Borniface M.

Collaborated within multidisciplinary teams to apply urban planning principles in various construction projects, aligning with regional policies in Harare and Chiredzi. Engaged with regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to environmental and transportation standards. Diligently managed budgets and planned resources to minimize project expenditures. Analyzed environmental and social impact assessments to foster sustainable development practices. Oversaw construction projects from planning through to completion, creating strategic land use proposals that optimize resource allocation. Assisted in preparing and revising spatial plans and zoning frameworks. Developed contingency plans to reduce disruptions during unforeseen events. Implemented Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping and modeling urban growth, utilizing tools like ArcGIS, Global Mapper, Grass GIS, Map Pad, and Quantum GIS to create base maps for infrastructure planning. Conducted routine quality audits to ensure compliance with specifications. Coordinated public consultation sessions to incorporate stakeholder feedback into urban development strategies, achieving community harmony. Assessed potential environmental impacts of developments to safeguard local ecosystems. Produced technical drawings and 3D models using ArchiCAD and Revit for urban renewal projects across Chiredzi, Beitbridge, and Masvingo. Enhanced planning workflows by streamlining procedures and maintained compliance with regulatory standards throughout projects. Addressed public inquiries on planning applications to promote transparency.

Contributed to the Draft Master Plan for Chiredzi District, which included developing inception reports and generating base maps using Quantum Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Assisted in drafting and updating the Master Plan to ensure alignment with regional goals. Analyzed and prepared detailed planning reports supporting urban development projects. Conducted site surveys and collected spatial data to guide land use and infrastructure planning. Utilized GIS for mapping and modeling urban growth and transportation networks, while monitoring project progress for compliance with planning regulations. Evaluated environmental and social impact assessments supporting sustainable planning initiatives. Coordinated with engineering teams to align infrastructure projects with urban planning standards. Involved in spatial planning and zoning reviews to facilitate expected urban growth and contributed data to urban infrastructure inventories. Engaged in preliminary feasibility studies for regeneration projects while conducting regular progress reviews.

Participated in developing urban transport plans utilizing geographic information systems (GIS) for accurate data mapping. Engaged with local community stakeholders in Chiredzi to enhance urban development strategies. Assisted in preparing technical documentation and presentations for planning and logistics projects. Conducted field surveys and data gathering to support urban logistics and traffic management initiatives. Promoted the use of GIS technology to improve transport route planning accuracy. Generated reports to assist urban development projects in Chiredzi and performed data analysis with Excel for decision-making processes. Aided in drafting policy recommendations to enhance urban outcomes and contributed to spatial data collection and site surveys for sustainable urban planning. Provided administrative support to senior staff, facilitating daily operations.

Handled the appraisal of building plans and acknowledged application letters for special consents, subdivisions, and changes of use. Wrote reports and took minutes during engineering meetings, and participated in layout designing. Attended to clients and managed communications in the town planning office. Resolved town planning issues and disputes, engaged in data capture and analysis, and organized daily office activities. Managed the filing and organization of maps and records. Assisted clients by showing them their stands and boundary pegs. Compiled monthly reports for the engineering department and took part in building inspections alongside inspectors. Issued enforcement and prohibition orders and prepared bills of quantity for council projects while conducting site visits.