Bafana Mabena
Systems Engineer
Randburg,GP
Summary
I have successfully combined my studies with work and other commitments. In achieving this I have shown myself to be self-motivated, organized and capable of working under pressure. I have a clear, logical mind with a practical approach to problem solving and a drive to see things through to completion. I enjoy working on my own initiative or as part of a team and see myself as a reliable, trustworthy, hardworking and meticulous person. In short, I am motivated, eager to learn and have a genuine interest in IT, Engineering, and Telecommunication.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Systems Engineer
Siemens Fujitsu
07.2008 - 12.2008
- This position involves assists of technical support of laptops and desktop computers, applications, and related technology
- Support includes specification, installation, and testing of computer systems and peripherals
- Activities require interaction with application software and operating systems to diagnose and resolve unique, non-recurring problems
- Also assists in the maintenance and testing of network servers and associated equipment.
Junior SNG Technician
Telemedia
01.2008 - 06.2008
- Setup, configure, integrate and operate broadcast and SNG equipments
- Perform all uplinks and downlink SD, HD, MPEG2 and MPEG4
- Maintain the teleport facilities
- Maintenance of broadcast, satellite and microwave equipments
- Testing microwave and satellite equipments such as receivers, up-converters, modulators, HPS and encoders, etc
- Mechanical, Electrical and Antennae Dish assemblies
- Making video, audio, and data cables
- Soldering, wiring and harnessing
- Documentation and report writing
- Monitoring microwave and satellite feeds
- Assist in fault finding during transmission.
Systems Engineer
Sasani Africa
02.2002 - Current
- Involved in systems design, planning, installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Responsible drawing and updating system diagram and for updating systems, Investigating new systems, techniques and equipment
- Updating firmware, hardware, and software in broadcast technology systems
- Keeping up to date with the industry and changes in technology by building and maintaining a network of contacts and investigating new systems and techniques
- To maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic and mechanical broadcast systems and equipment
- Prepare and setup equipment prior every day to recording, this may include saving and storing set-up templates for the production
- Assist in finding solutions to technical or other practical problems
- Demonstrating a good awareness of health and safety issues
- Responsible for managing Media of all Editshare servers content
- Post production systems to be maintained at all times
- Engineering Staff Schedules to be completed accurately
- To adhere to the Policies laid out with regard to managing projects and related media
- Keep abreast of Technology that is used in the Facility
- To be available “on call” if it becomes necessary due to client or emergency requirements
- To protect the companies Intellectual Property
- See that all scope of work fall in line with Operational budget
- Checks equipment for operational readiness
- Monitor alignment and setup
- Install and configure new broadcast equipment and integrate them to the system
- Setting up editing facilities in post-production suites
- Liaise with suppliers on repairs to equipment’s and upgrades
- Communicating effectively with members of the team and other colleagues
- Developing and using awareness of best practice in health and safety for the workplace
- Perform technical administrative tasks such as report writing, log in faults and change requests.
Junior Technician
Reutech Radar Systems
1 2004 - 4 2005
- Mechanical and electrical work of Transceiver, and Isolation transformer RPP200 structures
- Maintenance of RF equipment such as IFR, Receiver, up convertor, etc
- Testing, fault finding and diagnosis of the sub assemblies such as DDS module, Noise filter, DSCM module, Mixer Stage, and Test Target
- Testing and fine tuning the LSB filter and USB filters
- Setting up and calibration of the testing equipments such as Network analyzer, oscilloscope, and spectrum analyzer
- Making different type of cables such as loom, Ethernet, semi rigid, and ribbon cables
- I have tested and configured the following units, RPP200LAN switch VME, RPP200-DN, Software Signal Processor MP/EP and DP
- Preparing of install reports, technical drawings, testing documentation and report writing
- Testing of RF subsystems and modules
- Attend regular team meetings to share project status, issues and ideas
- Preparation of technical specifications, design documents and test procedures
- Projects: I have assembled and tested the following units: Transceiver, Isolation Transformer, RPP200 Radar Signal Processor and Inhibit Box switch.
