Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Major Project Experience
Executive Development
Languages
Personal Information
Disclaimer
Board Governance Experience
Professional Registration
Timeline
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Marco Benedict Kapinga

Marco Benedict Kapinga

Dar es Salaam

Summary

Eng. Kapinga is a highly accomplished Civil Engineer and Project Management Professional with extensive experience in the planning, execution, and management of large-scale infrastructure and real estate development projects. Over the course of his career, he has developed strong expertise in: Infrastructure development and delivery, Estate and asset management, Contract administration under FIDIC and PPRA frameworks, Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects, Financial and cost management, Risk management and dispute resolution, Corporate leadership and institutional governance. He has successfully managed and supervised infrastructure and property development projects exceeding TZS 232 Billion, demonstrating strong leadership, technical competence, and governance capability. In addition to his technical and managerial roles, Eng. Kapinga is a Certified Director and Member of the Institute of Directors Tanzania (IoDT) and serves on several boards of public sector entities, where he contributes to strategic direction, policy formulation, and institutional oversight.

Overview

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1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager (Secondment Appointment)

Ujuzi Incorporated Company Limited
01.2025 - Current
  • Provides overall leadership and strategic direction of the company, ensuring that its operations align with national development goals and institutional objectives.
  • Led strategic planning and business development initiatives to align with organizational goals
  • Drove revenue generation and investment growth through targeted market strategies
  • Managed infrastructure and public-private partnership projects to ensure successful execution and alignment with strategic goals.
  • Oversaw construction, consultancy, and production operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to project timelines.
  • Ensuring financial performance, accountability, and corporate governance
  • Established and maintained partnerships with public and private sector stakeholders to enhance collaboration
  • UICL is a corporate entity established to undertake commercial investments, construction, consultancy services, and production activities.

Estate Management Manager

Vocational Education and Training Authority
09.2024 - Current
  • Managed VETA’s national estate portfolio and infrastructure development programmes across Tanzania.
  • Managed physical assets including land and buildings at VETA institutions
  • Oversaw construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance of training centres to ensure operational readiness and compliance with standards
  • Supervising project planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation
  • Administered contracts ensuring compliance with FIDIC and PPRA regulations to facilitate effective project execution
  • Managed project budgets and cost control measures, providing accurate financial reporting to support fiscal accountability
  • Coordinating consultants, contractors, and stakeholders
  • Supporting PPP initiatives and infrastructure investment strategies

Project Implementation Manager

Public Service Social Security Fund
01.2018 - 01.2024
  • Executed major infrastructure and real estate development projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Developed and executed project plans to meet defined timelines and stakeholder requirements.
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary project teams to enhance collaboration and achieve project milestones.
  • Managed risks and resolved disputes to maintain project integrity.
  • Administered contracts following FIDIC guidelines to ensure compliance.
  • Certified Interim Payment Certificates (IPCs) to verify project billing accuracy.
  • Preparation of executive and board-level reports

Project Implementation Manager

PPF Pension Fund
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed large-scale commercial and institutional construction projects, facilitating major real estate investments.
  • Coordinated implementation plans for social security programs and services.
  • Managed project timelines to ensure timely launch of new initiatives.
  • Developed training materials for staff on system usage and best practices.

Senior Principal Engineer

PPF
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Engineered designs, supervised teams, and delivered infrastructure projects.

Resident Engineer

Tanzania Revenue Authority
ARUSHA
01.2002 - 07.2005

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Planned, coordinated, and managed construction and engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
  • Led multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, consultants, contractors, and site personnel.
  • Prepared project plans, schedules, work programmes, and resource allocation frameworks.
  • Supervised construction works to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Managed project budgets, cost estimates, and financial control mechanisms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
  • Administered contracts in accordance with applicable standards, including monitoring contractor performance and managing variations.
  • Identified, assessed, and mitigated project risks to minimize delays and cost overruns.
  • Coordinated procurement processes, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on project sites.
  • Conducted site meetings, progress reviews, and performance reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensured timely certification of works completed and processing of contractor payments.
  • Resolved technical and contractual issues arising during project implementation.

Project Manager

Holtan (EA) Ltd

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Planned, coordinated, and managed construction and engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
  • Led multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, consultants, contractors, and site personnel.
  • Prepared project plans, schedules, work programmes, and resource allocation frameworks.
  • Supervised construction works to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Managed project budgets, cost estimates, and financial control mechanisms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
  • Administered contracts in accordance with applicable standards, including monitoring contractor performance and managing variations.
  • Identified, assessed, and mitigated project risks to minimize delays and cost overruns.
  • Coordinated procurement processes, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on project sites.
  • Conducted site meetings, progress reviews, and performance reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensured timely certification of works completed and processing of contractor payments.
  • Resolved technical and contractual issues arising during project implementation.

