Company Profile

Quantity Surveyors | Project & Facilities Managers

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INTRODUCTIONAIJ Project Cost Consultants is a 100% Namibian owned and 75% previously disasdvantaged company established in November 2009 by Americo De Almeida, Isak Nahum and Jorik Botha.

We aim to be the first people clients come to when investing in the built and natural environment. As a majority black-owned company, our goal is to work with clients through every stage of the development process, providing managed solutions for clients investing in infrastructure, property and construction.

Our core services are cost, program and project management, complemented by a wide range of specialist consultancy capabilities including quantity surveying; engineering cost management; specification consulting; facilities management; value and risk management; and sustainability management.

In order to adhere to our social responsibility of skills transferring and education, we are also involved in the provision of financial support to talented students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds whose dreams are to join the QS profession as well as providing training to those who need it to enhance their professional skills.

OUR SERVICES

• FeasibilityStudies• CostEstimatesandPlanning• Documentation(BillofQuantities)• CashFlowBudgets• FinancialControlandValuationofWorkinProgress• FinalAccounts• ResolutionofDisputes• ProjectManagement• FacilitiesManagement• AssistancetoPreviousDisadvantagedContractors(Tendering,Procure

mentofMaterial,AdministrativeIssues,etc)• RiskManagement• Strategic Hospital Planning Services

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OUR VISIONTobeAfrica’spremier Infrastructure advisory and consulting firm.

OUR MISSION

• Achievetop-qualityperformanceatbenchmarkcostthroughoperationalexcellence

• AchievecustomerintimacyandleveragethisforgrowthinConstruction,PropertyandFacilitiesServices

• Undertakealleconomicallyfeasibleactivitiesintheseareas

• Buildahighperformancecultureanddevelopcapabilitiesthroughouttheorganization

• StrengthenpublicperceptionofAIJProjectCostConsultantsasatrustedbrand

OUR VALUES

INTEGRITY-Wearehonestandethicalinouractions.Wekeepourcommitmentsandtreatotherswithmutualrespectandtrust

CLIENTS-Wearepassionateaboutsolvingclients’problemsandexploringnewopportunitieswiththem.

EMPLOYEES-Weareateamofsomeofthemosttalentedprofessionalsworkingontheworld’smostchallengingprojects.Werespectandencourageouremployees’ideas,diversityandcultures.

EXCELLENCE-Inallareasofourbusiness–technical,operationalandadministrative–westrivetoachieveexcellence.Weprideourselvesonbringingoutstandingresultstoeverythingwedo.

INNOVATION-Creativity,explorationandimaginationarekeytoourbusinessapproach.Wecontinuallylookforcreative,neworbetterwaystoapplyourexpertisetoalldimensionsofourwork.

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PROJECT EXPERIENCEHuge amounts of experience were drawn from the depth of skills from our staff to collectively and individually achieve success in a wide spectrum ofprojectsintheQuantitySurveyingandProjectManagementfields.Thefollowingpagehighlightsbutafewoftheseprojectswewereinvolvedin:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION PROJECT VALUENampower - Ruacana Housing N$ 12 000 000.00

House Nogeuira N$ 7 200 000.00

Zambezi Regional Council N$ 132 000 000.00

Northgate Shopping Centre N$ 11 000 000.00

Areva Plaza (Office Block) N$ 32 100 000.00

Langer Heinrich Warehouses, Pilot Plant, Maintenance contract N$ 11 500 000.00

Langer Heinrich Mine R O Plant N$ 15 000 000.00

Langer Heinrich Mine - Phase 3, Offices and Pipeline N$ 86 000 000.00

AIJ Project Cost Consultants - November 2010 to date

Ministry of Veterans Affairs N$ 169 000 000.00

Langer Heinrich Mine N$ 80 000 000.00

Oshakati Hospital Staff accommodation N$ 147 000 000.00

Swakop Plaza N$ 33 500 000.00

Echuan Shopping Centre N$ 26 500 000.00

Nkurenkuru District Hospital N$ 256 000 000.00

Nationwide Veterinary Control Gates/Accommodation N$ 67 000 000.00

Standard Bank N$ 4 400 000.00

Housing Developments N$ 43 000 000.00

Lafrenz Warehousing N$ 55 000 000.00

Rundu Military Base N$ 65 000 000.00

Rundu Military Base N$ 65 000 000.00

IUM Hostels N$ 65 000 000.00

UNAM Hostels & Admin Block ( Henties Bay Campaus) N$ 65 000 000.00

Epembe Secondary School N$ 75 000 000.00

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Controlling Costs. Adding Value.

