ZAATHI TRADING(PTY) LIMITED ALSO TRADING AS ZAATHI ENGINEERS
& PROJECT MANAGERS ZAATHI TRADING(PTY) LIMITED ALSO TRADING AS
ZAATHI ENGINEERS & PROJECT MANAGERS
ZAATHI TRADING(PTY) LIMITEDALSO TRADING ASZAATHI ENGINEERS &
PROJECT MANAGERS
COMPANY PROFILE
Our mission is to provide integrated and multi-disciplinary
solutions to engineering and development challenges experienced in
South Africa and the entire African region.
PROFILE SUMMARY
1. Registered Name: ZAATHI TRADING(PTY) LIMITED
2. Trading Name: ZAATHI ENGINEERS & PROJECT MANAGERS
3. Registration No.: 2013/107509/07.
4. Tax No: 9242566181
5. VAT No. N/A.
6. BB- BEE Level: Level 3 (110%) Verified by CJ &
Associates
7. P.I.Insurance: 2 million Rand( Santam)
8.SA Registered Office: Office No.1,Block Y, Copper lake
Estates, Sisson St. Mthatha, Tel: 073 7369034/83 9551792 Fax: 047
5313705 E-mail: [email protected]. International Offices:
Sierra Leone; 145 Circular Road, Freetown.Ghana: 1, Milne Close,
Off Amilcar Cabral Road,Airport Residential Area, P. O. Box
AN7186,Accra-North, Ghana. Tel: (233-21) 773078, 773081, 773093
Fax: (233-21) 773094 E-mail: [email protected].
9.Years of Incorporation: 1994 Ghana, 2008 Sierra Leone 2013-
South Africa
10.Country:South Africa, Sierra Leone & Ghana
11.Executive Directors:: Daluvuyo Unathi Ximbi, LLB,(WSU)
Bernard Nartey, BSc, MSc(UP),Pr.Tech,Pr.CPM,PMP
12.Professional Occupation: Engineering & Management
Services
13.Major Fields: Water Supply, Sanitation,
Drainage.Roads,Housing etc
14.Minor Fields: Mechanical, electrical, architectural, R &
D
15.Associates: Local & Overseas firms and individuals
16.Solicitors: Ximbi and Ncolo Attorneys,Mthatha. 17.Auditors:
KPMG
18.Bankers: Nedbank plc, Mthatha plaza branch
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers was formed and
incorporated in Ghana in 1994 by a group of Ghanaian professionals
in the fields of Engineering ,Management and related services. It
was formed to provide technical and management services for the
needs of the public and private sectors of the economy in the
English speaking West African countries like Liberia , Sierra Leone
,Gambia and other parts of the West African Sub-Region. The
services cover infrastructural development, manpower training,
maintenance, policy formulation, and empowerment of rural
communities for self-sustenance.
During the early period of its incorporation the company did
undertake some projects in Ghana notably amongst which are the ff:
National feeder roads rehabilitation program(NFRRMP) sponsored by
DANIDA/USAID & IFAD, African rural energy enterprise devt
Program(AREED) sponsored by UNEP, Small Scale Irrigation
development program(SSIDP)- Dordoekorpe Irrigation Scheme sponsored
by the AfDB and a host of others. Development of an Export
Processing Zone(EPZ) near the Tema harbor- Construction of On-site
Infrastructure at the Tema Multi-Purpose Industrial Park (MPIP)
sponsored by the IDA of the World bank
The company in 2008 established a branch in Sierra Leone and was
engaged in the ff.projects or activities; Businesses Development
& Marketing kabala water supply rehabilitation project
sponsored by BADEA. Hotel Kalleone owned by their famous footballer
Mohammed Kallon, Sands Beach Resort EDAL Inc Ltd- A small hand
tools production factory 8 No.Micro projects at kenema as part of
the Kenema District Economic Recovery Programme (KDERP) sponsored
by the UNDP, Kenema township drainage system Procurement and
Technical audits of IDA funded projects implemented under IRCBP-PCU
and Local government development grants (LGDG), Upgrading of city,
provincial and district headquarter township roads(10km) sponsored
by the African Development Bank.
In 2009 Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers joined forces
with Sigodi Marah Martin(SMM) Pty Ltd, a sister company based in
south Africa, under a joint venture ship agreement and some of the
projects undertaken jointly in South Africa are as follows:
Kwanobushle water and sewer upgrade at Uintenhage for the Nelson
Mandela Metropolitan Municipality, DBSA Siyenza Manje technical and
management support to Buffalo City Municipality, Amathole District
Municipality and Chris Hani District Municipality, Mthatha Cluster
10 Schools for the Dept of Public Works, New Ntafufu Clinic for the
Dept.of Public Works etc.In June 2013 the company was incorporated
and authorized to commence operations in South Africa under the
trading name Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers as a
standalone full-fledged consultancy firm ready to take on the South
African Market.VISIONOur vision is to become a globally admired
consultancy practice running a world-class business with quality as
our hallmark
MISSION
Our mission is to provide integrated and multi-disciplinary
solutions to engineering and development challenges experienced in
South Africa and the entire African region.
