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CURRICULUM VITAE OF
DUMISANI MANEWE
ID: 7803205773088
NO. 2317 ROSE ROAD
SECTION K
PALM SPRINGS
1984
CELL 084 8822686/ 084 8253223
dumza_sa@yahoo.co.uk
1. Personal Data
1. Marital Status Married
2. No of Dependents 2 child(6yrs old girl & 2 yrs. old son,
Sphosomhle and Inathinkosi)
3. Drivers’ License Learner’s License
4 Health Status Excellent
5. Criminal Record NONE
2. Profile
 Dedicated Architectural Technologist with 6 years’ experience in the design of low/high-rise
residential, retail, office, mixed-use buildings and shopping Malls.
 Graduated in the University of the Witwatersrand (Bachelor of Architectural Studies).
 Experience in all parts of Architectural design and management from the beginning through
design studies to the successfully completion of the project.
 Solid background in preparation of working drawings, schedules and architectural
specifications as well as on-site supervision.
 Advance user of AutoCAD, Photoshop, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Internet
and e-mails.
 Results-focused team player who can also work with a minimum supervision or work
independently.
2.1 Appropriate Institutional and Other Relevant Managerial
Experience:
 I have been a senior architectural Technologist since 2006.
 Two years experience as a student Architectural Technologist (2006 -2007 August).
Experience :
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 3 years’ experience as an Architectural Technologist (2007 September – 2010 March).
 One year six months experience as a teacher in EDUCATION (Jan 2011-June 2012)
 2 years’ experience as a Site Architect in De Aar (June 2012-Dec 2013)
 Current Position: Senior Architectural Technologist, project coordinator (Feb 2014-
to date)
1. Employment History
DAVID SITHEBE ARCHITECTS c.c, Johannesburg (Feb
2014)
Architectural Company
Present Position: Senior Architectural Technologist
No.50 Fourth Avenue
Melville
Johannesburg
2092
Occupation: Project Leader (Senior Architectural Technologist)
2014 Feb- till to date
Responsibilities
 Prepare information regarding design,specifications,materials and equipment’s
 Estimate costs and schedules and other elements associated with construction projects.
 Develop design ideas and create design presentations.
 Direct the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.
 Develop budgets and schedule to meet project objectives as well as value engineering
principles.
 Organize clients and team meetings
 Coordinate schedules and workloads.
 Review architectural documents for potential conflict with all disciplines.
 Direct the production of construction documents, drawings and specifications.
 Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design problem-
solving.
 Responsible for overseeing that all necessary testing is completed and subsequent information
is reported
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2. Employment History
Wa Nompe Architect urban Designers c.c, Kimberley
(July 2012)
Architectural Company
Present Position: Site Architect
11 Magalliesberg Avenue
Carlens Glen
Kimberley
8300
Responsibilities
 Issues a verbal instruction on-site which must be confirmed in writing.
 Understanding the building process, to determine what acceptable workmanship is and how
to conduct meetings as well as how to handle the forest of required forms and other
paperwork.
 Draw and re-draw freehand, delivering rapid solutions for the building process as the project
takes its inevitable twists and which demonstrates professional practices in architecture.
 Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its
safety and good order.
 Work closely with contractors on site, ensuring that works are carried out to specific
standards and that above all, the building is sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing.
 Project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors; controlling a project
from start to finish;
 Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to
budget.
 Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction; ensuring that the environmental
impact of the project is managed
3. H.M.Dlikidla Primary School, Beaufort West, Kwa-
Mandlenkosi Location.
Western Cape Education Department
Occupation: Teacher
2011 Jan- 2012 June
Responsibilities
 Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with
students, student’s records, parents, and colleagues.
 Compiles with rules, regulations, and policies of governing agencies and supervisory
personnel.
 Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.
 Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its
safety and good order.
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4. Spatial Architects, Johannesburg, Four Ways.
Architectural Industry
01 Sept 2007- 31 March 2010
Architectural Technologist (Student)
Responsibilities
 Designed residential, retail, office, mixed-use buildings and shopping Malls.
 Created concepts of development of urban environments.
 Developed corporate, commercial and private home interior designs.
 Experienced in all studies of project design from initial concept through detailing to
completion on site.
 Generated preliminary design concepts and prepared presentations.
 Prepared architectural drawings, schedules and specifications plus tender documentation.
 Operated in AutoCAD, Photoshop, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
 Met local and national building codes and construction regulation.