Project Manager

M & M Engineers Ltd

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Planned, coordinated, and managed construction and engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
  • Led multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, consultants, contractors, and site personnel.
  • Prepared project plans, schedules, work programmes, and resource allocation frameworks.
  • Supervised construction works to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Managed project budgets, cost estimates, and financial control mechanisms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
  • Administered contracts in accordance with applicable standards, including monitoring contractor performance and managing variations.
  • Identified, assessed, and mitigated project risks to minimize delays and cost overruns.
  • Coordinated procurement processes, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on project sites.
  • Conducted site meetings, progress reviews, and performance reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensured timely certification of works completed and processing of contractor payments.
  • Resolved technical and contractual issues arising during project implementation.

Senior Engineer

Murray & Roberts
  • The Senior Engineer role at Murray & Roberts combines technical expertise, leadership, and strategic project management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Site Engineer

Noremco Construction Ltd

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Planned, coordinated, and managed construction and engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring delivery within scope, time, and budget.
  • Led multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, consultants, contractors, and site personnel.
  • Prepared project plans, schedules, work programmes, and resource allocation frameworks.
  • Supervised construction works to ensure compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and contractual requirements.
  • Managed project budgets, cost estimates, and financial control mechanisms to ensure efficient utilization of resources.
  • Administered contracts in accordance with applicable standards, including monitoring contractor performance and managing variations.
  • Identified, assessed, and mitigated project risks to minimize delays and cost overruns.
  • Coordinated procurement processes, including tender preparation, evaluation, and contract award.
  • Ensured compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations on project sites.
  • Conducted site meetings, progress reviews, and performance reporting to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Facilitated communication between clients, consultants, contractors, and regulatory authorities.
  • Ensured timely certification of works completed and processing of contractor payments.
  • Resolved technical and contractual issues arising during project implementation.

Education

Master of Science (MSc) - Construction Management

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

Switzerland

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Hons)

University of Dar es Salaam

Skills

  • Executive leadership
  • Corporate management
  • Project management
  • Programme management
  • Contract administration
  • Estate management
  • Infrastructure management
  • Financial analysis
  • Investment analysis
  • Risk management
  • Claims management

Certification

  • Project Management Professional (PMP)
  • Certified International Project Manager (CIPM)
  • Certified Director – Institute of Directors Tanzania (IoDT)

Accomplishments

  • Successfully managed projects exceeding TZS 232 Billion
  • Achieved cost savings of over TZS 4.26 Billion
  • Delivered complex multi-sector infrastructure projects
  • Leading commercialization and investment strategy at UICL
  • Driving infrastructure and estate transformation at VETA

Major Project Experience

  • PPF Commercial Property & Head Office – Sam Nujoma Road (TZS 232.39 Billion)
  • University of Dodoma (UDOM) Phase II Projects
  • PPF Plaza Developments in Arusha, Mtwara, and Mwanza
  • Renovation of PPF Tower – Dar es Salaam
  • VETA Construction and Rehabilitation Projects (Nationwide)
  • Polytechnic Development Projects
  • PPP Strategic Investment Projects
  • Various maintenance and infrastructure development works

Executive Development

Mastery in Directorship (MDir) Programme, An advanced executive course designed for experienced board members and senior executives covering board leadership, corporate governance, performance management systems, technology governance, and contemporary governance frameworks including King IV.

Languages

  • Kiswahili
  • English, Excellent
  • Kiswahili, Excellent

Personal Information

Title: Civil Engineer

Disclaimer

I, Eng. Marco Benedict Kapinga, declare that the information provided in this Curriculum Vitae is true and correct to the best of my knowledge., ___________________________, ___________________________

Board Governance Experience

  • Board Member, PPF / DCC Company Limited
  • Board Member, Mponde Tea Factory
  • Board Member, IPS Building
  • Pre-Board Member and Steering Committee Member, Kilimanjaro Leather Factory
  • Member, Steering Committee, Nguru Hills Factory
  • Technical Advisor, Liquidation Committee, International House Property Ltd (In Liquidation)

Professional Registration

  • Registered Professional Engineer – Engineers Registration Board (ERB)
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Registered Project Manager – AQRB

Timeline

General Manager (Secondment Appointment)

Ujuzi Incorporated Company Limited
01.2025 - Current

Estate Management Manager

Vocational Education and Training Authority
09.2024 - Current

Project Implementation Manager

Public Service Social Security Fund
01.2018 - 01.2024

Project Implementation Manager

PPF Pension Fund
01.2014 - 01.2018

Senior Principal Engineer

PPF
01.2008 - 01.2014

Resident Engineer

Tanzania Revenue Authority
01.2002 - 07.2005

Site Engineer

Noremco Construction Ltd

Senior Engineer

Murray & Roberts

Project Manager

M & M Engineers Ltd

Project Manager

Holtan (EA) Ltd

Master of Science (MSc) - Construction Management

Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management

Bachelor of Science - Civil Engineering (Hons)

University of Dar es Salaam
Marco Benedict Kapinga