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MANAGEMENT

(RegisteredQuantitySurveyor)

Americo is a versatile and accomplished

Quantity Surveyor with over 11 years

experience in the construction industry and a

proven track record in project management

and supervision.

Equally adept in managing small scale

and multi-million dollar projects in the

private and public sectors, he has achieved

excellence in Quality Assurance, Contractual

Law and financial strategy while maintaining

the highest level of standards.

With a wealth of technical and commercial

skills acquired over the years, he has

demonstrated the ability to provide or

source creative solutions that enhance a

clients objectives when investing in the built

environment.

Mr De Almeida’s leadership has proven

invaluable in helping guide AIJ to become

one of the premier firms in the country.

(RegisteredQuantitySurveyor)

Isak is a results driven and resourceful Quantity

Surveyor with over 12 years experience in the

built environment.

His ability to perform in a fast paced

environment and meet tight deadlines

has seen him excell while managing and

supervising multi-million dollar infrastructure

projects.

A great communicator, Isak understands the

inherent value in construction projects and

works tirelessly to ensure this is maximised for

the clients benefit.

His attention to detail and pragmatic

approach makes him a valuable asset on

any infrastructure project and the right

professional to have in your corner.

Mr.NahumisakeydriverinAIJ’sgrowthasa

leading project cost consultancy.

(RegisteredQuantitySurveyor)

Jorik is a qualified Quantity Surveyor and

ProjectManagementprofessionalwithover11

years experience in pre and post construction

management projects.

He has gained extensive experience in projects

ranging from infrastructure, oil and gas, Civil

and Earthworks, Office and Commercial

building developments. Meticulous in nature,

Jorik is skilled in minimizing the costs of a

project and enhancing value for money, while

still maintaining high standards of quality.

Posessing excellent foresight and the ability to

analyzeand intepretaclient’svision,Jorik is

instrumental in assessing a clients needs and

presenting the best possible solution.

Mr. Botha’s approach is one of the founding

principles this dynamic and ambitious

company has been built on.

Americo De Almeida - Partner Isak Nahum - Partner Jorik Botha - Partner

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STAFF

Chido Dondo – Quantity Surveyor

After completing her Honours Degree in

Quantity Surveying from the National Uni-

versityofScienceandTechnology(NUST)

inZimbabwe,ChidoachievedherMasterof

PhilosophyinConstructionEconomicsand

ManagementfromtheUniversityofCape

Town(UCT)in2011.

Chido brings with her a blend of great com-

munication and analytical skills honed during

her time working as an assistant Quantity

Surveyor for a building contractor in Cape

TownandasatutorfortheDepartmentof

Construction,EconomicsandManagement

attheUniversityofCapeTown.

She has an interest in charity work and is a

keen traveller.

Carel Van Wyk – Quantity Surveyor

(RegisteredQuantitySurveyor)

Carel is a graduate of the University of

Potchestroom (NorthWest). He brings with

him a wealth of work experience gained over

a 30 year period.

Carel is a respected Quantity Surveying pro-

fessional and is a member of Institute of Na-

mibian Quantity Surveyors, Namibian Council

for Architects and Quantity Surveyors and is

also a member of the Qualifications Sub Com-

mittee of Namibian Council for Architects and

Quantity Surveyors.

He has an impeccable work ethic that often

sees him putting in extra hours into his proj-

ects and going the extra mile for clients.

His passion includes reading, camping and ca-

nine oriented welfare work.

Vavarirai Tagarira – Quantity Surveyor

VavariraicompletedhisBScHonorsinQuan-

tity Surveying from the National University

ofScienceandTechnologyinZimbabwe.He

iscurrentlyworkingtowardsPMPcertifica-

tionwiththeProjectManagementInstitute.

Over the years, he has gained practical

experience of all facets within Construction,

QuantitySurveying,ProjectManagement,

SafetyHealthandEnvironmentalSystems

through participation in different types of

projects that include civil, industrial, com-

mercial and residential developments.

VavariraiworkedforMurrayandRoberts

Construction(Zimbabwe)beforejoiningAIJ

in 2013.

He has an interest in exploring the outdoors,

camping and is a keen guitarist.

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Stanley Mwashekele – Quantity Surveyor

StanleyholdsaBTechinQuantitySurveying

from the University of Johannesburg. He

has seven years of work experience in

quantity estimation, preparation of interim

payment certificates / progress bills and their

certification, verification of subcontractor

submitted bills, preparation / certification

of variation orders, preparation of enquiries

and their subsequent reviewing for subletting

works and cost controlling on-going projects

with different companies at different Mega

Civil / Building & Infrastructure projects.

