Jacob (Japie) Diederiks
Senior Project Manager
Somerset West
Summary
Dynamic Project Manager and Technical Engineer with over 21 years of experience in project management and PRINCE2 methodologies, complemented by 25 years in delivering telecom and IT solutions. Expertise includes organizing work schedules, overseeing construction sites, and managing handyman tasks for home improvements while ensuring safety for both employees and the site. Proven track record in handling diverse infrastructure contracts, including relocation, co-location, and environmental projects for private sector and government clients across South Africa and Africa. Skilled in engaging stakeholders at various organizational levels, with a strong focus on telecom mobile operators and infrastructure projects involving complex systems such as fiber routes, switches, routers, and energy management solutions.
Overview
2
2
Languages
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager and Contractor
FIXIT Projects
03.2024 - Current
- Planning all work schedules and supervising all work for the Construction Sites and Handyman for House renovations. Safety of the site's the workers. In the Western Cape Area
- Side Supervisor and Contractor
- Construction & Civil Work and House Renovation Work
Contract
Inwe Project's and Sleeq Project's
03.2024 - Current
- Planning all work schedules and supervising all work on the Construction Site and safety of the site and workers.
- Side Supervisor and Contractor
- Construction & Civil Work and House Renovation Work
Senior Project Manager
Data Networks and Telecommunications Management Consultants (Pty)LTD
01.2021 - Current
- Provide Consulting and Project Management to various Companies in South Africa and in Africa.
- Project Management Consultants
Project Manager
Liquid Telecom South Africa
03.2015 - 12.2020
- Responsible for the project management and coordination of internal and external inter-network activities for the Transnet Transition (Project) on the LAN Transition Network, Fibre Routes and on all BAU Projects to all different OD accounts in Western Cape. And I'm also responsible for the TFR account as OD in Transnet South Africa. Responsible for Project Management of WCG projects (Datacentre, RF1/RF2 and WCG Core Links, WCG VoIP Deployment, WCG PRI Porting SOW and WCG Cisco PRN Solution. I also assist the KAM's with E-commerce for B2B were the KAM sold services and equipment to a client. The Solution Architect and I must then explain to the client how it will work and how we will implement it to the Business.
- Transnet TFR BAU Projects and Contract of Transnet Transition LAN and WAN, WCG Projects
- Retrenched
Project Manager
Whirl Away South Africa
08.2014 - 12.2014
- Provide Consulting and Project Management to Companies Alexander Forbes, MTN in South Africa and in Africa. We as a Team also assist with the explaining of E-commerce for B2B were the Sale Rep sold services and equipment to a client. The Solution Architect and I must explain to the client how it will work and how we will implement it to the Company.
- Contract Successfully Completed
Consultant (Customer Support Engineer)
Heliocentris Industry GmbH Germany
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Perform pre configuration, programming of Heliocentris (P21) EM 1.2 and 1.3 transmission equipment for GSM Towers as per customer's needs (Telecel, Telesite, Mcel, Vodacom and Airtel), participated in the architecture rollouts. Also, on the new Technology the Energy Manager 2.0. Implementing Site Management Solution for customers and configurations. It is a Clean Energy Network Management System which integrates fault management, performance management and dash boarding. Working with Linux operating system and Oracle database (Basic). Installing and setup of wireless remote monitoring modems and Replacement with upgradable software. Perform pre configuration, programming on Heliocentris (P21) (EM) Clean Energy transmission equipment for monitoring Power to the site (Grid) and to check if the batteries are fully charged and to Monitor the Generator and fuel for fuel theft and consumption. Installation and configuration of Solar Modules Energy, Wind Generator Energy, Electrolysis, Hydrogen for renewable Energy, Fuel Cell, Site Camera's and Genset Efficiencies at sites with Heliocentris (P21) equipment.
- Retrenched
Kentrox Coordinator
American Towers South Africa
02.2013 - 06.2013
- Perform pre configuration, programming of Kentrox transmission equipment for GSM Towers as per customer's needs (Cell C), participated in the architecture rollout. Implementing Site Management Solution (Optima) for Customers and configurations. It is a Network Management System which integrates fault management, performance management and dash boarding. Working with Linux operating system and Oracle database. (Basic) Installing and setup of wireless remote monitoring modems and replacement of upgradable 3 Face Smart Mains Meter (DRT301CII) with Vodacom, MTN, Neotel, iBurst and 8ta meters (DRT301C). Perform pre configuration, programming on Kentrox transmission equipment for monitoring Power to the site (Eskom) and to check the batteries is fully charge on the Kentrox equipment. To configure extra equipment to each site namely Site Camera's, Alarms and Pepper spray for safety of Kentrox equipment on site.
