CURRICULUM VITAE
GAVIN FREDERICK CAROLUS
PERSONAL DETAILS
Full Names
Gavin Frederick Carolus
ID Number / Passport Number
680-***-**** 083
Date of Birth and Age
Marital Status
Single
Home Language
Afrikaans
Other Languages
English
Nationality
South African
Outside Interests
Sports, Outdoor interests
Home Address
298 Zelick Glyne Avenue
Eersterust
Pretoria
0022
Contact Details
Cellular – 072*******/062*******
E:mail – *******@*****.***
Driver’s License
Yes Code 08
QUALIFICATIONS
QUALIFICATION
SUBJECTS
INSTITUTION
YEAR
Prince 2 Foundation
Prince 2: 2009 Foundation
APM Group
2012
QUALIFICATION
SUBJECTS
INSTITUTION
YEAR
Fibre Testing and Splicing
Fibre Testing and Splicing
Telkom College, Olifantsfontein, South Africa (Gauteng)
2002
QUALIFICATION
SUBJECTS
INSTITUTION
YEAR
Grade 12
English – Afrikaans – History – Accounting – Biology & Geography
Groenberg Senior Secondary
1987
CAREER SUMMARY
TOTAL EXPERIENCE:
16 Years
COMPANY
EMPLOY
START
DATE
EMPLOY
END
DATE
POSITION
TECHNOLOGY
Hezeki Contracting (Pty) Ltd
October 1999
May 2008
Technician to Supervisor
Telecommunications
Neotel (Pty) Ltd
July 2008
August 2012
Project Manager
Telecommunications
Caro Tech (Pty) Ltd
(Manufacturing of Telecommunications Brackets & Accessories)
August 2011
December 2014
Owner
Telecommunications
CAREER DETAILS
COMPANY
Hezeki Contracting (Pty) Ltd
EMPLOYMENT DATES
October 1999 – May 2008
POSITION HELD
Technician to Supervisor
TECHNOLOGY IF APPLICABLE
Telecommunications
Installation – Commissioning & Testing of indoor and outdoor units (Ericssons Mini Links – GSM & Spectrum Links)
Splicing and Testing of optical fibre
Surveys
Cable stringing and recoveries
Fibre installation (Underground & Overhead)
Construction – Refurbishing – Commissioning & Testing of PayPhones
Supervision of teams
Project tracking
Client Liaison
COMPANY
Neotel (Pty) Ltd
EMPLOYMENT DATES
July 2008 – August 2012
POSITION HELD
Project Manager
TECHNOLOGY IF APPLICABLE
Telecommunications
Managing optic fibre teams in the field
Site Visits
Managing contractors
Liaisons with contractors to ensure quality and time targets are met.
Supervision and direction of contractors to ensure works executed to the defined quality and time scale.
Reporting to Direct Manager of progress and issues impacting on delivery.
Co-operation with peers and superiors to resolve issues.
Be aware of project risks and effectively manage them.
Adhered to quality control and enforce health and safety requirements in accordance with applicable country laws and regulations
Timeous escalation of project related issues
Ensure site build and all project documentation is properly completed and kept safely
Site visits
Site inspection
Project Tracking
PROJECTS
COMPANY
Ericssons (Botswana Telecoms) Contracting
PROJECT DATES
September 2012 – December 2013
TECHNOLOGY IF APPLICABLE
Telecommunications
Testing and repairing of optic Fibre
Upgrade all systems from 4Gig to 10Gig
Testing conducted
PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion)
CD (Chromatic Dispersion)
OLTS (Optic Light Test Set)
Testing power meter – Light source and ORL (Optic Return Loss)
Fibre Floating
COMPANY
Welldone Communications (Pty) Ltd – Botswana
PROJECT DATES
September 2012 – December 2013
TECHNOLOGY IF APPLICABLE
Telecommunications
Floating /Blowing of Optical Fibre for 250kms between Gabarone and Artesia in Botswana
COMPANY
Sizwe Group SA
PROJECT DATES
May 2013
TECHNOLOGY IF APPLICABLE
Telecommunications
Testing of Optical Fibre – Route from Johannesburg to Ventersburg and Smitsfield to Reddersburg
PMD (Polarization Mode Dispersion)
CD (Chromatic Dispersion)
OLTS (Optic Light Test Set)
Testing power meter – Light source and ORL (Optic Return Loss)
REFERENCE
Hezeki – Marius Wilschutte
Neotel – Rajesh Singh
COMPUTER LITERACY
Microsoft Office
Windows 95, 98 & 2000 XP
MOTIVATION
I do believe I’m an outspoken, extrovert and motivated individual who has the capability of dealing with challenges in as strategic manner. My people skill is an advantage to my working career as I work well with groups of people. Being a team player certainly adds value to my challenges, although working on my own proves that I am more efficient and productive.
Job title Project Manager Department Programme and Project Management Reporting structures DIRECTLY – 1ST LEVEL Senior Project Manager / Regional Programme Manager REPORTING – 2ND LEVEL Regional Executive NUMBER &TYPE OF JOBS REPORTING DIRECTLY (1ST LEVEL) None NUMBER &TYPE OF JOBS REPORTING INDIRECTLY (2ND LEVEL) None Main purpose The Project Manager is given the authority to run all Civil and Fibre related projects regionally on a day-to-day basis on behalf of the Company within the constraints laid down by the business. The PM’s primary responsibility is to project manage all deliverables, to the required standard of quality and within the specified constraints of time and cost. ACCOUNTABILITIES &RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS &TASKS) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 1. Project management Establish Project objectives, scope and approach Manage deliverables o Wayleaves, time, cost and quality Risk Assessment Adhere to Quality Management plan Updating CRM with latest detail for each project. Resolve and / or escalate operational issues preventing civil and fibre related projects to be delivered on time. Job Description 2 ACCOUNTABILITIES &RESPONSIBILITIES (KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS &TASKS) KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS 2. Forecasting & Scheduling Civil Timelines / Milestone management Weekly forecasting of DFA routes or Spurs to be built based on routes released Weekly scheduling of resources to build DFA routes. Project manager will liaise with business partners to allocate the required resources to execute projects. Optical Weekly forecasting of client links Schedule build teams with RNO and Link Managers to deliver client links Liaise with Portfolio Managers on priority and availability of links/sites 3. Miscellaneous Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time-totime by management. Interact with & assist other divisions Competencies and Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, skills, and qualifications Project Management certification or equivalent At least 5 years project management in the telecommunication industry Knowledge and understanding of Fibre Optics Project management principles CRM (workflow systems) MS Office suite including MS Projects and advanced Excel skills Delivering results: ability to plan and organise self and work in order to achieve objectives and targets Environmental, Health & Safety Management – Understand and know how to comply with all regulations Quality Management Ability to manage projects concurrently Personal attributes Excellent communication and reporting skills Self-starter and self-motivated, willing to put in extra time Clinical and attentive to detail Job Description 3 Solution driven able to react quickly and resolve issues to that the workflow continue Ability to thrive under extreme pressure Target driven Skills: Problem solving skills Analytical skills Co-ordination skills Inter personal skills Liaison skills Negotiation skills Decision making skills Presentation skills Conflict Management Facilitation skills Project management skills Time management skills Team working skills People management skills Communication skills Assertiveness Chairing meetings Ability to lead a diverse project teams Ability to work in high pace rapidly changing environment Approvals APPROVED NAME S