Stanley possesses good communication and

problem solving skills which enabled him to

maintain good relations with contractors/

developers. He has managed a number of

projects and has the required skills and

experience to be a real asset at AIJ.

Ephraim Takaza – Quantity Surveyor

Ephraim completed his Bachelor of Science

(Hons) Degree in Quantity Surveying at the

NationalUniversityofScienceandTechnology.

He has overall working experience of six years

working experience working for construction

companies and Quantity Surveying firms. He

is a confident, determined and results oriented

person who has managed a large number of

projects.

He has a great passion for reading, soccer and

chess.

Langton Nthala – Quantity Surveyor

Langton completed his BSc Honors in Quan-

tity Surveying from the National University

ofScienceandTechnologyinZimbabwe.His

currently perusing his Masters of Science in

Project Management from the University of

CapeTownandaPMPcertification fromthe

ProjectManagementInstitute.

He joined AIJ in 2013 from Stefanutti Stocks

Botswana, were he worked as a Quantity Sur-

veyor in civil, commercial, government and

private development. Langton has experience

in the fields of Quantity surveying, Project

Management and Infrastructural develop-

ment. Langton is a good communicator and

strategist.

His interest are Travelling and learning new

cultures , social networking and anthropology.

STAFF

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Taurai Chingwaramusee – Quantity Surveyor

TauraicompletedhisNationalDiplomaand

holds a B-Tech Quantity Surveying Cum

Laude from the Cape Peninsula University of

Technology(CPUT).Hejoinedthecompany

immediately after completing hisB-Tech in

Quantity Surveying.

Taurai is a goal-oriented individual holding

a number of academic achievement awards

and has held a number of leadership roles

includingbeingatthehelmofCPUT’sAsso-

ciationforInternationalStudents(AIS).

InadditionTauraiplayedahugerole inthe

TutoringandMentoringprogramatCPUT’s

Department of Built Environment which

makes his expertise resourceful in the com-

pany’smentorshipprogram.

Sylvester Mieze - Quantity Surveyor in

training

Sylvester is currently pursuing his National

Diploma in Property Valuation and Estate

ManagementatthePolytechnicofNamibia.

He also holds a Microsoft Profession

Certificate(MPC). He has various work

experience that has moulded him and gave

him the ability to work under almost any

condition.

Sylvesterenhancesourcompany’scapacity

in other areas apart from Quantity Surveying,

which is nevertheless crucial towards our

broadened goal of client satisfaction.

His contribution has been invaluable to

our company and has enhanced customer

satisfaction. Soccer is his favourite sport and

he has been actively involved with various

local teams as a player.

Margaretha (Grietji) Rossouw Quantity Surveyor - PrQS

Margaretha (Grietjie) is a Namibian who

graduatedattheUniversityoftheFreeState,

South Africa. She has been working in the field

of quantity surveying, project management

and construction since 1993 and is a Profes-

sional Quantity Surveyor for the past 8 years.

She is registered with the South African Coun-

cil for the Quantity Surveying Profession as a

PrQS and is a professional member with the

Association of South African Quantity Survey-

ors(PMAQS).

Margaretha has extensive experience in the

Construction Industry and has managed major

projectswhile serving as anOfficeManager

and Senior Professional Quantity Surveyor at

her previous employment in South Africa.

She also has a passion for mentoring student

and quantity surveyors in training.

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STAFF

Domingo Bernado – Quantity Surveyor in training

Domingos is working towards com-

pleting his QCP Certificate from

theUniversityof theFreeState.He

joined the company immediately af-

ter completing his B-tech in Quantity

Surveying.

Domingos is a goal-oriented indi-

vidual holding a number of academic

achievement awards and has held a

number of leadership roles. Domin-

go has a passion for motorsports and

fast cars.

Simbarashe Dube – Quantity Surveyor

Simbarashe completed his Honours

in Quantity Surveying in 2013 from

the National University of Science

andTechnology.Duringhisstudies,

heworkedasan internatMurray&

Roberts for year. Simba joinedAIJ

after school and has been slotting

well into the company culture.

He is a results driven professional

who is an effective team member

that is eager to learn new things. He

combines strong interpersonal skills

with an ability to work under pres-

sure with minimal supervision, a vi-

brant and dynamic young man who

is ever ready for challenge

Tamuka Mutiti – Quantity Sur-veyor

Tamuka completed his National Di-

ploma in Quantity Surveying and

Construction Technology from Ha-

rareTechnicalCollege in2013.After

working at a number of firms, he

joined AIJ to gain valuable experi-

ence within the Quantity Surveying

Profession.