VALUES
The company prides itself in the following values representative
of the acronym P.R.O.J.E.C.T.
P - PASSION, R -RESILIENCE O -ORGANISED J -JOY E -EMPOWERMENT C
-COMMUNICATION T -TEAMWORK
BUSINESS STRATEGY/VALUE PROPOSITIONZaathi Engineers &
Project Managers to this end is therefore committed to:
Total quality management, ensuring value for money for our
clients Recruiting, maintaining, and motivating staff; Providing
conducive working environment for staff; Continuing professional
development of staff; Applying modern technologies in service
delivery; Ensuring energy efficient and environmentally friendly
designs.
EMPOWERMENT CREDENTIALS
Company Ownership
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers is a Black Empowered
Company in terms of the current, South African government strategy
on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BB-BEE), with a PDI
equity ownership of 50%.
NAME NATIONALITYQUALIFICATIONPOSITIONEXPERIENCEHDI%
Ownership
Daluvuyo Unathi Ximbi S.A.LLB, Walter Sisulu University.
CEO8Yes50
B. Nartey
GhanaBSc(KNUST), MSc(UP),Pr.Tech,Pr.CMP,PMP Director-
Operations20No50
Company Staff
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers has a key staff of about
4 Professional civil/structural Engineers, 1 Geodetic Engineer, an
Architect, 4 Technician Engineers and 1 CAD Operators located in
all our three(3) offices in Ghana, Sierra Leone and South Africa.
There is an Administrative supporting staff of an Accountant, a
secretary and other clerical staff.
55% of our staff in the South African office have HDI status .
HDI staff are appointed at all levels and functional areas in
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers.. This available human
resource provides expertise in a relatively broad range of
consultancy services for planning, design and management of many
types of engineering projects.
We believe in and practice empowerment in terms of rectifying
the imbalances of the past in terms of staff selection, and also
empowering the staff to grow into their jobs. We give them maximum
responsibility commensurate with their qualifications and
experience, and encourage professional development.
Social Responsibility
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers approach to projects is
to ensure maximum benefit to the client and stakeholders and
especially communities.
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers is committed to
contributing to the upliftment and advancement of all peoples in
South Africa and the other countries where we work. These
principles inform our approach to projects and our genuine client
and stakeholder engagement sets us apart in the field. Through our
offices in Ghana, Sierra Leone and South Africa, Zaathi Engineers
& Project Managers has established a reputation based on
providing maximum benefit to previously marginalized locally based
clients and joint venture partners and empowering the communities
in which we conduct our business.
SECTOR EXPERIENCEFor over 20 years Zaathi Engineers &
Project Managers has focused its activitiesin the following
sectors: Roads & Transport Design of all categories of roads
including the design of road networks for commercial, industrial
and housing developments. Housing National low-cost housing policy
issues and the design of housing development layouts. Water Supply
and Sanitation Design of all aspects of water supply &
sanitation systems including the design of water supply and sewer
networks for commercial, industrial and housing developments.
Urban/Regional planning and development Local Development Planning
processes. Local Government Capacity Building Provision of basic
services, financial and capital planning. Public Participation and
Community Mobilization Facilitated engagement. Construction Labor
intensive designs and methods
SERVICES OFFEREDOur services maximise benefits to the client;
provide integrated and sustainable solutions to development and
support community participation. We offer services in the following
fields:
Project management Services Civil engineering project
development, design,procurement & supervision Architectural
Services Business Development and Marketing Management &
Technical Support to development Institutions Policy development
& Implementation Investigative/Exploratory Research Post
completion technical audits and evaluation Project Management
training & Capacity Building Design and Construction
Contracts/Agreements development Contractual Disputes Resolution
Contractual Litigations Business Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts
Business Insolvency and Administration of Estates Labor Dispute
Resolutions Personal/Commercial Property Acquisitions and
developmentSigodi Marah
CAPABILITY STATEMENTS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Pre-Construction Stage
Facilitate the development of a Clear Brief Clearly Define the
Roles and Responsibilities of the Consulting Team Prepare Letters
of Appointment for Consulting Team for the procurementof Consulting
Team. Establish and implement Time Management Processes on Projects
withrespect to and not limited to the following; Prepare,
Co-ordinate and Monitor a Project Initiation Programme Prepare
Indicative Construction Programme Prepare Documentation
Programme/Schedule Prepare Procurement Programme/Schedule Agreed
Contract Programme Co-ordinate Documentation Programme with
Contract Programme Establish and recommend Professional Indemnity
requirements Monitor and co-ordinate quality management of the
design processes Establish and implement Communication Management
Processesincluding the preparation of agenda, chairing and
preparing minutes of allnecessary meetings on the project.
