LINDILE MTEZA & ASSOCIATES (LMAQS) is a quantity surveying practice consulting in quantity surveying, building costs, principal agency and project management.
LMAQS is a wholly Black owned entity with two Directors, Lindile Mteza and John Kayula.
Our offices are in Pretoria, Gauteng, Umtata and East London in the Eastern Cape.
Our philosophy is "Committment to assist our clients to achieve own objectives". Every project we understake is unique and therefore parameters are set upfront with the client to come within budget, cost and time frames.
The practice was established in December 1999.
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 THE PRACTICE
The Practice was established in South Africa in 1999. Owned and run by South Africans, the company is well equipped to deal with South African property and social related problems and provide solutions to those problems.
1.2 OUR COMMITMENT
At LMA we believe in a single-minded commitment of achieving Client's objectives.
Any project we undertake is viewed as a process of converting Client's defined requirements,
therefore:
• Before a project commences, all parameters that define Client's requirements and viability are
determined and agreed.
• Any project implementation is driven by these parameters
• We always strive to maximise our services by identifying and focussing on client's real needs and
expectations.
1.3 Principals, Associates and Staff
1.3.1 Partners
Mr Nkosilindile Mteza BSc (QS), PrQS, MAQS
Qualified from University of Cape Town in 1992
Previous Employment
Standard Bank of SA Ltd from 1982 to 1988
Quaproma Inc from 1993 to 1994
Schoombie Hartman from 1994 to 1996
Eskom Properties from 1996 to 1999
Current Position
Managing partner
Mr Mulenga J. Kayula (BSc Building) PrQS MAQS
Qualified from Zambia 1995
Previous Employment
Minestone Building & Civil Engineering Contractors from 1995 to 1996
Francis Williams-Jones from 1996 to 1998
Clarence De Wet & Partners from 1998 to 2001
Current Position
Partner
1.3.2 Associate
Professor P.D. Rwelemila – Ph.D Construction Economics (Project Management)
Professor of Project Management at Unisa Business School of Leadership
1.4 OFFICES
• LMA has offices in Pretoria, East London And Umtata
1.5 PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
The GLENRAND M.I.B Insurance Brokers insure us. The limit of indemnity is R2million.
1.6 ASSOCIATED PRACTICES
We have association with leading practices throughout the country. This is done to provide committed and comprehensive nation-wide service to our clients.
The Association is on a project-by-project basis. LMA can and will work with any reputable professional practice.
2. MISSION
Our mission is to provide professional advice and solutions to our clients in the built environment by:
• Adding value to all projects we are involved in i.e. giving unsurpassed professional advice to our
clients
• Provide accurate information to our clients for informed decision making
• Act as an extension of our clients by carrying all assignments according to brief
• Relieve our clients of non-core related activities to concentrate on core business
• Actively promote and practice Empowerment and Affirmative Action
3. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
To fulfil our mission, LMA endeavour to:
• Emphasise strong management orientation of our services
• Protect contractual and financial interests of our clients
• Strive to be involved at the inception of all projects
• Attract and retain high calibre staff through equal employment opportunities, training and
development, eventually constantly improve firm's image
• Uphold independence and protect client's interests at all times
• Be pro-active and innovative by protecting client's budget
4. SERVICES
Our service to the client is characterised by pro-active management, cost, quality and time control, programming, documentation, as well as legal and tax aspects. Our services are broken into standard or core QS and specialised Services.
4.1 STANDARD QUANTITY SURVEYING
From the inception to the final completion of the project, any developer wants to keep pulse on costs. These costs must always be within the budget. Whatever project, be it commercial, industrial, public sector or social, we provide a complete professional guide and control of costs of the project. Standard services are:
4.1.1 Initial budget as feasibility prior to detailed design
4.1.2 Preliminary cost studies, comparing alternative design in terms of capital, operating,
maintenance and depreciation (Life Cycle Costing)
4.1.3 Contract Management Services - On behalf of the client we do contract documentation, design
reviews, tender evaluation and specialist services like Total Quality Management (TQM)
4.1.4 Risk Management - We understand the amount of risk involved in any building construction
project. A careful selection of procurement system for a project can contribute to minimisation
of the risk. We assist the client in choosing the best procurement system suitable for a
particular project
4.1.5 Value Engineering - Building construction is one of the most expensive investments that a client
undertakes. A careful selection of building materials can save large sums of money. This
improves design efficiencies and
eliminates unnecessary costs. We assist the clients in searching for design alternatives.
