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CURRICULUM VITAE

CHRISTOPHER.EDWARD.RYNINKS

NHD(QS), ACIOB, MASAQS, FAArb(SA)

Leadership, management and consultation in

COMMERCIAL &

CONTRACTUAL

CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

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Name Christopher. Edward. Ryninks

Race / Gender White / Male

Nationality South African

Languages English, Afrikaans (Spoken and written)

Place / Date of birth East London: South Africa, 1st February 1962

Identity No 620201 5044 080

Passport No M00001202 - South African

Marital Status Married – 6th December 1986

Wife Joanna.Despina.Ryninks (nee Cottaris) Qualification: NHD Cost Accounting: Witwatersrand Technikon – Born 23rd April 1966: Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania.

Children Son – Dylan.James.Ryninks CA(SA) Wits (2015) – Born 10th April 1988, Nelspruit: South Africa.

Driver’s Licence Light motor vehicle – obtained in Randburg Traffic Dept. RSA – April 1980

Health Good, Type 2 Diabetic

Criminal Record None

Military Training January 1981 – December 1982 – National Service in the South African Defence Force4 S.A.I: 4th South African Infantry Battalion – Middleburg, Mpumalanga.Rank: Rifleman – O Company: 81mm Mortarist, Driver, Light and Medium Duty.

Pro-patria Service Medal.

School Education Matric Certificate 1980 – Roosevelt High School – Johannesburg SA

Roosevelt High School (Gauteng) 1979 – 1980 (Std 9 – Std 10 matric)

Westville Boys High School (Kwa-Zulu Natal) 1975 – 1978 (Std 6 – Std 8)

Westville Primary School (Kwa-Zulu Natal) 1971 – 1974 (Std 2 – Std 5)

Parkhurst Primary School (Gauteng) 1968 – 1970 (Gr. 1 – Std 1)

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Tertiary Education Witwatersrand Technikon SA (Faculty of Building) 1983 – 1986

Qualifications National Higher Diploma Building Surveying (Quantity Surveying) – 1986 NHD(QS)

1. Distinction in Financial Planning2. Distinction in Cost Control3. Distinction in Computer Applications

National Diploma Building Surveying (Quantity Surveying) – 1985 ND(QS).

1. Distinction in Site Surveying

Professional Membership

Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) – Fellow, membership number 3070. [F.AArb(SA)]

Association of South Africa Quantity Surveyors – Member, membership number M5404. [MASAQS]

Chartered Institute of Building – Associate, membership number 1442525. [ACIOB]

Employment Achievements

Contractual & Risk Executive for the Protech Khuthele Holdings Limited: Director of its subsidiaries which it wholly owned; Protech Khuthele (Pty) Ltd, Pela Plant (Pty) Ltd, SARTS (Pty) Ltd, Impact Compaction (Pty) Ltd – January 2012.

Commercial Director January 2006 – Grinaker-LTA Earthworks Engineering.

Grinaker-LTA 20 Year Service Award – 2003

LTA Limited 15 Year Service Award – 1998

LTA Limited 10 Year Service Award – 1993

BIFSA (Building Industry Federation SA) Academic Award – 1986

Construction Surveyors Institute Academic Award – 1986

Murry & Roberts Building Prize – 1986

Wits Technikon Top Student Prize – 1986

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Career Enhancement Courses

Fellowship Admission (Module 3 & 4) – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa) – December 2014.

Certificate in Arbitration (Module 1 & 2) – Association of Arbitrators (Southern Africa). December 2011.

Construction Management Programme CMP – Stellenbosch University 2007.

MDA – Legal Guide to FIDIC 1999 Suite – 2004.

Graduate Institute of Management and Technology – Certificate in management – by Henley Management College - Part II – 1998

Quality Improvement through Defect Prevention (QIDP) – Crosby QA – 1990

Site Contractual Administration – SAFCEC – 1992

Contract Law & Insurance – SAFCEC – 1990

Experience with General Conditions of Contract

GCC - Institute of Civil Engineer’s (South African) CSRA – Committee of State Roads Authority (South African) FIDIC – Federation Internationale Des Ingenieurs-Conseils NEC 3 – New Engineering Contract. General Regulations – European Union Funded Contracts. JBCC. SASOL – Bespoke Bhp Billiton - Bespoke XTRATA - Bespoke Glencore – Bespoke

Computer Literacy CCS (Candy) Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Office 2000 Professional LTA – CIS Software Systems (Certificate Valuation & Allowables)

Current Employer WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd, Roads & Earthworks Division

Designation Roads & Earthworks Division Commercial Manager.

