Sir Lowry’s Pass High School, Sir Lowry’s Pass, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– July 2025 to present
Solution: Through structured and transparent engagement, we united diverse
stakeholders around a shared vision for delivering a new high school. By fostering
inclusive dialogue and resolving concerns fairly, we built trust, secured stakeholder
buy-in, and enabled collaborative solutions to overcome engagement challenges
Client: Mr Shane Govindasamy, Contracts Manager,Rapid Builders and Contractors
Malmesbury High School, Malmesbury, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– November 2024 to Current
Led social facilitation for the construction of a new high school in Ilingelethu township, Malmesbury, conducting all stakeholder briefings, convening and chairing the PLC, and coordinating the CLO recruitment process. Maintains ongoing engagement by chairing meetings, providing reports, and handling conflict resolution to support transparency and project alignment.
Client: Mr Nico Everts, Contracts Manager, Atuba Construction
Belhar High School, Belhar, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– May 2025 to present
Solution: Led inclusive stakeholder engagement by mapping key relationships,
forming the PLC, coordinating CLO recruitment, and running public consultations and an Open Day to build transparency with councillors, community leaders, and school stakeholders. Ensured clear communication through impactful reporting and media, resolved conflicts via strategic grievance handling, and supported subcontractor empowerment with compliance guidance
Client: Mr Ernie Sampson, Project Manager, Martin and East Construction
Khayelitsha District Hospital, Khayelitsha, Western Cape
– Construction of a new primary school
– January 2023 to August 2025
Solution: Provided social facilitation services for the construction of a new psychiatry
unit at Khayelitsha District Hospital, including continuous engagement with the PLC
and stakeholders, convening PLC meetings, and writing reports and minutes.
Reported to the professional team and client and attended progress meetings.
Client: Mr Chris Tsikoubaka, Site Agent, The Construction Co.
Blackheath Primary School, Gaylee, Western Cape
– Construction of a new school; demolition of inappropriate structures
– 2018
Solution: Restored a tense relationship between the School Governing Body, school
management, community stakeholders, and the contractor, serving as official liaison
for communication and grievances. Convened and chaired the PSC while monitoring
CPG targets.
Client: Mr Jacques de Ridder, Operations Director, Haw and Inglis Construction
Forest Village Housing Project, Blue Downs, Western Cape
– Construction of 800 units (duplex BNG units, duplex FLISP units, single storey and
semi-detached FLISP units, BNG infill single storey, single and semi-detached units).
– 2017
Solution: Handled conflict mediation between stakeholders and served as media
liaison, managing communication with press and public-facing channels to support
project transparency.
Client: Mr Brent Laruffa, Contracts Manager, Power Construction
Brackenfell High School, Brackenfell, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– April 2025 to present
Solution: Managed stakeholder engagement and public participation by identifying
and mapping key relationships, establishing and managing Project Liaison Committees, and coordinating CLO recruitment, while facilitating inclusive community engagement through consultations with ward councillors, community leaders, school management, and SGBs. Ensured transparent communication via
reports and media, resolved conflicts through grievance and risk analysis, and
empowered subcontractors with compliance guidance
Client: Mr Jakes Erasmus, Director, Abbeydale Infrastructure
Coniston Park High School, Coniston Avenue, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– February 2025 to present
Solution: Stakeholder engagement for the Coniston Park High School project
focused on building trust and securing community buy-in through stakeholder
mapping, establishing and managing the Project Liaison Committee, transparent
communication, and grievance management. Facilitated engagement sessions and
meetings with community leaders, the SGB, and local stakeholders to share
information and encourage participation, fostering positive relationships and reducing
conflict throughout project delivery.
Client: Mr Alton Jooste, Contracts Manager, WBHO Construction
Alexandra Hospital, Pinelands, Western Cape
– Refurbishment of Wards 1 to 6
– November 2024 to Current
Solution: Led social facilitation services during the refurbishment of wards at the
psychiatric hospital, overseeing stakeholder identification, community consultation,
PLC formation, and coordinating engagement with ward councillors, community
leaders, hospital management, and CLO recruitment. Maintains continuous
stakeholder communication by chairing PLC meetings, submitting detailed reports,
and providing conflict resolution and negotiation support to ensure project alignment
and transparency.
Client: Mr Nico Everts, Contracts Manager, Atuba Construction
The Hague – Delft Housing, Delft, Western Cape
– Internal services, BNG housing units
– 2017
Solution: Convened and facilitated townhall meetings for community public
participation, and managed project communication.
Client: Mr Brent Laruffa, Contracts Manager, Power Construction
Highbury Village 3, Kuilsriver, Western Cape
– Civil infrastructure, internal and external services, 366 BNG units and 160 GAP units
– 2017
Solution: Liaised and engaged with all relevant stakeholders to build strong working
relationships and led the establishment of the Project Steering Committee (PSC) to guide ongoing collaboration and decision-making.
