Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
DRIVERS LICENSE
REFERENCES
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Nkanyiso Mchunu

Nkanyiso Mchunu

Motalabad,Kloof

Summary

As a dedicated and motivated IT specialist with over seven years of experience in the IT industry in both hardware, software, and Networking. I have acquired demonstrated ability in various aspects of, installing, configuring and troubleshooting a variety of desktops, laptops and Network LAN peripherals, I have worked with Desktop PC’s, laptops, network printers, copiers, scanners, projectors, IP phones, Cisco and Huawei networking devices, and Microsoft Operating Systems. I have also acquired demonstrated ability in various aspects of

installing, configuring and troubleshooting local area network & wide area network, ensuring seamless and reliable connectivity for the organization. With a solid foundation in switching and routing, I have worked with industry-leading technologies like Cisco, Huawei to support and maintain network infrastructure. My ability to diagnose and resolve network issues efficiently helps minimize downtime and enhance performance.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Desktop Support Technical

Department of Health
2021.06 - 2026.04

Provide IT troubleshooting solutions to end users:

  • Provide telephonic troubleshooting and first-line telephonic problem resolution to the end users.
  • Troubleshoot and Support: Diagnose and resolve LAN issues.
  • Provide user with LAN technical support.
  • Install, troubleshoot and support transversal systems (BAS and PERSAL).
  • Provide hardware and software problem solving. Give feedback to the end users. Ensure that the user is satisfied with the resolution of the call.
  • Setup and maintain Network Hardware and software and Wi-Fi routers for health facilities.

Install hardware and software by

  • Testing hardware, software and components of the desktop computers.
  • Diagnose and replace faulty hardware components of computers.
  • Installing and setting up new user PCs.
  • Setting up and configuring various desktop software, such as Microsoft Office, set up Outlook or Office 365, Microsoft teams, adobe reader.
  • ·Linking users to network printers and desktop printers.
  • Arranging for and monitor installation of new network points.
  • Provide reports to management on hardware related queries, daily activities and tasks undertaken.
  • Provide training to users on how to use various computer software.
  • Liaise with the appropriate departments and service providers with regards to IT related faults.

Field Support Technician

Khanya Africa Network
2020.01 - 2021.05

Project leader in:

  • Installation and configuration of RX solution for department of health pharmaceutical desktop computers, in the entire province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Desktop Support Technician

Dube Trade Port Corporation
2019.02 - 2020.12
  • Description and Key responsibilities:
  • Install, Update and maintain computers both hardware and software.
  • Diagnosis, troubleshoot and repair desktop and laptops both hardware and software.
  • Maintain and resolve issues on LAN, VoIP telephone, Video systems (Microsoft teams, skype and cisco Web-ex meetings).
  • Active directory managing Users accounts by changing user password and unlock user accounts. Adding users to appropriate groups.
  • Management of service desk.
  • Assist in technical upgrading and maintaining of entire desktop systems.
  • Support in testing and deployment of new applications and systems.
  • Provide training to Users on how to use new systems.

Trainee Network Engineer

EThekwini Municipality
2016.03 - 2018.02

Provide networking and telecommunications support by :

  • Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting local-area computer networks and associated assembles.
  • Setting up and maintaining Local Area Networks and Wide Area Networks operations including assembling of network hardware (Cisco & Huawei POE switches, Wireless Units, Wireless Access Points, biometric Access Control).
  • Perform LAN/WAN troubleshooting. Isolating and diagnosing common LAN/WAN problem.
  • Provide users with LAN/WAN technical support.
  • Testing hardware, software and components of the network.
  • Installing and setting up new customer sites.
  • Arranging for and monitoring installation of new network points.

Desktop support technician

KZN Department of Cogta
2013.05 - 2014.05
  • Render first line support to all department users. Assist with network password change requested.
  • Assist with the communication of newly created user accounts to new users

• Giving technical support to users, Setup and configure new computers, network printers, projectors, copiers, scanners. Install and configure 3Gs and Samsung Galaxy Tablets.

• Troubleshoot all network problems (Emails and Internet) and application specific support (BAS, PERSAL and antivirus).

  • Diagnosis and Troubleshoot Remote Desktop computers.
  • Resolution of all IT end-user related incidents, and requests.
  • Report in line with SITA and Helpdesk system, ensure that all details pertaining to calls get captured accurately Log all computer faults and services.
  • Capture detailed description of calls. If not able to render first line support, log call electronically with SITA.

Education

National Diploma - Information Communication Technology

MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (MUT)
2010.02 - 12 2012

Matric - undefined

AMANDELTHU SECONDARY SCHOOL

Skills

  • Respectful
  • Reliable
  • Team player
  • Flexible
  • Learn from mistakes

Certification

  • National Diploma: information technology.
  • Google cybersecurity.
  • Cisco certified associate.
  • MCSA windows server 2021.
  • MCSE private cloud.
  • System support – NQF Level 5.
  • Grade 12.

DRIVERS LICENSE

Code C1

REFERENCES

  • Vincent Sibisi , Zithulele.Sibisi@kznhealth.gov.za ,067 423 9828 , 0339402653 (Department of Health)
  • Knowledge Sibiya , Knowledge.Sibiya@dubetradeport.co.za , 073 465 6881 I, 031 814 0045 (Dube Trade Port)
  • Bongekile Tsalaze , Bongekile.Tsalaze@gmail.com , 072 100 4661 (Khanya Africa Networks)
  • Xolani Sibiya , Xolani.sibiya@durban.gov.za , 031 322 9523 , 076 339 2673 (Ethekwini Municipality)
  • Phumelela Mkhulisa ,033 260 8285 , 072 972 2434 (Department of Cogta)

Timeline

Desktop Support Technical

Department of Health
2021.06 - 2026.04

Field Support Technician

Khanya Africa Network
2020.01 - 2021.05

Desktop Support Technician

Dube Trade Port Corporation
2019.02 - 2020.12

Trainee Network Engineer

EThekwini Municipality
2016.03 - 2018.02

Desktop support technician

KZN Department of Cogta
2013.05 - 2014.05

National Diploma - Information Communication Technology

MANGOSUTHU UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (MUT)
2010.02 - 12 2012

Matric - undefined

AMANDELTHU SECONDARY SCHOOL
Nkanyiso Mchunu