Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Hobbies and Interests
References
Timeline
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Rudi Pieterse

Pretoria

Summary

Experienced IT Onsite Engineer with over 27 years in the IT industry. Skilled in hardware and software troubleshooting, network installation, and IT support. Proven track record in managing technical teams, meeting SLA requirements, and delivering excellent customer service. Seeking to leverage my expertise in a challenging IT environment.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

On-Site Senior IT Engineer

Createk Systems
Pretoria
04.2022 - Current
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues, providing timely resolution to minimize disruptions.
  • Maintain and upgrade computer equipment as necessary.
  • Install, configure, and troubleshoot computer hardware and peripherals.
  • Handle warranty and out-of-warranty repairs.
  • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction by resolving technical issues promptly.
  • Perform diagnostics and repair services within SLA timeframes.

On-Site Technical Supervisor

Pinnacle Africa / Pinteq
06.2005 - 03.2022

- Supervise over (4) on-site technicians for the University of

Petoria, Government, TUT & Retail.

- Government & Retail Warranty Repairs

- Make sure that all Warranty repairs (Proline Computers) are done as soon as possible. (According to the SLA's)

- Providing support to Students from the Dell foundation

- Ensure that new computers are configured and installed according to the University's SLA.

- Installation of new computers.

- Imaging of Notebooks and PC's

- Hardware support to the University's Lan Administrators and users.

- Advice users when needed on best / new products to purchase.

- Assist with Student Initiative (Laptops & Tablets)

- Give support to Government IT department and retail shops.

- Responsible for stock on-site (R80 000) for warranty repairs (University, Government & Retail)

- Assure to liaise with Government IT department once a week to ensure that SLA requirements is attended to at all times.

- Assist with Audio & Visual setup/installation for Infrasol

- Attend weekly Supervisor meetings.

- Attend Monthly Vendor meeting with University of Pretoria.

Administrations Clerk

South African Police Service, Management Services
11.2001 - 05.2005

Responsible for distributing & control of all official

Cell phones in Area Pretoria (All stations and detective branches)

- Do fault finding on the Cellphones and minor repairs.

- Ensure that all the TMS (Telephone Management System) is up and running in Area Pretoria on different suppliers (Telkom, AST & Dimension Data

- The gathering of information regarding training standards and training of users in different systems;

- Training of users for the Persal & Persap Administrative system,

ensure continuous training and retraining of users and system coordinators;

- The establishment of data integrity and the correct usage of the systems;

- The rendering/ coordinating of a support service to users with regard to system changes, deficiencies and the general use of the systems;

- The management of all system coordinators at all stations detectives and units in area Pretoria;

_ Ensure effective and efficient service delivery of information

technology services;

- Investigation of the non- and or incorrect usage of the systems / hardware;

- Submission of reports to the Area Commissioner and different Area Heads in connection of the crime statistics of our stations and units in area Pretoria;

- The execution of a needs analysis with regard to computer hardware/software for the implementation of systems.

- Member of the Information Technology Committee;

- Management of system security;

- investigate applications for equipment and submit a full report to our Provincial Head with the quotations received from our Sita offices;

- Recommendations of all computer equipment in area Pretoria;

- Helping clients on the Systems

Ex. CAS, Persal/Persap, Documentary, FireArm System and Circulation

- Software support

- Responsible for the installation of telephone lines & systems (Telkom, AST (Philips) & Dimension Data at the Stations and other offices

- Distributing of the computers to all the

Stations in the Area.

- Helping users with minor problems regarding hardware and Software

- Help with the Daily, Weekly and

Monthly Audit of the Crime Administration System

- Member of the Information Technology Committee.

- Management of system security.

- investigate applications for equipment and submit a full report to our Provincial Head with the quotations received from our Sita offices.

- Recommendations of all computer equipment in area Pretoria.

- Helping clients on the Systems

Ex. CAS, Persal/Persap, Documentary, FireArm System and Circulation

- Software support

IT Consultant

MULTINET BROKERS (For Bits Centurion)
05.2001 - 08.2001
  • Resolved client software issues and performed PC repairs
  • Installed LAN/WAN networks and provided printer maintenance.

IT Consultant

BITS Centurion (Internet Café)
07.2000 - 10.2000
  • Assisted in setting up and managing an Internet Café
  • Provided training on Windows and MS Office.

Help Desk

TELKOM SA
10.1998 - 04.1999
  • Logged and resolved calls for hardware/software issues
  • Trained new employees on relevant systems.

Education

Studies

Grade 12 -

Pretoria West High School
01.1996

Skills

  • Technical Support: Hardware and software diagnostics, repair, and maintenance
  • Network Management: LAN/WAN installation, configuration, and troubleshooting
  • Customer Service: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Project Management: Team supervision, project coordination, and SLA compliance
  • Software Proficiency: Microsoft Office Suite, Windows OS (XP to 10), Linux (Ubuntu), Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw
  • CCTV (Installations, Configuration, setup, and user training on systems and mobile apps)
  • Successfully installed CCTV systems for multiple manufacturers, ensuring each setup met client-specific requirements and industry standards
  • Setup and Configuration: Expertly configured CCTV systems, including cameras, DVRs/NVRs, and associated network equipment

Certification

  • A+ Technician
  • Samsung NPC (Tablets & Notebooks)
  • Lenovo Warranty Basics for Technicians

Hobbies and Interests

  • Cricket
  • Rugby
  • Fishing

References

  • Christoffel Maritz, Technical Manager, Pinnacle / Infrasol, Midrand,

     +27 83 378 4843

  • Jacques Carstens, Coordinator: Campus Support Teams, University of Pretoria,

     +27 83 636 1394

  • Faizel Laher, EndPoint Manager, University of Pretoria,

     +27 83 440 6758

  • Vian Kruger, Procurement, University of Pretoria,

     +27 82 468 8527

  • Kol. Pieter Bosman, South African Police Service,

     +27 61 360 3353

Timeline

On-Site Senior IT Engineer

Createk Systems
04.2022 - Current

On-Site Technical Supervisor

Pinnacle Africa / Pinteq
06.2005 - 03.2022

Administrations Clerk

South African Police Service, Management Services
11.2001 - 05.2005

IT Consultant

MULTINET BROKERS (For Bits Centurion)
05.2001 - 08.2001

IT Consultant

BITS Centurion (Internet Café)
07.2000 - 10.2000

Help Desk

TELKOM SA
10.1998 - 04.1999

Studies

Grade 12 -

Pretoria West High School
Rudi Pieterse