4.2 SPECIALISED QS SERVICES
4.2.1 Feasibility Studies: Prepare pre-design feasibility studies and appraisal of a project to assist the client to make an
informed decision
4.2.2 Cost Planning - Cost analysis and monitoring services to meet client's requirements
4.2.3 Different Bills of Quantities - e.g. annotated, Elemental, et al
4.2.4 List of Materials and Labour Costs - This can assist owner builder and communities who want to create job
opportunities
4.2.5 Acting as Primary or Principal Agent - Taking charge of the whole project team. Receives client brief, advising client on
legal, functional, technical and financial aspects, programming the contract, supervision of the work, issuing certificates,
etc
4.2.6 Valuation of Buildings - Valuation of properties for tax, fire insurance, expropriation, return on investment, etc
4.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We can take total responsibility of the project from design to management.
We:
• Determine the client's requirements and convert these into a fully functional facility.
• Ensure compliance to quality, programme and costs parameters defined in the project viability.
• Provide active management service dedicated to the achievement of client's objectives
4.4 FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
We take of all those time consuming and time costly areas of operational management that are peripheral to client's core business.
Our services cover all aspects of facilities management, from building maintenance functions to strategic property planning. We manage, procure, administer and contract all support services.
For tenant retention, legal requirements and appeal of a building property, a good upkeep of the property is a must. We assist the client to achieve this through proper maintenance, management and advice.
5. EMPOWERMENT AND SOCIAL STATEMENT
At LMA we fully believe and support both empowerment and Affirmative Action. We intend to develop our staff and directors through both in-house and external training. We shall provide bursaries to deserving individuals both internal and external to our company.
To date we have given one of our employees a full time bursary to complete B. Tech at Technikon Pretoria. One of our full time employee started as a student. We are training --- students.
LMA is a Wholly Black owned entity and would like to keep it that way. In terms of employment we give preference to previously disadvantaged individuals.
6. PROJECTS
6.1 Previous Projects
Since inception, we have completed the following projects
Note 1: Both Quantity Surveyors and Principal agents
Note 2: Public Works used to be in Umtata but has since moved to Bisho
Note 3: Transido has since been amalgamated with Eastern Cape Development Corporation
Note 4: These Schools were community driven. We had to do materials list and ordering in addition to normal QS services
6.2 Current Projects
Note 1: Both Quantity Surveyors and Principal agents
7.PROFILE OF EXECUTIVE MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATES
7.1 EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
LINDILE MTEZA
BSc (Quantity Surveying), certificate in Estate Agency, Masters in Real Estate (Not completed)
Key Experiences
Lindile Mteza is a registered Quantity Surveyor and Executive Managing Member of Lindile Mteza & Associates, a registered Quantity Surveying Practice. Mr Mteza has seven years experience in quantity surveying, construction principal agency and community construction projects. Past experience entails commercial, residential, schools, clinics, public sector, and magistrate’s courts, community and hospitals projects.
He has three years experience in asset protection, which entails effective maintenance of fixed property (residential, commercial and industrial). Responsible for environmental and safety management of the properties. Compiles five-year maintenance plan, financial plan and budgets. At Eskom Properties he was responsible for an annual budget of about R72million and 500 personnel. Also provides total turnkey contracts management service for property maintenance, alterations and additions as well as new works projects complete with payment certificates and status reports.
Before joining building industry he has worked for banking institution (Standard Bank of S.A. LTD) in various departments for seven years.
