THULANI NKWANYANA
Durban
Summary
Results-oriented Senior Electronic Technician with over 15 years of expertise in maintenance, installation, and project support for electrical and RF communications systems.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Electronic Technician
eThekwini Municipality
Durban
04.2012 - Current
- Maintain, repair, and install RF communication equipment, including mobile, portable, and base station terminals.
- Provide technical support and maintenance for Motorola TETRA radio communication systems across the municipality.
- Perform fleet mapping, configuration, and programming to ensure optimal communication performance.
- Conduct detailed fault analysis and troubleshooting of high-site electronic systems to ensure minimal downtime.
- Optimize network performance to maintain high service standards and ensure reliable communication for critical operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions for large-scale projects.
Electronic Technician
Reutech Communications
Durban
05.2010 - 02.2016
- Tested and repaired RF modules and VHF/UHF radios down to component level using advanced diagnostic tools.
- Assembled and quality-checked HF/VHF/UHF land, naval, and airborne radio systems.
- Captured detailed product data, including faults and root causes, in systems such as eB and eLog.
- Collaborated with customers to address technical issues and implement performance improvements.
- Ensured compliance with updated technical specifications and industry standards.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
MANCOSA
DurbanBTech - Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
Durban University of Technology
DurbanSkills
- Electrical and electronic systems maintenance
- RF and TETRA communication systems
- Project planning and execution
- Fault analysis and troubleshooting
- Equipment commissioning and testing
- Budgeting and cost estimation
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis
- Customer service excellence
- Electronic troubleshooting skills
- Technical report preparation
- Technical writing proficiency
- Interpretation of technical schematics
- Training and mentoring expertise
- Attention to detail
Affiliations
Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA), Candidate Engineering Technologist
Certification
- Dimetra X Core Radio Communication
- EB/Code 08 Driver's License
References
Available upon request.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Electronic Technician
eThekwini Municipality
04.2012 - Current
Electronic Technician
Reutech Communications
05.2010 - 02.2016
Postgraduate Diploma - Project Management
MANCOSA
BTech - Electrical Engineering (Light Current)
Durban University of Technology
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