KOMENTHREN (TYKES) GOVENDER

MANAGING DIRECTOR,

MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Tykes Govender is a Professional Construction Project Manager and Professional Civil Engineering Technologist who has specialized in program and project management, event infrastructure management, the planning, co-ordination and management of civil / structural engineering and building related projects, and the design and construction management of municipal infrastructure.

Tykes Govender started with the now NAKO ILISO in 2001. As the Regional Director & Discipline Group Head of Management Services for NAKO ILISO . Mr Tykes Govender is passionate about solving client challenges, meeting expectations and building business objectives. He believes that working in the consulting engineering sector provides a rare opportunity to provide essential services to developing communities by helping to deliver basic services such as water, sanitation, roads & storm water, housing, schools, medical facilities, etcTykes joined NAKO ILISO in 2001 as the Regional Director & Discipline Group Head of Management Services. He is also an experienced contract administrator with working knowledge of several forms of contracts (FIDIC 1999 (Design and Build), JBCC, GCC and NEC.

He is well versed with all aspects of project management utilised to monitor progress, budget, quality, safety, specification conformity and proactively identify possible delays and disruption possibilities with other key members of the project team.

In addition to his international experience in the Middle East, Tykes was selected to work with the Local Organising committee on the infrastructure for the Confederations Cup, as well as the FIFA 2010 World Cup stadiums.

He is passionate about developing young talent in the industry and delivering a vibrant infrastructure for Africa’s growing requirements.