Co-ordinate and monitor cost control by the Cost Consultant
Co-ordinate and monitor the preparation of Procurement
documentation Facilitate and Monitor the preparation of the Health
and Safetyspecifications Facilitate the preparation of all
conditions of contracts Manage the pre-qualification, tendering,
adjudication, recommendationand appointment processes
Construction stage
Knowledge and understanding of the Basic Principles of Law of
Contracts Knowledge and understanding of Construction Contracts.
The ability to build good relationships (Partnering) between
client,consulting and construction teams. The ability to establish
and implement Time Management Processes oncontracts with respect to
and not limited to the following; Agree and monitor contract
programme and working programmes. Monitor and review construction
progress and programme updates. The ability to establish and
implement Quality Management Processes oncontracts including
quality control by the consulting and contractingteams. The ability
to establish and implement Cost Management Processes oncontracts
including the issuing, costing and implementation of
siteinstructions and variations. The ability to co-ordinate and
monitor interface between all contractors. The ability to
facilitate and monitor implementation of Health and Safetyplan. The
ability to facilitate and co-ordinate the production of the Health
andSafety File. The ability to manage, resolve and certify progress
and contractual claims. The ability to co-ordinate and monitor
completion and handover processesincluding and not limited to;
Oversee and co-ordinate preparation and issue of defects lists.
Monitor implementation of remedial work by contractors Oversee and
facilitate the agreement of final accounts Expedite and co-ordinate
project close out
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Roads and Transportation Engineering Feasibility studies, route
evaluation and conceptual design Complex junction and interchange
appraisal and design Design of freeways, arterials and other public
roads Re-construction and rehabilitation of roads Technical
evaluation of roads and highways Highway safety audits Public
consultation and environmental impact analysis Tender evaluation,
contract supervision and administration Pavement and Materials
Engineering Project Management Bridge Design Site Supervision
Water Resource Management Water resource planning Environment
services Rural water supply and sanitation Water and sanitation
reticulation management Hydrology and hydraulics Software
development Solid waste Dams Tender evaluation, contract
supervision and administration
Municipal Infrastructure Engineering Municipal water and sewer
reticulation Bulk water and rural water supply Pipelines and
reservoirs Water treatment and sanitation Surfaced roads, gravel
roads, labour-based construction Storm water reticulation and bulk
systems Earthworks and platform design, earthworks for buildings;
infrastructure services Tender evaluation, contract supervision and
management
Structural Engineering Offices and residential structures
Commercial and retail structures Public utilities and station
terminals Educational and health care institutions Sport and
leisure developments Factories and warehouses Heavy industrial and
mining structures Water retaining and civil structures Concrete
rehabilitation and refurbishment Design of reinforced, prestressed
and precast concrete Design of structural steel, timber and masonry
structures Tender evaluation, contract supervision and
management
Bridge Engineering Grade separated structures River crossings
Rail bridges Pedestrian bridges Arch bridges Reinforced,
pre-stressed and precast concrete bridges Structural steel bridges
Culvert overpasses ARMCO Structures Tender evaluation contract
supervision and management
Feasibility Studies and Business PlansOur holistic approach and
access to a broad base of disciplines make us well-suited to
undertake business plans and feasibility studies for urban and
rural projects. We treat these as more than a straight technical
exercise, but ensure that the aspirations and needs of the
community are expressed and, where possible, met.
Design CapabilityWe have unsurpassed expertise in all aspects of
civil and structural design. As indicated by our companys previous
experience project list, we have implemented many projects in the
field of roads and water supply and sanitation. We have recently
increased our design and project management capacity in order to
implement major road and large water and sanitation projects. We
focus our design principles to maximize the utilisation of
economically viable labour intensive methods of construction.
Road, Highway and Airport Geometric Design, Pavement Design and
Road RehabilitationWithin Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers,
we have specialists with postgraduate academic qualifications and
twenty years experience in the full service pertaining to road
rehabilitation design and materials. Our senior staff have worked
on projects on national freeways, provincial rural roads, urban
arterials and residential roads. We also specialise in gravel
access roads and developing rural and urban residential townships.
