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Work History
Education
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Additional Information
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Tinyiko Vimba

Tinyiko Vimba

Midrand,GP

Summary

Proactive Team Lead specializing in WAN Support and Wi-Fi 1st Line Support with extensive experience in coaching and mentoring. Known for fostering positive work environments, quick issue resolution, and effective use of diagnostic tools.

Brings strong analytical skills and a commitment to continuous team performance improvement. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.




Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead - WAN Support

Vodacom South Africa
2019.09 - Current
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.

WAN Monitoring Support

Vodacom South Africa
2016.03 - Current
  • Utilized diagnostic tools effectively to identify root causes of technical problems accurately and consistently.
  • Developed a reputation for swift response times to urgent issues, contributing to positive client relationships.
  • Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
  • Monitored system performance to identify potential issues.

1st Line Wi-Fi Support

Internet Solutions Limited
2013.04 - 2016.03

Telephonic Support(Logging Incidents, Updating Tickets and Resolving) and escalating complex and unresolved tickets.

Education

National Diploma - Project Management

KLM EMPOWERED
Johannesburg, South Africa
03.2023

National Certificate - ITIL 4 FOUNDATION

AXELOL GLOBAL PRACTICE
09.2020

National Diploma - Computer Systems Engineering

Vaal University Of Technology
Vanderbijlpark, South Africa
04.2020

NDP - Computer Systems Engineering

Unisa
Pretoria, South Africa
01.2019

Skills

  • Customer Focus
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Performance monitoring
  • Performance Improvement
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Resource Allocation
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Staff education and training

Additional Information

Career Highlights


5 Years of leading and managing WAN Support Division

Expertise in Monitoring Tools(Netcool(Smarts),Prometheus, Grafana(IWS)) & Standard Operating Procedures

Supporting 10 Vodacom Business Partners (Resellers).


Skills & Tools


Networks: A+

Front-end Development: HTML & CSS

Back-end Development: PHP, MySQL,VB.Net

Linux(Basic Knowledge)

RPA: UiPath (Basic Knowledge).

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Tsonga
Advanced (C1)
Sesotho
Intermediate (B1)
Zulu
Elementary (A2)

Timeline

Team Lead - WAN Support

Vodacom South Africa
2019.09 - Current

WAN Monitoring Support

Vodacom South Africa
2016.03 - Current

1st Line Wi-Fi Support

Internet Solutions Limited
2013.04 - 2016.03

National Diploma - Project Management

KLM EMPOWERED

National Certificate - ITIL 4 FOUNDATION

AXELOL GLOBAL PRACTICE

National Diploma - Computer Systems Engineering

Vaal University Of Technology

NDP - Computer Systems Engineering

Unisa
Tinyiko Vimba