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Terence Mufandaedza
P.O.BOX 40248
GABORONE
BOTSWANA
CELL: +267-**-***-***
HOME : +267-**-***-***
Email:acw7cr@r.postjobfree.com
1. CAREER OBJECTIVES:
To associate myself with a dynamic organization that offers more room for learning and development and utilize my academic qualifications, technical and engineering skills.
To secure a job in an organization that will give me the opportunity to fully utilize my skills as well as learn new skills that will benefit both the organization and me.
To develop my engineering skills to the maximum and adjust to the dynamic growth of technology so that i may move with time in terms of new trends in technology.
KEY SKILLS
Excellent product support and installation of Communication equipment Radio/Tele.
Telecoms and electronics, installation and repairs (PABX, Access Control, Internet Protocol CCTV systems,VSAT systems and PC maintenance + wireless networks).
Excellent team leading and project management skills. PERSONAL TRAITS:
Hardworking, good communication skills, attentive, analytically oriented and capable of working under pressure or difficult conditions. Well mannered and respectful of superiors. CURRICULUM VITAE
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2. PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of birth 29 April 1979
Sex Male
Marital status Married
Nationality Zimbabwean
Languages English and Shona
Drivers License Class 4 No. 14580 AM (2002)
Passport No DN571607
3.EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Majwe Mining Joint Venture Pty (Ltd) Aug 2012-Present
(secondment from Radio Solutions Botswana based at Jwaneng Diamond Mine) POSITION RADIO COMMS TECHNICIAN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Co-ordinate and perform autonomous electronics repairs and maintenance on all systems as designated by the superintendent.
Installation, repairs and maintenance of Motorola Vhf and Uhf radios and repeaters.
Carry out Installation and repairs of Brigade camera monitor systems for heavy plant equipment.
Carry out CPS programming,installation and repairs on Motorola(TETRA radios) .
Maintenance of solar power systems in remote locations.
Carry out on the bench electronic repairs for radios, cameras, wireless radio links and solar charge controllers.
Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy electronics workshop environment.
Have the capacity to train and impart skills to interns.
Hardware installations and repairs for the Dispatch Fleet Management System (FMS) for the open pit mine. Carrying out support on the Pit viper drills, KOMATSU 930E trucks and the BUCYRUS Rope shovels.
Support on the Rajant Mesh Network access points and radio links for the FMS network.
Carry out day to day maintenance and repairs for the SD6 Filter cleaning Plant. TERENCE MUFANDAEDZA Page 3 of 7 Curriculum Vitae
Radio Solutions Pty (Ltd) Botswana Jan 2010-July 2012 POSITION SENIOR RADIO COMMS TECHNICIAN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Projects planning, implementation and commissioning all sites where Impro access control, Axis camera systems, LG IP PABXs and iCom communication radios are installed.
Installation and support of the last mile wireless radio systems.(Alvarion,Proximity and Radwin radio links)
Supervise and train employees working on Impro access systems and IP surveillance cameras.
Repairs and support on VHF and UHF iCom radios and Repeaters, Alarm repeater systems i.e. RCD system, and the Engenius wireless network radio transceivers.
