Petrus Gerhardus du Preez has over 15 years of experience in telecommunications network planning, project management, and site installation. He is currently a project leader for Link Africa, where he oversees fiber optic network builds and contractor management. Previously, he held roles as a network planner, installation lead, and commissioning engineer for various telecommunications companies. Du Preez has a proven track record of successfully executing telecommunications projects on time while maintaining safety and quality standards.

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CURRICULIM VITAE: PETRUS G. DU PREEZ
Personal details: Full name : Petrus Gerhardus du Preez
Address :16 Gifberg Close, Colyn Park, Bonnie Brae, Cape Town, 7570
Cell : +(27)79 4966 779
E-Mail : pgdupreez@gmail.com
Language : Afrikaans & English(Fully bilingual)
Sex :Male
Age :40
Marital status :Married
Dependants :1
Citizenship : South African
ID : 760101 510 0082
Drivers license: Code EB with no restrictions
Availability :1 Month notice
Experience:
2015/04/04-Currently
LINK AFRICA
PROJECT LEADER
To manage all network build processes and appointed contractors to ensure the
effective and on-time execution of build projects with the end result of successful
handover to Operations and clients.
Main Responsibilities:
 On-time kick-off of EXE files allocated by the Project Manager
 Management and execution of allocated ISP and OSP EXE files in
accordance to build policies and procedures
 Contractor management process compliance to achieve on-time delivery
of CACs, CTOCs, POTOCs and OTOCs
 On-site Community, landlord and client management during the build
phase
 Management of materials availability and collections between supply
chain and contractors
 On-time processing of administration requirements during the build
phase e.g. variation BOQs and associated POs
 Compliance to permissions requirements e.g. wayleaves, ROUs and
landlords
 Supervising ISP and OSP contractors during the build phase through
regular site visits to ensure on-time completion
 On-time collation and preparation of all sign-off documents and As-built
files
 Progress reporting as and when required
 Escalation of problems and deviations from approved purchase orders
 Quality assurance
 Compliance to Health and Safety regulations, policies and procedures
 Identification and management of risks
Achievements:
 Maintained good labour relations, working with Clients and contractors
and ensuring a safe and harmonious work environment
 Worked as a team to meet agreed targets /timescales and meeting
deadlines.
 Established excellent working relationship with Vodacom, Cell C, MTN,
IS, E-networks, City of Cape Town and DFA employees and managers.
 Working without supervision.
 Do As Built documents and invoicing of Client and sub-contractor.
 Improved my skills by independently studied and learned by myself.
 Assist our Planners with surveys and Visio Planning and costing

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2015/09/09-2016/04/01
FUTURETELL
COMMUNICATION
 Have a good understanding of the criteria what a Planner’s duties and
responsibilities are.
 Liaise with the Landlords and clients for planning documentation to be
approved.
 Assist with material to be booked out
 Liaise with sub-contractor and clients to complete the project
successfully.
FIBRE NETWORK PLANNER- WESTERN CAPE
The Network Planner will be responsible for surveying, planning and costing all
work accurately. He will also be required to provide support for the PM/ILO with
regard to resolving technical problems on site. To collect data and information
about the sites and routes of the Fibre optic cable network. To understand
conditions of the terrain and classify the type of soil and distances through the
routes. To prepare maps and schematic descriptions of the physical routes
depicting the routing of the civil work to connect the sites, fibre optic cable and its
related connectivity.
Main responsibilities:
 Receive new site build request and evaluate.
 Contact end client and schedule site visit.
 Prepare for site survey.
 Plot customer on Google to determine route availability.
 Determine closest hand hole.
 Inform Customer and PM of date and time of survey.
 Evaluate site for most cost effective and practical executable route.
 Measure all distances.
 Take relevant photo’s.
 Draw site layout indicating proposed route to follow.
 Discuss cabinet placement with customer.
 Determine termination position and equipment required.
 Identify potential safety and security risks.
 Identify and record all client requirements.
 Understand conditions of the terrain and classify the type of soil and
distances through the routes.
 Make use of correct planning and costing template as per client
specifications.
 Accurately plan project according to fieldwork on:
 Google Planning and plotting.
 Visio.
 Map Info.
 Conduct accurate costing estimate based on all labour and material
components.
Achievements:
 Maintain good labour relations, working with Clients and contractors and
ensuring a safe and harmonious work environment.
 Worked as a team to meet agreed targets /timescales and meeting
deadlines.
 Established excellent working relationship with IS and DFA employees
and managers.
 Working without supervision.
 Do As Built documents and invoicing of Client and sub-contractor.
 Improved my skills by independently studied and learned by myself.
 Have a good understanding of the criteria what a Planner’s duties and
responsibilities are.
 Liaise with the Landlords and clients for planning documentation to be