5. Bentel Associates, Johannesburg, Sandton City.
Architectural Industry
09 Jan 2006- 31 August 2007
Student (Architecture)
Responsibilities
 Updating drawings (Working drawings, design drawings, Presentation, interior design for
Pick ‘n Pay Stores).
 Furniture designs.
 Issuing slips to the client.
 Issuing payment Certificate.
6. Community Involvement
4.2 The Holy Christian Apostolic Church, (Chairperson of the youth
church)
 Fundraising / Budgeting
 Make decisions on personnel functions; training and budgeting.
7. Education
2002- 2005 University of the Witwatersrand
Completed a Degree in Bachelor of Architectural Studies.
Prizes/Awards:
2004 MERIT CERTIFICATE-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND THEORY
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COURSES & MODULES COMPLETED
 Theory and practice of Construction III
 Architectural Discourse III
 Small Office Practice
 Architectural Design and Theory III
 Power Point;
 Word;
 Architectural Design III
 Architectural Theory III
 Civil Engineering Theory II
 Architectural Representation II
 Furniture Design
 Sketch Drafting
 Surveying Topics and Site Surveying
 AutoCAD
 Photoshop
 Report Writing
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
 Communicated with clients to determine the client’s requirements.
 Prepared commercial proposals and client agreements.
 Provide administration and coordination within the project team and with
contractors.
 Met with clients and contractors; negotiated contracts, monitored and reported
progress, verified design requirements and specifications.
 Provided on-site project supervision.
 Maintained and developed client relationships.
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Site Architect: Wa Nompe Architect Urban designers c.c; Kimberley in Carlen’s
Glen (July 2012)
De Aar New Hospital (Construction)
Architectural Technician (student); Bentel Associates International, Johannesburg
in Sandton (2006 Jan-2007 Aug)
Pick ‘n Pay Family Stores, Johannesburg
 5,000 sqm
Pick ‘n Pay Supermarket, Johannesburg
 10,000 sqm
 Project-2006.Construction completion-2006.
Maponya Mall, Johannesburg in (Soweto).
 60,000 sqm.Shopping mall
 Witteklip Mall, Cape Town
 25,000 sqm
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 Project-2007.Project in Design stages.
Furniture Design, Wits University & Bentel Associates
Architectural Technician (student); Spatial Architects, Johannesburg in Four Ways
(2006 Jan-2007 Aug).
Mansour, House Project (Johannesburg)
 300 sqm.
 Project-2008.Construction completion-2008
Pinnacle Point, Beach House in Knysna.
 400 sqm.
 Project-2007 Council Drawings in Progress.
 Sunninghill, South Africa (Johannesburg,town houses)
 Hectare
 Project-2008/2009
Royal Victoria, Johannesburg Limpopo Province (Resort Town)
 6316 hectare Royal Victoria includes
 Hotel
 Shopping Centre
 Apartment Blocks
 Churches
 Game Farm
 Residential
 Retail & Commercial Town Centre
 Sky-Pubs
 Conference Auditorium & Town Hall
New De Aar Hospital, Public Hospital Project (De Aar)
 55,000 sqm.
 Project-2010.Construction completion-2014
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Referees
1. Ms.N.S.Demas ( Principal: H.M.Dlikidla Primary School)
Kimbili Avenue
Beaufort West
6970
Work Tel:
Cell:083 956 7913
2. Mr.M.Mogorosi (Wa nompe Architects urban Designers c.c)
Present Position: Site Architect
11 Magalliesberg Avenue
Carlens Glen
Kimberley
8300
Work Tel: 053 832 2030
Cell: 082 669 0859
3. Stephen Robert (Director: Bentel Associates)
62 Wierda Road East
Wierda Valley
Sandton
2196
Tel :( 011) 884 7111
4. Violet Machete ( Receptionist : Spatial Architects)
Witkoopen Road
803 Hammets Crossing
Four Ways
Cell: 083 315 7085
5. Mongezi Mngqibisa (CEO:Government Employees Pension Fund)
34 Hamilton Street
Arcadia
Pretoria
Tel :( 012) 319 14261/1195
Cell: 0823374824
As a Senior Architectural Technician, project leader and a competent administrator, I say in no
uncertain terms that I am an experienced architectural Technician. I am without doubt, a very
creative, hardworking person. I show initiative in what I do, use my creativity to find solutions to
problems. Moreover I derive satisfaction in seeing projects through to a positive conclusion.
I hereby certify that all the information in this CV is the truth, nothing but
the truth.
