Ntuthuko Bhiya

Chief Executive Officer at We are Future Incorporated (Pty) Ltd

Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa

About

I am a results-driven Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with over nine years of experience delivering high-quality construction solutions across civil engineering, infrastructure, mining, shopfitting, and turnkey projects. I specialise in managing the full project lifecycle from feasibility and tendering through to execution and final account ensuring cost efficiency, contractual compliance, and timely delivery. My approach combines strong commercial insight with practical site experience, enabling me to add measurable value to every project. I have extensive experience working with standard forms of contract including NEC, GCC, and FIDIC, and I am passionate about driving cost optimisation, risk management, and sustainable project outcomes within the built environment. Key Skills & Expertise: • Tender Preparation, Evaluation & Adjudication • Project & Construction Management • Cost Control & Cost Engineering • Contract Administration (NEC, GCC, FIDIC) • Quantity Surveying (BOQs, Claims, Final Accounts) • Facilities Management • Life Cycle Costing & Value Engineering Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying Currently pursuing MSc Quantity Surveying (University of Pretoria) – specialising in construction contracts within the mining sector

Experience

  • Quantity Surveying Consultant at Valterra Platinum
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Allocated Projects: Amandelbult and Mototolo Concentrator Projects (Capital Projects) Total Savings for Client to date after Contractual Interve Portfolio Value: R440 Million Total Savings for Client to date after Contractual Intervention: R16,89 million Project Initiation · Attending project initiation meetings with SIB Team · Defining the quantity surveyor's scope of work and services · Concluding the terms of the client/quantity surveyor professional services agreement with the client · Providing necessary information within the agreed scope of the project to the other professional consultants Project Conception and Design · Attending design and consultants' meetings · Receiving relevant data and cost estimates from the other professional consultants · Preparing preliminary and elemental or equivalent estimates of construction cost · Liaising, co-operating and providing necessary information to the client, principal consultant and other professional consultants Project Design Stage -Reviewing the documentation programme with the PM and other professional consultants -Attending design and consultants' meetings -Preparing detailed estimates of construction cost professional consultants for Future Budget Plans Project Procurement Stage: -Assisting SIB PM's with the formulation of the procurement strategy for contractors, subcontractors and suppliers -Reviewing working drawings for compliance with the approved budget of construction cost and/or financial viability -Assisting the SIB Procurement office with calling of tenders and/or negotiation of prices -Assisting with financial evaluation of tenders -Assisting with preparation of contract documentation for signature . Construction stage: - Monthly Payment Certificates and Invoice Approvals - Compensation Events and Early Warnings - Drafting of Project Manager Documentation (PMI, PM Responses) - Letters of Default, Extension of Time Claims , Termination Notices - Contract Management - Final Account

  • Founder and Chief Executive Officer at We are Future Incorporated (Pty) Ltd
    Feb 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 5 mos

    We Are Future Incorporated (Pty) Ltd is a proudly South African brand that operates nationally, delivering innovative solutions across diverse industries. Our mission is to empower individuals, businesses, and communities by providing reliable services, quality products, and expert consulting under one unified brand. Our divisions include: - Future Services: Offering trusted Health Services, Home Services, and Transport Services designed to improve everyday living and mobility. - Future Products: Providing convenient access to an Online Supermarket, Online Marketplace, and Online Tech Shop, ensuring customers can shop smarter and faster. - Future Consulting: Delivering specialized expertise in Mining Consulting, Construction Consulting, Health and Safety Consulting, Engineering Consulting, and IT Consulting, helping businesses achieve sustainable growth and compliance. At We Are Future Incorporated, we combine innovation, professionalism, and customer-centric values to create a brand that is future-focused and nationally accessible. Our integrated approach ensures that whether you need essential services, cutting-edge products, or strategic consulting, we are your trusted partner for success. My Position provides overall leadership and direction for the company, ensuring all divisions—Future Services, Future Products, and Future Consulting—operate effectively and align with the brand’s national strategy. My Key responsibilities include: - Setting vision, strategy, and growth plans. - Overseeing operations across services, products, and consulting. - Managing finances and ensuring sustainable profitability. - Building partnerships and expanding national presence. - Driving innovation, brand reputation, and customer focus. - Leading teams and fostering a strong company culture. - Ensuring compliance, governance, and risk management.