Our service includes all the phases from preliminary design, tender
and contract documentation, drawings, site supervision and contract
administration.
Water and Sanitation Systems.Zaathi Engineers & Project
Managers are experienced in the provision of the initial stages of
water and sanitation projects in rural and urban locations.
Previous projects undertaken incorporate bulk water reservoirs,
pumped systems and water reticulation. Our team also has extensive
experience in the design and implementation of water borne
sanitation systems in rural, peri-urban and rural situation. These
projects have included a full analysis of methods which maximize
labour utilisation and job creation opportunities for the local
community.
Community InvolvementAt Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers
design is not approached as solely an engineering exercise but is
undertaken with a view to making the product conform to the needs
of the potential users in terms of design and affordability. The
firm has many staff who are experienced in translating engineering
design concepts into maximizing sustainable job opportunities for
the local community members. We subscribe to the philosophy of
sustainable community involvement from the initial phases of the
project, through construction to the maintenance and operational
phase. Our site staff not only on engineering expertise, but also
selected to integrate with the local community served by the
project. In this way we are assured of community support of the
project, which enhances the successful completion of the
project.
Tender Documentation and Contract SupervisionZaathi Engineers
& Project Managers utilises the most appropriate forms of
contract documentation to suit the specific project undertaken.
These include project specifications developed specifically for
labour intensive projects, or a combination of plant based and
labour based projects, or rapid procurement systems. Conditions of
Contract and specifications most often used in RSA include,
inter-alia COLTO, SABS 1200, FIDIC or NEC.
Dispute ResolutionZaathi Engineers & Project Managers has a
qualified arbitrator available to conduct arbitrations, mediation
and conciliation.
Project ManagementZaathi Engineers & Project Managers has
senior staff with many years of experience in project management,
cost control and time scheduling for a variety of civil and
structural projects including large, multi disciplinary
projects.
Labour Intensive ConstructionZaathi Engineers & Project
Managers senior staff has for many years been instrumental in the
development of numerous labour enhanced and intensive construction
projects in rural and urban areas. We specialize in innovation by
adapting traditional construction methodology to maximize the
utilisation of labour and creating jobs for people through our
previously experienced contractors and consulting engineers. Our
tender and contract documentation is specifically adapted to suit
the labour based methodology by identifying and specifying selected
viable operations to be done exclusively by job creation
methods.
ARCHITECTURAL
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers through its sister
company Sambumbu Associates offer architectural services that
ensure origin, innovative and relevant deigns. We specialise in
projects that involve community participation and clients and
require the utilisation of local resources in production and
procurement.Our design process is undertaken in a consultative
manner, which allows the client and where appropriate other end
users to have input at all stages of the process. We also emphasise
the need to design solutions, which reflect the landscape and use
local materials, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & MARKETING
We conduct market research, investment analysis, business plan
development & implementation for new business initiatives in
all the economic sectors of the African Region notably amongst
which are the banking, tourism, real estates, engineering and
construction sectors. Etc.
MANAGEMENT & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
The institutional environment in countries where there are
significant development challenges, such as poverty, unemployment
and a lack of access to basic services is often very challenging.
There are often urgent development priorities, under-resourced
government structures and all in a dynamic and challenging policy
and programme environment. In such situations, there is often a
need for significant management support to various spheres of
government.
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers has significant
experience with providing this type of direct support to various
level of government to support development programmes. In
particular, for the last four years Zaathi Engineers & Project
Managers has provided extensive support to the OR Tambo District
Municipality in South Africa.
Business PlanningZaathi Engineers & Project Managers has
provided management support to the Business Planning and
Development Support Unit of the Buffalo City Municipality, Amatole,
Chris Hani and OR Tambo DM in South Africa since 2010. This work
has involved the actual processing of business plans as well as
making a variety of strategic inputs in terms of the business
planning process, its integration with the broader project cycle of
the Department, training and capacity building and the development
of effective appraisal structures at a national and provincial
level to support the R1.1billion water services delivery programme
of these municipalities.
Strategic Policy and Communications SupportZaathi Engineers
& Project Managers also provided significant policy and
communication support to the OR Tambo District Municipality with
regard to the implementation of the expanded public works
programme(EPWP) of the Dept of Public Works.
Strategic Support to the management of 2010 World Cup Legacy
projectZaathi Engineers & Project Managers has provided
management support, under the Siyenza Manje Program of the DBSA, to
the engineering directorate of the Buffalo City Municipality with
regard to the transformation of the project management process.
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers has also provided similar
support to Amatole and Chris Hani District Municipalities.
Employers Representative
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers acted as Employers
Representative in relation to the recruitment of technical staff
for the Kenema District Economic Recovery Programme (KDERP)
sponsored by the UNDP,Sierra Leone.
