Herman Johannes Venter
Senior Technician
Kempton Park,GP
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior technician and OHS Officer
Beumer Group SA
03.2018 - Current
- Technical: Training and support by means of: Technical advice & assistance. High level Maintenance on S3000 and S2000 sorter systems and conveyor systems used for baggage transfer within OR Tambo Airport. Changing and maintaining conveyor belts on conveyor systems within OR Tambo Airport. Changing and maintaining Baggage Sorter equipment within OR Tambo Airport. Siemens PLC programming (basic) and fault finding Electrical Maintenance on Conveyor and sorter power control panels. Assisting IT with networking when required. Ensuring good and quality service
- Managerial: Managing International baggage sortation basement division Managing staff Developing management programs for staff management Managing hours of work Managing stores and equipment
- Safety: Appointed as OHS Safety Officer for Beumer Group since March 2014. Monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations in the workplace. Development of measures to assure personnel safety. Ensuring OHS plans are prepared and implemented. Development and updating of Company Health and Safety Policies Development and maintaining Company Health and safety Regulations. Development and maintaining Company Health and Safety file Managing Construction projects wrt OHS Policies and procedures. Arranging and implementing OHS Committee meetings and toolbox talks
- Experience (in years): 07 years 10 months
Electrical and Maintenance technician & Safety Officer
Beumergroup SA (Crisplant SA: Previous company name)
03.2009 - 03.2018
- Technical: Training and support. Maintenance on electrical equipment. S3000 and S2000 Baggage sorter systems maintenance and construction. Conveyor systems maintenance. Check in counters maintenance. Baggage elevators maintenance. Changing and maintaining all 3-phase related motors and connections. Assisting IT with networking when required. Ensuring good and quality service. Acting as senior technician (supervisor) on regular occasions when senior technicians non availability
- Safety: Appointed as OHS Safety Officer for Beumer Group since March 2014. Monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations in the workplace. Development of measures to assure personnel safety. Ensuring OHS plans are prepared and implemented. Development and updating of Company Health and Safety Policies Development and maintaining Company Health and safety Regulations. Development and maintaining Company Health and Safety file Managing Construction projects wrt OHS Policies and procedures. Arranging and implementing OHS Committee meetings and toolbox talks Development of Methods and Procedures documents (Method statements) for Beumergroup SA
- Experience (in years): 8 years 00 months
Test Centre Technical Specialist
Telkom SA - Unlimited Temp assignment contracted by NT Ngidi Consulting
02.2004 - 02.2009
- Training and support by means of: technical advice & assistance. High level support of customer complaints, Customer Care & Customer need identification. Overall responsibility of looking after the Test Centre’s Computer infrastructure. (EUD). Development of Methods and Procedures documents (Work Instruction documents) for the ANTC (Access Network test centre) Development of Quality measurement documents and policies for the ANTC. Ensuring operational plans (Interpret, kpi’s & kpa’s, targets, goals, strategy and action) are adhered to. Data Purification Providing back-office support to Telkom Accounts division and customer service management branches Ensuring good and quality Customer service. Technical support to top corporate customers. Product management support through providing technical support for Business Cases.
- Experience (in years): 1 years 10 months
Technician & Senior technician
Top Security
02.2003 - 01.2004
- Installation and maintenance of all related security equipment including: Mechanical and electrical gate operation systems Home and Business alarm systems Home and Business intercom systems Electrical fencing and control systems
- Salary: R2800 per month + Cell phone All + Company car
- Experience (in years): 1 years 00 months
Technical centre Specialist + Junior Operational Manager
Telkom SA
08.1989 - 07.2002
- Managerial functions of a Data test centre. High Level support and repair of various data related services such as ISDN, 128k Diginet, Martis and Voice Grade leased lines (services). Repair of Microwave transmission services and equipment. Repair of transmission communication equipment and services.
