Experience

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  Telkom

  Jan 1998 - Aug 2008

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  Plessey

  Aug 2008 - Jun 2013

  Managed Concurrent New Greenfield and Rooftop Site Builds, 3G / 4G Upgrade, Power Upgrade, Projects for MTN. Prior to taking over MTN Gauteng, I managed similar projects for Cell C (via NSN), American Tower Corporation (ATC), and Broadband Infraco (BBI).I manage the Project Scheduling, Scope, Resources, Material, Contractor and Supplier Payments, Project Quality, SHE Compliance, etc. Managed Quality Assurance and Technical Support for the National Long Distance Project (NLD1) built for MTN, Vodacom, Neotel and SANRAL. Compiled, Audited and Reviewed Quality Plans, Method statements, Technical Instructions, Traffic Management Plans, Health and Safety Plans, Environmental Plans and various other solutions for Project Management. Ensured adherence to the Build Specifications. Supervised the excavation, duct laying, fibre installation, and surface re-instatement for Various Projects pertaining to Civil and Optic Fibre Infrastructure. Worked in both Metro and Rural areas. Managed multiple projects and sub-contractors simultaneously. Completed many Service on Demand Fibre projects for clients (access into buildings via ducts).

  • Project Manager

    Nov 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Quality Specialist

    May 2009 - Nov 2010

  • Associate Project Manager

    Aug 2008 - May 2009
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  Internet solutions

  Jul 2013 - Jan 2017

  Currently Program managing the national Roll-out of Fibre Infrastructure to Malls and other public spaces, creating an IS Infrastructure presence in these environments, installing fibre to multiple tenants, and deploying a Carrier grade Wifi network at these locations. Involved in using various technologies and solutions designed to suit the application (Dual Fibre links; Wireless backhaul - point to point, point to multi-point; retractable fibre, conventional fibre; PON, etc.)

  • PMO Manager

    Jun 2016 - Jan 2017

  • Programme Manager

    Jul 2013 - May 2016
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  Vast networks

  Feb 2017 - Nov 2019

  As Head of Operations and Projects, I managed all Operational and Project Roll-out activities for VAST Networks. I Established, Implemented, and Managed the Operations strategy pertaining to the WIFI Business in terms of Planning, Building, Support and Maintaining the Network, including revenue and sales growth, cost- savings, and efficiency improvements. I Provided structure and leadership to the Operational, Support and Project management Teams and their respective Management, as well as the other areas of the business, developing and improving performance. Show less

  • Head Of Operations

    May 2019 - Nov 2019

  • Head of Projects

    Oct 2017 - May 2019

  • Programme Manager

    Feb 2017 - Sept 2017
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  Dimension data

  Jan 2020 - Dec 2023

  • Product Manager

    Sept 2021 - Dec 2023

  • Vendor Manager

    Jan 2020 - Oct 2021
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  Reflex solutions

  Dec 2023 - Apr 2024

  Senior solutions architect
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  Ntt data middle east and africa

  Apr 2024 - Feb 2025

  Project management lead
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  Ntt data

  Feb 2025 - now

  Portfolio manager: africa

  Manager NTT DATA'S Portfolio of service offerings, suppliers, products, and Network outside South Africa