Commencement Current Employ

1 July 2014.

Previous Employment

Protech Khuthele Holdings Limited (R 1.2 Bn per annum) – 9 January 2012 – 30 June 2014.

Contractual & Risk Director Reason for leaving: liquidation 30 June 2014.

Aveng Grinaker-LTA Earthworks Engineering (R1.6 Bn per annum)

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7th January 1983 – 30th November 2011 Commercial Director Reason for leaving: Followed Antony Page, the MD of Aveng

Grinaker-LTA Earthworks Engineering who took up the CEO position at Protech Khuthele Holdings Limited

Leisure Interests Boat Angling – Fresh Water (Bass), Salt Water (Estuary/Surf) Rugby, Cricket, Golf, Squash, Motor Racing. Wildlife, Nature conservation and Camping Mountain Bike Cycling

Religion Christian – Anglican

Charities Supported NSRI (National Sea Rescue Institute)

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Roles /Responsibilities in the field of commercial & contractual leadership & management

1. WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd, – 1 July 2014 - Current

Roads & Earthworks Division Commercial Manager reporting to the Group Managing Director:

Operational objectives: Consultative collaborative commercial and contractual management with the Divisional Managing Directors in respect of the Southern African, Botswana, International, Pipelines and Roadspan -Asphalt Surfacing businesses.

Engagement with each business respective Contracts Directors in facilitating and upholding contractual performance in accordance with the organisations core value in respect of claim entitlement through appropriate change management principles and alternate dispute resolution.

Mentor and coach the organizations Quantity Surveyors through the organisation career development process.

Strategic Objectives: Review and amendment of Project opportunities/tenders from a contractual risk perspective in respect of the terms and conditions of contract.

2. Protech Khuthele Holdings Limited (R 1.2 Bn per annum) – 9 January 2012 – 30 June 2014.

Contractual & Risk Executive for the Protech Khuthele Holdings Limited: Director of its subsidiaries which it wholly owned; Protech Khuthele (Pty) Ltd, Pela Plant (Pty) Ltd, SARTS (Pty) Ltd, Impact Compaction (Pty) Ltd, reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

3. Aveng Grinaker-LTA Earthworks Engineering – 7January 1983 – 30 November 2011.

Commercial Director reporting to the Managing Director

Leadership: Contribution to the organisational dynamics and embracing its values through alignment of the strategy via processes of inclusivity, non-hierarchy, analytics and cross-functionality, alleviating negativity, openness and transparency.

Strategic Objectives: Alignment and understanding of the total strategic objective. Contribute in moving it from the conceptual into tangible prioritised initiatives.

Management: Manage the Commercial and Contractual function within the business in line with a strategically aligned Commercial Operating Model. Manage the integration with the other functional operating models namely, Finance, Organisational Performance, Operations, Safety and Asset Management.

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Accountable and responsible for the management of the organisations Risk Management Policy and Risk Management Plan through strategic, business and project risk matrices.

Accountable and responsible for the review of risk and opportunity in the bid strategy.

Accountable and responsible for the organisations Insurance exposure.

Lead, manage and mentor a head office based team of Commercial Managers who: Manage the site Commercial Managers and Quantity Surveyors, in accordance with the commercial operating model to comply with:

Profit focus. Contractual entitlement through Change Management processes. Contractual governance and deliverables. Interrogation of best practice by maintaining disciple driven by

accountability and responsibility. Certificate and Allowable and Costing Systems – Financial profit

reporting. Ensure that comprehensive and accurate site records are maintained

and signed off. Provide on site assistance in the compilation of new rates for varied

works. Guidance with complex site commercial issues.

Ensuring customer satisfaction by maintaining periodic Client and Consultant visits.

Maintaining Contractual & Commercial obligations are secured on the projects through periodic visits and stakeholder management.

Assist the Estimating Department to identify and critically evaluate commercial and contractual risks or opportunities with Tenders.

Recruitment and mentoring of Quantity Surveyors / Commercial Managers

Direct and oversee and maintain the collection of problematic debtors

Formulation/drafting/presentation of claims and variations and management of change to clients/sub-contractors.

Maintain all insurance requirements of the projects.

Prepare Sub-Contract, Major Supply and Plant Hire Agreements

Maintain and manage organisation bonds and sureties.