POLICY, RESEARCH, AUDIT, EVALUATION AND TRAINING
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers has significant
experience in this regard, particularly in the fields of municipal
infrastructure financing and development, low cost housing policy
and financial models, water services policy, the implementation and
basic services cost recovery and issues related to mortgage
repayment by low-income clients.Policy DevelopmentThere is
frequently a lack of data on specific subject areas, which is
required to support project development and/or design. Zaathi
Engineers & Project Managers has a strong record in research
and data collection, and can work rapidly and accurately in any
environment, including household surveys and the use of community
members as surveyors to gather such information.
ResearchZaathi Engineers & Project Managers has undertaken
research in the field of water, cost recovery. The majority of this
work involved four methods of research: postal questionnaires,
literature searches and review, case studies, and personal
interviews.
One of the most significant studies undertaken by Zaathi
Engineers & Project Managers concentrated on research work on
the labor based road construction technology- phase II, for the
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, ILO and the
Department of Feeder Roads in Ghana
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers completed three major
studies in this regard. Other research work includes a survey on
driver understanding and response to traffic signs and road
markings on urban and rural roads in Ghana.EvaluationsThe firm and
its staff have undertaken numerous project evaluations and
appraisals of World Bank, USAID, DANIDA, European Union, local
government, water services, environmental and other developmental
projects in Southern Africa.TrainingZaathi Engineers & Project
Managers has established a unique service in bringing together
organisations in the private, public and NGO sectors, which share
similar interests and are keen to share experiences and the
transfer and exchange of knowledge. Zaathi Engineers & Project
Managers has been called upon to arrange, organise and contribute
to the professional development of engineering students at the
Walter Sisulu University in the Eastern Cape. Zaathi Engineers
& Project Managers has also been involved in capacity building
processes related to project management,construction management and
contract documentation.
CLIENTS
National Government Departments Sierra Leone Water
Company(SALWACO) Sierra Leone Roads Authority(SLRA) Ghana
Irrigation Development Authority(GIDA) Ghana Free Zones Board
Department of Feeder Roads,Ghana Ministry of Energy,Ghana
Provincial Government Departments Department of Roads &
Public Works,Eastern Cape Department of Sports,Roads,Arts and
Culture,Eastern Cape
Local Authorities Buffalo City Municipality Amatole District
Municipality O.R. Tambo District Municipality Chris Hani District
Municipality Amatole District Municipality Bizana Local
Municipality Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality
Government Parastatals
Development Bank South Africa(DBSA)
International Development Organizations
DANIDA,IFAD,USAID,World Bank(IDA),AfDB,UNDP,UNEP
Private Individuals/Companies
Sands Beach Resort, Sierra Leone, EDAL Inc.Ltd, Mohammed Kallon
etc
SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY BASE
The company have recently upgraded their computer aided design
softwares to include the CIVIL DESIGNER 6.5, ARCHICAD,EPANET 2.0,
WATERCAD v8i, ,AUTOCAD Civil 3D, 2011/12 ,Microsoft Project 2010
etc. Other logistics and services are hired as required.
DEVELOPMENT POLICY
The company policy is based on the concept of self-reliance in
community development, capacity building, and sustainability in
water and sanitation for enhancement of poverty alleviation and
raising standards of living through acceptable water supply and
sanitation quality.
COMPANY REGISTRATION
REGISTERED NAME - Zaathi Trading(Pty) Limited.
The business was incorporated on the 28th June, 2013 and is
authorized to operate as a general trading enterprise with the
registered name Zaathi Trading(Pty) Limited. and registration
number as 2013/107509/07.
TRADING NAME Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers.
Since then Zaathi Trading(Pty) Limited trades in the
engineering, architectural and construction sector of the South
African economy as Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers.
REGISTERED OFFICESThe SA Corporate Head Office is located at:
Office No.1, Block Y, Copper Lake Estates, Sisson Street, Fortgale,
Mthatha. Tel: 073 7369034/83 9551792Fax: 047 5313705E-mail:
[email protected].
International Offices: Sierra Leone; 145 Circular Road,
Freetown. Ghana: 1, Milne Close, Off Amilcar Cabral Road,Airport
Residential Area,P. O. Box AN7186,Accra-North, Ghana.
Tel: (233-21) 773078, 773081, 773093Fax: (233-21) 773094E-mail:
[email protected].
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATES
COMPANY STRUCTUREZaathi Engineers & Project Managers depends
on an organized division of responsibilities in order to run an
efficient, diversified enterprise. Main decisions and
responsibilities will be divided between the two top directors.
