Utilities and Fibre technician - Samo Telecoms
(2025-06 - 2025-12)
SEACOM fibre network maintenance and testing.
- Use OTDR, power meter and light source to test network and detect faults.
- Conduct routine inspections, troubleshoot cable faults, repair damaged fibre and perform preventative maintenance.
- Perform fusion splicing to join fibres.
- Fibre termination and assembly of splice box/ enclosure.
- Replace faulty cards and patch leads at repeater sites.
- Weekly maintenance on repeater sites and standby generators.
- Compile weekly reports.
Camera technician - Syntell
(2018-02 - 2024-06)
- Deployment of mobile and semi-fixed speed cameras daily.
- Assisting traffic officers with camera setup and other operational support.
- Downloading Images and uploading to server.
- Charge batteries daily and update camera software.
- Training of traffic officials on the use of speed cameras
- Minor Repairs and making sure that equipment is in good working condition.
- Producing stats report.
Field technician - Ontime Telecoms
(2016-10 - 2017-09)
- Attend to call-outs on faults and installation logged with Telkom customer service center Maintain and safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
- CPE (router) configuration and Wi-Fi setup.
- Use specialized tools and equipment to install, terminate and test the cable network.
- Perform preventative maintenance on the network for best performance.
- Adhere to safety procedures. Complete documentation.
Field technician - Bytes Managed Solution
(2015-12 - 2016-03)
- ADSL and Voice installation for Telkom.
- CPE (router) configuration and Wi-Fi setup
- Troubleshoot and repair copper network for related services.
- Maintain and safeguard company vehicle and equipment.
- Liaise with Field service manager and customers.
- Compile documentation.
Technical Officer - Telkom S.A
(2007-12 - 2015-07)
- Attend to call-outs logged with customer service center to various locations.
- Perform copper cable cut-overs (DP, SDC, L/BOX, MDF)
- Performing preventative maintenance on copper network and upgrades.
- Site meeting with contractors and Contract Reps.
- Use specialized tools and equipment to install, terminate and test the cable network
- Dstv Installation.
- Plan daily routine
- Adhere to industry standards for installation and repairs
- Adhere to safety procedures
- Work at heights and confined spaces
- CPE (router) configuration and Wi-Fi setup
- Receive and analyze fault/ maintenance information
- Clear work area and tools and complete work documentation.
Trainee - Telkom S.A
(2007-01 - 2007-12)
Experiential training with Network Field Operation department in order to obtain the National Diploma
Trainee - Conlog
(2006-09 - 2006-12)
- Faultfinding and repairing single phase electricity meters.
- Use of multi-meter and oscilloscope for troubleshooting.
- Soldering up to the required standards.
- Order stock / parts.
- Perform functionality test.
- Liaise with production department
