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CONTENTS:
Executive Summary
Mission Statement 3
About me 3
Consultancy Services
Redevelopment 4
Retrofitment 5
BUILDING AUDITS / DUE DILIGENCE REPORTS 6
Planned Maintenance 7
Small Works Projects 8
Project Portfolio
Tower House 9
Argyle Precinct 10
Dudley Heights 11
Skyways 12
YMCA 13 - 16
Skyways Restaurant and Bar 17 - 18
Residential/small works 19 - 20
Project Structure 21
Fee Structure 22
Curriculum Vitae
Pieter Venter 23 - 27
Reference Letters 28 – 34
Contact Details 35
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ABOUT PIETER VENTER:
MISSION STATEMENT
Pieter Venter is committed to providing professional, quality service and advice to employers
and clients alike, promoting the role of the Project Manager within the construction industry.
ABOUT
Pieter Venter following a total of 15 years within the design, maintenance, development and
construction industry.
As a Project Manager Pieter is a member of PMSA Project Management South Africa and
provide expert advice, design and detailed reports to employers or clients who wish to build,
purchase, maintain, renovate, improve or redevelop buildings.
My aim for the future is to continue the growth of my skills and services to private, commercial
and public clients, and build on my existing strength of professional, friendly and personal
services.
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EXPERIENCE:
REDEVELOPMENT
When re-developing a building the entire building is stripped out in its entirety and re-
developed. The changes generally range from complete internal conversions from office space
to residential units through to external façade changes. In most cases all electrical works and
wet services are completely removed and new layouts are designed and implemented.
YMCA – Braamfontein – redeveloped in 2009
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RETROFITMENT
Retro fitment is defined as the removal of outdated services from existing buildings and the
refitting of modernized, more efficient services. Retro fitment projects consist of the renewal of
electrical services (main distribution boards, cabling and fixtures and fittings), plumbing services
(wet service pumps, storage tanks, supply and waste pipe-work, and plumbing fixtures and
fittings), fire reticulation systems, lifts, low/zero carbon technologies, security systems and
access control systems.
Retrofitment projects are generally carried out in order to minimize maintenance and running
costs,reduce carbon footprints, upgrade existing buildings to meet current legislative
requirements, increase security, and increase the value of depreciated property.
Argylle precint – Combination of retro fitment and redevelopment
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CONSULTANCY SERVICES:
HOME BUYERS REPORTS / BUILDING AUDITS / DUE DILIGENCE REPORTS
Due to the nature of Pieter’s combined relative experience in the trade, building owners or
clients who wish to acquire a property/building can have the building audited and obtain a full
detailed report on the status of all services, fixtures, fittings, finishes and the super structure
including concrete slabs, pillars, brickwork, soffits, ceilings, flooring etc. Building audit reports
include a budget proposal to repair or replace any damaged areas and items noted.
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CONSULTANCY SERVICES:
PLANNED MAINTENANCE:
Planned Maintenance can best be described as a planned scheme of works that need to be
carried out to a building over time so as to spread out the costs of the maintenance and to
ensure the building is kept safe and in good working order over its life span. Regular minor
maintenance avoids large unexpected expenses.
Before any planning or programming of maintenance can commence it is essential that a
thorough, systematic inspection is carried out so as to determine the actual condition of the
building and of specific components. This allows the prioritization of repairs and also aids in
establishing suitable cyclical maintenance timescales.
The Project Bureau has extensive experience in the inspection of various types of buildings and
is able to provide clients with long term maintenance schedules that are prioritised and costed
in order to allow our clients to maintain their assets to a desired standard and to manage their
cash flow for building maintenance.
Maintenance programmes are based on building reports and will outline all areas and services
that are to be checked up on, re-tested, serviced, etc. Such a maintenance report is designed to
suit each building in its own respect and if adhered to will ensure that general maintenance
costs and over-all year to year expenditure on a building can be kept to a minimum and allow
for realistic budgeting forecasts.
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SMALL OR MINOR WORKS
Pieter classifies small works as work that is required on a site that would generally be part of a
general construction, retro fitment or re-development project. Such works can be summarized
as painting projects, landscaping projects, paving projects, tiling projects, shop fitting projects,
space planning or procurement to commercial or residential property.