They will focus on maintaining high quality and a cohesive business
entity. Heads of departments take oversight responsibility over
their respective departments.The company in all the countries that
it has operated is organized as follows:
CEO
Director-Operations
Business Development & Marketing Dept.Policy, Research,
Audit,Evaluations & Training Dept.Management/Technical Support
Dept.Engineering & the Built Environment Dept.
Market Research,Investment Analysis,Business plan Devt &
ImplementationPolicy & Research Devt.Project/Program Audit
& EvaluationsTraining & Capacity BuildingPublic Sector
Private SectorPPPsCivil EngineeringProject ManagementTown
PlanningArchitecture
COMPANY DIRECTORS
CEO- Daluvuyo Unathi Ximbi, LLB(WSU)Zaathi Engineers &
Project Managers is led by the CEO, Daluvuyo Unathi Ximbi. Unathi
has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law from the Walter Sisulu
University. Following school, Unathi has been involved in the
formulation of several development contracts and management for a
over eight(8) years for a sizable number of clients within South
Africa and beyond. . He is currently the founder and director of
Ximbi and Ncolo Attorneys based in Mthatha. This experience had
provided Unathi with valuable industry insight and experience.
DIRECTOR-OPERATIONS- Bernard Nartey, BSc(KNUST),
MSc(UP),Pr.Tech,Pr.CPM,PMP
He is assisted by Bernard Nartey who brings in different skills
sets to the company, coming from a civil engineering, project
management, business development and marketing background.
Bernard Nartey is a professional civil engineer with a BSc Hons
degree (Project Management option) from the Kwame Nkrumah
University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. He also holds
an MSc degree in project management from the University of
Pretoria, South Africa.He holds professional membership of the
Ghana and Sierra Leone Institution of Engineers, Engineering
Council South Africa(ECSA), South African institution of civil
engineers (SAICE), South African Council of project and
construction management professionals (SACPCMP),Institute of
municipal engineering(IMESA) and Project Management
Institute(PMI,USA).He has over 20 years professional experience in
civil engineering, project management, business development,
marketing and technical support to over six(6) organizations in
three(3) different African countries; Ghana, Sierra Leone and South
Africa. He is also a lecturer in the civil engineering department
of the Walter Sisulu University in Butterworth, Eastern Cape.This
experience and position provides B. Nartey with incredible
technical and management skills that he leverages for Zaathi
Engineers & Project Managers.
KEY PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL STAFFGhana
OfficeNameGenderNationalityQualificationsPositionExperience
Gustav AnnangMGhanaBSC.Hons(KNUST)Civil/Structural Engineer18
years
M. Bernard KokoMGhanaBsc.Hons(KNUST),
PG.Dip.Arch.(KNUST)Architect18 years
Gifty AcquahFGhanaDiploma : Secretary ship(HOTCATT)Company
Secretary11 years
See Appendix for detailed C.Vs
Sierra Leone
OfficeNameGenderNationalityQualificationsPositionExperience
Bashir Mohammed KamaraMSierra LeoneB.Eng(Fourah Bay
College)Geodetic/Survey Engineer9 years
R. BrowneMSierra LeoneB.Eng(Fourah Bay College)Civil/Structural
Engineer22 years
See Appendix for detailed C.Vs
South Africa
OfficeNameGenderNationalityQualificationsPositionExperience
B.NarteyMGhanaBSC.Hons(KNUST, MSc(UP),Pr.Tech,Pr.CPM,PMP
Civil Engineer/Project Manager20 years
E. AppiahMGhanaBSc-Hons,(KNUST),MSc-Water Supply &
Environmental SanitationWater Engineer14 years
Kudakwashe MamombeMZimbabweBSC.Hons.Civil Eng( Univ.of
Zim)Civil/Structural Engineer20 years
Z. ZumahFSABTech,(WSU),ND: Civil( EC Technikon)Civil Engineering
Technologist16 years
K. MkizeMSABTech,(NMMU),ND: Civil( Border Technikon)Civil
Engineering Technician14 years
M. BikitshaMSABTech(,CPUT),ND: Civil(Border Technikon)NQF Level
5-LICCivil Engineering Design Technician8 years
Ndyebo Attwell ChagweMSAND: Civil( NMMU)Civil Engineering
Technician7 years
Edward Afful-ParksonMS.A.Certificate; Building
DraughtmanshipCivil/Architectural Draughtmanship27 years
Albert Kwame OseiMGhanaB.Com-Accounting, ACCA,UKCompany
Accountant11 years
See Appendix for detailed C.Vs
PROFESSIONAL INDEMNITY INSURANCE
The Company currently holds 2million PI insurance with Santam
Limited, Underwritten by Glenrand MIB professional services. This
may be increased if need arises.