Client: Mr Nick Ferreira, Development Manager, Power Developments
N12 Wolmaransstad, Wolmaransstad, North West
– Rehabilitation and upgrading of highway
– 2016
Solution: Managed negotiation and conflict resolution between the contractor, client,
political groups, and community stakeholders to maintain project alignment and
resolve disputes effectively.
Client: Mr Douglas White, Site Agent, Power Construction
Darling High School, Darling, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– March 2024 to August 2025
Solution: Managed stakeholder engagement and public participation by identifying and mapping key relationships, establishing and managing Project Liaison Committees, and coordinating CLO recruitment, while facilitating inclusive community engagement through consultation meetings and public/townhall meetings with ward councillors, community leaders, school management, SGBs, and
subcontractors. Ensured transparent communication via reports and media, resolved conflicts through grievance and risk analysis, and empowered subcontractors with
compliance guidance.
Client: Mr Alton Jooste, Contracts Manager, WBHO Construction
Blue Downs High School, Eersterivier, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– March 2024 to August 2025
Solution: Managed stakeholder engagement and public participation by identifying and mapping key relationships, establishing and managing Project Liaison Committees, and coordinating CLO recruitment, while facilitating inclusive community engagement through consultation meetings with ward councillors, community leaders, school management, and SGBs, plus an Open Day for the public to get information and ask questions. Ensured transparent communication via reports and media, resolved conflicts through grievance and risk analysis, and empowered subcontractors with compliance guidance.
Client: Mrs Joanna Boers, Project Manager, Martin and East Construction
Happy Valley Primary School No.2, Happy Valley, Western Cape
– Construction of a new primary school
– November 2022 to Jan 2025
Solution: Provided social facilitation services for the construction of the new school,
with pre-construction work including stakeholder identification, consultation meetings with ward councillors, community leaders, school management and SGB,
canvassing for PLC/PSC delegates, formulating the PLC, and facilitating recruitment of two CLOs. During construction, maintained continuous engagement with the PLC
and stakeholders, chaired the PLC, submitted regular reports and minutes to all
relevant parties, and provided conflict management and negotiation.
Client: Mr Chris Tsikoubaka, Site Agent,
The Construction Co.
Nandoni Dam Water Treatment Works, Thohoyandou, Venda
– Construction Work for the Upgrade, Repair, and Maintenance
– March 2026 to May 2026
Solution: Conducted stakeholder mapping and risk assessments. Initiated stakeholder engagement and public participation processes, including consultations with the two chiefs (senior traditional leaders). Delivered a two-day training programme for newly appointed PSC delegates and led the recruitment process for a CLO. Developed the PSC Terms of Reference and established the methodology for recruiting labour and subcontractors.
Client: Mr. Jac Wilsenach, Director and Principal Engineer, Virtual Consulting
Engineers
Blue Downs High School, Eersterivier, Western Cape
– Construction of a new Rapid Build School, a greenfields high school
– March 2024 to August 2025
Solution: Managed stakeholder engagement and public participation by identifying and mapping key relationships, establishing and managing Project Liaison Committees, and coordinating CLO recruitment, while facilitating inclusive community engagement through consultation meetings with ward councillors, community leaders, school management, and SGBs, plus an Open Day for the public to get information and ask questions. Ensured transparent communication via reports and media, resolved conflicts through grievance and risk analysis, and empowered subcontractors with compliance guidance.
Client: Mrs Joanna Boers, Project Manager, Martin and East Construction
Happy Valley Primary School No.2, Happy Valley, Western Cape
– Construction of a new primary school
– November 2022 to Jan 2025
Solution: Provided social facilitation services for the construction of the new school,
with pre-construction work including stakeholder identification, consultation meetings with ward councillors, community leaders, school management and SGB,
canvassing for PLC/PSC delegates, formulating the PLC, and facilitating recruitment of two CLOs. During construction, maintained continuous engagement with the PLC
and stakeholders, chaired the PLC, submitted regular reports and minutes to all
relevant parties, and provided conflict management and negotiation.
Client: Mr Chris Tsikoubaka, Site Agent,
The Construction Co.
Nandoni Dam Water Treatment Works, Thohoyandou, Venda
– Construction Work for the Upgrade, Repair, and Maintenance of Nandoni Water
Treatment Works
– March 2026 to May 2026
Solution: Conducted stakeholder mapping and risk assessments. Initiated
stakeholder engagement and public participation processes, including consultations
with the two chiefs (senior traditional leaders). Delivered a two-day training
programme for newly appointed Project Steering Committee (PSC) delegates and
led the recruitment process for a Community Liaison Officer. Developed the PSC
Terms of Reference and established the methodology for recruiting labour and
subcontractors.
Client: Mr. Jac Wilsenach, Director and Principal Engineer, Virtual Consulting
Engineers