Rihaan Omar graduated from the University of Witwatersrand in 2013 and 2014 with degrees in Quantity Surveying and Quantity Surveying (Hons). He has over 5 years of experience in construction project management, reporting, and cost analysis through various part-time positions during his studies. Currently, he works as a Site Quantity Surveyor for Mont Blanc Construction, responsible for measurements, payments, liaising with contractors, and preparing reports. He is eager to gain more practical experience to apply his theoretical knowledge in real-world situations.

1. Rihaan Omar
Waverley  Johannesburg, Gauteng  083-822-8532  rihaan@montblancconstruction.co.za
Personal Profile
I am a University of Witwatersrand alumni, having graduated in 2013 and 2014 with a bachelor of science in Quantity Surveying and
Quantity Surveying (Hons) respectively. Having matriculated from King Edward VII School in 2009, I’ve spent my time at WITS
acquiring the theoretical knowledge needed to become a successful Quantity Surveyor. However, with this knowledge I also identify
the importance for practical, hands-on experience to allow me to apply what I have learnt to real-world situations. I am a steadfast,
eager learner and would relish the opportunity to gain vital work experience. I know it is only through this consolidation of both
theoretical and practical knowledge that will help me achieve my dream of becoming an accomplished Quantity Surveyor.
Professional/Work Experience
Mont Blanc Construction, 09/02/2015 to Present
 Site Quantity Surveyor for the FNB Offices development in Bedfordview. Responsibilities include: Measurements of work done-
to-date and fortnightly payments, liaising with sub-contractors and professional team, ordering and managing of materials and
plant on site, preparation of information schedule for program progress report, preparation of fortnightly Contractors Report for
project manager. Reference: Alex Dias (Contracts director) Tel: 082-781-9104
Grinaker-LTA, 27/03/2011 to 16/07/2011
 Construction progress report and analysis. On a part-time basis under the mentorship of Andile(Site manager) several students
and I were allowed to report on and analyze the construction of the Le Roux Road bridge development as part of the Gauteng
Highway Improvement Project in Midrand.
Barrow Construction, 22/06/2011 to 16/09/2011
 Construction progress report and analysis. Also on a part-time basis a group of students and I made weekly site visits to the
construction of an office block for Two-Ships Trading company in Rosebank under the guidance of Mike Makhudu(Contracts and
Site manager). Tel: 082-210-6298
Brand Soldiers Marketing Agency, 07/02/2011 to Present
 Event hosting and product promotions. Having worked with and coordinated events for companies such as Ferrari, BMW, Audi,
Mini Cooper(Johannesburg Motor Show), Samsung and several others. Doing such events has sharpened my verbal, social and
organizational skills. Dave Haigh:079-886-7174
Urban Degree(Hilton Weiner), 16/12/2009 to 01/01/2011
 Stylist . Working in retail has taught me valuable people skills and the ability to work under pressure for long hours at a
consistent standard. Tel: Jacques Wilken: 082-492-4214
Education
King Edward VII School – Houghton, Johannesburg
 Matric Certificate(Higher Grade): years 2005 to 2009
 Matric results: Mathematics(78%), English(80%),Physical Science(64%),Biology(78%),Information Technology(62%),
Afrikaans(67%), Life orientation(86%)
University of Witwatersrand – Braamfontein, Johannesburg
 BSc Quantity Surveying Studies, Degree achieved Date : 2013
o Final marks: Theory and Practice of Quantity Surveying III (71%), Building Science II (70%), Principles of design
and planning (79%), Research report (72%), Mercantile Law (73%), Business Enterprise Law (65%), Civil

2. engineering theory II (77%), Construction Technology (68%), Operations Research (68%), Quantities and
specifications(66%), Business Accounting I(67%).
 BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Studies, Degree achieved: 2014
o Final marks: Simulated QS (64%), Dispute Resolution (64%), Cost evaluation and control (79%), Advanced theory
and practice of Quantity Surveying (71%), Construction law (66%), Construction Project Management (63%),
Research report (62%).
Activities
 Matric A-Public Speaking team, B+ awarded at Northern Schools Public speaking competition
 Open A-Team soccer team for King Edward VII School and Wits Faculty Soccer League.