BUSINESS PARTNERS
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS ABP Consult Gh. Ltd, Consulting
Engineers
J ADOM GROUP OF COMPANIES,GhanaKRANE CONSTRUCTION LTD.GhanaTHE
WATERS GROUP LIMITED, Sierra Leone
SOUTH AFRICAN PARTNERS
Directors: Thandi Sigodi (Chairperson), Lansana Marah Pr Eng
(Managing), Richard Martin MIArch TRP (SA)Reg No 96/1377907 (Pty)
Ltd. Sigodi Marah Martin Management SupportENGINEERING &
DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANTSINZAME ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT
WARDPACK CONSULTANCY SERVICES
Ximbi and Ncolo Attorneys,Mthatha
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP/AFFILIATES
PROJECTS- CURRENT AND COMPLETED
Zaathi Engineers & Project Managers has successfully carried
out projects in three(3) African countries; Ghana, Sierra Leone and
South Africa and these are detailed as follows;PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
JOINTLY WITH SA FIRMS IN SOUTH AFRICAProject ClientSource of
FundsValueYearWork DoneStatusContact Person
Gaining an Insight into engineering service marketing; A
consulting engineering perspective: University of
PretoriaUniversity of
Pretoria$150,0002013-14Investigative/exploratory
ResearchOn-goingDr.Richard Weeks. 012-8090968
Executive Hotel Upgrade & ConversionZaathi Trading(Pty)
Ltd,Own FundsR2.5 Million
2013Feasibility Studies & Business plan Devt,
CompletedB.Nartey 073-7369034
Good Contract Management practices- A Municipal perspective
Intelligence Transfer Centre,Midrand,Intelligence Transfer
Centre,Midrand,R200,0002013
Investigative ResearchCompletedOdette, 011-3262501
Quarry and bitumen premix plant near QumbuOR Tambo
DMESSR5million2013Feasibility Studies & Business plan
DevtCompletedB.Nartey073-7369034
Trai Training & Capacity Building
Walter Sisulu UniversityWalter Sisulu UniversityR350,0002012
till dateLectureship in project management, construction management
and civil engineering documentationOn-goingKhungi, 047-4016122
Dam Rehabilitation And Management: The Role Of
Municipalities;
Intelligence Transfer Centre,Midrand,Intelligence Transfer
Centre,Midrand,,R200,0002012.
Investigative ResearchCompletedMothei, 011-3262501
Project Management Methodology
OR Tambo DMOR Tambo DMR100,0002012Development of a project
management methodology CompletedCharles Kumbula, 083-4833493
EPWP Policy Development & ImplementationOR Tambo DMOR Tambo
DMR50,0002012EPWP Policy development & Implementationin line
with the Minister of Public Works directive.
On-goingThandy Somana, 047-5016432
Payment Claim Review Policy OR Tambo DMOR Tambo
DMR50,0002011Uniform payment claim review policy
developmentCompletedEmmanuel Mulenga, 082-4432121
EPWP ProgramOR Tambo DMDRPWR15 million
2011 till dateManagement & Technical Support On-goingThandy
Somana, 047-5016432
Blue/Green drop certification programOR Tambo DMMIG-2011 till
dateManagement & Technical Support On-goingMasepekwa
Seabi,083-5749411
Seplan Interim water supply scheme.
CHDM,DBSA /Siyenza Manje ProgramR5 million2011Management &
Technical Support CompletedTurwana, 045-8084738
North East Interim water supply scheme,
CHDM,DBSA/ Siyenza Manje ProgramR5.0 million2011Management &
Technical Support CompletedTurwana, 045-8084738
2010 Legacy projects-Rehabilitation of 16 sports stadia
BCM/DSRACDBSA/Siyenza Manje ProgramR50 million2010Management
& Technical Support CompletedAyanda Skewbu, 043-7052834
Kwanobushle water and sewer upgrade,
NMBMMIGR24million2009-2010Preliminary /detailed assessment of the
sewer and water service lines within the township ward by
ward.CompletedMaxwell Mazikana, 079-8081430
Mthatha cluster 10 schools- 4
SchoolsDRPWDOER32million2009-2010Project Supervision & Contract
AdministrationCompletedZwai Quinela, 083-5753645
New Ntafufu ClinicDRPWDOHR7million2009-2010Project Supervision
& Contract AdministrationCompletedZwai Quinela, 083-5753645
Bizana AsphaltMBizana Local MunicipalityMIG2010Project
feasibility,business plan,design and supervisionCompletedJones
Frimpong, 0833-570117
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN SIERRA LEONEProject ClientSource of
FundsValueYearWork DoneStatus
Sands Beach Resort,TokehPrivate IndividualPrivate
Individual$5million
2009 Project feasibility,busines plan developmentCompleted
Production of hand tools for the agriculture and small scale
mining industry in Sierra Leone.
