Inspiration

• Finding a Way
• Full of Promise
• Committed to Excellence
• Making the Most of It
• Perseverance is Key
• Taking Care in Construction
• Making the Industry Your Own
• Passionate about Community and Culture
• Women In Leadership
• Being Responsible For Your Life
• Proud To Be A Woman Contractor
• Sharing Her Success

Committed to Excellence

Lettie Teleni Ndhlovu is a Project Manager. She is employed by the Motheo Construction Group and is proud to be a part of the vibrant and booming construction industry. She is determined to make a success of her life and believes that means “You have to be tough.” Lettie says “You need to operate ethically, with integrity, honesty, accountability, loyalty and professionalism at all times.”

Lettie understands the value of education and thrives on challenges. She studied Building and Civil Engineering at Johannesburg Technical College and continues to expand her knowledge base. She has completed a number of short courses in Contract Programming (MS Project), Concrete Technology, Principal Building Agreement, Occupational Health and Safety and Finance. Most recently, she completed training in Project Management, Construction Programming and Planning as well as Construction Estimating and Valuations.

While studying at college, Lettie volunteered with Khuthaza, then Women for Housing. Khuthaza assisted Lettie to gain access to the industry and linked her to Motheo Group to further her experience. Several years later, Lettie has developed a strong career with Motheo and has recently become a shareholder in the company. Lettie has remained involved with Khuthaza and is currently participating in her second year of the Re a abelana Contractor Development programme.

The first project Lettie worked on was the retirement house for former president Thabo Mbeki. Lettie worked as a quantity surveyor and general administrative officer. Her next project was a R63 million contract in Polokwane for 86 blocks of flats. She has recently completed a project involving the construction of subsidy housing in Moloto and Delmas and is currently engaged with the pre-planning stage of another high value contract in Polokwane. Her goal is to get certified by PMI and become one of the young Professional Project Managers in South Africa.

The key to Lettie’s success lies in her commitment to excellence. She ensures that projects are delivered within the agreed time frame and that contractors never compromise on quality. She has made it her mission to add value wherever she can and provides a great service to all clients. Because she manages every project with extraordinary passion and commitment, Lettie is on track to becoming one of the construction industry’s future leaders.