for 2000 Seminar Binnington Copeland & Associates
2000 Liability and Risk in Construction Contracts Seminar Binnington Copeland &
Associates
2003 Project Management Course Trevor Ketler Presentations
2014 Project Management MS-2010 Course Aurecon Presentation
2015 CPD Certificate-Water Supply for Building Systems Course-By Daniel S. Brink Pr.
Eng.
2015 CPD Certificate-Sanitary Drainage Systems for Buildings Course- By Daniel S. Brink
Pr. Eng.
2. Professional Certifications / Registrations / Memberships
• Associate Member of SAIMechE
• Member of Water Institute of South Africa
• Registered with Engineers Board of Kenya. (R. Eng.)
• X -Associate Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (UK). (AMIMechE.)
• Member of Swaziland Association of Architects, Engineers and Surveyors.
(M.S.A.A.E.S)
Computer Skills
· Ms Project
· AutoCAD
· Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Field Experience
• Recording and interpreting Client Brief and Design & Draughting, Tender processing
and Adjudication, Project Supervision and reporting. 14 years
• Project Management 4 years
• Teaching (Lecturing) 8 years
• Workshop Technician 2 years
• Production Engineer 2 years
Areas of Expertise
• Design of wet services Fire Fighting and Sprinkler Systems
• HVAC Systems
• Refrigeration Systems
• Project Supervision and Reporting
• Designing for Kitchen and Laundry Equipment for Institutions
• Project Management
Career History
1. 04. 11-2012 – PRESENT
Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd, Pretoria Office, South Africa
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Overview
· Joined Aurecon South Africa (Pty) Ltd, In November 2012 as Wet and Fire Engineer.
Responsibilities
· Design and implementation of projects in all Mechanical Engineering Services.
· These included but are not restricted to, wet services, Fire safety, fire protection and fire
installation. Waste water and storm water drainage firefighting systems and all related
services.
· Project supervision, administration and control.
Projects
· January 2015 –Date -designed, supervising and managing wet services for Lesedi
Private Hospital a 14, 000 m² built-up area of new and re-development.
· July 2013 –December 2014-designed, supervising and managing Silverstar Casino a
40, 000 m² built-up area of re-development.
· November 2012 –June 2013-Supervised and managed Barclays Bank Campus a 43,
000 m² built-up area of re-development, design of fire services for two Absa Data
Centres and Detail Condition Assessment of redevelopment report for Nelson Mandela
Square in Sandton - Johannesburg, Hatfield Offices in Pretoria,
3. · Liberty Gardens in Bruma-Johannesburg, 171 Katherine Street Office Park in
Johannesburg, and Rennie House in Braamfontein in Johannesburg all for Liberty
Properties.
· Refurbishment and upgrading of student and staff Kitchen for Eskom Academy of
Learning in Midrand Johannesburg, South Africa) 02.2014 – 12.2014. Wet Services
Engineer. The project entailed the refurbishment and upgrading of the student and staff
Kitchen for Eskom Academy of Learning. This included the design and tender
documentation of Plumbing and Drainage as well as Fire services and protection.
· Refurbishment and upgrading of Lesedi Private Hospital (Soweto in Johannesburg, South
Africa) 03/2015 - Date. Wet Services Engineer. The project entailed the refurbishment
and expansion of the Lesedi Private Hospital. This included the design and tender
documentation for new Kitchen, Staff Change room, three storey ward block and three
storey office block. Refurbishment and extensions of the theatres, ICUs and other ward
blocks are part of the scope of works.
· Casualty and ICU of Botshelong Private Hospital (Vosloorus in Boksburg, South Africa)
06/2015 - Date. Wet Services Engineer. The project entailed the design, documentation
and supervision of Casualty and ICU for Botshelong Private Hospital.
· Proposed development of Bophelong Private Hospital in Polokwane, South Africa)
08/2015 - Date. Wet Services Engineer. The project entailed the design, documentation
and supervision of Wet Services for Bophelong Private Hospital.
· Proposed development of Parkade for Standard Chartered Bank in Lagos, Nigeria
09/2015 - Date. Wet Services Engineer. The project entailed the design, documentation
and supervision of Wet Services i.e. Plumbing and Drainage, rainwater drainage and
Fire Services and Protection.
