Benedicto Munthali

Experience

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  Mzuzu City Assembly

  Jan 2005 - Mar 2005

  Trainee Engineer

  A second year vacation job with the Assembly where worked as the Assistant Director of Public Works (ADPW).Responsibilities and achievements;Coordinated works in the Roads, Building, Fire Brigade, Mechanical Workshop and Electrical sectionsSupervised and assessed MASAF III projects which were labour-based projectsPrepared Bill of Quantities for all the sectionsWorked with the Roads Authority, Ministry of Public works and Transportation, contractors, consultants and the Northern Region Water Board in various public works that needed the Assembly's attentionManaged to solve a blocked soak way and drainage long time problem by providing French drains which were not on the structure Show less

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  EMC JATULA &ASSOCIATE CONSULTING

  Nov 2005 - Mar 2006

  Inspector of Works

  A third year vacation job on the upgrading of the Ntchisi - Mponela road to bitumen standard, a Roads Authority project done by Mota Engil Responsibilities and achievements;Worked as materials inspector in the laboratoryWorked as surveyor and levelerWorked as pavement inspector on formation earthworks, sub base, base and surfacing sectionsWorked as structures and drainage inspector

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  EMC JATULA & ASSOCIATE CONSULTING

  Jun 2006 - Jul 2006

  Resident Engineer

  Managed the contracts on behalf of the client.

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  EMC JATULA &ASSOCIATE CONSULTING

  Nov 2006 - Mar 2007

  Inspector of Works

  ENGINEERS Inspector of Works A fourth year vacation job with the same consultants. Supervised the rehabilitation of Thumbi - Uzumara road in Rumphi district, a Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security project done by Deans Civil Engineering Company (DECO) Responsibilities and achievements;Assisted the Resident Engineer with general supervision of the projectLed the inspectors team, assigning them with tasksChecked and approved certificate of payments for the contractorsCommunicated to the contractor on behalf of Show less

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  EMC JATULA & ASSOCIATE CONSULTING ENGINEERS

  Jun 2007 - Jul 2007

  Inspector of Works

  Inspector of Works A fifth year vacation job with the consultancy firm. Supervised the construction of ten market platforms and the rehabilitation of four irrigation schemes (with dams) for the Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development done by four contractors on different sites in four districts in the southern region of Malawi Responsibilities and achievements:Assisted the Resident Engineer in supervision of works on all sitesProvided contractors engineering interpretation of drawings and documents that were not clearAssisted the Resident Engineer in checking and approving certificate of payment for works executed and other contract documentsCommunicating to the client and contractors on all correspondence on behalf of Show less

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  Ministry of Irrigation and Water Development, Water Supply department

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2010

  Civil Engineer

  Worked under the department of Water Supply and Sanitation in the National Water Development Project (NWDP) II which is aimed at providing portable water in the rural areas in line with the United Nation’s Millennium Goals of 2015 and the Malawi Development Growth Strategy (MDGS)

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  MINISTRY OF IRRIGATION & WATER DEVELOPMENT

  Feb 2008 - Jun 2010

  Civil Engineer

  Worked under the department of Water Supply and Sanitation in the National Water Development Project (NWDP) II which is aimed at providing portable water in the rural areas in line with the United Nation's Millennium Goals of 2015 and the Malawi Development Growth Strategy (MDGS) Responsibilities and achievement: Carrying out planning, designing and site investigations for various urban and rural water supply schemes.Did the initial designed and started construction of Nkhamanga, Katizi line under NWPD II 2010.Continued the rehabilitation of Ntonda rural water supply scheme Under NWDP II 2010.Managed and prepared certificate of work for contractor doing rehabilitation works of Ntonda rural water supply schemePreparing specifications, bills of quantities and cost estimates for schemes designed.Supervising construction by direct labour and by contractors and in operations and maintenance of water supply system throughout the countryCompiling and preparing progress reports for WASH project.Supervised and managed the construction Show less

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  CHIFUNIRO BULDING CONTRACTORS

  Feb 2009 - Jun 2009

  Site Agent

  Worked on redecking of Ludzi Timber Deck Bridge to concrete deck. Responsibilities and achievement: Supervised and managing construction works on siteInterpreted the drawings and document and prepare a work schedule for constructionProduced daily, weekly and monthly site records and reportsEnsured that specifications and quality of works was achievedEnsured accountability of all materials brought on the construction siteEnsured that the project was managed within the time frameCarried out site meetings with client and consultant Show less

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  Lafarge Cement Malawi

  Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

  Worked in the commercial department of the company aimed to provide technical assistance and construction solutions to the construction industry whilst proving the company with technological developments in the industry which assisted the company attain customer satisfaction, plan and focus the business in the direction the industry was taking. Was the main interface between the company and the construction industry. Responsibilities and achievement: Understanding the market, the trends of development that will affect cement and concrete applications.Provide technical assistance on matters concerning cement usage and quality concrete production i.e. preparing mix designs for concreteAdvising the business of developments in the industry that will affect product demandManage relationships with technical and professional institutions in the construction industry such as NCIC, MIE, MABCATAFacilitate customer segmentation for provision of value adding servicesCoordinating training of local unskilled builders to grade 3 through the partnership in building program Show less

  • Technical Sale Representative (Executive)

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2011

  • Technical Sale Representative

    Jun 2010 - Jan 2011
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  ACCIONA Ingeniería

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Road Engineer

  Carry out Road Audits

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  Lilongwe Water Board

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2011

  Projects Engineer

  Design and construction of water distribution systems through out the city.

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  Cement Products Limited

  May 2011 - May 2012

  Project Manager (Construction phase)

  Representing the client and managing the construction and erection of 400TPD slag cement grinding unit. I am responsible for coodinating all teams on site to ensure speedy completion of the construction.After construction, I will be responsible for setting up the sale and marketing department and technical support unit

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  Vale

  May 2012 - May 2015

  Full Engineer

  Working on the construction of new railway line from Moatize in Mozambique to Nacala port. The railway passes through Malawi.

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  Corredor Logístico Intergrado de Nacala

  May 2015 - Jan 2020

  Rail Reliability Engineer

  Responsible for planning, control and maintenance of the Nacala Corridor railway being operated by CLN. Carrying out, infrastructure and superstructure performance assessment to ensure reliability.

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  Bench Concrete Limited

  Jan 2020 - now

  Operations Manager
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  Palliative Care Support Trust

  Feb 2025 - now

  Chairperson of the Board

  Leading the Board of Directors for the Trust which provides oversight to the Trust's management.