MEMBERSHIPS
: Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS)
: South Africa Property Owners’ Association (SAPOA)
: Project Management Institute of South Africa (PMISA)
: South African Black Technical and Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO)
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
Chairman of the Gauteng Chapter of South African Quantity Surveyors
Councillor of Property Council of South Africa (Procsa)
Presented paper in a Facilities Management Seminar on “Facilities Manager and the Law – Occupational Health and Safety” in Sandton 2000.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Divisional Manager 1996 – 1999
Eskom Properties – Menlyn, Pretoria
Property maintenance, statutory safety and environment, project management, financial management, human resources and industrial relations.
Assistant Office Manager 1994 -1996
Schoombie Hartman - Umtata
Quantity Surveying functions and principal agency on construction projects, including community projects, Property valuations, marketing, office management, strategic and financial matters
Office Manager 1993 – 1994
Quaproma Inc - Umtata
Quantity Surveying functions on schools, factories, libraries, private sector
Marketing, staff recruitment and development, strategic and financial management
Bank Clerk 1982 – 1988
Standard Bank of SA LTD – Umtata, Mowbray & Rondebosch
Worked in Standard Bank Umtata, Mowbray and Rondebosch in WASTE, Savings, Ledgers and Telling Departments.
MULENGA J. KAYULA
BSc (Building) Registered Quantity Surveyor
Mr Kayula has vast experience in both Public and Private sector projects including schools, clinics, hospitals, industrial and commercial projects. He has handled projects up to R50million in value.
He has worked as project and programme Manager as well as principal Agent
MEMBERSHIPS
: Association of South African Quantity Surveyors (ASAQS)
: South African Black Technical and Allied Careers Organisation (SABTACO)
: NEC User Group
Professional Activities
Member of the Eastern Cape Chapter of Association of SA Quantity Surveyors
Member of SABTACO
Member of SAPOA
7.2 ASSOCIATES
P.D. Rwelamila
Ph.D in Construction Economics (Project Management)
Key Experiences
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Professor Rwelamila is an associate professor at the University of Cape Town. He has extensive knowledge of the Building Industry, especially project management, training, general management, cost engineering, policy formulation and research. He has worked in Botswana, Kenya, Zambia, Sweden, Tanzania and Uganda, as well as in South Africa.
He was part of the Inter-Ministerial Task Team looking at ways of creating enabling environment for small contractors.
Professor Rwelamila has worked as consultant, lecturer and researcher in the built environment.
MEMBERSHIPS
Professional Corporate of the American Association of Cost Engineers (AACE) -USA
Professional Corporate of the American Institute of Construction (AIC)-USA
Professional Corporate of the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)-UK
Professional Corporate of the South African Institute of Building (SAIB) and ASAQS
Professional Corporate of Surveyors Institute of Zambia (ZIS)
Professional Corporate of Botswana Institute of Development Professions (BIDP)
7.3 TECHNICAL STAFF
7.3.1 GEOFFREY RONALD BRYANT
– Registered Quantity Surveyor
BORN 6th September 1934, Durban, Natal, South Africa
EDUCATION Glenwood High School 1948
King Edward VII School, Johannesburg
Matriculation with University Exemption 1951
Diploma in Quantity Surveying at Witwatersrand University 1958
Winner of sundry top student awards
TRAINING With E.A.Gaisford Registered Quantity Surveyor 1951 to January 1959
EMPLOYERS Langdon and Every, London March 1959 to August 1960
Farrow Laing and Mc Kechnie, Johannesburg November 1960 to April 1962
Henry Muller, Johannesburg, May 1963 to June 1964
SELF EMPLOYED from July 1964 to August 1986
EMPLOYER Myles Rousseau Ciaetta and Mather-Pike, Johannesburg September 1987 to July 1989
SELF EMPLOYED from August 1989 to April 1995
EMPLOYER Letchmia Daya Mandindi, Johannesburg, April 1995 to December 1999
SELF EMPLOYED January 2000 to May 2000
EMPLOYER Lindile Mteza Associates, Pretoria, June 2000 to present
EXPERIENCE Wide variety of work handled including Shopping Centres, Apartment buildings, Schools, Police Stations, Factories, Houses, Dams, Hydro-Electric power stations, sewage disposal works, etc.
Member of Association of S.A. Quantity Surveyors for 40 years.
7.3.2 Eugene Lewis
- Registered Quantity Surveyor
Eugene joined us in March and running the Umtata practice after successfully running Africon’s practice in Kimberley.
