CURRICULUM VITAE

Name and Surname Vanie Cattigan

Address

Unit 88 Brushwood West Avenue Randburg Gauteng

Contact Number

0836620380

ID Number

730419 0223 080

Birth Day Age

19 April 43 Years

Gender

Female

Ethnic Group

Indian

Marital Status Dependent

Married: 23 Years Husband Selven Cattigan Company: LH Marthinusen Job Title: Transformer Supervisor Working Nationally (Eskom, Sasol, Transnet, Mines) Only Daughter Pravana Cattigan 21years old Student at Greenside Design Centre - 2nd Year Bachelor of Arts – Major: Multimedia

Citizenship

South African

Driver’s License Linkedin Profile: 2000 Contacts https://za.linkedin.com/in/vanie-cattigan-9093a4115 Email: vaniecattigan@yahoo.com vanie.cattigan@grinaker-lta.co.za

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EDUCATION

Matric with Exemption

Institution: Raisethorpe Secondary KZN

Year: 1990

CERTIFICATES INSTITUTION YEARProject Management

Awareness Program –

Distinction

Eskom Academy of

Learning Óctober 2013Managing Safely in

ConstructionConnaught

Compliance Training

Services November 2009New Engineering Contract

(NEC)Keverne Botes

Consulting 2006MS Project 2000 Level 1

Bytes Technology Ápril 2005MS Project 2000 Level 2

Bytes Technology Ápril 2005Project Management, Principles

and Practice Bytes Technology Ápril 2005Time Management

Eskom Inhouse 2005Conflict Management in the

Workplace Eskom Inhouse 2005Negotiation Skills

Eskom Inhouse 2005Public Finance and

Management Act (PFMA) and

business EthicsEskom Inhouse 2005

Memory Training and Speed

Writing Venus Áugust 2004MS Project 2000

IT Intellect January 2004

SAP - Finesse R/3 Business Course

- Material Requisition

Eskom Finesse

Support January 2003Excel 2000 Advanced

IT Intellect May 2002Business Communications Maritzburg Business

College Áugust 2000

SHORT COURSE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Status Diploma – Project Management (NQF Level 6)

Institution: The Da Vinci Institute of Project Management

Date: March 2016

Learning Outcomes – Project Management Principles and Methodologies

Empowers delegates to establish a solid framework and processes for

consistently managing projects successfully

Knowledge and Experience

Good Understanding of the Principles of Project Management guided

by the Project Management Book of Knowledge Areas (PMBOK) and

the Project Life Cycle Model (PLCM)

Good Understanding of a fully Integrated Turnkey Project

Management Approach

Good Experience and Understanding of Workforce Diversity

Change Management and Mentorship

Conflict Management

Human Resources Management

Facilities Maintenance – Commercial and Residential - Property

Administration Skills (PAS)

Supplier Development and Empowerment

Project Cost and Financial Management

Ensuring good Corporate Governance in all projects managed

SHE Management – Ensuring Legal Compliance to OHS Act

Quality Management – ensuring Organisational Quality Management

consistency by adherence to Company Quality Management systems

by effective quality planning, quality control, quality assurance and

quality improvement were necessary.

Organisational skills combined with the ability to manage conflict

Strong communication and presentation skills and the ability to

interact with senior management

Decision making and delegation – The ability to make informed

decisions based on analysis and sound judgment, over time, taking

into consideration the sharing of responsibility with team members

through trust, delegation and accountability

Technical knowledge and experience with regards to the construction

industry

SAP and Sharepoint, Information Management

Basic understanding with regards to the various Legislative Acts

pertaining to the construction industry (Basic Conditions of

Employment, Labour Relations Act, Employment Equity Act, Skills

Development Act, OHS Act, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, PFMA &

Corporate governance, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and

Diseases, etc.). Implement effectively the company’s policies and

procedures that comply with these relevant legislations

Leadership Roles: Women in Construction Development Forum – 2008 Awards and Recognitions:

Safety Management Award

Performer of the Month Award and Sinobuntu Award

Certificate of Excellence for the Eskom (IDM) Integrated Demand

Management Project

Current Studies: I am in my Final Year - B Com Degree (NQF Level 7)

