I am enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated with a strong background in quantity surveying and administration. I thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments and have a clear understanding of quantity surveying principles, specifications, and standards. I am committed to being a collaborative team member, eager to contribute new ideas for company progress while building a career as a first-class industrial quantity surveyor. Currently, I work as an Estimator, where I handle project costing, material estimation, site inspections, and quality assurance. I am driven to leverage my knowledge and expertise to deliver optimal quantity surveying results and support the mission of a dynamic and growing company.

Magdalena Ndafonhemo IiKela

I am enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated with a strong background in quantity surveying and administration. I thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments and have a clear understanding of quantity surveying principles, specifications, and standards. I am committed to being a collaborative team member, eager to contribute new ideas for company progress while building a career as a first-class industrial quantity surveyor. Currently, I work as an Estimator, where I handle project costing, material estimation, site inspections, and quality assurance. I am driven to leverage my knowledge and expertise to deliver optimal quantity surveying results and support the mission of a dynamic and growing company.

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I am enthusiastic, dedicated, and self-motivated with a strong background in quantity surveying and administration. I thrive in high-stress, fast-paced environments and have a clear understanding of quantity surveying principles, specifications, and standards. I am committed to being a collaborative team member, eager to contribute new ideas for company progress while building a career as a first-class industrial quantity surveyor.

Currently, I work as an Estimator, where I handle project costing, material estimation, site inspections, and quality assurance. I am driven to leverage my knowledge and expertise to deliver optimal quantity surveying results and support the mission of a dynamic and growing company.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Beginner

