Justice Tebogo Saaiman
Engineering Technician
Monavoni
Summary
Enthusiastic individual experienced in analyzing issues on service calls and finding effective solutions. Offering engaging and pleasant personality with expertise building customer relationships. Outstanding diagnostics skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
1
1
Language
Work History
System Technician: Navigation and Surveillance (Surface and Air)
Reutech Solutions
04.2025 - Current
- Conduct Corrective/Preventative maintenance on the South African Navy navigation equipment such as RADAR, Echo Sounder, Auto Pilot AIS, Gyro compass, DGPS and EM logger. This includes but not limited to Installation, testing, troubleshooting, repairs and commissioning.
- Workshop management duties such as maintaining logistical records, Calibration of test equipment, Stores requisitions (Spares and consumables), Regulations Compliance, Quality Assurance, Reporting Creating and Marinating SOP’s, and training clients/Subordinates.
Customer Solutions Engineer – Solutions Engineering and Delivery
Avanti Communications
07.2023 - Current
- Advise prospective customers and the wider sales teams on understanding, converting prospective customer requirements into the most effective technical solutions.
- Support the sales team through customer requirement gathering, proposal development and customer interaction.
- Design communications systems in collaboration with the Solution Architects by calculating link budgets and conducting feasibility analysis to develop solutions that meet the customer requirements.
- Ensure that the offered solution architecture (hardware, capacity and the value add features) is the most suitable, reliable and cost effective.
- Coordinate the interaction between the customer’s technical representatives and the internal departments to seamlessly deliver successful solution as agreed with the customer.
- Use the knowledge gained by working directly with the customers to provide market intelligence to, Solution Architects, Product Management and Marketing.
Senior Technologist -Telecom and Spectrum Management
South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)
09.2022 - 07.2023
- Establish and maintain an Accessible Radio Astronomy Friendly Telecommunication Solutions for the community around the radio telescope.
- Conduct Spectrum Monitoring and Management to ensure statutory protection of radio astronomy.
- Implementation of the Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act for Radio Frequency Interference Protection.
- Conduct research on radio frequency interference for spectrum management policy and radio frequency protection inputs.
- Maintain excellent stakeholder relations through appropriate communication and engagement.
Communications Engineer (Acting Chief Engineer)-Telecoms and Instrumentation
South African National Antarctic Program
06.2014 - 07.2022
- Maintenance and management of the SANAP telecommunication network.
- Administrative management includes: Development and implementation of ICT Strategy, ICT Risk assessment and management, ICT Audit, Policy development and implementation, Formulate disaster recovery plans, compilation of budgetary requirements, Project Management.
- Technical Management involves: Satellite network (Teleport) Management that is the installation, configuring, testing, calibration, commissioning, new systems specifications, monitoring service availability, Modifications (improvements), remote Support, Training, ICT Security and testing of all the satellite system components.
- Two way Radio: deployment, calibration, testing and maintenance of HF and VHF radio.
- IT and Computer networks: Installation and configuration of all network devices such as routers, switches and servers (Linux and Windows).
- The main satellite hub is located in Cape Town; we provide connectivity, remote support and monitoring of the remote sites i.e. Gough Island, Marion Island and Antarctica and on board the vessel (S.A Agulhus II).
- Other administrative responsibilities include SLA management (satellites, internet, and telephone contracts), selection, appointment and training (General telecommunication fundamentals and equipment specific) of overwintering communication engineers on the current communication infrastructure.
- The Development of training materials (Presentations, manuals and evaluation), SOP’s, ICT policies.
- Other major responsibilities include taking part in annual relief voyages as a member of the logistics management team. The team is responsible for voyage coordination planning, preparation, and execution.
Chief Technologist (Section head)
South African Weather Service
11.2011 - 05.2014
- Duties included Maintenance (preventative and reactive) coordination, monitoring, management, improvement of the lightning detection network (And the RADAR network to a lesser extent).
- Maintenance and monitoring coordination entailed equipment installation, testing, calibration, commissioning, development and implementation of maintenance strategy, procedures, compilation budgetary requirements, maintenance plan formulation, implementation, personnel and resource management.
- Maintenance of Information Systems and Knowledge management.
- Administrative contributions included Document formulation, control, monthly reporting on network performance and improvements.
- Development of training materials. (Presentations, manuals and evaluation), SOP’s, policies.
- Technical contribution included: Network maintenance data analysis, formulation and implementation of network solutions for continuous performance improvement.
- LDN Network component test design and configuration components for ICT network operation.
Application Support Engineer
Concilium Technologies
12.2008 - 10.2011
- My engineering duties comprised of pre-sales and post-sales customer technical support, technical training, solution configuration, installation, commissioning testing and calibration.
- I offered support and training (Basic to advanced), on (RF and microwave) electronic test and measurement equipment (Oscilloscope, Power, Network and Spectrum analyzer e.t.c).
- Development of training materials (Presentations, manuals and evaluation), SOP’s, policies.
- ICT duties including wireless LAN deployment training (basic to advanced), which comprised of Wi-Fi planning (modeling software), surveying (Physical scanning of the environment for electromagnetic signals), Wireless network monitoring (security) and optimization (QoS).
- Configuration of test instruments for remote control via LAN.
- Customer interaction included presales support (product demonstration), Trade shows, exhibitions, seminars, and technical presentations.
Technician (Workshop Manager)
Laipac Africa
01.2008 - 11.2008
- My duties comprised of customer support, interaction, hardware repairs and basic workshop management.
- Customer support function included software/hardware support, basic user training on personal and vehicle tracking devices.
