Refilwe Rapotu
About Refilwe Rapotu
Refilwe Rapotu is a Graduate Structural Engineer currently working at Arup and the Department of Public Works in Durban, South Africa. She has a diverse background in civil engineering, with experience at several firms and a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Pretoria.
Title
Refilwe Rapotu currently holds the position of Graduate Structural Engineer (Secondment) at Arup. Additionally, Refilwe is serving as a Candidate Structural Engineer at the Department of Public Works.
Company
Refilwe Rapotu is employed at Arup and the Department of Public Works. Arup is a multinational professional services firm providing engineering, design, planning, project management, and consulting services for all aspects of the built environment. The Department of Public Works is a governmental body responsible for the construction and maintenance of public infrastructure.
Education and Expertise
Refilwe Rapotu completed a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) in Civil Engineering from the University of Pretoria/Universiteit van Pretoria, where she studied from 2007 to 2013. Prior to that, she obtained a Matric Certificate from Capricorn High School, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. Her educational background established a strong foundation in civil engineering principles.
Past Experience
Before her current roles, Refilwe held several positions in the engineering field. She worked as an Assistant Resident Engineer at LEO Consulting (Pty) Ltd in 2017. She served as a Civil Engineer at GIBB Engineering and Architecture from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she was a Student Engineer at Arcus Gibb (2012-2013) and at Mtema Mashao Consulting Engineers (2011). Her earliest role was as a Student Engineer at Civil Concepts in 2009.