Work Experience

Quantity Surveying Intern at Namibia Construction
July 31, 2019 - July 15, 2025
Recorded site measurements for claiming and material purchase purposes, measured work done onsite, conducted asset registration and inspections including quality inspections of concrete and compactions, verified materials installed and work done on-site, and managed recording and measurement of remaining materials upon project completion for use in upcoming projects.
Quantity Surveying Trainee at Namibia Construction
April 30, 2020 - July 15, 2025
Handled subcontractor claims and payments, recorded site measurements for claiming and material purchase purposes, conducted concrete quality inspections, inspected and oversaw materials quantity upon delivery such as steel, tiles, PVC pipes, and verified materials used on-site.
QA/QC, Procurement and Document Controller at Namibia Construction
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Managed document controlling and procurement of materials and tools, facilitated site establishment, took subcontractors meeting minutes, conducted site inspections for earthworks and steel reinforcement, maintained site diaries, issued drawings, handled RFIs, timekeeping, email responses, filing systems, scheduling meetings, database and record updates, administration, and ensured company documentation was accurate and up to date.
Estimator at Ark Trading
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed project costing and comprehensive building material estimation, assisted in finding competent contractors, scrutinized contractor labor rates, managed project micro management, material controlling, site inspections for progress and quality, provided early warnings to clients and banks, offered expert advice on material finishes and site changes, handled material sourcing, ordering, supply, home loans, sales processes, meetings coordination, project cost advice, financial control, monthly project updates, and material tendering.
Quantity Surveying Intern at Namibia Construction
July 31, 2019 - July 15, 2025
Recorded site measurements for claiming and material purchase purposes, measured work done onsite, recorded daily onsite activities, managed asset registration, conducted site inspections and quality inspections including concrete and compactions, performed labour inspections, verified materials installed and work done onsite, recorded and measured remaining materials upon project completion for use in upcoming projects.
Quantity Surveying Trainee at Namibia Construction
April 30, 2020 - July 15, 2025
Handled subcontractor claims and payments, recorded site measurements for claiming and material purchase purposes, performed concrete quality inspections, inspected and oversaw material quantities upon delivery such as steel, tiles, PVC pipes, and verified materials used onsite including doors and others.
QA/QC, Procurement and Document Controller at Namibia Construction
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Managed document control, procurement of materials and tools, site establishment, recorded subcontractors meeting minutes, conducted site inspections including earthworks and steel reinforcement, maintained site diaries, issued drawings to QS, SA, Forman, and subcontractors, handled Request for Information (RFI), timekeeping, responded to emails, maintained filing systems, organized and scheduled meetings, updated spreadsheets and databases, ensured timely and accurate documentation, and maintained the company documentation library.
Estimator at Ark Trading
January 1, 2024 - Present
Conducted project costing, comprehensive and accurate building material estimation, assisted in finding suitable contractors/builders, scrutinized contractor labour rates to ensure market-related pricing, managed project micro management, controlled materials, performed site inspections to report on progress and quality, issued early warnings to client and bank when quality or site conditions were problematic, provided expert material finish advice, handled site change advice to accommodate unforeseen expenses, sourced materials if not stocked, managed material ordering and supply, assisted with home loan and sales including quotations, invoicing, and logistics, organized meetings with contractors and clients, provided project cost advice, financial control, and cost monitoring to ensure project la complete per plan and within budget, provided monthly progress updates and managed tendering (material wise).
Quantity Surveying Intern at Namibia Construction
July 31, 2019 - July 15, 2025
Recorded site measurements for claiming and material purchase purposes, measured work done onsite, recorded daily onsite activities, conducted asset registration, site inspections, quality and labor inspections on concrete and compactions, verified materials installed and work done onsite, and managed recording and measurement of remaining materials upon project completion for use in upcoming projects.
Quantity Surveying Trainee at Namibia Construction
December 31, 2020 - July 15, 2025
Handled subcontractor claims and payments, recorded site measurements for claiming and material purchases, conducted concrete quality inspections, inspected and oversaw material quantities upon delivery such as steel, tiles, PVC pipes, verified materials used onsite including doors, and ensured compliance with project requirements.
QA/QC, Procurement and Document Controller at Namibia Construction
December 31, 2023 - July 15, 2025
Managed document controlling and procurement of materials, tools, and steel, site establishment, minutes taking for subcontractor meetings, conducted site inspections across earthworks and steel reinforcements, maintained site diaries, issued drawings, managed requests for information (RFI), handled timekeeping, responded to emails, maintained filing and document systems, scheduled meetings, updated spreadsheets and records, and ensured all documents were accurate, up-to-date, and signed as required.
Estimator at Ark Trading
January 1, 2024 - Present
Performed project costing and comprehensive building material estimation for residential houses, flats, warehouses, extensions, and renovations. Assisted in selecting competent contractors, scrutinized contractor labor rates, managed project micro management and material controlling, conducted site inspections for progress and quality reporting, provided early warnings for problematic site conditions, advised on material finishes and site changes, coordinated material sourcing and ordering, handled home loan sales aspects including quotations and invoicing, organized meetings to resolve site conflicts, monitored financial control and cost to ensure budget adherence, updated project progress monthly, and managed tendering processes material wise.

Education

Grade 12 at Reverend Juuso Shikongo Senior Secondary School, Omuntele
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Degree at Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Quantity Surveying Honors Degree at Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Grade 12 at Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School, Omuntele
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Degree at Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Quantity Surveying Honors Degree at Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Grade 12 Diploma at Reverend Juuso Shikongo Senior Secondary School, Omuntele
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Bachelor of Quantity Surveying Degree at Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2019
Quantity Surveying Honours Degree at Namibia University of Science and Technology, Windhoek
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021

Qualifications

Principles of Planning
March 26, 2023 - March 26, 2023
Construction Planning and Programming
May 26, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Construction Estimation and Valuations
August 22, 2023 - August 22, 2023
Principles of Planning
March 26, 2023 - March 26, 2023
Construction Planning and Programming
May 26, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Construction Estimation and Valuations
August 22, 2023 - August 22, 2023
Principles of Planning
March 26, 2023 - March 26, 2023
Construction Planning and Programming
May 26, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Construction Estimation and Valuations
August 22, 2023 - August 22, 2023

Industry Experience

Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Financial Services