Msawenkosi Nzimande
Senior RAN Specialist
Pietermaritzburg
Summary
I am a very conscientious self-disciplined person. I have the ability to perform physical work and understand technical concepts, I am also able to work with a team. Other interesting skills about myself are:
- Passionate about my job.
- Possess interpersonal skills that enable me to interact and communicate openly with people at all levels.
- With the knowledge I acquired at University and the experience I have in the electrical engineering industry, I can proudly say I am a well suitable candidate to be given a chance to prove what I am capable off.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Installation Technician
Maredi Telecomms
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Working on SIAE microwave links, Tellabs and Ericsson Links
- Setting up a microwave link
- Installing microwave radio outdoor units, climbing towers
- Installing microwave indoor units, QA
- Configuration and commissioning of indoor units
- Labeling
- Terminating E1 cables and Ethernet cables
- Running RF feeder cables
- Installing RF Antennas, RATS and TMA's
- Completing acceptance documents
- Reason for Leaving | Career Growth
Assistant Installation Technician (Microwave)
Telsaf Data
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Working on SIAE microwave links, Tellabs and Ericsson Links
- Configuration of indoor units
- Setting up a microwave link
- Installing microwave radio outdoor units, climbing towers
- Installing microwave indoor units, QA
- Terminating E1 cables and Ethernet cables
- Reason for Leaving | Career Growth
RAN Field Technician
Mobax Technologies
Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal
03.2016 - 03.2025
- Radio Access Network Systems
- Ran maintenance (2G,3G(U900 and 2100),LTE, SRAN and 5G)
- 2G, U900, 2100 and LTE cutovers
- TX maintenance (Node swap, upgrade and configuration)
- TX maintenance (Microwave indoor/outdoor swaps, configuration, running feeder cables and replacing connectors)
- Site acceptance and site maintenance
- Telkom Tango Project maintenance
- Attending VB's and assist clients day to day network issues
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Optimized system performance thorough testing and analysis.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
- Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, minimizing future disruptions.
- Reduced response times to technical issues, implementing prioritized troubleshooting protocol.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency in technical processes.
- Ensured reliable network connectivity, closely monitoring system performance and making adjustments as needed.
- Improved customer satisfaction, swiftly addressing and resolving technical inquiries and issues.
- Improved system efficiency by implementing regular maintenance schedules for all technical equipment.
- Optimized operational workflows by integrating cutting-edge technology solutions.
- Maintained meticulous records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Site Auditing
Ericsson
05.2015 - 02.2016
- Site Auditing
- Updating data on application called do forms
- Submitting equipment list inside the container
- Submitting Floor plans
- Submitting latest surveys
- Reason for Leaving | Career Growth
Site Engineer
Huawei Technologies
04.2014 - 04.2015
- working on BTS’s
- Commissioning of LTE and Microwave systems
- Configuration of LTE and microwave systems
- Attending acceptance with a Client
- Site Surveys
- Site Quality check
- Sign off accepted sites
- Reason for Leaving | Career Growth
Electronics Maintenance Technician
GEW Technologies
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Working on PCB repairs down to component level
- Fault Finding
- Removing and replacing components
- Repairing RF and Microwave radio equipment
- Testing repaired PCB sing Analog and digital equipment
- Complete ATP
- Filling time sheets
- Quality check
- Completing job cards
Electronics Trainee Technician (P1 and P2)
Molapo Technology
03.2008 - 03.2010
- Repair PCB down to component level and Test RF Synthesizers using a Spectrum Analyzer
- Test and QA after repairs using, Power meter, Test jig (Pcom Interface unit) and load Software (Pcom Systems) if necessary
- Working with Field Technicians to gain field experience.
- Installation of microwave outdoor units and configuration of Microwave radio
- Radio outdoor units
- Reason for Leaving | Career Growth
Education
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication)
Mangosuthu University of technology
Grade 12 - undefined
Bongudunga High School
Skills
Radio Access Network Systems
Microwave Systems
TX Systems
Problem Solving
Decision Making
Analytical
Leadership skills
Computer Skills
Site visits
Maintenance (2G, 3G(U900 and 2100), LTE, SRAN and 5G)
2G, U900, 2100 and LTE cutovers
TX maintenance (Node swap, upgrade and configuration)
TX maintenance (Microwave indoor/outdoor swaps, configuration, running feeder cables and replacing connectors)
References
- Mr. M. Kisten
Specialist Radio Planning and Optimisation
Vodacom
+27 82 997 4131
- Mr. B. Naidoo
Specialist FFO RAN Project Manager
Vodacom
+27 82 990 2509
- Mr. M. Mchunu
Supervisor
Mobax
+27 82 061 7193
Timeline
RAN Field Technician
Mobax Technologies
03.2016 - 03.2025
Site Auditing
Ericsson
05.2015 - 02.2016
Site Engineer
Huawei Technologies
04.2014 - 04.2015
Electronics Maintenance Technician
GEW Technologies
12.2012 - 03.2014
Junior Installation Technician
Maredi Telecomms
01.2012 - 11.2012
Assistant Installation Technician (Microwave)
Telsaf Data
01.2012 - 11.2012
Electronics Trainee Technician (P1 and P2)
Molapo Technology
03.2008 - 03.2010
National Diploma - Electrical Engineering (Telecommunication)
Mangosuthu University of technology
Grade 12 - undefined
Bongudunga High School