Project Management Construction Manager

LOKI BENJERE

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Chartered Telecommunications Engineer Doctorate in Telecommunication Strategic Technical Leader Technical Auditor Innovation Champion PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Dynamic, results-driven Chartered Engineer and Doctorate candidate with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience in the telecommunications industry. Expertise in network engineering, technical auditing, strategic operations, project management, infrastructure optimization, and sustainability initiatives. Proven ability to align technology with business strategy, optimize technical operations, and drive organizational excellence. Passionate about inspiring future engineers and advancing the digital transformation agenda across Africa and beyond.

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

️ Telecommunications Infrastructure Strategy

️ Technical Audits & Compliance

️ Strategic Project Leadership

️ AI, Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies

️ Sustainability & Energy Optimization (Solar, Hybrid Systems)

️ 5G, LTE, NFV, and Cloud Core Network Transformation

️ Operations Management & Risk Mitigation

️ Regulatory Compliance & Standards (ITU, 3GPP, SI 2016-137)

️ Leadership Development & Talent Mentoring

️ Research & Innovation Thought Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NetOne Cellular, Harare, Zimbabwe 06/2021- Present Technical Auditor

Lead strategic technical audits across network operations, infrastructure sharing, solar site efficiency, and energy sustainability.

Provided critical insights that enabled a 33% reduction in fuel costs ($500,000/month savings) through energy audits and optimized power management.

Conducted audits on 4G LTE expansions, 5G readiness, and modernization projects, ensuring alignment with corporate strategic goals.

Advised on infrastructure sharing compliance with SI 2016-137, boosting operational efficiencies and strengthening stakeholder relationships.

Mitigates potential discrepancies by running ad hoc audits in the US$71million Mobile Broadband Project 3 works.

NetOne Cellular, Chegutu, Zimbabwe 02/2017 – 05/2021 Field Maintenance Engineer

As acting zonal field maintenance manager of over a hundred base stations, five maintenance centers and fifteen engineers performed network cleanup for better quality of experience, maintained adequate supplies to reduce risks and manage clients’ expectations which significantly increased due to implementation of revised and streamlined operations.

Managed maintenance and upgrade projects for mobile base stations, core networks, and transmission systems.

Implemented proactive maintenance strategies, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing network reliability.

Spearheaded integration of solar solutions at base stations to enhance energy efficiency and resilience in off-grid areas.

NetOne Cellular, Harare, Zimbabwe 09/2011 – 11/2015 Network Operations Centre (NOC) Officer

Actively involved in the commissioning of the unified Huawei U2000 NOC interface in the NetOne Cellular Mobile Broadband Project 2 replacing the legacy Nokia Siemens and Motorola systems.

Diligently carried out first line maintenance, aggregated and broadcast all daily traffic statistics occurring on diverse various nodes, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) [Motorola-CDMA, EDGE, GPRS], Huawei Network(2G&3G), Optix I ManagerT2000. Huawei Technologies, Masvingo, Zimbabwe 03/2011 – 06/2011 Project Site Supervisor

Managed and supervised five contractors the installation of Econet’s 450km the optic fiber national backbone Harare- South Africa link (to Seacom undersea cables) and ensured timely response to program delivery requirement and cost effectiveness in the project interest and scope to the satisfaction of the principal stakeholder.

Other Roles

Kinde Engineering, Rusape 07/2010- 01/2011

Project Coordinator

Activate Telecoms, Woodmead South Africa 08/2008-05/2010 Samsung PBX and VOIP Technician

TelOne, Harare 04/1994-10/2004

Telecommunications Technician

EDUCATION

Doctorate in Telecommunications Candidate (2025), Atlantic International University, USA Master of Science in Communication Engineering, University of Zimbabwe, Harare, Zimbabwe.

Master of Commerce in Strategic Management and Corporate Governance, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe.

Bachelor of Science Hons. Telecommunications Engineering, Midlands State University, Gweru, Zimbabwe.

Telecommunications Technician Diploma, TelOne Centre for Learning, Harare, Zimbabwe. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Advanced Monitoring and Evaluation, Udemy

Agile Project Management Masterclass Certification, Udemy,

Prince2®Project Management Practitioner, Alison.

Project Management: Government Projects, Project Management Institute

Scrum Foundation Professional Certification, CertiProf, South Florida, USA.

Operations Management Diploma, Alison

Fundamentals of Predictive Project Management, Project Management Institute

ISO Management System Audit Techniques and Best Practices Certification.

Mini certifications in Soft Skills; 1. Empathy and Emotional Intelligence, 2. Teamwork,3. Problem Solving, 4. Time Management,5. Attitude and Work Ethic, 6. Adaptability/Flexibility, 7. Self Confidence, 8. Ability to Learn, 9. Business Networking; Management Strategy Institute, Downtown, PA.

The Complete Cyber Security & Hacking Course, EH Academy.

Looking after LTE(4G) infrastructure, Looking forward to 5G, Commscope Infrastructure Academy, Crewkerne, UK

Microwave Path Engineering Fundamentals Certification, Commscope Infrastructure Academy, Crewkerne, UK.

Optic Fibre Infrastructure Specialist Certification, Commscope Infrastructure Academy, Crewkerne, UK.

Huawei HCIA 5G Certification.

Understanding The Radio Frequency Path, Commscope Infrastructure Academy, Crewkerne, UK.

UMTS(3G) Node Integration, BSC Operation and Maintenance Training, Huawei University, Hangzhou, China.

ISO/IEC 27001: 2022 Information Security Management Systems Lead Auditor, Mastermind Assurance

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

Member, MIET, Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK,2021. Professional Member, MIEEE, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, USA. Chartered Engineer Candidate, Institution of Engineering and Technology, UK. Member, Institute of Internal Auditors.

STRATEGIC IMPACT SNAPSHOT

Initiative Impact

Energy Audit Program $6M+ annual savings through diesel cost optimization Power Bills Audit Plugged loopholes that prejudiced business of $300K Infrastructure Sharing Audit Strengthened compliance, boosted asset utilization Solar Power Systems Audit Improved network resilience, sustainability drive

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