Afetseng Abram Makabe
Rusternburg
Summary
Skilled Telecommunications Technician with strong background in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting complex telecom systems. Adept at ensuring optimal network performance and resolving connectivity issues swiftly. Collaborative team player who excels in providing technical support and improving communication infrastructure. Committed to delivering high-quality service and innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
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21
years of professional experience
Work History
Telecommunications Technician
Avax South Africa
Rusternburg, South Africa
03.2010 - Current
- Installed and maintained complex telecommunications networks, improving system reliability and performance.
- Installed and maintained telecommunication and data systems at customers' premises, delivering high-quality service and support.
- Installed and repaired telecommunications and data transmission equipment, ensuring optimal functionality for customer use.
- Maintained essential infrastructure, enabling reliable communication systems for customers.
- Conducted inspections of fibre optics and data cables to identify damages.
- Participated in emergency response teams to restore telecommunications services following outages or disasters.
- Conducted risk assessments for telecommunications projects, identifying potential issues and developing mitigation strategies.
- Trained junior technicians on best practices in telecommunications maintenance and safety protocols.
- Provided cost estimates to customers for installation of equipment and networks.
Fibre Optic Technician
Nanda Telecoms
Rusternburg, South Africa
02.2006 - 12.2010
- Installed, tested, and commissioned fibre optic systems in various environments, following industry standards for quality and safety.
- Installed and repaired telecommunications and data transmission equipment to ensure reliable communication services.
- Responded to emergency calls during system failures to minimise downtime and restore service promptly.
- Troubleshot computers, data transmission equipment and peripheral devices.
- Maintained detailed records of repairs and maintenance work to support efficient troubleshooting and compliance. of repairs and maintenance work for reliable recordkeeping.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Matric
Thuto High School
North West01-2001
Skills
- Fibre-optic technology
- Equipment maintenance
- Telecommunications systems maintenance
- Hand and power tools
- Cabling and wiring
- Cable signal testing
- First Aid certification
- Cable splicing
- Fibre-Optic technology understanding
- Telecom systems installation
Languages
Afrikaans
Advanced
C1
Certification
- Supervisory Skill certified
- Level 1 First Aid
- Legal Liability MHSA Act. certified
- HIRA certified
- Code 14 License
Timeline
Telecommunications Technician
Avax South Africa
03.2010 - Current
Fibre Optic Technician
Nanda Telecoms
02.2006 - 12.2010
Certificate of Higher Education - Matric
Thuto High School