- Total years in employment: 12 years 11 months
- Section: Special services Division (Data test Center)
- Job Title/Position held: Technical centre Specialist + Junior Operational Manager
- From/To: Aug 1998 to July 2002
- Section: Special Services Division
- Job Title/Position held: Senior Technical officer
- From/To: July 1995 to July 1998
- Section: Private wire Special Investigations
- Job Title/Position held: Technical officer
- From/To: January 1993 to June 1995
- Section: Transmission
- Job Title/Position held: Tele-comms technician 3year traineeship
- From/To: July 1989 to Dec 1992
Education
Business Management - Business Communication 1, Principles of Management 1
01.2001
Grade 12 Senior Certificate - Languages only
01.1986
Subject(s) passed: Afrikaans SG, English HG
National Technical certificate Part 1, 2 and 3 - undefined
01.1985
Subjects Passed: NTS1: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Engineering Drawing, Electrical Trade theory NTS2: Mathematics, Engineering Science, Electronics, Electrical trade theory NTS3: Mathematics, Electronics, Logic Systems
Grade 11 - undefined
01.1984
Subjects Passed (Grade 11): Afrikaans HG, English HG, Geography HG, Woodwork Principles SG, Mathematics & Biology (failed)
Grade 10 - undefined
01.1983
Subjects Passed (Grade 10): Afrikaans HG, English HG, Biology SG, Geography HG, Woodwork Principles. Mathematics (failed)
Skills
Knowledge & Skills Thorough knowledge of Telecom services Technically inclined Leadership qualities Communicate very easily Positive image Team Player Conflict handling Problem solving
Computer Literacy: MS Office All Windows Operating systems Intermediate knowledge level of networking (IT)
Timeline
Senior technician and OHS Officer - Beumer Group SA
03.2018 - Current
Electrical and Maintenance technician & Safety Officer - Beumergroup SA (Crisplant SA: Previous company name)
03.2009 - 03.2018
Test Centre Technical Specialist - Telkom SA - Unlimited Temp assignment contracted by NT Ngidi Consulting
02.2004 - 02.2009
Technician & Senior technician - Top Security
02.2003 - 01.2004
Technical centre Specialist + Junior Operational Manager - Telkom SA
08.1989 - 07.2002
Lyceum Correspondence College - Grade 12 Senior Certificate, Languages only
Braamfontein Technical College - National Technical certificate Part 1, 2 and 3,
DF Malan High School - Grade 11,
DF Malan High School - Grade 10,
Damelin Management School - Business Management, Business Communication 1, Principles of Management 1
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Telkom Service excellence award (2001/09/13), Telkom Service excellence award (2000/10/23), Remtest evaluation: One specialist from each service within Telkom was assigned to evaluate various tenders during July 2000 to August 2001. I represented Voice grade services and Analogue & Data related data services., Sport: Karate (1982 – 1984, Volleyball (1987 -1993), Boxing (1985-1988), The “Name In Lights” award is an initiative from Telkom. This award is nominated for by sectional head and is only awarded to individuals for outstanding service or going the extra mile.
Career objected Education
- Date: 01 March 2009 to Current Venue: Airport + PMADS Occupational Health and Safety Officer (PMADS) Occupational Health and safety Representative (PMADS) S3000 Sorter systems S2000 Sorter systems Risk Management Incident/Accident investigations
- Date: 07 July 1989 to 09 February 2008 Venue: Telkom Centre for Learning Basic & Primary Rate ISDN services Dect Platforms (Radio transmission systems) Alcatel A9800 Dect system Being a dynamic Team Player Why should I be your customer? People Management – A new Mindset Management Competency workshop Inter-Supervisory Skills (Intro to Management) Project Management Introduction to Electricity principles Quality Customer care Intro to Telkom and it's Networks Intro to Logics Intro to Cisco Routers Intro to Higher Order Multiplexing Team Leader Development Transmission A, B and C Course (Part of 3 year training)
NATIONAL SERVICE (Army Training)
Unit and type of service: SADF (Now SANDF), Armoured Corps Job Title/Position held: Soldier (Gunner) Division: 2 Special Services Battalion, Zeerust Length of service 24 months: Aug 1987 to Aug 1989, inclusive of: Border Duty: 6 months (Oshakati, Ondangwa, Angola)