Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 31 years of experience, the expert is a seasoned civil engineer specializing in infrastructure design, construction, and project management. Career highlights include executive roles at ECSA, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing regulatory functions and policy standards. Key skills include contract administration, asset management, and policy development. The expert has successfully managed large-scale infrastructure projects, such as water supply upgrades and housing developments, demonstrating strong leadership and stakeholder management abilities. Professional memberships include registration as a Professional Engineer with ECSA and membership in SAICE.

Project experience and donor exposure

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in diverse sectors, the expert has worked extensively in roads and bridges, civil engineering, water, sanitation and hygiene, project management, and agriculture and rural development. Previously held roles such as design engineer, project manager, and executive positions have involved responsibilities in contract administration, policy development, and asset management. The expert's work has spanned both South Africa and Ireland, providing a broad geographic scope and interdisciplinary knowledge, particularly in infrastructure and rural development projects. Extensive geographic experience in South Africa has provided significant local expertise, while international work in Ireland has offered insights into strategic planning and infrastructure development practices.

Languages and education

Proficient in English, with excellent speaking, reading, and writing skills, the expert also possesses good proficiency in Afrikaans. These language skills have been utilized in professional settings both locally in South Africa and internationally, facilitating effective communication in diverse project environments. The expert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from Natal University, Durban, South Africa, completed in 1993. This academic background has provided a strong foundation in civil engineering, supporting a career in infrastructure design, construction, and project management.