Hi, I’m
Tshimangadzo Selby Munyai
Kempton Park
Summary
Innovative technology professional with extensive and diverse experience. Adept at enhancing systems and aligning technical solutions with business objectives. Demonstrated track record of leading projects from inception to completion, contributing to organizational growth and success. Experienced leader with a strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Collaborative approach and unwavering commitment to excellence.
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Multichoice(Pty) Ltd
Senior Engineer
09.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Lead and oversee a multidisciplinary and dynamic team, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality service levels
- In Country Engineers & Firstline Support-Provide support with technical issues escalated directly from Engineers and First Line support Teams in ROA Gotv Networks Manage the day-to-day Terrestrial Engineering activities of subordinates including development, testing of faulty equipment, maintaining network systems documenting and filing reports
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Deliver technical projects within operating requirements and withing budgets Provide technical solutions and recommendations on new technologies to deploy to ensure compliance and enhance network performance
- Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Developed and implemented organizational strategies to achieve set goals and objectives and secured long-term success.
- Assist management to in budgeting for Capex and Opex Items for different Networks in the SADC region
- Resolve network issues timeously and efficiently by providing technical leadership and ownership across various remediation forums
- Plan,travel and execute preventative and corrective maintenance schedules for SADC Gotv Network to ensure the high service levels and network availability
- Maintained P&L and shouldered corporate fiscal responsibility.
- Ensure that Transmitters and site equipment is running latest software and firmware versions. To keep all broadcast sites operating within set standards and specifications
- Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
- Evaluate quotes and invoices in relation to service to be offered or offered
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Drive knowledge transfer and cross skilling between team members as well as provision of mentorship and inspiration to teams across the different Countries
- Manage Terrestrial Engineering Projects on the ground during execution ad handover in the SADC Network.
- Led engineering teams to successfully complete projects on time and within budget.
Multichoice(Pty) Ltd
Snr Digital Tx Technician
04.2009 - 09.2018
Job overview
- Ensure world-class service levels for all Terrestrial analogue and digital broadcast services in SA and SADC Ensure effective implementation of new transmission systems relative to software/hardware on various Broadcast platforms
- Design, install and commissioning and maintenance of
- Analogue transmission platform
- Digital terrestrial transmitters Pay television encryption Conduct video and audio measurements VSat installation and commissioning
- Interference analysis 24hr standby duties Compile maintenance reports
- Repair field and test equipment
- Conduct Interference measurement
- Effective communication up & down
- Established and maintained operational processes to achieve optimum service levels
- Managed Terrestrial Operations projects Adopted Best Practices in Technical Operations to achieve:
- Change control and problem solving processes
- Telemetry management (event and fault logging) Established and maintained recovery processes Generation of documentation for:
- Monthly reports
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Technical Diagrams
- Manage Site Files Raise Change Control Extensive travelling in Africa for Project Implementation and Maintenance
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Measured and hemmed curtains, garments, and canvas coverings to size using tape measures.
Sentech Ltd
Technician
04.2007 - 03.2009
Job overview
- High power Terrestrial Television and FM transmitter maintenance
- Operation of FM, TV transmitters and relevant test equipment
- Inspected, evaluated and calibrated electrical and mechanical systems and components.
- Diagnosed and repaired problems with electrical and mechanical systems.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Carry out Audio and RF signal measurements
- Installation maintenance and repair of Audio distribution systems including STL equipment
- Troubleshoot RF systems and circuits e.g.Equipment repair to component level
- Maintenance and repair Telemetry and computer systems (Two way radio systems) Maitenance of TV,FM and STL antenna systems
- Installation and maintenance of Satellite receive equipment
- Perform standby duties on rotational basis.
Psitek Pty(Ltd)
Repair Service Technician
07.2005 - 04.2007
Job overview
- Repair and Upgrade of Least Cost Routing Devices: - These devices provides standard telephony service by using any available GSM cellular network & converts radio signals to a standard telephone or PABX device
- Can also be configured to work as a GSM modem to do dial up connection for internet access
- Product range includes: GSM Interface & Fusion 100 etc
- Repair of Community Cell phones:- Provides telephony service where no fixed line infrastructure is available by using any available GSM cellular network
- -Product used as a Public payphone using the GSM network
- -Product range includes: SIGI IN, SIGI PRO, Adondo & Jembi
- Maintain equipment calibration on annual basis or when instructed to do so
- Maintain a professional approach at all times
- Maintain a clean and organized service centre at all times. Uphold policy in relation to security and misuse of company property
- Installed new equipment and explained operation and routine maintenance protocols to customers.
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- To identify and meets the needs and expectation of customer through the application of the skills and knowledge acquired for the role and deliver exceptional customer service
- Travelling to the SADC customers to provide technical advise,training,support in repair procedures and technical troubleshooting.
Beulah Telecom
Electronic technician(trainee)
01.2003 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Receive, diagnose, repair, refurbish, upgrade and or dispose of all Cellular mobile telecommunications handsets
- Prepare an estimation cost of repair and give a feedback to the receptionist prior to communicate with the customer only if necessary
- Carry out all repair procedures in line with Quality and Environmental guidelines
- Ensure software versions are updated on all handsets received and quality assurance done.
- Recommended changes in circuitry or installation specifications to simplify assembly and maintenance.
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, limiting electrical risk and equipment downtime.
Education
University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa
Bsc Honours: Technology Management, Tertiary Level
01.2017
Tshwane University of TechnologyPretoria, South Africa
Bachelors Degree: Project Management, Tertiary Level
01.2014
Tshwane University of TechnologyPretoria, South Africa
ND Electrical Engineering Engineering, Tertiary Level
01.2002
Funzwani High School
Secondary Level
01.1997
University Overview
Highest Grade Passed: Grade 12
Skills
- Process Development
- Team Leadership
- Project Research
- Technical reporting
- Mechanical engineering knowledge
- Performance monitoring
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Software Development
- Functional Needs Assessment
- Version control systems
- Project Coordination
- User interface design
- Stakeholder Relations
- Vendor Relations
- Operations Management
- Corporate Governance
- Innovation and Creativity
- Partnership Development
- Profit and loss statements
- Budget reporting
- International business
- Communications strategy
References
- Mr Vukani Ntombela, Multichoice (Pty) LTD, Senior Manager, 073 297 0205, 011 289 3649
- Mr Enest Dlamini, Multichoice (Pty) LTD, Terrestrial Operations Manager, 073 314 7196, 011 289 3647
- Mr Isaac Netshirando, Sentech Ltd, Transmission Control Centre Manager, 073 675 6209, 015 298 8146
- Mr Lybon Maduse, Psitek SA, Technical Team Leader, 082 332 7397, 011 207 5900
Personal Information
- ID Number: 8001085499085
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: South African
- Marital Status: Single
Timeline
Senior Engineer
Multichoice(Pty) Ltd
09.2018 - Current
Snr Digital Tx Technician
Multichoice(Pty) Ltd
04.2009 - 09.2018
Technician
Sentech Ltd
04.2007 - 03.2009
Repair Service Technician
Psitek Pty(Ltd)
07.2005 - 04.2007
Electronic technician(trainee)
Beulah Telecom
01.2003 - 01.2004
Funzwani High School
Secondary Level
University of Pretoria
Bsc Honours: Technology Management, Tertiary Level
Tshwane University of Technology
Bachelors Degree: Project Management, Tertiary Level
Tshwane University of Technology
ND Electrical Engineering Engineering, Tertiary Level
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