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Dispute ResolutionBRT Bridge City - : Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network.Associated road works, bus stations and bridges.Contractor: WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd – Inanda JV.Client: eThekwini MunicipalityEngineer: HHO Africa

SAICE GCC 2010 2nd Ed. Taxi Industry Delay and Disruption claims: Ad-Hoc Adjudication: Kevin Spence

BRT Beviss & Anderson Roads - Pinetown: Integrated Rapid Public Transport Network.Associated road works, bus stations services reticulation.Contractor: WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd – Phayindani JV.Client: eThekwini MunicipalityEngineer: Bigen Africa

SAICE GCC 2010 2nd Ed. Taxi Delay and Disruption claims: Ad-Hoc Adjudication: Frank Crowley

Road construction, for SASOL’s Impumelelo Mine - Swaeltjie Road D714Contractor: WBHO Construction (Pty) LtdEngineer: RSV Enco / Goba JV.

SASOL Bespoke Contract Repair claims against latent defect. R4.5m cost of which R2.5 claimable.

HUSAB Uranium Mining Project (Namibia)Contractor: WBHO Construction (Pty) LtdClient: Swakop Uranium (Pty) LtdEngineer: HUSAB Project JV

Rebuttal of Engineer’s Claim rejection FIDIC Red Book 1999 Notional EOT and Acceleration. E.O.T 6.5 months Claim Value N$ 15m

Shondoni Mine early and bulk earthworks infrastructure, Roads, platforms, pump stations.Contractor: Protech Khuthele (Pty) Ltd.Client: SASOLEngineer: Worley Parsons.

SASOL Bespoke Contract Reversal of R16m delay damages penalty for completion beyond

approved extension of time.

HDPE lined slimes damContractor: Protech Khuthele (Pty) Ltd.Client: Anglo AmericanEngineer: Golder & Associates.

ANGLO Bespoke Contract Rise & Fall claims back to back with Engineered Linings (Lining

Sub-Contractor). R1.3m claim for foreign exchange cost increases.

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Welgedacht Sewage Treatment WorksContractor: Protech Khuthele (Pty) LtdClient: ERWATEngineer: SSI/Royal Haskonin12 Months - ZAR 50m 2013-2014

SAICE 2nd Ed GCC 2010. Ad-Hoc Adjudication: Adv Emile van der Hoven Entitlement of time over run and cost compensation. Claim Value R12m. E.O.T 4 months.

Goedgevoden Coal MineRail loop, Bulk Earthworks and River DiversionContractor: Grinaker-LTAClient: Xstrata Coal SAEngineer: M&R Eng Solutions12 Months – ZAR 150m2007 - 2008

Xstrata Bespoke Contract Contractual and Commercial Administration. Management of Variation. Debt recovery of R 20million settled out of court.

Lot 1 – Tanzania: 74 Km of Road Rehabilitation. – 30 months. – EUR 34mContractor: Grinaker-LTAClient: TanroadsDonor: EUEngineer: Louis Berger (USA)2005 - 2007

EU General Conditions of Contract Dispute Resolution involving: Employer’s Counter Claim: Revised Currency Split – (EUR

2,000,000) Administration Order No 4 – Additional P&G for Extension of

Time – EUR 3,000,000. Administration Order No 3 – Claims for Extended Surfacing

Equipment, Prolongation of Crushing Equipment, Additional Insurance Obligations, Additional Bond obligation – EUR 1,700,000.

Administration Order No 2 – EUR 16,100,000. Administration Order No1 – EUR 12,300,000 Original Contract Value – EUR 34,000,000

Lot 2 – Tanzania: 64 Km of Road Rehabilitation. – 30 months. – EUR 24.8Contractor: Grinaker-LTAClient: TanroadsDonor: EUEngineer: Hydroarch (Italy)2005 - 2007

EU General Conditions of Contract Dispute Resolution involving: Employer’s Counter Claim: Revised Currency Split – (EUR

2,000,000) Administration Order No 4 – Additional P&G for Extension of

Time – EUR 1,000,000. Administration Order No 3 – Claims for Extended Surfacing

Equipment, Additional Insurance Obligations, Additional Bond obligation – EUR 1,000,000.

Administration Order No 2 – EUR 14,900,000. Administration Order No1 – EUR 9,300,000 Original Contract Value – EUR 24,800,000

Mongu – Kalabo Road – ZambiaContractor: CCC/Grinaker-LTA JVClient: Min of Works & Supply. Donor: KuwaitEngineer: DIWI (Germany)Seconded to Contractor: CCC

FIDIC 1999 Red Book. Dispute Resolution: Change in sequence of work: Recommenced

work under Aide Memoir Agreement. Engineer Determined USD 5.6m.

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2004 - 2006Mongu – Kalabo – ZambiaContractor: CCC/Grinaker-LTA JVClient: Min of Works & Supply.Donor: KuwaitEngineer: DIWI (Germany)Seconded to Contractor: CCC2004 - 2006

FIDIC 1999 Red Book. Dispute Resolution: : Termination of Employment due to lack of

Payment. Engineer Determined - USD 1.9m.