EDAL Inc.LtdEDAL Inc.Ltd$500,0002009Project feasibility,busines
plan developmentCompleted
Upgrading of city, provincial and district headquarter township
roads(10km)
SLRAAfDB$5.4 million2009/2010Project feasibility,busines
plan,design,procurement and supervisionCompleted
Kenema District Economic Recovery Programme (KDERP)-8 No.Micro
projects at kenema, Sierra Leone
UNDPUNCDF/UNDP$6.92million2009Project Design and Cost Estimates
Reviews Completed
Rehabilitation of kenema township drainage system,
UNDPUNCDF/UNDP$1 million2009Preliminary drainage investigations
and assessmentsCompleted
Project Staff Recruitment & Training
UNDP. Sierra Leone,UNDP/UNCDF$56,0002009Management &
Technical SupportCompleted
Procurement and Technical audits of IDA funded projects
implemented under IRCBP-PCU and Local government development grants
(LGDG) World BankWorld Bank/IDA
$1.5million2009/2010Procurement & Technical Audit and
EvaluationCompleted
Rehabilitation of Kabala water supply system, SALWACOBADEA
$5million2008 till dateProject feasibility,busines plan,design
,procurement and supervisionOn-going
Hotel KaleonePrivate IndividualPrivate Individual$5million
2008 till dateStructural design review and works
supervisionCompleted
PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN IN GHANAProject ClientSource of
FundsValueYearWork DoneStatus
The use of plant, machinery, equipment and vehicles as
collateral security for loans
ADBADB$540002007Policy DevelopmentCompleted
The role of the Bank (ADB) in the DANIDA/ILO developed and
sponsored labor based construction program
KNUSTILO$200,0002005Investigative/Exploratory Research
Completed
Agricultural tractors in feeder/rural road construction,
KNUSTILO$100,0002002Investigative/Exploratory ResearchCompleted
African rural energy enterprise devt Program,
Ministry of EnergyUNEP$1million2004-2006Project Feasibility
& Business plan appraisals and approvalCompleted
Small Scale Irrigation development program(SSIDP)- Dordoekorpe
Irrigation Scheme
IDAAfDB$5million2004-2006Construction SupervisionCompleted
Development of an Export Processing Zone(EPZ) near the Tema
harbor- Construction of On-site Infrastructure at the Tema
Multi-Purpose Industrial Park (MPIP).
Ghana Free Zones BoardIDA/World
Bank,$5million2005-2006Feasibility,Business plan,design,procurement
and construction supervisionCompleted
Construction of a 3 No. Petroleum storage and distribution
depots for the Tema Oil refinery.- Buipe,Kumasi and Tarkwa
Ministry of EnergyOPEC FundOver $5million1994Construction
SupervisionCompleted
Research report on labor based road construction technology-
phase II, KNUST/DFRILO$200,0001994Investigative/Exploratory
ResearchCompleted
Driver understanding of and response to traffic signs and road
markings on urban and rural roads KNUSTKNUST$100,0001993Survey
ResearchCompleted
National feeder roads rehabilitation and maintenance program-
Using Labour Intensive technology
DFRDANIDA/USAID/IFAD
$6 million1993-1998Project feasibility, business plan, design,
procurement & construction supervisionCompleted
PICTURES OF PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN
Figure 1 BUFFALO CITY STADIUM UPGRADE
Figure 2 NATIONAL FEEDER ROADS REHABILITATION & MAINTENANCE
PROGRAM,GHANA
Figure 3 EXPANDED PUBLIC WORKS PROGRAM(EPWP), OR TAMBO DM.
Figure 4 HOTEL KALEONE, SIERRA LEONE
Figure 5 BOREHOLE PROJECT,SIERRA LEONE
Figure 6 SEPLAN WATER SUPPLY PROJECT,CHDM
Figure 7 YENDA BOREHOLE PROJECT,SIERRA LEONE
Figure 8 POTEHUN BRIDGE REHABILITATION,SIERRA LEONE
Figure 9 MTHATHA CLUSTER 10 SCHOOLS- JIXINI JSS
Figure 10 NEW NTAFUFU CLINIC
Figure 11 HOTEL KALEONE,SIERRA LEONE
Figure 12 SISADUKASHIE SPORTS STADIUM,BCM
Figure 13 KABALA WATER SUPPLY SCHEME,SIERRA LEONE
Figure 14 BIZANA ROAD ASPHALT PROJECT,BIZANA
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