Institution: UNISA

Distinction Modules: Workforce Diversity, Technology and Innovation

Major: Management

Modules Completed: 28

Modules to complete in 2017: 4

Completion date by June 2017

B COM DEGREE FINAL UNISA MODULES FOR 2017

NO. UNISA CODE MODULE DESCRIPTION

1 HRM3705 COMPENSATION MANAGEMENT

2 HRM3706 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT

3 MNM2605 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR

4 MNG3702 STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION AND CONTRIBUTION

B COM DEGREE – UNISA MODULES COMPLETED

NO. UNISA CODE MODULE DESCRIPTION

1 INM1013  INTRO TO ECON & MNG ENV 1A  

2 INM1024  INTRO TO ECON & MNG ENV 1B  

3 MNB101D  BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1A  

4 MNB102E  BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 1B  

5 IOP102N  PERSONALITY IN WORK CONTEXT  

6 ACN101M  ACC CONCEPT, PRINC & PROCED  

7 IOP101M  PSYCHOL PROC IN WORK CONTEXT 

8 MNG2016  GENERAL MANAGEMENT  

9 ACN102N  ACCOUNTING REPORTING  

10 CLA101S  COMMERCIAL LAW 1A  

11 ECS1028  ECONOMICS 1B  

12 LLW201S  INDIVIDUAL LABOUR LAW  

13 ECS1016  ECONOMICS 1A  

14 MNH202C  HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT  

15 MNE202V  INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEUR 

16 MNM1503  INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING  

17 IOP209Y  WORKFORCE DIVERSITY  

18 MNG2602  CONTEMPORARY MANAGEMENT ISSUES

19 MNM2602  ESSENTIALS OF MARKETING  

20 MNG3701  STRATEGIC PLANNING IIIA  

21 MNM2033  TOURISM MARKETING  

22 MNM2612  E-COMMERCE IN BUSINESS  

23 MNN3701  CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP  

24 PRM3701  PROJECT MANAGEMENT 

25 MNE3704  FAMILY BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 

26 MNE3701  ENTREPR & SMA BUS MANAGEMENT 

27 HRD3702 MANAGEMENT OF TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

28 MNE3703 TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

Employment History and Work Experience

Current Employer: Aveng Grinaker-LTA

Period: 01 May 2016 to Current

Position: Project Co-ordinator

Duties: Project 1 – ABSA Barclays Data Centre Renovations

Project Co-ordination of a Commercial Building Maintenance Project - ABSA

Barclays Building. Scope also includes demolition of part of the existing Data

Centre and the building of a New Data Centre.

Commercial Facilities Maintenance Disciplines and Sub Contractors

Building Works and Renovations, Flooring, Sealing, Partitioning

Electrical Installation

Earthing and Lightning Protection

Supply and Installation of Low Voltage Distribution Boards

Canalis Busbar Supply and Installation

Cast Resin Busbar Supply and Installation

Dry Transformer Supply and Install

MV Switchgear Supply and Install

UPS Installation

Supply and Installation of Power Monitoring System

Supply and Installation of Leak Detection & Remote Monitoring

Lighting Installation

Generator Installation

Mechanical: Mechanical installation

Lift

Fire: Smoke detection, VESDA system, Gas suppresion , Fire signage

and Fire sealing

Wet Services: Plumbing

Security: Security and CCTV

Client is ABSA Barclays Group

Co-ordination of Project Scope, Time, Resources, Quality and SHE.

Incorporating all aspects of Project Management and Stakeholder

Management.

Commercial Facilities Maintenance Co-ordination of the Disciplines

includes Mechanical, HVAC, Electrical, Wet Services, Fire and Building

Maintenance

Ensuring that the client objectives are met and the relevant tasks are

delivered to timeous requirements agreed upon. Ensuring the

alignment of the project with the clients' overall business goals

Working with the client and other stakeholders to manage project goals

and to establish the overall success criteria for the project, including time,

technical and performance parameters

Ensuring that all regulatory compliances apply to the project scope, Site

development planning approval, building and fire approvals, Building

Inspector appointment, Quality Management, Health and Safety and

environment compliances are properly managed and addressed

according to the clients policies and procedures and statutory mandates

Project planning, and managing of the detailed project plan in place and

as agreed with the client and co-ordinating and directing the planned

task activities and integrating these collaboratively in project execution

Responding promptly and efficiently to the clients' needs, changes and

requests within the context of the project contract

Managing the flow of project information amongst all stakeholders and

the client, through regular meetings and written communications

Preparing formal project progress and cost reports in order to provide

timely and accurate communication of project information and status

updates to all stakeholders

Project 2 - Started Jan 2017 – Village Walk Sandton Project

Joint Venture between - Aveng Grinaker-LTA and Trencon.

