Egbert Potgieter
IT Manager And IT Technician
CALEDON
Summary
I am a highly motivated and hardworking individual, who can quickly adapt to any working situation. I am fluent Afrikaans and English. My passion is working with technology. I will always do more than what is expected of me. I am mechanically minded, with a methodical approach to working and an eagerness to learn and develop personal skills in a practical setting. My eventual career goal is to proof myself and what I am worth. As well as work myself up on the economic ladder by hard work and perseverance. At my previous job we were 5 Technicians running our entire company which has over 40+ Branches working long hours and putting in the extra work will not be a problem for me. I am also currently studying for Security+ and then Linux+. I don’t plan on stopping there, I am also going to swat Pentest+.I am on a hunt for knowledge.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
Work History
IT Manager
Overberg Primary School (Klein Ovies)
01.2023 - Current
- Duties include Repairing broken Laptops and Computers
- Replacing old or broken Hardware Updating Software to the latest version Securing the network in any means necessary
- Building and maintaining VM’s
- Building and coding Microbit:robots Arranging for the E-Waste to be recycled
- Working with D6 Setting up projectors and speakers for events
- Troubleshoot network if there is a problem
- Installing Firewalls,AP,Switches,Routers
- Working with 3D printer Working with Office 365 admin center Arranging meetings for school upgrades
- Keeping track of stock
- Selling old equipment we don’t need.
IT Technician
Overberg Agri
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Duties include Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices
- Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems
- Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more
- Established, repaired and optimized networks by installing wiring, cabling and devices
- Monitored systems in operation and quickly troubleshoot errors
- Performed troubleshooting and repaired peripheral devices such as printers, scanners Configured systems according to prescribed software and hardware frameworks
- Decommissioned outdated equipment, referring devices to appropriate recyclers or disposal personnel
- Oversaw equipment inventory to maintain on-hand availability of necessary replacement parts and consumable goods
- Used diagnostic tools to identify hardware failures and replace non-functional components
- Recommended new and replacement hardware and software purchases
- Assessed system hardware and software and suggested modifications to reduce lag time and improve overall speed
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment
- Executed technology implementation projects with minimal downtimes and business disruptions
- Performed troubleshooting to correct computer hardware and software malfunctions.
Part-time administration clerk
Overberg Agri Bedrywe
02.2019 - 04.2019
- Key responsibilities Filing of invoices
Multimedia
HTS Drostdy
- 01.2018
- Duties included: Set up of all technological devices (Soundboard, microphones and speakers) needed when headmaster had announcements or meetings with the help of fellow colleagues
- Working long hours
- Being available for all events that included technological skills
- Managed digital archives to maintain organized file management system of images and video clips
- Optimized and re-cut image and video files by identifying clips, editing and encoding videos and pulling screengrabs.
Computer Assistant
Pottie’s Computers
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Key responsibilities: All customer relations
- Selling of products
- Problem solving regarding computers and laptops
- Working without supervision
- Maintained office PCs, networks and mobile devices
- Imaged and prepared new computers for integration into company networks and systems
- Patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
- Refurbished PC systems and peripherals such as monitors, networking equipment, printers and more
- Recovered critical information from data back ups to restore functionality
- Set up PCs, projectors and microphones for use in video conferencing rooms.
Education
No Degree -
Overberg High School
Caledon 04.2014 - 04.2015
High School Diploma -
High Technical School Drostdy
Worcester, South Africa 01.2016 - 04.2018
A+ And N+ -
Torque IT
South AfricaSkills
Advanced problem solving
Good communication skills
Ability to take the initiative and work well under pressure, ensuring strict deadlines are met
Flexibility, whilst maintaining enthusiasm and commitment to each project
Moderate experience in HTML programming
Following orders and being a team leader where necessary
Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Outlook, OneNote)
Microsoft Windows
Google Drive
Have worked with Linux
Office 365
Adobe Acrobat
Android
Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft SharePoint
Skype
Dropbox
Apple
Building a VM (continuing to learn)
Complete knowledge of Computer hardware and Software
Remote desktop support
Certification
Comptia A+ core 1 & 2
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Since I was in primary school I have enjoyed gaming online. I have always found computers and technology interesting and love the fact that it keeps changing. I also Enjoy the world of Cyber security. Building my own VMs and working with different Linux distributions. Also love being in nature and going on long hikes in the mountains, I am an animal lover of all kinds and love spending time with my pets. This is also my way of dealing with stress and having a calm mind.
- Driving License: Code B
Own Car
True
References
- Mnr Marius Koekemoer, 028 214 1590, admin@kleinovies.co.za, Laerskool Overberg
- Mr Donnie Louw, 028 214 3801, Doniel@overbergagri.co.za, Overbergagri
- Pottie Potgieter, 079 517 0208, pottie@twk.co.za, 028 212 3820, Pottie’s Computers
- Mr Compton & Mrs Paulsen, admin@htsdrostdy.co.za, 023 342 2322, Multimedia HTS Drostdy
Timeline
IT Manager
Overberg Primary School (Klein Ovies)
01.2023 - Current
Part-time administration clerk
Overberg Agri Bedrywe
02.2019 - 04.2019
IT Technician
Overberg Agri
01.2019 - 01.2023
Computer Assistant
Pottie’s Computers
01.2016 - 01.2018
High School Diploma -
High Technical School Drostdy
01.2016 - 04.2018
No Degree -
Overberg High School
04.2014 - 04.2015
Multimedia
HTS Drostdy
- 01.2018
A+ And N+ -
Torque IT