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Thozama Hoyi

Thozama Hoyi

Operations Center Manager

Summary

Industrious Operations Center Manager dedicated to keeping operations efficient and smooth by delivering successful leadership and team management at all levels. Experienced in administering budgets, overseeing personnel needs and solving routine and complex problems. Skilled in enabling across-the-board improvements to key service and operational areas. Adept at maintaining compliance, increasing efficiency, and driving growth. Pursuing new professional challenges and eager for growth and career advancement opportunities.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Port Elizabeth Operation Center Manager

Sentech LTD
03.2019 - Current
  • Managing and monitoring of the network performance , enforcing processes to ensure a skilled workforce capable of meeting OC objectives.
  • Financial management
  • Fleet management
  • Asset Management
  • Contract management
  • Facility Management
  • Peoples management
  • Stakeholder and customer engagement management.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by implementing efficient service delivery strategies and streamlining OC.
  • Collaborated closely with other department managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall OC performance.
  • Increased employee productivity by providing supportive work environment.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce operational expenses while maintaining high-quality services for clients.
  • Monitored financial performance indicators regularly to make informed decisions regarding budgeting adjustments or investments in new resources as needed.

Acting Head Eastern Region

Sentech LTD
01.2022 - 06.2022

●Management of the regional budget OPEX & CAPEX, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment to financial targets.

●Assessment financial performance, identify variances, and implement corrective actions as needed.

●Driving of cost-effectiveness of the regional operations

●Management of compliance compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards for the function.

●Drive adherence to internal policies and procedures for the function

●Overseeing the planning, design, deployment, and maintenance of telecommunications infrastructure within the region.

●Ensure the network's reliability, availability, and scalability to meet customer demands

  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing different OC with different challenges and dynamics
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
  • Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
  • Acted as a team leader in regional operational demands, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on different operation demands and challenges.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Technical Team Leader

Sentech LTD
06.2016 - 02.2019
  • Providing of technical support
  • Implemented process improvements that reduced overall delays without compromising quality or timelines.
  • Managed resource allocation effectively, balancing workload distribution among team members to prevent burnout.(standby roster & schedule )
  • Facilitated effective communication between line manager and team members, translating complex technical concepts into digestible information for non-technical colleagues.
  • Drove incident management processes, ensuring prompt resolution of production issues while minimizing impact on business operations.
  • Increased customer satisfaction through efficient issue resolution and proactive communication of updates.
  • Championed continuous learning within the team, fostering a culture of innovation and growth.(internal and external arranged training
  • Mentored junior team members with technical guidance and professional development support.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Developed comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate knowledge sharing and improve product understanding.(improving of SOP and filing)
  • Understanding of Sentech robust monitoring systems to proactively identify potential issues before they escalated into critical incidents.
  • Created an environment conducive to open feedback and constructive criticism, empowering team members to voice their opinions and contribute to collective success.

Technician

Sentech LTD
03.2010 - 05.2016
  • Repairs and Standby Duties
  • Network maintenance and Monitoring
  • RF,FM & TV competency
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for the teams in resolving complex technical issues.
  • Managed inventory levels of spare parts efficiently, reducing delays due to lack of resources during repair jobs.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Optimized system performance through thorough testing, analysis, and adjustments as needed.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of complex task,callout's and faults .
  • Actively participated in continuous learning initiatives to stay updated on industry trends and advancements in technology.
  • Conducted root cause analyses for recurring technical issues, resulting in long-term solutions that minimized future disruptions.
  • Streamlined processes by implementing efficient workflows and improving technician training programs.
  • participated to the development of preventive maintenance schedules, leading to a decrease in unexpected breakdowns.
  • Worked with diverse types of weather and ground conditions.
  • Checked, repaired and repacked survival equipment to meet specifications.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.

Student Technician

Sentech LTD
03.2009 - 02.2010
  • Coordinated with fellow technicians during major callout's, maintenance and standby


Education

Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management -

Regent Business School

Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering - undefined

Walter Sisulu University

National Diploma Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University
East London, South Africa
04.2010

Matric Exemption - undefined

Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School

Skills

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Attributes

I am emotionally intelligent, results and success driven, analytical, innovative, decisive, pays attention to detail with good writing and communication, inclusive and independent. Having worked for Sentech has endowed me with multiple skills. I have acquired valuable experience in interpersonal relations, conceptual skills, and good decision-making. My curiosity and interest in acquainting myself with current affairs, and very much intrigued by social, economic, and political affairs has also influenced my mindset in so much that I am more diverse, effective, and efficient.

Developed Skills And Competencies

  • Radio Frequency (RF) Competency
  • Knowledge and understanding of modulation techniques.
  • RF spectrum and its applications.
  • RF propagation and regulations.
  • RF test equipment and measurements (including radio and TV).
  • RF filters, Combiners and antennas (measurement of VSWR, insertion loss, return loss ) and ability to interpret coverage maps.

Home Address

28 Chardonnay, Lorrain, Port Elizabeth, 6071

Cell Number

073 157 8718/066 488 1276

Driver License

C1

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 810701 0755 08 5
  • Ethnicity: Black
  • Gender: Female

References

  • Marlon Finnis, Executive Operations, Sentech LTD, 064 759 6006
  • Qaqamba Jikela, Head Operations Southern Region, Sentech LTD, 072 158 7371
  • Sonwabo Helesi, Manager Middelburg OC, Sentech LTD SOC, 083 669 5188

Timeline

Acting Head Eastern Region

Sentech LTD
01.2022 - 06.2022

Port Elizabeth Operation Center Manager

Sentech LTD
03.2019 - Current

Technical Team Leader

Sentech LTD
06.2016 - 02.2019

Technician

Sentech LTD
03.2010 - 05.2016

Student Technician

Sentech LTD
03.2009 - 02.2010

Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management -

Regent Business School

Bachelor of Technology Electrical Engineering - undefined

Walter Sisulu University

National Diploma Electrical Engineering - Electrical Engineering

Walter Sisulu University

Matric Exemption - undefined

Sakhisizwe Senior Secondary School
Thozama HoyiOperations Center Manager