This is a redevelopment of the existing Village Walk site comprising of office,

retail as well as medical suites. R1,8 Billion

The works comprise of the construction of a 7 parking level basement with an

approximate area of 107,000m2. The building consists of 2 high rise towers,

one building housing ENSin an 18 storey building, and the other housing MMI

in a 13 storey building. The combined floor area is approximately 67,000m2.

The construction also includes 2 levels of retail space with a floor area of

19,400m2. The total building area is 193,500m2. Construction activities during

the development include the placing of 90,735m3of concrete; 9,050 tons of

reinforcing and 6, 1 million bricks.

Duties: Project Co-ordinator to Project Execution Team consisting of

Project Director, Contracts Managers, Site Engineers, Foremen and

Administration Support Team. Utilise Effective Project Management Skills to

Collaborate, Integrate and Co-ordinate all activities on this Billion Rand Project.

Responsibilities:

Coordinates activities, resources, equipment and liaise with Project team and

the Client to help execute project requirements, scope and objectives.

Make certain that clients’ needs are met as the project evolves

Help prepare project proposals, timeframes, schedule and budget and Progress

Reports.

Monitor and track project’s progress and handle all Matters arising from

Progress meetings

Act as the central point of contact within the Project team and communicate

project status adequately to all participants

Reason for Leaving: This is a Limited Duration Contract – Am looking

at a Permanent position to Retirement or a 3-5 year Contract.

Freelance Consulting - Supplier Development and Empowerment and Project Management and Execution Period – 01 March 2016-30 April 2016 Duties:

In line with the Dept of Trade and Industry (DTI) Commission’s

amended Sector codes and B-BBEE legislation, my services included

training, mentoring, coaching and uplifting small, medium and emerging

suppliers and through mutual benefit, integrating them with established

entities in order to contribute to their upliftment and sustainability.

Other Services included Tender preparations, company profiles and

business planning compilations, website design, development and

maintenance, Safety and Quality files and guide to legal compliances,

provision of PPE and tools where necessary, branding marketing and

customer liaisons as well as a fully integrated Project Management

service and execution on new or existing projects. Accredited integration

of joint venture initiatives and corporate social programs

Reason for Leaving: Freelance Consulting, did not work out as expected. I accepted an LDC with Aveng, and returned to the job market.

Uninterrupted Service within the Eskom Group 14 Years Employer: Eskom Rotek Industries Position: Facilities Maintenance Project Co-ordinator Period: 01 March 2010 - 28 February 2016 – 6 Years Responsibilities:

Responsible and Accountable for the execution of the Facilities

Maintenance Arm of the G&T Portfolio.

Scope: Commercial and Residential Facility Maintenance

Client: Eskom Rotek Property Administration Support (PAS)

Project Team included, myself – The Facilities Project Co-ordinator

– Reporting to the Portfolio Manager and my Subordinates

included - Project Planner, Maintenance Supervisors, Admin

Support, Quality Officer, Quantity Surveyor, SHE Officer and

General Workers

Commercial Processes followed, in order to procure suitable

maintenance Sub Contractors, to execute the respective planned

tasks in the various disciplines.

Supervised the sub-contractors on site, and signed off on

maintenance work completed and ensured quality assurance,

safety and payment to the respective subbies.

Human Resources Sourcing for various task orders and

Supervision.

Facilities Maintenance Parameters

I was responsible for:

• Strategic Maintenance – Drawing up and managing a 3 Year Strategic

Plan

• Active Maintenance – Logged via and Internal Work Flow System –

Daily Plan Reports produced - Planning, Monitoring and Execution

• Routine Maintenance – As per Weekly and Monthly Plans - Planning,

Monitoring and Executing

• Preventative Maintenance – As per Strategic Plan - Planning,

Monitoring and Executing

Maintenance of the Commercial and Residential Areas:

The Head Office building measures appoximately1861sqm each. The buildings are divided into 2 wings with 3 floors on each wing, North Building Ground Floor, North Building First Floor, North Building Second Floor, West Building Ground Floor, West Building First Floor, West Building Second Floor. Eskom Rotek Industrial Area includes Rotable Spares, Training Facilities, Office Buildings, the Roads, Carports, Paving, 560 Residential Houses, A 5 Storey Flat, Student Dorms, The Canteen and Oil Plant.

