Hi, I’m
Moyagabo John Maloba
Auckland,Takanini
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking rigging professional adept at climbing, MEWP, working at heights and managing safety concerns including rescue procedures. Familiar with winches, rigging methods, cable terminations, counterweights and motorized systems. Clean driving record with Class1 license.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Entelar Group Limited
Rigger/Tech
07.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Technical installation of Radio Access Network and Radio Frequency
- Rigging and Installation of RRUs, Combiners, Antennas, braces/poles and any other equipment required to be mounted on the tower.
- Mounting and Installation of base station Cabinets, Rectifiers, batteries and any other RAN required equipment.
- Assembling of new tower, mounting, head frame, installing new equipment on the newly installed tower.
- Worked at heights and in confined spaces without difficulty.
- Spark NZ Equipment(Nokia & Samsung)
- 2 Degree NZ Equipment(Ericsson)
- Determined correct rigging requirements for equipment based on job specifications and environmental conditions.
- Secured safety equipment and always used gear according to requirements.
Ericsson
Site Supervisor / Subcontractor mentor
09.2021 - 06.2023
Job overview
- Subcontractor Mentoring
- New Site Built, Upgrading and alarm clearance
- Tools requirements and tools training
- Quality Assurance
- Customer site Acceptance
- Planning & Reporting
- Surveys and implementation
- Site commissioning - configuration of existing and new equipment, existing and new technologies(GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G)
- Site verification tests based on SLAs
- Network Testing(4G,3G &3G on newly installed equipment on all sectors).
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
ZTE Corporation (PTY) Ltd
Quality Site Supervisor
11.2020 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Site alarm and snag clearance
- PAC Sign-off (MTN Site Acceptance)
- Plan, attend and follow up PAC with the customer(MTN)
- Subcontractor supervision for NSB/Upgrades and snag clearance
- Plan sites and site designs for subcontractors
- Prepare daily reports for sites progress, and push for completion
- Insure service level agreement
- Update documentation on Ericsson.
- Trained new team members on site policies and procedures.
- Oversaw personnel safety and efforts at work site.
Hulumendhe Group (PTY) Ltd
Project Implementation Manager
10.2019 - 11.2020
Job overview
- Upgrades for MTN MonZa Full TK Project (Modernization- preparation upgrades for 5G)
- SWAP (Antenna and New RRU & Huawei BTS installation including Microwave swap)
- Teams management and monitoring
- Modernization (Upgrade from old Huawei equipment to new Equipment)
- Monitoring Systems - Sites Monitoring, Daily Monitoring Progress, Acceptance, Invoicing
- Project Coordinator (Quality Assurance Supervisor) at ZTE Technologies, Western Cape
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed project plans identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
ZTE Technologies
Project Coordinator (Quality Assurance Supervisor)
05.2019 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Upgrades for MTN LTE (SWAP Ericsson Equipment to)
- SWAP (Antenna and New RRU & BTS installation)
- Recovery of old Antennas, combiners, RRU's and BTS
- Modernization (Upgrade from old equipment to new Equipment)
- Quality Assurer - Tower/mast (antenna work i.e
- Antenna installation, brackets RRUs, Combiners & TMAs)
- BTS Installation (commissioning)
- Power and Fibre Installation.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
GCWENSA TELECOMS
Project Coordinator (Quality Assurance)
06.2018 - 03.2019
Job overview
- Upgrades for MTN LTE
- Antenna swap and New RRU & Baseband units' installation
- Recover of old Antennas, RRU's and DUGs
- Sectorization (addition of sector)
- Quality Assurer - Tower/mast (antenna work i.e
- RETs & TMAs, and Combiners)
- RBS Installation(commissioning) - script loading with new site configurations and alarms configurations
- Power Installation (RRU DC, RBS Power distributor)
- Fibre Optic Installation(From baseband to RRU) and transmission
- OHS check.
- Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
- Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
- Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
IBEX
Site Engineer / Supervisor (consulting)
01.2018 - 05.2018
Job overview
- Field Testing, investigations, Testing and populating reports & Log analysis & debugging UE issues
- Worked to ensure a positive and hassle-free customer experience
- Settled any customer disputes in a professional and pleasant manner.
- Coordinated activities with other units of organizations to develop cross-functional strategic plans to enhance company performance.
INITEC
Subcontractor
08.2017 - 12.2017
Job overview
- FTTS Project
- Trenching and installation of manholes, duct and fibre.
- Delivered high level of service to all customers and effectively resolved issues.
- Worked closely with general contractor on completion of punchlist tasks.
- Worked closely with homeowners to ascertain specifics of project.
Huawei Technologies SA
RAN Engineer/Wireless Engineer
09.2014 - 09.2017
Job overview
- Product Configuration Engineer, BSS integrated engineer.
- Accurately read, understood and carried out written instructions.
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
Kapsch TrafficCom S&A
RSS Technician
01.2013 - 08.2013
Job overview
- (E-toll Systems maintenance)
- Monitoring and maintenance of the e-tolling system, controllers (PC's with windows XP, Win 7, LINUX and UNIX) and Sensor's (Cameras) on the tolling points (Toll Gantries).