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PROJECT PORTFOLIO:
TOWER HOUSE (JR House), Johannesburg CBD:
BRIEF:
Tower House was a Retrofitment and Redevelopment Project. The works consisted of the demolition
and rebuilding of walls that were beyond repair and the renovating and upgrading of the internal
structure, i.e. renewal of all flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, fixtures and fittings, including the renewal of
the entire electrical system, and fire reticulation and wet services system, which also included the
installation of a new wet services system, which included booster pumps, circulation pump sets, cold
water storage tanks, a 10,000 litre boiler plant facility, and Pex-Al-Pex piping for all water supply
pipework from the municipal feed to each unit. In addition to this all waterproofing was replaced and
specialist concrete and facade repairs were carried out.
PROJECT TIMEFRAME TOTAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE
7 Months R8,000,000.00
DATE COMPLETED GROSS FLOOR AREA
November 2007 1668sq.m
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ARGYLE PRECINCT, Braamfontein:
The Argyle Precinct consisted of the following 4 independent buildings: Argyle Centre, Baker House, Dudley
Heights and Skyways. All buildings were developed concurrently.
Argyle Centre and Baker House:
BRIEF
The Baker House and Argyle Centre project consisted of the redevelopment of an existing hospital into 138
residential units with medical facilities on the ground floor level of Argyle Centre.
95% of the internal layout was demolished and redesigned into 138 units with new kitchens, bathrooms,
built-in cupboards and flooring. All units and communal areas were painted throughout. Works included the
replacement of all electrical wiring, the installation of a new wet services booster pump and storage tanks,
the replacement of all plumbing supply and drainage pipe work, façade repairs, the upgrade of the fire
reticulation system and the renewal of all plumbing and electrical fixtures and fittings. Two new 55KvA
generators, connected to lifts and emergency lighting, was also installed.
PROJECT DURATION VALUE
6 Months R19,320,000.00
DATE COMPLETED GROSS FLOOR AREA
March 2009 4200sq.m
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Dudley Heights:
BRIEF
The Dudley Heights project consisted of a retrofitment and an upgrade of existing residential building
containing 223 Units. All units had new kitchens, bathrooms, built-in cupboards and flooring installed
and were painted throughout. Works included the replacement of all electrical wiring, the installation of a
new wet services booster pump and storage tanks, the replacement of all plumbing supply and drainage pipe
work, structural concrete repairs, the upgrade of the fire reticulation system and the renewal of all plumbing
and electrical fixtures and fittings. Two new boilers with a capacity of 50,000 litre were installed to supply
hot water to all four buildings with the hot water being generated by a combination of electrical
element-banks in the boilers and new solar panels on the roof. A new 110KvA generator, connected to
lifts and emergency lighting, was also installed.
PROJECT DURATION TOTAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE
8 Months R 67,160,000.00
DATE COMPLETED GROSS FLOOR AREA
March 2009 14,600sq.m
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Skyways:
BRIEF
The Skyways project consisted of a retrofitment and an upgrade of existing residential building
containing 72 Units. All units had new kitchens, bathrooms, built-in cupboards and flooring installed and
were painted throughout. Works included the replacement of all electrical wiring, the installation of a new
wet services booster pump and storage tanks, the replacement of all plumbing supply and drainage pipe
work, the upgrade of the fire reticulation system and the renewal of all plumbing and electrical fixtures and
fittings. A new 55KvA generator, connected to lifts and emergency lighting, was also installed.
PROJECT TIMEFRAME
5 Months
DATE COMPLETED
March 2009
GROSS FLOOR AREA
2,300sq.m
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION VALUE
R 10,580,000.00
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YMCA, Braamfontein:
The YMCA building consisted of 3 attached buildings and was split into the following 3 phases for
redevelopment:
Phase 1:
BRIEF:
YMCA Phase 1 consisted of the refurbishment of the existing internal structure from hostel accommodation
with communal facilities into 119 self-contained student residential units. Works included the upgrade of the
Main Distribution Board and replacement of all electrical wiring, the installation of a new wet services
booster pump and storage tanks, the replacement of all plumbing supply and drainage pipe work, façade
repairs, the renewal of all floor coverings, painting throughout, the upgrade of the fire reticulation system
and the renewal of all plumbing and electrical fixtures and fittings.