Tamukahasapassionforteambuild-

ing as he is also a lifeskills coach.

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Abed Erastus - Corporate Communications

Abed has over 10 years experience

in the marketing, advertising and

branding industry.

A qualified copywriter, he has

workedonsomeofNamibia’s

leading brands and managed a

multitude of sucessful marketing

campaigns. Abed joined AIJ in 2013

to help revamp its branding and

corporate image.

His hobbies include reading, hunting

and rugby.

Vistorina Amwele-OfficeAdministrator

Via completed her National

certificate in accounting and finance

at the Polytechnic of Namibia and is

currently busy pursuing her diploma

and degree in the similar respect.

She has worked as an executive

assistant/project administrator at

Naltech Pty Ltd. Her experience

with diverse clients and exposure

to project level administration is a

useful tool. Vistorina is our Office

Administrator.

Daniel Tichagwa - Systems Administrator

Daniel holds a Professional Diploma

(Ass.Degree)ine-Technology

Computing from the National

InstituteofInformationTechnology

(NIIT).

He has seven years working

experience, six of which were spent

working in the United Nations

environment.Thisexperiencehas

allowed him to work in diverse

environments and with various task

loads.

Erastus Erastus - Head: Administration

Erastus graduated from the

Polytechnic of Namibia with a

Bachelors of Communication in

degree in2014. After working in

the financial services industry for 6

years, first as a senior administrator

and then a consultant, he joins AIJ

Project Cost Consultants as Head of

administration.

Erastusbringsawealthofexperience

from the corporate sector and is also

currently pursuing a degree in Human

Resource management from the

Namibia University of Technology.

Erastus joins our administration

team and will be tasked with running

day to day operations.

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STAFF

Jennifer Kavavure –Receptionist

Jennifer welcomes all our clients with

her bubbly and friendly personality.

She has over four years experience

working at a number of companies

before joining AIJ in early 2015.

Her other interests include reading

and photography.

Ida Ushoona – Project Assistant

Ida is currently a final year student

enrolled at the University of Namibia

whereshe’scompletingherdegreein

Accounting.

After working part-time as an assis-

tant accountant for the firm, Ida joned

us on a full time basis in January 2015.

Her interests include reading, net-

working and travelling.

Yolandy Nderura – Administrative As-

sistant

Yolandy is currently a 2nd year Law

Student enrolled at the University of

Namibia.

Her interests include reading, net-

workig and travelling.

Paula Nell – Project Assistant

Paula is currently a final year student

enrolled at the University of Namibia

whereshe’scompletingherdegreein

Accounting.

After working part-time as an assistant

accountant for the firm, Paula joned us

on a full time basis in November 2014.

Her interests include reading, net-

working and travelling.

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AIJ’scommittmenttoNamibia’sdevelopmentisevidentinoursponsorshipofnewstudentswithinthequantitysurveyingprofession.Ourstudent Quantity Surveyors are nurtured in a systematic way ensuring they are exposed to the inner working of a professional consulting firm.

Currently,wesupportLeratoShovalekaandTateatiShapalo,whoarebothQuantitySurveyingstudentsattheCapePeninsulaUniversityofTechnology(CapeTown).TunaAmutenya,CecylliaAmuela,GuilhermeChonhi and Johanna Kapapero are distance students, at the InstituteofQuantitySurveyorsinFreeState,attendingclassesinWindhoek.Oncetheyhavecompletedtheirstudies,theywilljointhedynamic AIJ Project Cost Consultants team.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT/MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME

Jason Kalola

Lerato Shovaleka TateatiShapalo Johanna Kapapero David Lugambo Cecyllia Amuela

TunaAmutenyaOsho Iitope Nikanor Shidondola Wiets Coetzee

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ASSOCIATE CONSULTANT

As a civil engineer, Daniel

Blöchle has a relevant

technical background in

construction. Through

funded education at the

Karlsruhe Institute of

Technology (KIT) in facility

management, he learned

all theoretical principles

of the fields of hospital

management and PPP.

During his four-year work

as a research fellow at

KIT, Daniel Blöchle was

responsible for various

projects as a project leader

and acting project leader. In

the field of hospital management, he has been responsible for the OPIK

‘optimisationandanalysisofprocessesinhospitals’and‘benchmarking

inhospitals’projectssince2009.

Thereafter, aspart of his two-year researchproject, hewas aproject

leader responsible for the ‘introduction of floor-space management

at Klinikum Region Hannover GmbH’. He led this project from its

conception stage, through the introduction ofCAFM softwarewith a

building model, to the implementation of the floor-space management.