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SIGNED D.Manewe

Dumisani Manewe cv(Architecture) 26.01.2015

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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 1 CURRICULUM VITAE OF DUMISANI MANEWE ID: 7803205773088 NO. 2317 ROSE ROAD SECTION K PALM SPRINGS 1984 CELL 084 8822686/ 084 8253223 dumza_sa@yahoo.co.uk 1. Personal Data 1. Marital Status Married 2. No of Dependents 2 child(6yrs old girl & 2 yrs. old son, Sphosomhle and Inathinkosi) 3. Drivers’ License Learner’s License 4 Health Status Excellent 5. Criminal Record NONE 2. Profile  Dedicated Architectural Technologist with 6 years’ experience in the design of low/high-rise residential, retail, office, mixed-use buildings and shopping Malls.  Graduated in the University of the Witwatersrand (Bachelor of Architectural Studies).  Experience in all parts of Architectural design and management from the beginning through design studies to the successfully completion of the project.  Solid background in preparation of working drawings, schedules and architectural specifications as well as on-site supervision.  Advance user of AutoCAD, Photoshop, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Internet and e-mails.  Results-focused team player who can also work with a minimum supervision or work independently. 2.1 Appropriate Institutional and Other Relevant Managerial Experience:  I have been a senior architectural Technologist since 2006.  Two years experience as a student Architectural Technologist (2006 -2007 August). Experience :
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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 2  3 years’ experience as an Architectural Technologist (2007 September – 2010 March).  One year six months experience as a teacher in EDUCATION (Jan 2011-June 2012)  2 years’ experience as a Site Architect in De Aar (June 2012-Dec 2013)  Current Position: Senior Architectural Technologist, project coordinator (Feb 2014- to date) 1. Employment History DAVID SITHEBE ARCHITECTS c.c, Johannesburg (Feb 2014) Architectural Company Present Position: Senior Architectural Technologist No.50 Fourth Avenue Melville Johannesburg 2092 Occupation: Project Leader (Senior Architectural Technologist) 2014 Feb- till to date Responsibilities  Prepare information regarding design,specifications,materials and equipment’s  Estimate costs and schedules and other elements associated with construction projects.  Develop design ideas and create design presentations.  Direct the production of construction documents, drawings, and specifications.  Develop budgets and schedule to meet project objectives as well as value engineering principles.  Organize clients and team meetings  Coordinate schedules and workloads.  Review architectural documents for potential conflict with all disciplines.  Direct the production of construction documents, drawings and specifications.  Generally act as the leading individual contributor and coordinator of design problem- solving.  Responsible for overseeing that all necessary testing is completed and subsequent information is reported
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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 3 2. Employment History Wa Nompe Architect urban Designers c.c, Kimberley (July 2012) Architectural Company Present Position: Site Architect 11 Magalliesberg Avenue Carlens Glen Kimberley 8300 Responsibilities  Issues a verbal instruction on-site which must be confirmed in writing.  Understanding the building process, to determine what acceptable workmanship is and how to conduct meetings as well as how to handle the forest of required forms and other paperwork.  Draw and re-draw freehand, delivering rapid solutions for the building process as the project takes its inevitable twists and which demonstrates professional practices in architecture.  Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.  Work closely with contractors on site, ensuring that works are carried out to specific standards and that above all, the building is sustainable, functional and aesthetically pleasing.  Project managing and helping to coordinate the work of contractors; controlling a project from start to finish;  Regular site visits to check on progress, ensuring that the project is running on time and to budget.  Resolving problems and issues that arise during construction; ensuring that the environmental impact of the project is managed 3. H.M.Dlikidla Primary School, Beaufort West, Kwa- Mandlenkosi Location. Western Cape Education Department Occupation: Teacher 2011 Jan- 2012 June Responsibilities  Follows professional practices consistent with school and system policies in working with students, student’s records, parents, and colleagues.  Compiles with rules, regulations, and policies of governing agencies and supervisory personnel.  Demonstrates professional practices in teaching.  Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, its safety and good order.
