Malusi Luvuyo Matiwane
Cape Town
Summary
Experienced Network Planner with a proven track record at Openserve, specialising in fibre allocation, system name creation, and project planning for FTTH initiatives. Demonstrates expertise in technical documentation, site inspections, and network troubleshooting, supported by strong skills in Microsoft Office applications and GPON technologies. Adept at customer service excellence and team collaboration, with a focus on efficient decision-making and risk management. Career goals include advancing network planning capabilities to optimise telecommunications infrastructure.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Network Planner
Openserve
07.2017 - Current
- Allocate fibres for ME, FTTH, PRI’s & POTN
- Create system names for ER32, ER02 & ER05 for FTTH projects.
- Capture TED to generate Tx-ops and Line map.
- Compile FR document for planning and build of the project.
- Update fibre layouts and provide instructions about jointing.
- Update TED and TX-ops with correct information
- Plan ATN BB on Netplan
- Do connectivity on Netplan
- Netplan Line of Count
- Verify information and FDP’s on Netplan
- Conduct site visits for new projects or information Verification.
- Assist field workers to locate the fault and to Identify the cables.
Student Intern
Openserve
02.2016 - 06.2017
- To install fibre to the home for the Client.
- Splice both ends, from the pole and terminate on the ATB from the Client side.
- Install ONT and the Router and activate it.
- Test the link if it is working and the speed that a Client applied for.
- FTTH faults
- No light faults
- Client router configuration
- Indoor Cabling/ Wiring
- Overhead Distribution Network
- MDF and SDC Working Procedures
Electrical Workshop Assistance
Northlink College
02.2015 - 12.2015
- House Wiring (Domestic Wiring)
- Assisting students to build the practicing panels.
- Electrical Maintenance
- Electrical Pannels Maintenance
- General Construction Work
Machine Operator
Maverick Flexible
10.2014 - 01.2015
- Extrusion Laminator Operator
- Fuse two different material together to get one laminated plastic.
- Film Blowing Operator
- Blow crystals of plastic and convert them into Plastic.
- Lamination Operator
Education
BSc - Computer Science
Regenesys School of Technology
Gauteng, South Africa01.2027
ND: (Diploma) - Electrical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Cape Town, South Africa01.2021
National Technical Certificate: N6 - Electrical Engineering
Northlink College
01.2014
Grade 12 -
Idutywa School of Excellence
01.2011
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Power Point
- Understanding and Reading of Electrical Symbols
- Understanding of Electrical duties
- Service Provider Contract Management
- Workforce Management
- Netplan inside & outside Plant
- GPON Introduction – Alcatel
- GPON Introduction – Huawei
- Occupational Health & Safety Legislation
- Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Distribution Splicing
- Fibre to the Home (FTTH) Functional
- 21st Century Telecom Fundamentals
- Indoor Cabling
- Overhead Distribution Safe Working Procedures
- Emotional Intelligence for Everyone
- FTTH Installation and Maintenance
- Fibre optics installation
- Technical documentation
- Project coordination
- Client support
- Site inspection
- Data analysis
- Team collaboration
- Customer service excellence
- Customer Service
- Customer support
- IP addressing
- Technical communication
- Computer literacy
- Risk Management
- Strong initiative
- Efficient decision-making
- Network troubleshooting
- Excel proficiency
- Cable network mapping
- Wireless protocols knowledge
- Network planning and design
- Network configuration
- Equipment Maintenance
- Project Management
- Virtual private network
Languages
English
isiXhosa
isiZulu
References
- John Sisam, Supervisor for Commodity, Openserve, Johns@openserve.co.za, +27 81 362 7028, Former Manager
- Alfredo Martins, Former Senior FTTH Planner, Openserve, martinal@telkom.co.za, +27 81 438 0731, Former Mentor
- Andre Delit, Former Supervisor for Access Engineering WR, Openserve, delital@telkom.co.za, +27 81 347 6649, Former Line Manager
- Thiemuli Nethanani, Supervisor for Access Engineering WR, Openserve, thiemuliN@openserve.co.za, +27 81 353 9934, Line Manager
- Anton Oosthuizen, Senior Fibre Allocation Planner Engineering WR, Openserve, antonO1@openserve.co.za, +27 81 392 5702, Specialist / Mentor
Timeline
Network Planner
Openserve
07.2017 - Current
Student Intern
Openserve
02.2016 - 06.2017
Electrical Workshop Assistance
Northlink College
02.2015 - 12.2015
Machine Operator
Maverick Flexible
10.2014 - 01.2015
BSc - Computer Science
Regenesys School of Technology
ND: (Diploma) - Electrical Engineering
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
National Technical Certificate: N6 - Electrical Engineering
Northlink College
Grade 12 -
Idutywa School of Excellence