Nampula to Nacala Road – MozambiqueContractor: Grinaker-LTAClient: ANE MozambiqueDonor: EUEngineer: Lamont (Zimbabwe)

EU General Conditions of Contract Final Statement of Account: Dispute Resolution: Settlement of Revision of Price EU Contract:

Rio Save - Muxungue Road – MozambiqueContractor: Grinaker-LTAClient: ANE MozambiqueDonor: US AidEngineer: Black & Veatch (USA)

Final Statement of Account: Dispute Resolution: Conciliation Settlement:

Nova Mambone Road: MozambiqueContractor: Grinaker-LTAClient: ANE MozambiqueDonor: EUEngineer: Lamont (Zimbabwe)

Final Statement of Account: Payment Settlement Agreement: Dispute Resolution: Adjudication Settlement: USD 2.7m

LTA Construction LimitedVs PICZ

Litigation in the Zambian High Court - Insurance Company (PICZ) sued for declining insurance claim in December / January 2003-3. EUR 500,000.

Kabwe to Kapiri Mposhi Road - Zambia Project: 60Km of Road Rehabilitation:24 Months – USD 11m

Dispute Resolution: Finalisation of Extension of Time Contractual claim. EUR 1,000,000

CIVIL & EARTHWORKS CONSTRUCTION (ON SITE

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EXPERIENCE)

Client: Min of Supply.Donor: EUEngineer: Garland OrmondContract No 14

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Nation Road T2 Lusaka - Ndola (Kabwe – Kapiri Mposhi)

Year 2001 - 2003

Country Zambia

Main Contractor Grinaker-LTA

Donor European Union

Client Ministry of Works and Supply, Department of Roads

Consultant Garland Ormond International (Irish)

Project Value ZMK 36,000,000,000 (USD 11,000,000)

Designation Area Quantity Surveyor and Commercial manager

Project Rehabilitation of 60 km of existing surfaced road. Construction consisting of reconstruction of existing shoulders and new crushed stone base and asphalt surface. New side drainage and existing culvert extensions. Aggregates and asphalt produced on site at one crusher location.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION

Contract No 13 Nation Road T1 Livingston – Lusaka (Monze to Zimba)

Year 2001 - 2002

Country Zambia

Main Contractor Grinaker-LTA

Donor European Union

Client Ministry of Works and Supply, Department of Roads

Consultant Roughton International (British)

Project Value ZMK 45,000,000,000 (USD 20,000,000)

Designation Area Quantity Surveyor and Commercial manager

Project Rehabilitation of 200 km of existing surfaced road. Construction consisting

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of reconstruction of existing shoulders and new crushed stone base and asphalt surface. New side drainage and existing culvert extensions. Aggregates and asphalt produced on site at three crusher locations.

DAM CONSTRUCTION

Contract No 12 Maguga Dam

Year 1998 – 2001

Country Swaziland

Main Contractor KDJV – Komati Dam Joint Venture Grinaker, LTA, Group 5 Africa Roads, WBHO – South African SCA - Swazi

Client KOBWA - Komati Basin Water Authority – Swazi / South African

Consultant MDJV – Maguga Dam Joint Venture Ninham Shand, Keevie Stein, Steffan Robertson Kirsten (SRK), Van

Niekerk Klein Edwards (VKE) – South African Lahmeyer – German ZMCK – Swazi KAGGA – Ugandan.

Project Value Emelangeni – 500million

Designation Earthworks Quantity Surveyor and Earthworks Commercial

Project Construction of ± 4 million m³, 115m high rockfill clay core main dam with concrete spillway and labyrinth 130,000 m³ off set from main dam. Cut 1,8 million m³ into rock and excavation in rock for the plunge pool. Diversion and Outlet Tunnel with Penstock each ± 8m Ø totaling 910m into Concrete PowerHouse. Concrete Intake Tower in open cut excavation intersecting Outlet tunnel with access bridge from tower to dam wall crest road. Surfaced dam Crest road crossing dam, labyrinth bridge 225m span and saddle dam. Saddle rockfill clay core dam. Nominated subcontract for Mechanical installation. Site crusher for aggregates and quarry for rockfill to main dam.

PIPELINE CONSTRUCTIONContract No 11 Gaborone Bulk Supply Pipeline

Year 1998 – 1998

Country Botswana

Main Contractor LTA Construction Limited Botswana

Client Water Utilities Botswana

Consultant Parkman, Knight Piesold - British

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Project Value Pula 57million

Designation Project Quantity Surveyor

Project Construction of 29Km of Glass reinforced pipe (GRP) 1200mm Ø. Large air valve and washout chambers. Pipe jacking under railway line and major roads.

