SIMAMKELE MADIKWA
PROJECT MANAGER
Buccleuch Sandton
Summary
Project Manager leading end-to-end 4G/5G network rollout delivery across planning, site acquisition, integration, testing, acceptance, and close-out. Manages budget control, revenue performance, KPI reporting, and executive dashboard reporting to keep milestones on schedule and stakeholders aligned. Drives risk mitigation and cross-functional coordination in telecom infrastructure projects.
Overview
4
4
Languages
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Huawei Technologies
2026.03 - Current
- Monitor 100% of milestone completion monthly through KPI reporting, governance reviews, and executive dashboards.
- Track 25 sites weekly across the end-to-end 5G rollout, from planning and design through close-out.
- Lead the end-to-end rollout of Rain 5G network sites, covering planning, design, acquisition, implementation, integration, testing, acceptance, and close-out.
- Manage project revenue and financial performance to align execution with monthly and quarterly targets.
- Run governance meetings, customer status reviews, and stakeholder updates to keep delivery aligned across teams.
Service Enablement Manager
Huawei Technologies
2024.11 - 2026.03
- Led 10 service readiness reviews quarterly across enterprise and wireless network projects to support operational acceptance.
- Led service readiness and operational acceptance activities for enterprise and wireless network projects.
- Served as primary point of contact for enterprise partners and customers, strengthening delivery coordination and long-term relationships.
- Tracked service performance and customer satisfaction metrics, then implemented improvement initiatives to raise operational efficiency.
Project Control Manager
Huawei Technologies
2021.01 - 2024.11
- Reviewed 5-10% budget variance monthly to support cost control and earlier identification of funding risks.
- Tracked 12 project milestones weekly to maintain visibility across active delivery schedules and dependencies.
- Managed full project lifecycles, keeping delivery on schedule while maintaining budget discipline across execution phases.
- Improved wireless project efficiency by refining technical solutions and removing process bottlenecks during rollout activities.
- Optimized resource allocation and identified cost-saving opportunities during budget development and forecast planning.
- Implemented risk mitigation actions that reduced disruption exposure and kept timelines aligned with delivery targets.
- Led cross-functional teams through milestone delivery, strengthening coordination and collaboration across project stakeholders.
Graduate
Huawei Technologies
2019.12 - 2020.12
- Prepared 8 project status reports monthly to track delivery progress and support compliance documentation.
- Reviewed 50 network alerts weekly to identify faults and escalate technical issues for engineering support.
- Assisted in deploying, configuring, and maintaining 4G/5G network infrastructure to support successful project implementation.
- Worked with engineering teams to troubleshoot technical issues and restore network performance during maintenance activities.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams on telecommunications operations, customer support, and adherence to quality and safety standards.
Education
Honours in Corporate Finance and Investments - Commerce
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa2018-01
Bachelor of Commerce - Corporate Finance and Investments, Management and Marketing, Risk Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa2017-01
Skills
Project management
Risk management
Project governance
Scrum
Financial forecasting
Service readiness reviews
Telecom network rollout
5G network integration
Service acceptance testing
KPI reporting
Executive dashboard reporting
Customer stakeholder management
Project controls
Budget control
Revenue management
Cross-functional coordination
PMO methodology
Program roadmap planning
Change request management
Project status reporting
Resource capacity planning
Dependency management
Benefits realization
Vendor management
Timeline
Project Manager
Huawei Technologies
2026.03 - Current
Service Enablement Manager
Huawei Technologies
2024.11 - 2026.03
Project Control Manager
Huawei Technologies
2021.01 - 2024.11
Graduate
Huawei Technologies
2019.12 - 2020.12
Bachelor of Commerce - Corporate Finance and Investments, Management and Marketing, Risk Management
University of the Witwatersrand
Honours in Corporate Finance and Investments - Commerce
University of the Witwatersrand