PROJECT DURATION
6 Months
DATE COMPLETED
Phase 1 – September 2009
GROSS FLOOR AREA
5200sq.m
CONSTRUCTION COST
R18,000,000.00
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BRIEF:
YMCA Phase 2 consisted of the complete redevelopment of open communal spaces into 46 self-
contained student residential units.
Structural works included the construction of pad foundations, a new architectural slab, reinforced
concrete columns and a reinforced concrete mezzanine floor. Internally works consisted of the
installation of dry-wall partitioning, the renewal of all electrical wiring, fixtures and fittings, the
replacement of all plumbing supply and drainage pipe work, the strip out and installation of a lift, the
installation of a biometric access control system and the upgrade of the fire reticulation system.
Externally works consisted of the installation of a wet services booster pump, façade repairs and all
waterproofing was replaced.
PROJECT DURATION
7 Months
DATE COMPLETED
Phase 2 – March 2010
GROSS FLOOR AREA
2600sq.m
CONSTRUCTION COST
R10,000,000.00
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Phase 3:
BRIEF:
YMCA Phase 3 consisted of the redevelopment of open communal spaces into self contained student
residential units. This building was initially condemned by the appointed structural engineer due works
carried out by a previous contractor that were not in compliance with the national building regulations,
and which overloaded structure and rendered the building unsafe.
In order to develop the building all construction work carried out previously had to be completely
demolished and stripped out. Redevelopment works consisted of the installation of dry-wall
partitioning, the renewal of all electrical wiring, fixtures and fittings, the replacement of all plumbing
supply and drainage pipe work, the installation of a structural steel mezzanine floor with timber decking,
the installation of a biometric access control system and the upgrade of the fire reticulation system.
Externally works consisted of the installation of façade repairs and all waterproofing was replaced.
PROJECT DURATION DATE COMPLETED
2 Months Phase 2 – February 2011
GROSS FLOOR AREA CONSTRUCTION COST
700sq.m R2,000,000.00
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Argyll Precinct restaurant and gym project Fifa 2010:
The Argyll precinct consists of four existing buildings that are seen as a single unit. During the 2010
Soccer world cup these buildings were used to host the HBS broadcasting service and housed over 480
staff:
BRIEF:
Basement conversion to new Restaurant, Bar, Gym and Tea Room for HBS hoast broadcaster for the Fifa soccer
world cup 2010.
Before After
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Argyll Precinct restaurant and gym project Fifa 2010:
Before After
Project start date: 23 March 2010
Completion date: 23 April 2010
Days to complete: 22 Working days and 4 Saturdays = 26 Days
Project budget: R 3 400 000.00
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RESIDENTIAL / SMALL WORKS:
BRIEF: Enhance facade of existing dwelling and prevent plaster cracks in walls advancing to a worse
stage of dilapidation.
Before After
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PROJECT DURATION DATE COMPLETED
4 Weeks 21-04-2011
GROSS FLOOR AREA PROJECT VALUE
2452sq.m of painting & 350sqM of tiling R 148 000.00
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PROJECT STRUCTURE:
Pieter Venter will act as the single point of contact to the employer or client and will manage
the entire project employing other consultants as is required.
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FEE STRUCTURE:
The project fees charged by The employer at the time were in accordance with Government
Gazette No. 26422 – Recommended Cope of Services and Tariff of Fees for Persons Registered
in terms of the Project Construction Management Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000):
Cost of Works
From To Primary Fee Secondary Fee For value over
R0.00 R4,000,000.00 R0.00 5.90% R0.00
R4,000,000.00 R8,000,000.00 R236,000.00 4.43% R4,000,000.00
R8,000,000.00 R16,000,000.00 R413,000.00 3.85% R8,000,000.00
R16,000,000.00 R32,000,000.00 R721,000.00 3.36% R16,000,000.00
R32,000,000.00 R64,000,000.00 R1,258,000.00 2.93% R32,000,000.00
R64,000,000.00 R128,000,000.00 R2,197,000.00 2.56% R64,000,000.00
R128,000,000.00 R256,000,000.00 R3,836,000.00 2.24% R128,000,000.00
R256,000,000.00 And above R6,699,000.00 1.95% R256,000,000.00
The following table was used for proportioning the basic fee for normal services over the
various stages of the services:
Project Stage Description % of Total Fee
1 Project Initiation and Briefing 10%
2 Concept and Viability 10%
3 Design Development 25%
4 Tender Documentation and Procurement 10%
5 Construction and administration 40%
6 Contract Close Out 5%
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CURRICULUM VITAE
of
PIETER VENTER
Education / Qualifications:
Secondary
Kuswag School, Amanzimtoti, Matric – 1997
Tertiary Qualification
− N4 and N5 National Certificate - Multi Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice, Durban College of
Education, 1998
− National Civil Engineering Diploma, Unisa, Current
Professional Accreditations:
SACAP – South African Council for Architectural Professionals
PMSA – Project Management South Africa
Computer Literacy:
AutoCAD
CADDIE
Floor Plan 3D
Microsoft Project
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power-point and Outlook)
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Career History:
Mafadi
March 2015 – Current
Maintenance and Project manager
Run maintenance department for property management co. with large portfolio of client buildings and
individual tenanted investment units
Identify and pursue construction projects throughout this portfolio and outside the portfolio.
