MEET THE PAST-PRESIDENT OF ASAQS FOR 2000/01

RISIMATI LUCAS CHAUKE IS

• Past-president of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors 2000 / 2001
• A Registered Quantity Surveyor and partner in the QUANTIMET practice in Nelspruit
• He is a member of the
• National Board of the Association of South African Quantity Surveyors
• South African Council for Quantity Surveyors
• South African Black Technical and Allied Careers Organisation and is currently chairman of SABTACO in the Northern Province

He was born in Malamulele in Gazankulu and matriculated at Orhovelani High School in Thulamahashe

Lucas Chauke was awarded a

• Diploma in Land Surveying (with distinction) by the Mmadakoti Technical College (Pietersburg) in 1979
• Baccalaureus Scientiae in Quantity Surveying by the University of Natal, Durban, in 1984

He was employed in private practice until 1988, when he accepted a position with the former government in Gazankulu and following his promotion to the post of Chief Director in the Gazankulu Department of Public Works, in 1994 Lucas Chauke was instrumental in assisting the newly-constituted Government of the Northern Province in restructuring and integrating four former administrations

In 1995, he returned to the private sector and accepted a full partnership in the QUANTIMET practice. Lucas is married to Cynthia, and they have 1 son and 3 daughters

Lucas Chauke, who is fluent in six languages, plays a leading role in promoting the interests of small, emerging contractors. Based on his extensive experience and knowledge of government procedures, he provides practical support in the development of communities at grass roots level

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