- 5 Month Contract
- Better Offer
Kentrox Configuration Specialist
LTP Mast and Infrastructure
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Perform pre configuration, programming of Kentrox transmission equipment for GSM Towers as per customer's needs (Cell C), participated in the architecture rollout. Implementing Site Management Solution (Optima) for Customers and configurations. It's a Network Management System which integrates fault management, performance management and dash boarding. Working with Linux operating system and Oracle database. (Basic) Installing and setup of wireless remote monitoring modems and replacement of upgradable 3 Face (DRT301CII) mains meter with Vodacom, MTN, Neotel, iBurst and 8ta meters (DRT301C)
- 7 Month Contract
- Moved to ATC Head Office
Verification & Provisioning Engineer
Lemcon Likuasa
12.2011 - 06.2012
- Perform wiring harness and pre configuration, programming of Kentrox transmission equipment for GSM Towers as per customer's needs (Cell C), participated in the architecture rollout. Implementing Site Management Solution (Optima) for customers and configurations. It is a Network Management System which integrates fault management, performance management and dash boarding. Working with Linux operating system and Oracle database. (Basic) Installing and setup of wireless remote monitoring modems. This contract was for American Towers Company South Africa and Cell C towers.
- Contract – Successfully Completed
Project Manager / Technical Engineer
GSM Tronix PTY(LTD)
04.2010 - 10.2011
- The Project Manager Installation Services is responsible for managing the activities of field Service installation technicians across Africa supporting deployment service projects and schedules.
- Ensures a high level of profitability, overall customer service satisfaction, adequate staffing levels, training, internal and external growth and maximization of asset utilization.
- Retrenched
Internal IT Support Manager / Project Manager / Bid Office Manager
Choice Technologies
05.2006 - 08.2009
- Responsible for the implementation, maintenance and ongoing improvement of 3Com System and 3Com Switches management control strategies.
- Responsible for Guidelines and Procedural Documentation.
- Retrenched
Technical Consultant / Project Manager
SA Call Centre's Solutions
09.2004 - 05.2006
- Responsible for the Profiling, Validation, Integration, Implementation, Engineering, Project Management and coordination of internal and external inter-network activities.
- Ensure that the design is optimized in terms of cost.
- Better Offer
Owner
Advanced Fibre
04.2001 - 08.2004
- Installation of THERM GUARD cellulose fibre Insulation.
- Installation of Water pipes covers and geysers blankets.
- Sold Business
Technician
Sadelcom
04.2001 - 08.2002
- Installation of Fossil PABX, redo cabling with CAT 5e cables and installation into building.
- Compile Infrastructure Requirement documentation that specifies infrastructure requirements from the customer for implementing the solution.
- Contract - Successfully Completed
Maintenance Technician
Davidson Cable Jointing
01.1997 - 03.2001
- Maintenance and Board level repairs on Nitsuko PABX Systems.
- Daily reports on invoices.
- Contract ended
Senior Technical Officer
Telkom SA
01.1983 - 01.1996
- Client Service Centre - Installation of new services to clients (Business or residential).
- Test Clerk - Handling all queries in respect of: New Applications, Faulty Lines.