  • Quantity Surveyor Consultant at PCC - Professional Cost Consultants (Pty) Limited
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Reporting office: Rustenburg Office Project: Quantity Surveying and Contracts Management on Amandelbult Concentrator Scope Pre-Contract -Advise Client Team on Procurement Strategy and Conditions of Contract using Anglo Contract Framework Agreements -Preparation of Enquiry Documentation -Preparation of Bills of Quantities -Attending and Minuting Tender Invitation Meetings -Attending and Minuting Site Inspection Meetings -Managing Tender Queries and Replies -Preparation of Preliminary Tender Evaluation and Adjudication Reports (Cost and Commercial) -Attending and Minuting Post Tender Clarification Meetings -Preparation of Final Tender Evaluation and Adjudication Reports (Cost and Commercial) -Preparation of Contract Documentation from Tender Outcomes and Recommendations -Preparation of Letters of Regret to Unsuccessful Tenderers -Preparation of Lessons Learnt Report on the Pre-Contract Phase Post Contract -Attending Project Kick Off Meeting. -Site Measurement, Evaluation and Collation of Quantities for Interim Payment and Final Account Purposes. -Valuation and Preparation of Interim Monthly Payment Certificates.. -Dealing with Compensation Events, Drafting Project Managers Responses and Instructions -Change Management -Cost Management of Projects -Bi Weekly Site Visits to Site Final Account and Close Out -Preparation and Agreement of all Final Accounts Planning Services -Preparation and maintenance of project estimate schedules, including engineering deliverable establishment. -Monitoring of project contract/baseline schedules with help of Site Planners Types of Projects involved: -Building Works -Concentrator Shutdown Maintenance -Structural Steelwork, Mechanical Equipment, Platework and Piping -Electrical Installations (sub upgrade) -Geotechnical Investigations -Feasibility Studies -Substation Upgrades -Civil Works -Mill End Spares Replacement Managing projects with Average Budget of Average R15million - R88 million

  • Senior Projects Manager at The Bidvest Group Limited
    Jan 2023 - Sep 2023 · 9 mos

    -Managing and leading the projects department in execution of duties for purpose of opening and revamping of outlets. -Managing all project planning, design and execution for Franchise stores including new stores, revamps and relocations. -Liaising, negotiating price and sourcing suppliers for new fittings and maintenance -Conducting costing for all new equipment Planning, organising, leading and managing design and development of new shop concepts and equipment -Managing departmental staff Project Management: • Collating information for project management • Signing off for internal usage purposes plans drawn up by Draughts person confirming it is in line with scope of works • Scheduling and managing project execution • Managing and controlling outlet design through use of project management tools • Managing and negotiating franchisee and landlord requirements through discussions with stakeholders • Appointing contractors, managing and controlling procedures to get project done • Managing and controlling project executive process • Draughting and approval of budgets by prospective franchisees • Managing and controlling the shop openings (deadlines, supplier deliverables etc.) • Ensuring all snags are completed within timeframes after hand-over of outlet • Managing project closure processes including final Account of projects • Benchmarking allowable costs for the execution of projects by suppliers Suppliers: • Sourcing new suppliers, managing sub-contractor responsibilities and deliverables, managing pricing in line with budget • Managing and maintaining customer/supplier relationships, resolve problems and issues Franchisee enquiries, maintenance and development: • Handling all project enquiries from franchisees and directing to relevant departments and service providers New equipment development: • Sourcing new equipment for new stores • Developing new equipment, manage and coordinate progress of design team, suppliers and other stakeholders

  • Contracts Director at Investong Group of Companies (Botong Civils)
    Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 · 7 mos

    - Managing the operational activities in the construction division of the company. - Establishing an operational Long term strategic plan. - Attending tender briefings, assist in submission of proposals as well as tender pricing. - Working with the tender department to ensure strategic and profitable tenders are identified and submitted . - New business acquisition through proper management of contracts and long-term client acquisitions. - Conducting site visits of all sites and report on activities, results, and recommendations to CEO. - Ensuring staff are trained, evaluated and motivated serving line manager for all site managers. - Monitoring Safety Officers’ safety management protocols and adherence thereof - Liaising with clients, attending to client meetings and ensuring submission of any client reports and/or monthly document submission - Ensuring Site Managers are trained in terms of the administration and site management - Compiling monthly cost saving and profit margin reports - Pricing Bills of Quantities for prospective Projects and submitting tenders • Compiling cash flow forecasts for projects and monitor these against real time data on current projects • Management and Confirmation of Quotes on Material Orders • Identification and planning of long lead items and ensuring ordering timeously • Preparing interim monthly valuations of work done as per the contract obligations • Advising the team on contractual matters and be able to draft contractual letters • Preparing Subcontractor and Labour documentation • Preparing information in respect of evaluation of supplier and monitor these with Budget • Do planning in terms of material orders • Preparing Cost reports on a monthly basis Projects : Harmony Gold Laduma Office Park Renovation (R9m) Completion of Taung Hotel School (R34m) Completion of Joburg water Randburg Depot (R45m) Civil Works at PetroSA Mossel Bay Plant (R10m) Pavement and Surfacing of the Ga-Utjane Road, Polokwane (R56m)