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Johannes Smit

Johannes Smit

IT Technician University Of Stellenbosch
Saldanha

Summary

Accomplished IT professional with a robust background in network troubleshooting and a proven track record of enhancing IT security and efficiency at Stellenbosch University. Skilled in IT procurement and wireless networking, with a flair for training and mentoring teams to achieve excellence. Demonstrated success in streamlining operations, evidenced by a significant improvement in system reliability.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior IT and Communications Technician

Stellenbosch University
06.2021 - Current

1. Front Desk Support to Staff and Students in relation to ICT at Saldanha Campus.

2. Handle ICT Requests - JIRA (Assign, Escalate, Pend, Update and Raise).

3. Ensure that the SLAs are met.

4. Ensure that Workstations on Campus are up to date and run the latest OS version.

5. Ensure functionality of Office 365. This includes support in terms of MS Teams, MFA and Email.

6. Assist Suppliers/Vendors when delivering services on Campus.

7. Effective Business Continuity in terms of ICT on campus.

8.Effective Control and Management of Audio and Visual equipment booked out of MSIT-Store.

9. Effective communication and transparency within the Team.

10. Written weekly feedback to System Manager (status of tasks and objectives).

11. Tier1/First-Line and Tier2/Second-Line End User Support.

12. Setup of Computers and IT equipment according to Campus/University Standards.

13. Assist users with SUN Account problems.

14. Provide users with Wi-Fi support.

15. Ensure functionality of classroom ICT equipment by means of rectifying Projector, Sound, Document Camera issues in Classrooms.

16. Report faulty equipment to customer and team. Request quotations for repair/replacement - With Permission from Director Faculty Administration.

17. Audio and Visual Support to Classrooms, Conference Rooms and Meetings.

18. Ensure that Classroom workstation' Windows Updates and Anti-Virus are up to date.

19. Reactive Lecturer Support (Lecturers to Raise a Request on arrival).

20. Attend to Printer errors, ensure operational toner-levels and Monthly reports on Usage to Suppliers.


IT LANA – SENIOR MANAGER & NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

South African Navy
09.2009 - 06.2021

- FIRST LINE SUPPORT

- ADMINISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT

- DRAFTING OF IT PLAN

- EXECUTION OF RISK MANAGEMENT

- REPORTING OF FAULTS

- RESOURCE CO-ORDINATION

- PROVIDE END USER SUPPORT

- RESPONSIBLE FOR DAILY BACKUPS OF AREA DATA

- MAINTENANCE SANDF DATA SECURITY / CONFIDENTIALITY

- MANAGING & CONTROL OVER WORKSTATIONS & PERIPHERALS

- MANAGING AND OVERSEEING WORKFORCE

- REPORTING OF VIRUSES FOUND AND WEAK SPOTS. ASSESSING AND IMPROVING SOFTWARE TO MAINTAIN SECURITY LEVEL

- UPDATING OF ASSETS MONTHLY

MARINE SA NAVY

South African Navy
01.2006 - 09.2009

- IN CHARGE OF PLATOON

- PLANNING OF DEPLOYMENTS IN & OUTSIDE SOUTH AFRICA

- ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS ARE CLEARED FOR DUTY BY MEDICAL CHECKS

- ENSURING THAT ALL EQUIPMENT ARE IN PLACE FOR DEPLOYMENTS

- ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS PASS THE FITNESS TEST WEEKLY TO MAINTAIN ABOVE REQUIERMENT STANDARDS

- ENSURING THAT ALL MEMBERS OF PLATOON’S PERSONAL FILES ARE UP TO DATE AND IN ORDER

IT LANA – NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR SAS SALDANHA

South African Navy
04.2000 - 01.2006

- FIRST LINE SUPPORT

- ADMINISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT

- DRAFTING OF IT PLAN

- EXECUTION OF RISK MANAGEMENT

- REPORTING OF FAULTS

- RESOURCE CO-ORDINATION

- PROVIDE END USER SUPPORT

- RESPONSIBLE FOR DAILY BACKUPS OF AREA DATA

- MAINTENANCE SANDF DATA SECURITY / CONFIDENTIALITY

- MANAGING & CONTROL OVER WORKSTATIONS & PERIPHERALS

- MANAGING AND OVERSEEING WORKFORCE

- REPORTING OF VIRUSES FOUND AND WEAK SPOTS. ASSESSING AND IMPROVING SOFTWARE TO MAINTAIN SECURITY LEVEL

- UPDATING OF ASSETS MONTHLY

IT SUPPORT (SANAD)