Facility Maintenance Task Orders included

GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE

DRY WALLING AND CARPENTARY - Maintenance and building or removal of existing dry walling between offices were as per drawings, Supply & install new dry walling, Supply & install aluminium framed glass doors, Supply & install new doors to each office and Remove wooden door and frame, Remove concertina door, Remove existing counter unit, Supply & install new counter unit

PAINTING - Maintenance and painting of all existing or new walls, and doors and ceilings, windows and handrails

FLOORING – Epoxy, Access Flooring, Carpeting and Tiling

BLINDS / CURTAINS - Remove existing and Install new curtains or blinds as per specifications

KITCHENS AND BATHROOM - Remove existing units and supply and install existing as per specifications and drawing, remove and install new wall and floor tiles, Remove existing lavatories installed and replace with new as per specifications

PLUMBING – Industrial plumbing and Sanitary Maintenance

ELECTRICAL – Maintenance and removal of existing and redundant electrical wires, trunking, poles and plugs and replace with new. Suppy and install power poles with power points, land line connection points, network connection points on each pole. Install Separate common light circuit into separate circuits for each of the new offices, Supply & install perimeter electrical trunking and remove the existing electrical truncking on dry walls were applicable.

LIGHTING – Maintenance and replacing existing Office lighting on all floors, fittings with energy savings, as per agreed specification. External Solar Street Lighting

HVAC – Maintenance, removal or replacements of all existing HVAC units, Fan Coil Units and Fresh Air Units

FIRE – Smoke Detection and Fire Sprinkler and Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and New Installations

EXTERNAL MAINTNENANCE

TARING – Roads, Walkways and

FENCING – Maintenance or New installations of Concrete, Electrical and Palisade fencing

Employer: Eskom Rotek Industries Position: Construction Project Co-ordinator Period: 01 April 2007- 28 February 2010

Construction and Maintenance Project Co-ordination

Project Deliverables. Project Budget, Planning, Execution,

Reporting and Close Out

Manage the project teams, business resources and external

consultants/contractors assigned to deliver project initiatives, by

assigning appropriate resources, tracking & monitoring progress

and giving progress feedback to portfolio monthly business unit

management meetings. Facilitating detailed project assessments

and advice on solutions during the lifetime of the projects

Ensuring Project Execution of Construction Projects and the

Facilities Maintenance Arm of the Portfolio (PAS), in line with

defined plans and in compliance to Eskom policies, procedures

and governance requirements

Interface (regularly) with the relevant stakeholders to ensure

successful end-to end execution, integration and communication

of project progress

Provide Leadership to project delivery teams and resources at

initiation phase and throughout the lifecycle of the projects,

ensuring a common approach is adopted and the sharing of good

practice

Reason for Leaving: Having accumulated many years of Projects Experience I decided to Venture into the Private Sector, and try Freelance Consulting

Employer: Eskom Holding Company

Project Co-ordinator

Period: 01 February 2005-31 March 2007 – 2 Years

Manage and control project scope, cost and time changes contractually

and within all governance requirements

Reporting at Financial Cost report forums ensuring maintenance of

planned tender Margins

Being the one point of communication and working jointly with the

Client, the Project Design Engineer, the Construction Project Team,

sub-contractors, Quality and SHE Management, The Procurement and

Governance Sector, The Human Resources team, Accounts Payable

(managing project costs to suppliers) and Accounts Receivable

(managing revenue invoices to client)

Implement and maintain all relevant company project management

policies, procedures and best practice on every project

Determining what human and material resources is required and

quantities of each for the project, then procuring and sourcing them

Co-ordinating Cross functional meetings to obtain diverse support on

Contracting Strategy, for the project at hand, and presenting at Tender

Committee for budget approval

Analyze activity sequences and develop and maintain a project plan and

schedule from initiation to completion, to manage and drive project

progress

Promote and coordinate open and effective communication, with an

objective approach and ensuring harmony within the team especially

during pressure and when under major challenges

Close out Projects, conduct a post mortem with the team and draw up a

close out report and hand over to Client.

Maintain effective and professional Customer Relationships in order to

build trust with the Client which ultimately leads to contractual

sustainability.