· Achievements
· Achieved project goals in time, quality without increase in cost.
· Fitted in well in a new environment within a hectic building programme.
· Closed up the project with all signed up final accounts.
2. 1998-2012
M&E Consulting Engineers Ltd.
Mbabane -Swaziland
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Overview
· Joined M&E Consulting Engineers Ltd. In September 1998 as Engineer Trainee and
was then transferred to Swaziland office in May 1999 as the Mechanical Engineer.
Responsibilities
· Managing a staff compliment One Trainee Engineer and Two Draughtsmen
· Design and implementation of projects in all Mechanical Engineering Services.
· These included but are not restricted to air conditioning and ventilation, water services,
waste water and storm water drainage, refrigeration, medical gases firefighting systems
and all related services.
· Project supervision, administration and control.
4. Projects
· September 1998 –April 1999-Supervised final stages of Kenya Ports Authority housing
project of 46 blocks of 16 flats each with all amenities in Mombasa, Kenya.
· September 1998 –April 1999-Design of Mechanical Services for Lubombo Regional
Hospital in Swaziland, Ministry of Defence Headquarters, Rehabilitation and extension
projects at Gcina Barracks, Swazi National High School, Mawelawela Correctional
Services, Mankayane Hospital, Mpisi Agricultural Centre, Makabongwe Investments
Office Block, Manzana Clinic and Parliament Buildings, Offices, Flats and Security
Stores for Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Air conditioning in Parliament
Building and Conference Hall for Interministerial Building, Namboard Offices in Manzini
Swaziland and a total of Six Royal Residences.
· Design of Mechanical Services for Jomo Kenyatta International Air Port-Kenya for our
Nairobi office.
· Prepared environmental technical report for proposed Amadi University at Ngwenya in
Hhohho region – Swaziland.
Achievements
· Achieved project goals in time, quality without increase in cost.
· Introduced Multi-V systems in Royal Residences for aesthetics and lower running costs.
· Supervised a team of team of 4 subcontractors in three projects running concurrently.
3. APRIL 1997 – AUGUST 1998
Joined Elite Plumbers Ltd.
Mombasa, Kenya
MECHANICAL SERVICES ENGINEER
Responsibilities
· Managing a staff compliment of 12
· Design and supervision of all mechanical services such as water reticulation, waste
water and storm water drainage, waste water treatment plants, firefighting systems,
irrigation systems and water treatment systems.
Projects
· TSS building, Mombasa Golf Club
· Bulk Grain Storage Silos
· Lily Palm and Sun Palm Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya
· Leisure Lodge Hotel in Zanzibar, Tanzania
Other Projects:
· Involved in assessing fire damage and making proposals for Two Fishes Hotel in
Mombasa as well as proposals for Kilimanjaro Hotel in Dar es salaam, Tanzania.
Achievements
· Employed for 6months contract but extended to 17 months.
4. MARCH 1992 – JUNE 1995
Engineering Supplies Ltd.
Mombasa, Kenya
MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Responsibilities
· Managing a staff compliment of 8.
· Design, manufacture/implementation and Servicing of Agricultural Machinery,
Installation of Irrigation Pumps, Systems, and other related Engineering projects.
· Sales and Marketing were part of the requirement.
5. JANUARY 1981 – FEBRUARY 1992
Teachers Service Commission- Kenya
LECTURER: MOMBASA POLYTECHNIC
Responsibilities
· Managing a staff compliment of 5
5. · Lecturing Fluid Mechanics, Workshop Technology, Materials Engineering, Drawing and
Project design, initiation and supervision.
· Lectured for a maximum of 24 hours a week.
· There were a maximum of 20 students in a class.
· Set and marked internal exams that had to be independently moderated.
· Set external exams that were pooled in the Examination Council for random selection.
Professional Strengths
· Team player, good motivation and collaboration skills.
· Used to working under pressure and meeting strict deadlines
· Problem solving, conceptual ability and delivering according to client brief.
· Excellent in time management, planning, organizing techniques and information flow.
· Prioritisation and time management skills with particular focus on meeting deadlines
References
Gregory Murphy
Senior Project Manager
Mirage Leisure Development
South Africa
+27769817097
John Davey
Senior Project Manager
Mace Project Managers
South Africa
+27825231762