Installation and configuration of the iDirect VSAT systems
Configuration and setting up of CISCO routers and Switches for IP surveillance systems
Installation of Axis IP Cameras and Milestone camera management software. Management of all material stock being used on running project Ultimate Solutions Pty (Ltd) Botswana Jan 2008-Dec 2009 POSITION SENIOT PABX TECHNICIAN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Installation and support on Mitel and SAMSUNG digital PABX solutions
Installation of Man 3000 call management systems and Cell routers(LCR)
Design and installation of wired LANs and Wireless access points and routers
PC maintenance and troubleshooting on all windows OS
Product support on CISCO routers in all Pick `n` Pay supermarkets
Support on Ulti Sales point of sale systems
Training of junior technicians and students on attachment TERENCE MUFANDAEDZA Page 4 of 7 Curriculum Vitae
Scientific &Industrial Research & Development Cooperation
(SIRDC August 2006- Dec 2007
POSITION ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Preparation of training kits for courses being run by the institute
PCB design and fabrication for research projects
Component procurement and keeping an updated inventory of all electronic components
Providing repair support on air conditioners, computer power supplies, inverters and monitors being used at SIRDC
Assisting research scientist in projects as assigned by the institute director
Providing repairs and maintenance services to the private companies as well as government departments
Repair of all industrial instruments equipment(scales,PLCs and plant electronic circuits) Worked on the design of a portable radio with flash memory as playback feature and design of a Colorimeter
Digital Communication Systems………June2005-July2006
POSITION HELD SENIOR TECHNICIAN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Training of junior technicians and realization of new employees
Product support on PABX brands i.e. LG,PANASONIC,ERICCSON, SAMSUNG,CALYPSO and JUPITER
Installation of satellite dishes and decoders
Installation of Local area networks(LAN)and VSAT systems in Mozambique
Repairs to component level of LG and PANASONIC PABX
Repairs of Motorola and Kenwood communication radios
Installation of auto attendants and advert on hold systems WRS Electronics Pvt (Ltd June 2002-May 2005 POSITION HELD TELECOMMS TECHNICIAN
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Installation of call monitoring systems and fixed cellular systems
Product support on all LG pabx, fax machines and telephone handsets
Assisting the sales executives on all technical aspects of quotations and tenders
Day to day running of the repairs workshop and training of apprentices
Product support on all call logging soft wares
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Installation and repairs of auto attendant instruments(BOXIT)
Installation and repairs of ad-on-hold systems.
WRS Electronics PVT (LTD) …… January 19 1998 – January 19 2002 POSITION HELD APPRENTICE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Trained in the installation and repairs of PABXs,fax machines telephone handsets and call buffer systems,
Installation and repair of satellite decoders
Installation of VHF and HF communication radios
Repairs of electric gate control cards
AWARDS JOURNEYMAN CLASS ONE
4.PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS &
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING (City& Guilds T5)
ISSUED FEB 2002
Subject Grade
Electronics 4 Distinction
Mathematics 4 Distinction
Telecom principles 4 Credit
Radio 4(option) Distinction
Data communication 5 Distinction
Software engineering 5 Credit
NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
ISSUED DEC 2000
COLLEGE HARARE POLYTECHNIC
Subject Grade
Electronics Distinction
Circuit theory Distinction
Mathematics Distinction
Industrial management Distinction
Radio communication Distinction
Project Distinction
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AWARDS BEST STUDENT
BEST PROJECT
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION ISSUED MAY 1999
COLLEGE HARARE POLYTECHNIC
Subject Grade
Electronics Credit
Mathematics Distinction
Electrical technology Credit
Workshop practice Distinction
Radio communication Distinction
Project Credit
AWARDS BEST STUDENT
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT(ICM .UK)
ISSUED APR 2014
COLLEGE Institute of Commercial Management Subject Grade
Planning & Scheduling Distinction
Computers in Project Management Distinction
Purchasing and materials Management Distinction
Managing Works and Costs Distinction
The Financial Framework Distinction
Nature and Organization of Projects Management Credit 5.ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
ORDINARY LEVEL (gce)
ISSUED 1995
SCHOOL NYATSIME COLLEGE
Subject Grade
Shona B
English literature B
English language B
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Accounts A
Mathematics A
Geography A
Core science A
Biology A
Physics, chemistry A
ADVANCED LEVEL (gce)
ISSUED 1997
SCHOOL MARLBOROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
Subject Grade
Mathematics B
Biology D
Chemistry D
General paper B (grade 4)
6. HOBBIES
Playing social soccer
Listening to music
Playing chess
7.REFEREES
DR E.T Kapuya Mr. Abdul Arbi
General Manager
Director ECI Ultimate Solutions (Botswana)
SIRDC Box BO 378
P.O 6654 Bontleng
Harare Gaborone
TEL: +263-*-****** CELL: +267-**-******
TEL: +267-*******
Mr. Q Wessels
Rope Shovel MARC Superintendent
Majwe Mining Joint Venture (Pty) Ltd
Private Bag 0012, Jwaneng,
Botswana
m: +267-****-**** t: +267-***-**** e: acw7cr@r.postjobfree.com