Reason for Leaving Holding Company – Offered a Promotion into the

Construction Environment – Relocated from KZN to Gauteng

Resource Program Scheduler - Promotion

Period: 01 January 2004-31 January 2005 – 1 Year

Duties:

Project Scheduler to Capital Program Managers

Project Reporting Progress and Maintenance of Project Plans

Technical Admin Support - Promotion

Period: 01 January 2002-31 December 2004 – 2 Years

Duties:

Technical Administration Support to Project Design Engineers

Technical Evaluation Forum - set up and minutes for the approving of

preliminary project designs and discussions

Uninterrupted Service within Naspers Group 9 Years

Employer: Media 24 – The Witness

Secretary to Group Financial Controller

Period: 01 December 1995-31 December 2001 – 6 Years

Duties:

Group Financial Consolidating and Cost Reporting

Administration Support to Group Financial Controller

Reason for Leaving – Further Growth at this level was becoming stagnant -

Successful Application to Work in a Projects Environment

Postal Supervisor - Promotion

Period: 01 February 1993- 30 November 1995 – 2 Years

Duties:

Supervisor of All Postal Clerks and Messengers

Administration and Control of the Postal Department

Business Administration Support to the Group Accountants, Bookeeper,

Creditors and Debtors departments

Responsible for Foreign Exchange reports and updates

General Clerk - Promotion

Period: 01 January 1992-01 January 1993 – 1 Year

Duties:

General Administration Support to Postal Supervisor

My Main Area of Expertise: Project Management

Good Understanding of Project Management Knowledge Areas

1. Project Integration Management: Understands the processes needed

to identify, define and coordinate the various project management

activities.

2. Project Scope Management: Understands the processes required to

ensure that the project involves all the work required, and only the work

required, to complete the project successfully.

3. Project Time Management: Understands the processes required to

manage the timely completion of the project.

4. Project Cost Management: Understands the processes involved in

planning, estimating, budgeting, financing, funding, managing, and

controlling costs so that the project can be completed within the

approved budget.

5. Project Quality Management: Understands quality management

policies, and its objectives and responsibilities

6. Project Human Resource Management: Understands the processes

that organize, manage, and lead the project team collaboratively.

7. Project Communications Management: Understands timely and

appropriate disposition of project information.

8. Project Risk Management: Understands the processes of conducting

risk management planning, identification, analysis, response planning,

and controlling risk on a project in a pro-active manner.

9. Project Procurement Management : Understands the processes

necessary to acquire products or services ethically and within Corporate

Governance

10. Project Stakeholders Management: Understands the processes

required to identify all people or organizations impacted by the project,

analysing these stakeholder expectations and impact on the project, and

developing appropriate management strategies for effectively engaging

stakeholders in project decisions and execution of the project.

Value of Projects Managed: Average Value between R1Million and R49

Million

Summary of my Competencies in Managing Projects:

1. I have over 10 years of experience in managing Construction, Facilities

Maintenance and Building Renovation Projects from implementation to

handover

2. I am in my final year B Com Degree majoring in Management – I have 4

Modules to complete in order to obtain my degree – June 2017

3. I have good experience as a woman in construction, working harmoniously

and collaboratively, despite the male dominated environment

4. I have a status diploma in Project Management through the Da Vinci

Institute of Project Management

5. I have various Project Management Certificates through accredited

institutions within Eskom

6. I have excellent Customer Relationship Management Skills, with a proven

track record, with loyal Clients, due to excellent previous project management

services, on their projects (see my Eskom Performance Compact of Sales)

7. I have a proven track record of managing all my projects profitably (see

my Eskom Performance Compact with Profit Margins)

8. I have excellent reference checks to present, and you are welcome to

contact them for further telephonic references (see my ADO reference

Checks.)

9. I have extensive experience in Cross Functional and Tender Committee co-

ordination and Processes required to be facilitated on all projects I managed,

from Tender Estimates, RFI/RFQ to Evaluations to award and implementation

General:

1. I have no restrictions to travel Nationally or Internationally 2. I can work late hours, overtime and over public holidays when required

to do so 3. I am willing to re-locate

References:

Aveng Grinaker-LTA

Dave Williams – Contracts Manager - 082 462 5103

Client – Lorne Hayward – ABSA – 072 109 1407

Eskom Rotek Industries

Mr Mark Bierstieker – 082 803 0899

Mr Cory Botha – 083 251 7570

Mr Terry Wilson – 082 444 3676

Mr Gary Chapman - 083 449 3040

Mr Grant Kelbrick – 082 448 4480

Eskom Holdings

Mr Jacob Maseo – 011 – 800 8111

Naspers (Media24)- The Witness - Human Resources Manager

Mr Ian Webster – +27 33 355 1111