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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 4 4. Spatial Architects, Johannesburg, Four Ways. Architectural Industry 01 Sept 2007- 31 March 2010 Architectural Technologist (Student) Responsibilities  Designed residential, retail, office, mixed-use buildings and shopping Malls.  Created concepts of development of urban environments.  Developed corporate, commercial and private home interior designs.  Experienced in all studies of project design from initial concept through detailing to completion on site.  Generated preliminary design concepts and prepared presentations.  Prepared architectural drawings, schedules and specifications plus tender documentation.  Operated in AutoCAD, Photoshop, MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)  Met local and national building codes and construction regulation. 5. Bentel Associates, Johannesburg, Sandton City. Architectural Industry 09 Jan 2006- 31 August 2007 Student (Architecture) Responsibilities  Updating drawings (Working drawings, design drawings, Presentation, interior design for Pick ‘n Pay Stores).  Furniture designs.  Issuing slips to the client.  Issuing payment Certificate. 6. Community Involvement 4.2 The Holy Christian Apostolic Church, (Chairperson of the youth church)  Fundraising / Budgeting  Make decisions on personnel functions; training and budgeting. 7. Education 2002- 2005 University of the Witwatersrand Completed a Degree in Bachelor of Architectural Studies. Prizes/Awards: 2004 MERIT CERTIFICATE-ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND THEORY
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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 5 COURSES & MODULES COMPLETED  Theory and practice of Construction III  Architectural Discourse III  Small Office Practice  Architectural Design and Theory III  Power Point;  Word;  Architectural Design III  Architectural Theory III  Civil Engineering Theory II  Architectural Representation II  Furniture Design  Sketch Drafting  Surveying Topics and Site Surveying  AutoCAD  Photoshop  Report Writing SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE  Communicated with clients to determine the client’s requirements.  Prepared commercial proposals and client agreements.  Provide administration and coordination within the project team and with contractors.  Met with clients and contractors; negotiated contracts, monitored and reported progress, verified design requirements and specifications.  Provided on-site project supervision.  Maintained and developed client relationships. PROFESSIONAL CAREER Site Architect: Wa Nompe Architect Urban designers c.c; Kimberley in Carlen’s Glen (July 2012) De Aar New Hospital (Construction) Architectural Technician (student); Bentel Associates International, Johannesburg in Sandton (2006 Jan-2007 Aug) Pick ‘n Pay Family Stores, Johannesburg  5,000 sqm Pick ‘n Pay Supermarket, Johannesburg  10,000 sqm  Project-2006.Construction completion-2006. Maponya Mall, Johannesburg in (Soweto).  60,000 sqm.Shopping mall  Witteklip Mall, Cape Town  25,000 sqm
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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 6  Project-2007.Project in Design stages. Furniture Design, Wits University & Bentel Associates Architectural Technician (student); Spatial Architects, Johannesburg in Four Ways (2006 Jan-2007 Aug). Mansour, House Project (Johannesburg)  300 sqm.  Project-2008.Construction completion-2008 Pinnacle Point, Beach House in Knysna.  400 sqm.  Project-2007 Council Drawings in Progress.  Sunninghill, South Africa (Johannesburg,town houses)  Hectare  Project-2008/2009 Royal Victoria, Johannesburg Limpopo Province (Resort Town)  6316 hectare Royal Victoria includes  Hotel  Shopping Centre  Apartment Blocks  Churches  Game Farm  Residential  Retail & Commercial Town Centre  Sky-Pubs  Conference Auditorium & Town Hall New De Aar Hospital, Public Hospital Project (De Aar)  55,000 sqm.  Project-2010.Construction completion-2014
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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 7 Referees 1. Ms.N.S.Demas ( Principal: H.M.Dlikidla Primary School) Kimbili Avenue Beaufort West 6970 Work Tel: Cell:083 956 7913 2. Mr.M.Mogorosi (Wa nompe Architects urban Designers c.c) Present Position: Site Architect 11 Magalliesberg Avenue Carlens Glen Kimberley 8300 Work Tel: 053 832 2030 Cell: 082 669 0859 3. Stephen Robert (Director: Bentel Associates) 62 Wierda Road East Wierda Valley Sandton 2196 Tel :( 011) 884 7111 4. Violet Machete ( Receptionist : Spatial Architects) Witkoopen Road 803 Hammets Crossing Four Ways Cell: 083 315 7085 5. Mongezi Mngqibisa (CEO:Government Employees Pension Fund) 34 Hamilton Street Arcadia Pretoria Tel :( 012) 319 14261/1195 Cell: 0823374824 As a Senior Architectural Technician, project leader and a competent administrator, I say in no uncertain terms that I am an experienced architectural Technician. I am without doubt, a very creative, hardworking person. I show initiative in what I do, use my creativity to find solutions to problems. Moreover I derive satisfaction in seeing projects through to a positive conclusion. I hereby certify that all the information in this CV is the truth, nothing but the truth.
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    14/12/10 Created by dumisanimanewe 8 __________________________________________ SIGNED D.Manewe