ROAD & BRIDGE CONSTRUCTIONContract No 10 Mohale Access

Year 1995 – 1997

Country Lesotho

Main Contractor LTA / Group5 Africa Roads Joint Venture – South African

Client Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) – Lesotho / South African

Consultant GBJV Sir Alexander Gibb / BS Bergman Joint Venture – British / South African

Project Value Maloti 258 million


Project Two roads constructed in extreme mountainous terrain and extreme climatic conditions1. Mountain Road – Reconstruction / Rehabilitation – 59 Km2. Access Road – New road – 19 KmPremix and Double seal surfaced roadsLarge Armco Culvert drainage120m Bridge over Senqunyane RiverTwo Site Crushers

AIRPORT, INFRASTRUCTURE – MILITARY BASEContract No 9 Eagle – Mapharangwane

Year 1991 – 1994

Country Botswana

Main Contractor Spie Batignoles - French

Sub Contractor LTA Construction Limited Botswana

Client Botswana Government - Ministry of Works

Consultant Sir Alexander Gibb and Partners – British

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Project Value Pula 503 million

Sub Contract Value Pula 92 million


Project Military Airport and Operational Base – Confidential ProjectCivil works to runway and parallel taxiways, hard standingsWater, Sewer, Electrical, Telecoms reticulationSurfaced roads, car parks, parade groundsSite Crushing

RAILWAY LINEContract No 8 Sua Pan Rail link

Year 1989 – 1990

Country Botswana

Main Contractor CMC di Ravina – Italian Sub Contractor LTA Construction Limited Botswana

Client Botswana Government – Botswana Railways

Consultant Kamsax – Danish

Project Value Pula 4 million (Sub Contract Value)


Project 4 Km of railway line earthworks and layerworks

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTContract No 7 Sowa Town – Sua Pan

Year 1989 – 1990

Country Botswana


Client Soda Ash Botswana (AECI) – Botswana / South Africa

Consultant Wilson Kirkpatrick - British



Project Housing Township and infrastructure developmentSurfaced roads

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Concrete and Earth sewerage ponds

PRODUCTION PLANT INFRASTUCTURE DEVELOPMENTContract No 6 Sua Pan – Makgadikgadi Depression

Year 1989 – 1990

Country Botswana


Client Soda Ash Botswana (AECI) – Botswana / South Africa

Consultant OveArup / Southby Bihl Detert and Slade – British / South African

Project Managers LTA Process Engineering – South African



Project Soda Ash Production Plant Earthworks terracing, surfaced road infrastructureWater, Sewer and Electrical reticulationSurfaced AirfieldSolar Evaporating ponds on salt pansConcrete pump stationsIsolated Well platforms on salt pans

ROADS & BRIDGESContract No 5 Kangwane – Kabokweni – Nelspruit

Year 1987 – 1989

Country South Africa

Main Contractor LTA Earthworks – South African

Client Kangwane Government – South African

Consultant Strydom Newmark & Anthony – South African

Project Value Rands 14 million


Project 14 Km of Single Carriageway roadBridges, Insitu Culverts, Drainage, Site Crushing

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ROADS & BRIDGESContract No 4 Montrose N4 Route – Nelspruit

Year 1985 – 1987



Client SA Government - National Transport Commission

Consultant Scott & DeWaal – South African

Project Value Rands 28 m

Designation Student QS – 4th Year Practical Training

Project 11 Km of Dual Carriageway MotorwayBridges, Insitu Culverts, Drainage, Site Crushing

RAILWAY LINE & BRIDGESContract No 3 Glenroy to Daleside – Heidelberg

Year 1985



Client South African Railways

Consultant South African Transport Services

Designation Student QS – 3rd Year Practical Training

Project 18 Km of Railway line, Bridges, Insitu Culverts and Drainage

PRODUCTION PLANT INFRASTUCTURE DEVELOPMENTContract No 2 Vaal Reefs No 9 Shaft – Orkney

Year 1984


Main Contractor LTA Earthworks / LTA Civil Engineering – South African

Client Anglo American – Southern Africa

Consultant Fluor – South African

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Designation Student QS – 2nd Year Practical Training

Project Gold Mine production plantEarthworks terracingElectrical, Water and Sewer reticulationStormwater drainage

INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENTContract No 1 Chiawelo – Soweto Township – Johannesburg

Year 1983


Main Contractor LTA Earthworks North

Designation Student QS – 1st Year Practical Training

Project Upgrading of existing roads, water & sewer reticulation in disadvantaged areas

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