Private Consultant
July 2014 – March 2015
Private project management Consultant
Manage and offer turnkey solutions to private clients
Complete Due Diligence reports for potential buyers of small, medium and large buildings
Home inspection reports for potential Buyers
Aengus Investment Properties
July 2011 – July 2014
Head of Group Construction and letting
• Oversee all construction works
• Oversee all refurbishment works
• Oversee all maintenance works
• Identify and starting of new business units and projects
• Costing and budgets for yearly expenditure and budgets
• Implementation of cost saving and energy efficiency programs within portfolio
• Fill buildings within company portfolio
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Aengus Property Holdings
March 2009 – June 2010
Specialist Projects Manager
− Created a new maintenance department within Aengus Property Holdings
− Execute site feasibility studies and building reports which included professional reports, proposed
new design layouts, current status of buildings, project planning and costing
− Monitor maintenance staff at buildings throughout entire portfolio
− Monitor site progress of project department
− Recommendations relating to current projects reporting to MD as to where additional funds could
be saved
Aengus Property Holdings
September 2007 – March 2009
Project Manager
− Day to day management of site, including supervising and monitoring the site labour force and
monitoring the work of sub-contractors
− Scheduling and coordinating of sub-contractors
− Control of materials and wastage
− Liaising with consultants, sub-contractors, supervisors, surveyors and work force involved in the
project
− Planning, time management and programming of work
− Time keeping, daily reports and daily costing of labour
− Contract administration
− Overseeing quality control and safety matters on site, and ensuring that regulations are adhered to
− Site security and control
− Requisition of materials and plant for sites
− Checking drawings and quantities and ensuring that the calculations are correct
− Negotiate prices and fees with suppliers
Projects:
− Tower House – Re-development project
− Baker House – Re-development project
− Argyle House – Re-development project
− Dudley Heights – Retro fitment project
− Skyways – Retrofitment project
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Virtual Buro
March 2007 – September 2007
Drawing Office Manager
Duties:
− Day to Day to day management of entire drawing office
− Ensuring all architectural drawings and Engineering drawings correlated and were issue to clients
− Check accuracy of drawings created within drawing office
Projects:
− Lanseria airport new car park extension
Sagcom7
April 2004 – February 2007
Self employed (Architectural design studio)
Duties:
- Check Office administration
- Measuring up on site
- Site planning and layouts
- Artist impressions of client requirements
- Drawing of architectural plans
- Subcontracted to other Architects
- Liasion with engineers and other trades
- Municipal liasion
- Site supervision
- Assisting clients with obtaining prices and negotiating with suppliers
- Issuing site instructions
- Obtaining occupation certificates from municipalities for clients
- Areas worked in: From Durban to Umkomaas KZN radius +- 120km
- Arranging site meetings between professional’s clients and contractors.
- Assisting clients & contractors with deviations and deviation plans.
- Submitting of all drawings & Sorting out referrals for approval with various Municipal & other
governmental departments.
Total number of projects worked on – 219
Total number of plans produced – 405
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Department of Works Mayville (Kwazulu Natal)
June 1999 – April 2004
Architectural technician
Duties:
− Plan site layouts for new building work
− Architectural drawings most government sectors
− Site surveying
− Liaising with client departments. (Dept health, Dept Education, etc.)