7.3.3 Jaco Smit
- BSc (QS) PrQS MAQS
Jaco is a registered QS and has extensive QS experience. He has worked for Strauss Verwayen & Partners (1994 – 2000) and Tusk since 2000 till 2002.
Joined LMA QS in May 2002
7.3.4 MONWABISI PATRICK RWEXU
National Diploma Building Surveying
EDUCATION Matriculated in 1989 at Dumezweni Senior Secondary School
National Technical Certificate at Bethelsdorp in 1992
National Building Diploma at Port Elizabeth Technikon in 1995
TRAINING With Kahts Spargs and Partners in Umtata
EMPLOYERS Kahts Spargs & Partners
Murray & Roberts in Eastern Cape
EXPERIENCE Wide variety of work handled including Schools, clinics, Hospitals and houses. Has acted as both Principal Agent and Quantity Surveyor in these projects.
7.3.5 FEZILE PULANA
B. Tech, diploma Project management, National Diploma building
EDUCATION: Has National Diploma in Building from Eastern Cape Technikon (1995), Diploma in Project Management from Damelin (1996) and B. Tech from Port Elizabeth Technikon (1998)
EXPERIENCE: Has work for Francis Williams-Jones Kgole from 1997 – 1997 as Quantity Surveying Technician. From 1999 to January 2001 worked for Afesis Corplan as Project Manager.
Since joining us, Fezile has been involved on schools and clinics projects.
7.3.6 Siphiwe Mngomezulu
-National Diploma – Building Surveying
Education: Obtained Diploma in building surveying from Witwatersrand after receiving N2 certificate in carpentry.
Experience: Both building contractor and consulting experienced after working for a number of building contractors and Quantity Surveyors.
He joined LMA QS in March 2002.
7.3.7 Miss Babalwa Ntshidi
-National Diploma in Building
Education: Has diploma in quantity surveying from ML Sultan Technikon from Durban.
Experience: Has worked as quantity surveyor in various projects, especially government projects
Joined LMA QS in June 2002
7.3.8 Lithalobom Makhubalo
- National Diploma (Building)
EDUCATION: Completing National Diploma with Border Technikon.
EXPERIENCE: Litha has been working with us since the beginning of 2001as a student in training. He obtained his diploma .
7.3.9 Mabhelonke Zwakala
- BSc QS MAQS
Education: Qualified from University of Port Elizabeth in 2002
7.3.10 Mbulelo Jokazi
- Higher National Diploma Building MAQS
Education: Obtained higher diploma in Building form Port Elizabeth Technikon in 1994
Experience: Schoombie Hartman & Partners from 1994 to 1997
Director of a construction company from 1997 to 2000
Project Manager for Barox from 2001 to October 2001
Joined LMA in November 2001
7.3.11 Kanyisa Poswayo
B.Tech MAQS
Education: Obtained B. Tech from ML Sultan Technikon, Durban
Joined LMA in June 2002
7.4 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
ZAMEKA NQEKETHO
Senior Secretary
EDUCATION & TRAINING Typing, Business Economics, bookkeeping, Public Relations and administration, Legal office practice, English Communications,
PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS Vuwani Projects
EXPERIENCE Secretarial duties, Costs accounting and petty cash control
7.5 STUDENT IN TRAINING
Solomzi Xintolo
George Mwange
Nwabisa Mtshakaza
Jonga Ngcebetsha
8. REFERENCES
LMA has worked with the following on various projects
Organisation: Contact Person Telephone Number
UCHPP Mrs Laura Mpahlwa 047 5022636
BP Southern Africa W. Daniels 011-4885452
BP Southern Africa D. Makgoale 011-4885111
PWD Gauteng A. Alexander 011 3552841
PWD Gauteng T. Makapela 011 3552801
PWD: Eastern Cape F. Dunywa 040 609 4611
MPT: Eastern Cape
Microprojects Trust N. Fipaza 047 532 5355
PD Naidoo & Associates Dempsey Naidoo 011 877 0000
Platynum Projects B. Hoboyi 011 886 6368
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