Junior System Engineer
Red Pepper Pictures
03.2010 - 02.2012
- My responsibility is to provide engineering and maintenance support for all areas of the facility which include studios, postproduction, transmission, and ENG
- Operate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic, computer based, optical and mechanical broadcasting systems
- Checks equipment for operational readiness; provides operational assistance or instruction to operators as needed
- Prepare and maintain various technical records and engineering logs pertaining to broadcast equipment performance
- Set-up and operate various broadcasting equipment in all aspects of TV production, including production consoles, server, VT, lighting desk, autocue, Character generator, workstations and videotape operation
- Test and align new equipment prior to installation in broadcast facility
- Responsible for ensuring all equipment is operating to specifications
- Set up and maintain transmission equipment for broadcast and point-to-point microwave links
- Operate electronic test equipments to conduct routine and diagnostic checks on equipments
- Operates, rig, patch and maintains audio and video feeds
- Making cables such as power cables, network, audio, video, control and data
- Wiring and installation of the Control Area Room (CAR), the studios and its control rooms
- Projects: I was involved in the project to build, configure and test the Control Area Room (CAR) for Clearwater group and the upgrade of Red Peppers CAR.
TOC Assistant
Host Broadcast Services
05.2010 - 06.2010
- I was responsible for the injection points and in charge of the smart jog operations
- In charge of up converting the signal
- Other responsibilities include supervising the TOC and CIR and ensure that the MRL connects only to the feeds they have booked
- Assists the senior and TOC Manager as required, and also assists the MRLs with video and audio patching and monitoring in the Cable Interconnection Room (CIR).
Junior Systems Engineer
Siemens IT Solution and Services
02.2007 - 03.2009
- Duties involved
- Preparing equipment list, and specifications for studio build and upgrade projects
- Compiling quotations and suppliers list
- Identify which technologies will be address such hardware, system software and communication components
- General administrative work, research and report writing
- Drafting of a project description and project definitions for SABC
- Assist with overall project management
- Create engineering design standards/proposals, rack layouts, and ancillary hardware layouts
- Provide required technical support
- Project: I was involved in the following projects; where I had to compile a project, description draft for SABC Sports Centre plus Henley studios; Limpopo broadcast centre and a Web Portal Solution.
Technical Sales
CBi Electric-Telecoms Cables
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Duties and responsibilities involved taking orders and stock control, dealing with customer’s enquiries, sales processing, customer enquiries, cold calling and prospecting for potential business
- I was responsible for submitting prepared quotes and interface with all internal departments and Key Account Managers when required
- Project: Duties were to identify Eskom’s cable specifications and their supplier list for all divisions, identify their decision making unit and to obtain their project list.
Education
Tsakane Secondary School
Brakpan/Tsakane 04.2001 - 05.1998
One Year Academic Certificate -
Reunert College
Boksburg, South AfricaN. Diploma Electronic Communications -
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South AfricaPhase I Training Certificate -
Total Training Solution
Boksburg, South AfricaNQF-level 5 Broadcast Engineering -
NEMISA
Johannesburg, South AfricaCCNA (Attended) -
Torque IT
Menlyn, South AfricaSkills
Network Troubleshooting
Fullnames
Jeremiah Bafana
Physicaladdress
85 Israel Street, Cosmo City Ext 10, Randburg
Worknumber
011 719 4282
Owntransport
Yes
Personal Information
- ID Number: 810212 5301 081
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 10
- Marital Status: Single
References
- Merlin Naicker, Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Head of Media and Telecommunications, (011)652 7741/079 505 8606
- Denzel Bennett, Siemens IT Solutions and Services, Training Manager, (011)652 2000/072 591 1812
- Shoop Kgaratsi, Telemedia, Junior Technician, (011)803 3353/082 590 2724
- George Durant, Red Pepper Pictures, Engineering Manager, (011)446 7006/083 390 3363
- Reuben Pillay, Sasani Studios, Head of Engineering, (011)719 4200/083 552 1954
Timeline
TOC Assistant
Host Broadcast Services
05.2010 - 06.2010
Junior System Engineer
Red Pepper Pictures
03.2010 - 02.2012
Junior Systems Engineer
Siemens Fujitsu
07.2008 - 12.2008
Junior SNG Technician
Telemedia
01.2008 - 06.2008
Junior Systems Engineer
Siemens IT Solution and Services
02.2007 - 03.2009
Technical Sales
CBi Electric-Telecoms Cables
01.2006 - 12.2006
Systems Engineer
Sasani Africa
02.2002 - Current
Tsakane Secondary School
04.2001 - 05.1998
Junior Technician
Reutech Radar Systems
1 2004 - 4 2005
One Year Academic Certificate -
Reunert College
N. Diploma Electronic Communications -
Vaal University of Technology
Phase I Training Certificate -
Total Training Solution
NQF-level 5 Broadcast Engineering -
NEMISA
CCNA (Attended) -
Torque IT
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