- Permanent - Medical Boarded
Education
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner -
PeopleCert, Snap-Tech Trainers & Cape Town
Cape Town, South Africa01-2018
Certificate of Completion of Basic Product & Application Training of Kentrox & Technology and Transmission Equipment for GSM - undefined
Kentrox & Technology and Transmission Equipment USA
USA01-2010
Microsoft Project - undefined
Damelin School of Information & Technology
Krugersdorp, South Africa01-2009
Diploma in Project Management - undefined
Damelin School of Business & Management
Krugersdorp, South Africa01-2005
A Plus - Strategy Implementation
Dynamic Training Solutions School of Business & Management
01-1999
Certificate as Telecommunications Technician - Telephony, Transmission, Basic of Electricity, Outdoor Plant, Switching, Telkom Equipment and Planning
01-1984
Skills
Project Management
Site Safety/OSHA Compliance
HR & Contractors Management
Process Implementation
Subcontractor & Crew Supervision
Change Order Management
Transformation
Delivery Management
Service & Change Management
Construction & Site Built Projects
Computer Literacy MS Office & Projects
Incident & Major Incident Management
Managed Service Projects
Procurement & Logistics
Contract Management
Infrastructure Improvement Projects
Budgeting & Cost Controls
HP
Dell
3Com
Servers
LAN
Workstations
VoIP
Environmental Remediation Projects
Bidding / Estimating / Proposals
Performance management
Personal Information
- ID Number: 621020 5020 083
- ID Type: Disable
- ID Number: 6210205020083
Courses And Certifications Completed
- Network Plus, 2008-01-01, I.T. Intellect
- 3Com VCX IP telephony & IP messaging, Introduction to Network plus, NBX sales, 2008-01-01, Westcon Academy
- Symantec Sales Export Award Symantec Technical Specialist Award, 2008-01-01, Symantec
- Introduction to CT Switch/Call Centre, Software & Products Technical Course on CT Switch/Call Centre, Software, 2005-01-01, Page 2 of 5
- Real connect Intro to Cosmocom VoIP Call Centre software, 2006-01-01, Cosmocom
- Installation on DCS Compact, DCS100, OS100, iDCS500 Programming of Digital Communication Systems, 2006-01-01, Mia Telecoms
- Installation of Dry Walls, Drop Ceilings, Ceilings, Corners, 2003-01-01, Bpb Gypsum
- Intro to MS Dos, Payphones, Golden voice, Telephone Etiquette, BTS 60, 24, 128, Jupiter, Diana 224, Alcatel Systems, Nitsuko PABX 308, 328 Systems, 2003-01-01, Various
Key Skills And Areas Of Expertise
- Project Management
- Site Safety/OSHA Compliance
- HR & Contractors Management
- Process Implementation
- Subcontractor & Crew Supervision
- Change Order Management
- Transformation
- Delivery Management
- Service & Change Management
- Construction & Site Built Projects
- Computer Literacy MS Office & Projects
- Incident & Major Incident Management
- Managed Service Projects
- Procurement & Logistics
- Contract Management
- Infrastructure Improvement Projects
- Budgeting & Cost Controls
- HP, Dell, 3Com, Servers, LAN, Workstations, VoIP
- Environmental Remediation Projects
- Bidding / Estimating / Proposals
- ADSL / DSL, Hub / Routers, NOC, Avaya
- Telco & IT Operations Management
- Telecommunications, Microwave, Wireless
- Programming, Ericsson, Cisco Switches
- Project Planning
- BSS, Site Acquisition, CDMA
- Routers, Build Harness, GSM, 3G, 2G
- Program Management
- Fibre Optic
- UMTS, Rollout, Transmission
Disability Status
Disable
Timeline
Manager and Contractor
FIXIT Projects
03.2024 - Current
Contract
Inwe Project's and Sleeq Project's
03.2024 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Data Networks and Telecommunications Management Consultants (Pty)LTD
01.2021 - Current
Project Manager
Liquid Telecom South Africa
03.2015 - 12.2020
Project Manager
Whirl Away South Africa
08.2014 - 12.2014
Consultant (Customer Support Engineer)
Heliocentris Industry GmbH Germany
06.2013 - 08.2014
Kentrox Coordinator
American Towers South Africa
02.2013 - 06.2013
Kentrox Configuration Specialist
LTP Mast and Infrastructure
08.2012 - 02.2013
Verification & Provisioning Engineer
Lemcon Likuasa
12.2011 - 06.2012
Project Manager / Technical Engineer
GSM Tronix PTY(LTD)
04.2010 - 10.2011
Internal IT Support Manager / Project Manager / Bid Office Manager
Choice Technologies
05.2006 - 08.2009
Technical Consultant / Project Manager
SA Call Centre's Solutions
09.2004 - 05.2006
Owner
Advanced Fibre
04.2001 - 08.2004
Technician
Sadelcom
04.2001 - 08.2002
Maintenance Technician
Davidson Cable Jointing
01.1997 - 03.2001
Senior Technical Officer
Telkom SA
01.1983 - 01.1996
Certificate as Telecommunications Technician - Telephony, Transmission, Basic of Electricity, Outdoor Plant, Switching, Telkom Equipment and Planning
A Plus - Strategy Implementation
Dynamic Training Solutions School of Business & Management
Diploma in Project Management - undefined
Damelin School of Business & Management
Microsoft Project - undefined
Damelin School of Information & Technology
Certificate of Completion of Basic Product & Application Training of Kentrox & Technology and Transmission Equipment for GSM - undefined
Kentrox & Technology and Transmission Equipment USA
PRINCE2 Foundation and Practitioner -
PeopleCert, Snap-Tech Trainers & Cape Town