- Customer interaction included presales support (product demonstration), Trade shows, exhibitions, and technical presentations.
- Hardware repairs included troubleshooting, testing, firmware updates and installation of devices (devices architecture was based on the following technologies GPS, GSM and Web technology).
- Basic workshop management comprised of coordination of repairs, installation, spares stock take, installation, technical training and resource management.
- ICT support included Customer training web platform, tracking device management application software, workshop computer network management and desktop support.
Trainee technician (Lab Assistant Manager)
CSIR
07.2006 - 12.2007
- Primary duties comprised of design, development, manufacturing, and testing of electronic product prototypes.
- Secondary duties included technical support on electronic prototype design to inventors.
- The support included Operation, technical support and training on correct usage of manufacturing machines such as laser cutter (2D printing for small scale designs), milling machines (Circuit board manufacturing and 3D printing) and vinyl cutter (flexible circuit board design and logo design).
- ICT support included desktop support (UBUNTU and WINDOWS), basic network trouble shooting, CAD design and production (Machine printing).
Education
Tlhoafalo High school
01.1999 - 01.2003
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
01.2004 - 06.2007
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering Electronic communications
Tshwane University of Technology
06.2010 - 06.2014
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
MANCOSA
07.2019 - 06.2020
Master of Business Administration - undefined
MANCOSA
07.2021 - 07.2022
Skills
Satellite Network Deployment and Management
Computer Network Deployment and Management
Wireless network Deployment and Management
Maintenance and repairs
Problem-solving
Customer service
Team management
Accomplishments
- Successfully testing OneWeb LEO Services in South Africa
- Successfully leading a scientific expedition to Antarctica
- Concilium Technologies Customer Care award
- CSIR Excellence award (Meeting a sitting president)
- Providing WiFi deployment training to Telkom staff for the FIFA world cup 2010
- Best science student
Interests
Development on Electronics (AVR microcontroller and Raspberry Pi)
Computer programming with C and JAVA (self-taught)
Android App development
New technological inventions
Reading
Science fiction movies
Cricket
Play and watch sports in general
Leadership Roles
- Assistant Departmental Coordinating Officer (Scientific & logistics Voyage Coordinator)
- Supervisor to SANAP Telecommunications Engineers
- Technical Coordinator of a maintenance team
- Workshop Manager Laipac Africa
- Advanced Manufacturing Technology Strategy Fabrication Laboratory (FabLab) assistant manager
Employment Objective
My primary objective is to become an asset to any organization that employs me. I would like to make a substantial contribution in proving to the entire world that South Africans are capable of producing technically sound and professional technological solutions.
Postal Address - Same As Residential
True
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 05/12/85
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: C1
- Marital Status: Single
Educational Background
Tlhoafalo High school, 1999-2003, Provincial metric certificate, Afrikaans, Tswana, English, Geography, Physical Science, Mathematics, Biology, Vaal University of Technology, Electrical Engineering (LC) Electronics and Electronic Communications, 01/2004 to 06/2007, National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Tshwane University of Technology, Electrical Engineering Electronic communications, 06/2010 to 01/2014, B-Tech (Incomplete one module outstanding), Satellite Communications 4, Opto Electronics 4, Signal Processing 4, Mathematics 4, Engineering Management 4, Computer Networks 4, Microwave Engineering 4, Industrial Project 4, MANCOSA, Business Management, 07/2019 to 06/2020, Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management, MANCOSA, Master of Business Administration, 07/2021 to 07/2022, Human Resource Development, Information and Knowledge Management, Strategic Marketing Management, Managerial Economics, Corporate Strategy (Strategic Management), Research and Quantitative Methods, Financial Management, Entrepreneurship, Dissertation, Microsoft Azure Administrator, Microsoft Azure Security Technologies, Manage and extend Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals, Microsoft 365 Administrator, Craft effective prompts for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Empower your workforce with Microsoft 365 Copilot Use Cases, SpectraEMC (LS Telecom), MTCNA (MikroTik Certified Network Associate), Avanti Newtec VSAT Installation Training, AirMagnet WiFi Analyser Certified Product Professional, AirMagnet Survey Pro Certified Product Professional, Agilent (Keysight) Product Fundamentals factory training, Effective Speaking and Presentation, Progressive Discipline for line managers, Basic project management (CSIR internal course), Linux GUI
Affiliations
Engineering Council of South Africa
Certification
Newtec Certified VSAT Installer
Timeline
System Technician: Navigation and Surveillance (Surface and Air)
Reutech Solutions
04.2025 - Current
Newtec Certified VSAT Installer
07-2024
Customer Solutions Engineer – Solutions Engineering and Delivery
Avanti Communications
07.2023 - Current
Senior Technologist -Telecom and Spectrum Management
South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO)
09.2022 - 07.2023
Master of Business Administration - undefined
MANCOSA
07.2021 - 07.2022
Postgraduate Diploma - Business Management
MANCOSA
07.2019 - 06.2020
Communications Engineer (Acting Chief Engineer)-Telecoms and Instrumentation
South African National Antarctic Program
06.2014 - 07.2022
Chief Technologist (Section head)
South African Weather Service
11.2011 - 05.2014
B-Tech - Electrical Engineering Electronic communications
Tshwane University of Technology
06.2010 - 06.2014
Application Support Engineer
Concilium Technologies
12.2008 - 10.2011
Technician (Workshop Manager)
Laipac Africa
01.2008 - 11.2008
Trainee technician (Lab Assistant Manager)
CSIR
07.2006 - 12.2007
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
01.2004 - 06.2007
Tlhoafalo High school
01.1999 - 01.2003
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