South African Navy
06.1997 - 04.2000

- FIRST LINE SUPPORT

- ADMINISTRATION OF EQUIPMENT

- DRAFTING OF IT PLAN

- EXECUTION OF RISK MANAGEMENT

- REPORTING OF FAULTS

- RESOURCE CO-ORDINATION

- PROVIDE END USER SUPPORT

- RESPONSIBLE FOR DAILY BACKUPS OF AREA DATA

- MAINTENANCE SANDF DATA SECURITY / CONFIDENTIALITY

- MANAGING & CONTROL OVER WORKSTATIONS & PERIPHERALS

- MANAGING AND OVERSEEING WORKFORCE

- REPORTING OF VIRUSES FOUND AND WEAK SPOTS. ASSESSING AND IMPROVING SOFTWARE

DOG HANDLER – K9 ATTACK UNIT (SANAD)

South African Navy
04.1993 - 05.1997

- OVERSEEING K9 UNIT DAILY CARE

- OVERSEEING K9 DAILY TRAINING

- PLANNING OF SHIFT PATROL WALKS TO ENSURE UNIT IS SECURED

Education

No Degree - N3

HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND TECH COLLEGE
Strand, South Africa
04.2001 -

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Accomplishments

DIKALAKALA TRAINING & SKILLS DEVELOPMENT-2012

- FIRST AID LEVEL 1 & 2

- FIRE CO-ORDINATOR

- HEALTH & SAFETY PER

PROJECT MARITIME TRAINING-2012

- PSSR & PST

- PRE SEA FAMILIARISATION

- OFFSHORE SURVIVAL (ELEMENTARY FIRST AID AT SEA, - ELEMENTARY FIRE FIGHTING & H.U.E.T)

SOUTH AFRICAN NAVY COURSES

- MILITARY TRAINING PART 1

- DOG HANDLER, K9 ATTACK UNIT

- DRIVER MAINTAINER GENERAL (MILITARY 3500KG UP TO 5T)

- PROTECTION PART 1

- PROTECTION PART 2

- PROTECTION SEA

- DIS CON PART 1

- NBCD PART 2

- SEAWARD PART 2

- CHARGE HANDLING

- COXSWAIN PART 3

- MILITARY TRAINING PART 2

WINDOWS NT 4.0 WORKSTATION

- IT. MICROSOFT OFFICE ADVANCE

- WINDOWS NT ADMINISTRATOR

- HELPDESK, LAN ADMINISTRATOR (DOS, NETWORK

+LOTUS NOTES)

- CONTROL BOOK OFFICER

- ISS (INFORMATION SECURITY SYSTEMS)

INFANTRY (PLATOON WEAPONS, URBAN PHASE, RURAL PHASE & CORPS TRAINING)

- SEA & SAND (OGASA)

- ADVENTURE TRAINING

- HUMAN BEHAVIOUR OBSERVATION

- AFRICAN CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME (ACOTA)

- MILITARY TRAINING PART 3

- WEB DEVELOPMENT (PHOTOSHOP & DREAMWEAVER)



Timeline

Senior IT and Communications Technician

Stellenbosch University
06.2021 - Current

IT LANA – SENIOR MANAGER & NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

South African Navy
09.2009 - 06.2021

MARINE SA NAVY

South African Navy
01.2006 - 09.2009

No Degree - N3

HOTTENTOTS HOLLAND TECH COLLEGE
04.2001 -

IT LANA – NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR SAS SALDANHA

South African Navy
04.2000 - 01.2006

IT SUPPORT (SANAD)

South African Navy
06.1997 - 04.2000

DOG HANDLER – K9 ATTACK UNIT (SANAD)

South African Navy
04.1993 - 05.1997
Johannes SmitIT Technician University Of Stellenbosch