I am a dynamic, versatile, team spirited and result oriented individual seeking to utilize analytical skills and acquired experience to contribute to an organisation's growth and objective. I have 10+ years of experience in the technical industry; I am now seeking a senior role where I can leverage my project management skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Artisan Foreman
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform
07.2025 - Current
Provide input for the establishment of the Capital and operational budget of the SubDivision DWSSC.
Ensure liaison, consultation and co-ordination with stakeholders and Local development programs.
Liase and consult with the Division Infrastructure Development and Maintenace at central level on technical issues pertaining to rural water supply.
Oversee the delivery of emergency water supply to the identified communities.
Provide technical support to the section.
Identify water points for rehabilitation.
Provide sectional needs assessment.
Routine monitoring and supervision of borehole maintenance, civil works, solar and electrical repair & installations, engine repair and preventative maintenance.
Provide technical support and oversee on water supply infrastructure and equipment by in-house teams.
Ensure that all maintenance section PAs and reviews and appraised.
Compile monthly, quarterly report and submit to supervisor.
Provide feedback and information to the section on new circulars/policies/reports and work related matters.
Participate in the subdivision procurement and annual work plan.
Manage and control the operational and capital budget of the section to achieve the set objectives of the section.
Manage and control fleet, materials, tools and equipment of the section.
Procurement Management Unit Support Staff
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
02.2023 - Current
Procurement Bid Evaluation Committee
02.2021 - Current
Works Inspector
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
12.2015 - 06.2025
Project Manager for boreholes installation and water infrastructures, over seeing all phases of the projects from planning and execution to completion.
Compile bill of quantities. For the installation of boreholes, solar system, electrical system, Diesel engine driven boreholes, earthdam for water harvesting, rehabilition of water infrastructures, pipeline schemes and windmills.
Supervise the drilling of boreholes.
Assisting the Geo-hydrologist in siting of boreholes to identify the potential drill sites.
Ensure that national standards for quality control of civil/structural, electrical, solar system and mechanical infrastructure are applied.
Oversee the arrangements for the handing over of sites to contractors.
Oversee/examine civil/structural, electrical, solar system and mechanical infrastructures for rehabilitation/maintenance/repair with contractors and maintenance team.
Inspect/Coordinate inspection of work in progress (quality, cost, time) in accordance with the inspection programme, specifications, plans, work drawing, quantity lists and quality standards and maintain the job diary.
Offer specialized technical support to maintenance team.
Perform Special investigation on Projects and maintenance related matters.
Make recommendations for variation orders.
Check and certify all invoices submitted by contractors are in line with payment schedules as per articles of agreement.
As part of a team, evaluate bidders bids documents and make recommendations to PC.
Prepare technical completion reports for payments.
Prepare progress payment certificates.
Procurement Management Unit Support Staff
Kavango East Regional Council
01.2019 - 01.2021
Mechanical Artisan
Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform
02.2011 - 11.2015
Repair the water equipments, solar system, machinery and diesel engines.
Establish monthly work plans for maintenance and repairs (mechanical, civil and electrical).
Complete requisitions and draw materials, tools and equipment for maintenance and repair work.
Supervise the work of the mechanical, civil and electrical and oversee that work is completed in accordance with engineering standards.
Ensure subordinates follow safety procedures and wear protective clothing.
Conduct in-service training for work hands and Artisan- handymen in the areas of accountability.
Complete requisitions for vehicles, tools and equipment needs in accordance with maintenance schedules and job cards and submit to the artisan foreman for approval.
Prepare monthly progress reports for submission to the Artisan Foreman.
Provide input on civil repairs and maintenance for inclusion in the quarterly progress report of the section.
Act as the representative between DWSSC and the water point committee regarding mechanical maintenance and repairs.
National Certificate N4 - N6 - Mechanical Engineering Studies
College of Capetown
01.2009
National Vocation Certificates - L1 - L3
Windhoek Vocational Training Centre
01.2007
IGCSE Certificate - [Grade 12]
01.2002
Skills
Excellent problem-solving
Time management
Teamwork
Logical thinking
Interpersonal skills
Conceptual skills
Certification
SADC Namibian Driver's Licence, B, 05/19/05
References
Mr M.T Mpareke, Deputy Director: DWSSC -NER, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, +264 81 148 7956 / +264 81 271 7136, moses.mpareke@mawlr.gov.na
Mr E. Matali, Deputy Director: Infrastructure Development, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, +264 81 1221 216, Elvis.Matali@mawlr.gov.na
Mrs M.N Katulo, Regional Head: DWSSC -Rundu, Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, +264 81 1564456, morristerkatulo@yahoo.com / morrister.katulo@mawlr.gov.na
Volunteer Experience
Procurement Management Unit Support Staff, Kavango East Regional Council, 01/01/19, 01/31/21
Chief Human Resources Practitioner at Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land ReformChief Human Resources Practitioner at Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform
Chief Policy Analyst at Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land ReformChief Policy Analyst at Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform
Rural Water and Sanitation Officer at Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land ReformRural Water and Sanitation Officer at Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform
Producer Organizations Organizer at Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia – ADSWAC ProjectProducer Organizations Organizer at Development Aid from People to People (DAPP) Namibia – ADSWAC Project