Ilona Talohole Shoikuti
Windhoek
Summary
Dynamic engineering professional with extensive experience at the Ministry of Works and Transport, specializing in project management and coordination. Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD and effective communication, ensuring optimal resource utilization and stakeholder engagement. Successfully drove project outcomes while enhancing operational efficiency through strategic planning and execution. Committed to leveraging expertise to contribute to impactful engineering initiatives.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Engineer
Ministry of Works and Transport
11.2022 - Current
- Assigned to the Directorate of Railway Infrastructure Management under the Department of Transport
- My roles include:
- Planning and implementation of projects
- Project Coordination
- Project management
- Prepare annual procurement plan
- Annual and monthly Budgeting
- Prepare Project Identification Forms (PIFs)
- Carry out site inspections
- Checking and verifying of invoices
- Tender evaluations
- Perform day to day contact administration
- Compiling reports
- Oversee multiple projects, ensuring that tax payer’s funds are utilized as efficiently as feasible
- Stakeholders liaison
Engineering Technician
Ministry of Works and Transport
03.2017 - 10.2022
- Assigned to the Directorate of Railway Infrastructure Management under the Department of Transport
- My roles include:
- Planning and implementation of projects
- Project Coordination
- Project management
- Prepare annual procurement plan
- Annual and monthly Budgeting
- Prepare Project Identification Forms (PIFs)
- Carry out site inspections
- Checking and verifying of invoices
- Tender evaluations
- Perform day to day contact administration
- Compiling reports
- Oversee multiple projects, ensuring that tax payer’s funds are utilized as efficiently as feasible
- Stakeholders liaison
Engineering Technician
Ministry of Works and Transport
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Assigned to the Directorate of Capital Project Management under the Department of Works
- My roles include:
- Project Coordination
- Project management
- Carry out site inspections
- Checking of fee invoices
- Compiling reports
Site Agent
Onamagongwa Trading Enterprises
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Project: Upgrading to bitumen standard of DR 3615 (Oshikuku –Onamutuku)
- Planning and oversee the day to day operations of site work
- Supervision of construction works from earth works up to road surfacing
- Prepare monthly progress reports
- Liaise with client and consultant Engineer
- Motivating the workforce
- Problem solving on site
Junior Site Agent
Onamagongwa Trading Enterprises
10.2013 - 03.2014
- Project: Upgrading to bitumen standard of DR 3615 (Oshikuku –Onamutuku)
- Assisting the Site Agent on Planning and oversee the day to day operations of site work
- Supervision of site staff
- Maintaining quality control procedures
- Liaising with site control Laboratory manager
- Motivating the workforce
- Problem solving on site
Trainee Technician (in-service training)
City of Cape Town (Water and Sanitation Department)
Cape Town
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Company Overview: Cape Town, South Africa
- Evaluate Tender documents for Water Reticulation and Sanitation projects
- Tender Documentation
- Inspect laying of Water and Sewer pipe lines and installation of Sanitation services
- Compile reports
- Cape Town, South Africa
Trainee Technician (in-service training)
Engelbrecht Consulting Engineers
Windhoek
07.2011 - 11.2011
- Company Overview: Windhoek, Namibia
- Draughting of Drawings
- Prepare bending schedules
- Assist with Project administration
- Perform site inspections
- Windhoek, Namibia
Sales Representative
Namibia Beverages (Coca-Cola)
Oshakati
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Company Overview: Oshakati, Namibia
- Execute marketing and business strategies
- Generate orders & achieve sales targets
- Execute promotional activities
- Liaise with customers
- Supervise merchandisers
- Oshakati, Namibia
Sales Admin Coordinator
Namibia Beverages (Coca-Cola)
Oshakati
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Company Overview: Oshakati, Namibia
- Coordinate market execution events
- Assist Marketing manager
- Manage office information
- Oshakati, Namibia
Administration clerk
Namibia Beverages (Coca-Cola)
Oshakati
01.1998 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Oshakati, Namibia
- Handle the order entry
- Execute house sales functions
- Perform administration work
- Oshakati, Namibia
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering (Urban)
Namibia University of Science & Technology
04.2019
National Diploma - Engineering: Civil Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa10.2014
National Diploma - Accounting and Finance
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Cape Town, South Africa01-2009
Grade 8 to Grade 12 -
Gabriel Taapopi Senior Secondary School
01.1997
Skills
- Microsoft Office – Intermediate Level
- Experienced with AutoCAD Software
- Prokon Modeling Skills
- Experience with Caddie Software
- Skilled in Civil Designer Engineering Software
- Civil Engineering
- Personal Growth
- Effective Communication
Criminal Offence
None
State Of Health
Good
Language Proficiency
Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Excellent, Good, Good
References
- Mr. Robert Kalomho, Director: Railway Infrastructure Management, Ministry of Works & Transport, Windhoek, 061 208 8231 / 081 141 0467, Robert.Kalomho@mwtc.gov.na
- Mr. Martyn Ipinge, Managing Member, Onamagongwa Trading Enterprises, Ondangwa, Namibia, +264 65 246 044/081 127 0154, ote@iway.na
- Ms Lesego Molefe, Civil Engineer/Project Manager, City of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa, +27 21 918 7446, lesego.molefe@capetown.gov.za
Skills And Hobbies
Microsoft Office - Intermediate Level (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project), AutoCAD, Prokon, Caddie, Civil Designer, Engineering, Self-Development, Social Interactions, Sport - learned the value of teamwork, how to focus, concentrate and win., Travelling - Avid traveler, new places and venturing into adventures. Build up my communication skills as I meet new people.
Personal Information
- Citizenship: Namibian
- Gender: Female
- Driving License: Code BE
Certification
- FIDIC Contracts - A Practical Approach
Timeline
Assistant Engineer
Ministry of Works and Transport
11.2022 - Current
Engineering Technician
Ministry of Works and Transport
03.2017 - 10.2022
Engineering Technician
Ministry of Works and Transport
03.2016 - 02.2017
Site Agent
Onamagongwa Trading Enterprises
04.2014 - 02.2016
Junior Site Agent
Onamagongwa Trading Enterprises
10.2013 - 03.2014
Trainee Technician (in-service training)
City of Cape Town (Water and Sanitation Department)
12.2011 - 06.2012
Trainee Technician (in-service training)
Engelbrecht Consulting Engineers
07.2011 - 11.2011
Sales Representative
Namibia Beverages (Coca-Cola)
01.2007 - 01.2009
Sales Admin Coordinator
Namibia Beverages (Coca-Cola)
01.2006 - 01.2007
Administration clerk
Namibia Beverages (Coca-Cola)
01.1998 - 01.2005
Bachelor of Technology - Civil Engineering (Urban)
Namibia University of Science & Technology
National Diploma - Engineering: Civil Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
National Diploma - Accounting and Finance
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Grade 8 to Grade 12 -
Gabriel Taapopi Senior Secondary School
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