Jonas Duzane Skosana
Network Manager/Administrator
Randburg,GP
Summary
Highly motivated and dedicated IT professional with a strong passion for designing, building, implementing, and resolving complex IT issues. Proven track record of effective organizational skills, relevant qualifications, certifications, and extensive working knowledge of networking technologies. Committed to staying up to date with the latest developments within the field of ICT.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2007
2007
years of post-secondary education
10
10
Certifications
5
5
Languages
Work History
Network Administrator (Acting IT Service Delivery Manager from 2019 to 2021)
Legal Aid South Africa
01.2014 - Current
- Ensure that network capacity is managed
- Assist in installing new offices and PCs on the network
- Carry out authorized configuration changes on a network
- Supervise the installation of networks
- Startup, operate, and monitor network
- Upgrade device firmware and software as necessary
- Manage physical and logical network access
- Liaise with Telco and Network vendors and providers to report faults and co-ordinate changes
- Establish network service level agreements with business units and ensure they are met
- Configure Access Control lists on network devices for security purposes
- Manage network using monitoring software and keep monitoring software configured and up to date
- Do performance and trend analysis of the network with the use of monitoring tools
- Identify and report conflicts between access procedures and operational requirements
- Assist in identifying and monitoring potential network bottlenecks
- Monitor network performance against agreed service levels
- Manage the rollout of successful infrastructure projects in all of Legal Aid SA’s offices
- Management of all IPT network across all offices
- Work closely with the Security team, System Admin and Business Development Division to deliver successful projects and manage operations
- Portfolio of services managed: Access control system, time and attendance, uninterrupted power supply, LAN, WLAN, WAN, network optimization, CCTV, MS Teams, video conferencing, Domain and DHCP servers
ENGINEER
Dimension Data
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Configuring and installing Cisco switches, routers, access points, wireless LAN controllers and riverbed devices
- Troubleshooting and resolving incidents
- Conducting network assessments using Netformx, Pari Wing, and NetMRI tools
- Conducting pre-deployment and post survey assessments for wireless (WI-FI) technology
- Providing first line support for supported technologies within our LoB
- Developing processes and delivering documents for network infrastructure assessment and wireless services
GRADUATE INTERN
Dimension Data
01.2008 - 12.2008
- This was not a role specific position
- It was mainly focused on providing business understanding and exposure to different roles within the organisation
- Achievements: CCNA, ITILv3
- Gained exposure to various roles within Dimension Data’s LoBs, including but not limited to project management, pre-sales, sales, service delivery management, vendor and contract management and network solutions
COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT
University of Limpopo
01.2006 - 12.2007
- Supporting students on the use of applications such as Microsoft Office, programming languages, internet, printing, etc
- Monitoring the use of the laboratory
- Recording computer faults
- Installing application software and new computer hardware
Education
B.Sc Honours degree - Computer Science
Received a bursary from Xstrata South Africa (Pty) Ltd
B.Sc degree - Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
- 2006 - Certificate of Leadership (Computer Lab Assistance)
- 2006 - Certificate of Leadership (3rd year Class Representative)
- 2006 - 5 distinctions
- 2005 - University Academic Award (upfront registration fee for obtaining an average of 74% pass mark)
- 2005 - 3 distinctions
- 2004 - University Academic Award (full tuition fees for obtaining average of 71% matric pass mark)
- 2004 - 6 distinctions
Grade 12 subjects upgrading - undefined
Distinctions: Maths and Biology 2003
Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined
Skills
Routing and switching
Certification
CCNA
Ethnic Group
Black
Desired Job Location
South Africa
Current Employer
Legal Aid SA
Personal Information
- Available: 1 month notice
- Age: 31
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Code 08
Residential Location
Fairland, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Timeline
Network Administrator (Acting IT Service Delivery Manager from 2019 to 2021) - Legal Aid South Africa
01.2014 - Current
ENGINEER - Dimension Data
01.2009 - 01.2014
GRADUATE INTERN - Dimension Data
01.2008 - 12.2008
COMPUTER LAB ASSISTANT - University of Limpopo
01.2006 - 12.2007
University of Limpopo - B.Sc degree, Computer Science and Applied Mathematics
Sozilani Adult Centre - Grade 12 subjects upgrading,
Mphalali Senior Secondary School - Grade 12 (Matric),
University of Limpopo - B.Sc Honours degree, Computer Science
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