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.
Education
Udemy Online Course , Online
Designing R5 Communication Systems Using SDRs with GN Radio from Telecommunications
01.2023
Udemy , Online
4G,3G,2GU9G mobile/Cellular Networks 5undamentals from Telecommunications
11.2022
University of South Africa(UNISA) , South Africa
DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING TELECOMM:NICATION from Computer Networking And Telecommunications
07.2022
University of South Africa , South Africa
Diploma from Organizational Leadership Management
06.2020
NOSA , South Africa
ISO:9001 Introduction To Quality Management from Quality Control And Safety Technologies
10.2018
Vaal University of Technology , South Africa
NDip: Computer Systems from Computer Engineering
12.2012
Vaal University of Technology , South Africa
NDip: Information Technology from Information Technology
06.2010
Vaal University of Technology , South Africa
Introduction to Information Technology from Information Technology
12.2009
Bokamoso Senior Secondary School , South Africa
High School Diploma
12.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Office(Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio, Access)
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Time Management Document processes
- Quality Site Supervision( Quality control and Safety)
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Decision Making
- Computer Skills(Hardware and Software)
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Good Communication
- People Management
- Critical Thinking
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Working At Heights, MEWP (Rigging in general)
- Basic Electrical Works
- Google Workspace
- Troubleshooting
- Analytical Thinking
Personal Information
- Place of Birth: Limpopo
- Date of Birth: 06/02/90
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Class 1
References
Vusi Msibi, Ericsson, vusi.msibi@ericsson.com, +2783 947 6987 James Jackson, Hulumendhe Group (PTY) Ltd, jamesj@hulumendhe.co.za, 0835621396 Thamsanqa Mjumi, Huawei Technologies SA, thamsanqamjumi@huawei.com, +27780138241 Bongani Ngqebe, Gcwensa Telecoms, bongani@gcwensa.co.za, +27812764085 Zhenxi Liu, ZTE Corporation (PTY) Ltd, liu.zhenxi@zte.com.cn, +27 635648626/ +27832022241
Projects
SA MTN Wireless 3G Rollout and Swap project, 09/01/14, 06/30/15, MONZA (Swap Ericsson RBS to ZTE BTS, RRUs, Combiners and Antennas)
Modernization (Old ZTE to New ZTE equipment)
FFTS SA Cell C Wireless Rollout and Swap project, 06/01/15, 01/31/16, Swap ZTE BTS to Huawei BTS 3900L
Rehoming/Cutovers plan preparation and implementation for 2G/3G
New and old data (export site public script and also export BSC & RNC transport script, then update with new data)
Confirm no clashes in the network between new and old node (cell ID/site IDs)
Pre-alarm logs
Current configuration back up
Get the Transmission IP plan from TX Engineers (e.g. VLANs) MTN Bulk PO Full TK, 01/01/16, 06/30/16, MTN new sites built.
New RAN elements
Plan preparation and implementation way EMS (New Controller/sites 2G/3G/LTE)
Commission/Decommission New/old built sites.
Frequency plan preparation and implementation (2G/3G)
Cell ID planning
Scrambling codes
LAC and RAC
Issue tracking
Corrective and preventative maintenance & Testing (RTWP, VSWR and Health check)
RETs, TMAs
Scan, rename and set tilts
Equipment
Test boards and cards health
Traffic
Monitor traffic on each sector after configuration.
Hobbies
Video Gaming(PlayStation, X-box Mostly Computer Gaming)
Timeline
Rigger/Tech
Entelar Group Limited
07.2023 - Current
Site Supervisor / Subcontractor mentor
Ericsson
09.2021 - 06.2023
Quality Site Supervisor
ZTE Corporation (PTY) Ltd
11.2020 - 08.2021
Project Implementation Manager
Hulumendhe Group (PTY) Ltd
10.2019 - 11.2020
Project Coordinator (Quality Assurance Supervisor)
ZTE Technologies
05.2019 - 09.2019
Project Coordinator (Quality Assurance)
GCWENSA TELECOMS
06.2018 - 03.2019
Site Engineer / Supervisor (consulting)
IBEX
01.2018 - 05.2018
Subcontractor
INITEC
08.2017 - 12.2017
RAN Engineer/Wireless Engineer
Huawei Technologies SA
09.2014 - 09.2017
RSS Technician
Kapsch TrafficCom S&A
01.2013 - 08.2013
Udemy Online Course
Designing R5 Communication Systems Using SDRs with GN Radio from Telecommunications
Udemy
4G,3G,2GU9G mobile/Cellular Networks 5undamentals from Telecommunications
University of South Africa(UNISA)
DESIGNING & IMPLEMENTING TELECOMM:NICATION from Computer Networking And Telecommunications
University of South Africa
Diploma from Organizational Leadership Management
NOSA
ISO:9001 Introduction To Quality Management from Quality Control And Safety Technologies
Vaal University of Technology
NDip: Computer Systems from Computer Engineering
Vaal University of Technology
NDip: Information Technology from Information Technology
Vaal University of Technology
Introduction to Information Technology from Information Technology
Bokamoso Senior Secondary School
High School Diploma
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