In the field of PPP, Daniel Blöchle was the deputy head of the ‘examination

of the involvement of medium-sized companies in PPP projects in Baden-

Wuerttemberg’andheadofthe‘officeoftheworkinggroupofhospitals

of the federal PPP network of excellence of the German state and

Länder’.Aspartofaone-yearresearchprojectwithForschungszentrum

Karlsruhe(formerlyKernforschungszentrum),hewastheprojectleader

responsible for drawing up a maintenance costs budget, optimising

maintenance processes and evaluating the responsibility of the operator.

Positions

DanielBlöchlehasbeenworkingasaheadofdepartmentatiklGmbH

since2011.BeforejoiningiklGmbH,heworkedasaresearchfellowatthe

KarlsruheInstituteofTechnology.

Education

• Dipl.-Ing.CivilEngineering(KarlsruheInstituteofTechnology)

Daniel Blöchle

OUR CLIENTS

Thedrivingforcesinsustainingourcompanythroughalltheseprojectswereandstillareourvaluedclients.Thefollowingarebut a few of our past and current clients:

NamibianGovernment• MinistryofEducation• MinistryofWorksandTransport• MinistryofEnvironmentandTourism• MinistryofSafety&Security(Nampol)• MinistryofDefence• MinistryofAgriculture,WaterandForestry• MinistryofRegionalandLocalGovernmentandHousing

andRuralDevelopment

Donor Agencies• Komeho Namibia Development Agency.

Private Sector• GlobalQueastorInternational.• Dynamic Building Solution• Sovereign Investments• LangerHeinrichMine• Nikodemus Developers• Namfisa• Namport• Standard Bank

NATIONAL FOOTPRINT

WithofficesinWindhoek,WalvisBayandOngwediva,AIJoffers a service footprint that is unmatched in Namibia.

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Simba

Americo Isak Jorik

Grietjie Stanley Carel

Vavarirai Chido Ephraim Langton Taurai

Sylvestor Domingo Tuna Cecyllia Johanna Teatie

Business Unit 1 Business Unit 2 Business Unit 3

Principles

Senior Quantity

Surveyors

Quantity SurveyorsIn Training

Quantity SurveyingStudents

Simba

SKILLS DEVELOPMENTAIJ firmly believes in the development of skills of our staff. With this in mind, each of our senior Quantity Surveyors have a Namibian JuniorQ.Strainingunderthem.Thisway,weareabletotransfervaluableskillsandexperiencetoyoungNamibians.

AIJorganizational structureworksviaa four tiered systemwith thepartnersat the top followedby threeRegisteredSeniorQuantitySurveyors.EachoftheSeniorQ.S’shaveapairofJuniorQuantitySurveyorsthatreporttothemandinturntheyhaveastudent Quantity Surveyor attached to them. Thissystemensuresthatskillstransferoccursandthecollectivecapacityofourorganizationiscontinuouslyimproving.

HUMAN AND TECHNICAL

RESOURCES

Description No.Senior Registred Quantity Surveyors 6

Quantity Surveyors (QSIT) 8

One Diploma Quantity Surveyor. 1

One National Certificate in Land Valuation and Estate

Management.

1

Quantity Surveying Students 4

Accountant 1

IT Administrator 1

Computer Network (WinQS/SQL – Version 1.9.15 and

QSplus - Version 9.9)

1

BIZHUB for Printing, Photo copying, scanning and

binding facilities, etc.

1

Lerato

CONCLUSION

Although AIJ Project Cost Consultants is a relative new name amongst the many Quantity Surveying Companies in Namibia, nobody can take away the vast experience, skills and expertise that are available amongst the different members of our company.

We are one of the largest Quantity Surveying firm with offices inWindhoek, Walvis Bay and Ongwediva, giving us an advantage over other firms.

We are committed to using our resources to the benefit of all our current and future clients and to continually create innovative and effective solutions when and wherever the opportunities arise.

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Windhoek Office:

P.O. Box 20261 Cnr Feld & Thorer StreetWindhoek

Tel: + 264 61 308 106Fax: + 264 61 308 107Cell: + 264 81 236 4466Email: info@aij.com.na

Walvis Bay Office:

P.O. Box 380Office 6133 Sam Nujoma DriveWalvis Bay

Tel: + 264 64 221 101Fax: + 264 64 221 102 Cell: + 264 81 226 1005Email: jorik@aij.com.na

Ongwediva Office:

Rockwell Business Complex3rd floor,Office No:5Ongwediva

Tel: + 265 231 434Fax: + 265 231 375Cell: +264 81 410 6644Email: info@aij.com.na