Istifaa Maleyana Template- Index

About

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Technical training in civil engineering and general building construction
Over 12 years of experience in the professional building industry & infrastructure management in commercial and residential settings.
Extensive experience in project delivery at the management level in the private sector with a proven track record of enhancing day-to-day operations, increasing productivity, and managing teams and projects.
Value engineering and the use of various financial systems, processes and reporting.
Experienced in business analysis, strategy development and execution, PMO resourcing and reconfiguring project teams for optimum delivery.
Highly skilled at building relationships with all relevant stakeholders.

Infrastructure and Operations Manager

Portfolio management of infrastructure and operations of University of The Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.

Successfully execute the mandate to ensure that the real estate and property portfolio operations at significant function in harmony, in partnership with the various Operational Division partners, in the best possible effective and cost-efficient way supporting the primary core business objectives of the University at large, being academic teaching and research. The outcome is the delivery of a portfolio that is congruent and supportive of the primary core business of the university.

Establish strategic direction and objectives of the faculty, and direct decision-making throughout the infrastructure planning, delivery, operation and disposal processes via a risk-based approach to achieve a balance between cost efficiency, risk, and performance and providing a physical support environment that is aligned to the institution's strategic objectives.

Resume

Summary

Istifaa Maleyana

Innovative and self-driven Project and Operations Manager with 12+ years of experience in the professional building industry and infrastructure management in commercial and residential settings.

Gauteng, South Africa
+27 73 305 8171
maleyana8@gmail.com

Education

MSC Project Management

(July 2023- Current)

Wits Business School, Johannesburg South Africa

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration

(NQF 8)

June 2022

Wits Business School, Johannesburg South Africa

Project Management Professional (PMP)

December 2021

Project Management Institute

Diploma in Civil Engineering and Building Construction

December 2014

Central Johannesburg College

Grade 12)

December 2009

Lenasia Muslim School

Short courses

NEC4 certification, CESA

(Consulting Engineers South Africa)

Feb 2023

Discovering personality- Big 5 personality model

Nov 2020

Jordan Peterson

Complete investment Banking

Nov 2019

Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management - Core Finance

Nov 2018

Certificates

NEC4 - Consulting Engineers South Africa

RE5, COB Investments

Professional Trading Masterclass

Professional Options Trading Masterclass

Professional Forex Trading Masterclass

The Power of Macroeconomics: Economic Principles in the Real World by Prof Peter Navarro

Professional Experience

Infrastructure and Operations Manager

CLM,11 000 + students, Largest faculty.

May 2021 - Present

Project management: Collects scope, and manages processes and resources through the planning, organising, directing and controlling civil and building projects across the stages of design, procurement, institutional approvals, execution & close out.
Consult and liaise with the Campus Planning Division (CPD), PIMD (Property and Infrastructure Maintenance Department), other service providers and schools. Manage and assist with proposal development & budgeting.
Manage time, cost, quality, procurement, delivery of materials and negotiating with stakeholders to ensure on-time and on-budget completion of projects under the NEC4 contract framework.
Manage the day-to-day needs of the contractors/project managers/architects for the duration of the projects (Infrastructure and maintenance).
Provide effective operational support to the Faculty and Schools. Ensure all buildings within the CLM Faculty portfolio are maintained including Management campus buildings.
Monitor assess and continuously update all internal and external policies, procedures, guidelines and service level agreements.
Preparing tenders and bids. Ensuring adherence to OHSE legislations. Implementation of work programs for sites.

Consulting Projects

January 2018 - December 2020

Bluegreen Team

Act as the bridge between business strategy and project delivery; ensure efficiency and effectiveness of project management systems, procedures and processes, reconfigure project teams to ensure optimum performance, mentor and coach project resources. Projects were between R150 000 and R200 000 in value and included:

Repair, replacement and commissioning of Air- conditioning systems at Telecommunications company 3G warehouse.
Drywall offices within the HR department of Telecommunications company.
Full shop fitting and revamp. Refitted with new furnishing, bulkheads, tiling and fitting rooms for fashion retail store.

Site Project Manager

Jan 2018 - Dec 2019

5th Street Properties

Project Manager - The management of construction projects on medium to large luxury residential properties and commercial projects, managing project process from procurement through execution to close out whilst maintaining the key areas of time, cost & quality management under various contracts including NEC4.

Civils and road works, Retaining walls, Basement, 104 Car parking lot, Fire-proof partitioning, Concrete works.
Residential alteration: concrete slabs, plumbing, electrical Torch-on waterproofing, finishing works.
Warehouse renovation, Demolition, decommissioning of equipment, clearing, Internal refurbishment and finishing works.
Residential renovation, Rehabilitation of dilapidated property for resale- demolition and rebuild.

Director

Jan 2015 - Aug 2017

Monumental Development

Overall strategic business management and project delivery, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring sound business strategy and governance resulting in company growth, profitability and commercial compliance. Projects were between R80 000 and R1.4 million in value and included:

Residential renovations, plumbing, electrical, concrete works, waterproofing and finishes.
Concrete works in 24 story apartment building.
Plumbing maintenance and new toilet facilities at a petrol station

Onsite-Site Trainee Project Manager

Jan 2012 - Dec 2014

5th Street Properties

On-site training and practicals for civil engineering. Supervisory and project management roles.
Management of labour resources, procurement and delivery of materials, plant and equipment.
Consulting with clients, architects, engineering professionals and other professionals, technical and trade Workers.
Operating and implementing coordinated work programs for sites, ensuring adherence to building legislation and standards of performance, quality, cost and safety.

Skills

With a strong foundation and extensive experience in construction and project management, I have gained technical and business skills that enable me to contribute to the long-term direction of businesses while successfully executing operational procedures. These skills and experience have crafted myself into a highly competent individual in the implementation of project management.

Infrastructure Portfolio Management 100%

Program management (PMBOK) – Agile, Scrum 100%

Operations Management 100%

Management Consulting 100%

Report Writing and Presentation Skills 100%

Leads with influence 100%

Mentoring and Coaching 100%

Microsoft Office Suite including MS Project 100%

Gantt Project 100%

Communication and collaboration tools100%

Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Spreadsheets, etc.)100%

Presentation software (PowerPoint, Keynote)100%