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approved.
 Assist with project management and material to be booked out.
 Liaise with sub-contractor and clients to complete the project
successfully.
Experience:
2010/03/01-2015/09/09
MCT
TELECOMMUNICATIO
N
Reason for change:
Since 01/08/2008-
28/02/2010
Alcatel – Lucent
Telecommunications
Cape Town, South
Africa
ILO- MCT WESTERN CAPE
The ILO will be responsible for the supervision of contractors and internal splicing
teams, material management as well as the successful completion of site
installations. This will be done in such a way that the stated objectives are
optimally achieved.
Main responsibilities:
 Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures
 Understand MCT Structure and Reporting Lines
 Understand MCT Business Ethics and Values
 Knowledge and understanding of the telecommunications industry
 Technical knowledge of telecommunications networks
 Strong coordination, organization, material management, planning and
report writing skills.
 Good analytical, organizational and coordination skills
 Must have knowledge of Construction and Health & Safety Regulations
 Computer literate. Good knowledge of MS Office software packages
Achievements:
 Maintained good labour relations, working with Clients and contractors
and ensuring a safe and harmonious work environment
 Worked as a team to meet agreed targets /timescales and meeting
deadlines.
 Established excellent working relationship with Vodacom, Cell C, MTN,
IS, E-networks, City of Cape Town and DFA employees and managers.
 Working without supervision.
 Do As Built documents and invoicing of Client and sub-contractor.
 Improved my skills by independently studied and learned by myself.
 Assist our Planners with surveys and Visio Planning and costing
 Have a good understanding of the criteria what a Planner’s duties and
responsibilities are.
 Liaise with the Landlords and clients for planning documentation to be
approved.
 Assist with material to be booked out
 Liaise with sub-contractor and clients to complete the project
successfully.
Due to Company’s restructuring processes- looking for a more permanent
position so that my family and I have a more sustainable future.
UMTS - First Line Level Support Technician(Contractor)
This role covers the installation, commissioning & upgrading of Alcatel-
Lucent Node B 3G equipments, Co-ordinating and quality control of
installations done by Sub-Contractors, as well as the provisioning of
commissioning documentation.
Primarily responsible for Western but assisting the Free State and Eastern
Cape regions.
Main responsibilities:
 Commissioning of Alcatel-Lucent Node B 3G equipment (Indoor Macro
12010, D2UV1 &V2 and Outdoor Units).
 Fault finding and repairs on 3G equipment, RF and transmission.
 Ensure that workers comply with Health & Safety regulations.
 Quality control.

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Reason for change:
20/11/2006 to 31/07/08
Siemens
Telecommunications
(Now Nokia Siemens
Networks.)
Cape Town, South
Africa
Reason for change:
 Utilisation of laptop and various software packages for commissioning
and documentation.
Achievements:
 Maintained good labour relations, working with International Colleagues
and ensuring a safe and harmonious work environment
 Worked as a team to meet agreed targets /timescales and meeting
deadlines.
 Established excellent working relationship with Vodacom and Telkom
employees and managers.
 Working without supervision
 Improved my skills by independently studied and learned by myself
Completion of project, looking for a more permanent position so that my
family and I have a more sustainable future.
UMTS Transmission Commissioning Engineer(Contractor)
This role covers the commissioning & upgrading of Siemens Node B 3G
equipment,
Co-ordinating and quality control of installations done by Sub-Contractors,
as well as the provisioning of commissioning documentation.
Primarily responsible for Western- and Northern Cape but assisting the Free
State and Eastern Cape regions.
Main responsibilities:
 Commissioning of NEC SIEMENS 3G Equipment.
 Fault finding and repairs on 3G equipment, RF and transmission.
 Ensure that workers comply with Health & Safety regulations.
 Quality control.
 Utilisation of laptop and various software packages for commissioning
and documentation.
 Site surveys for “As Built” documentation.
Achievements:
 Commissioned 71 new 3G sites.
 Upgraded 160 2nd TRX sites. (Capacity Upgrades)
 Done six 3rd TRX upgrade in Western Cape. (Second level capacity
upgrades)
 Established excellent relations with Vodacom field technicians.
 Worked without supervision.
Completion of project.
31/10/2005 to
31/10/2006
British
Telecommunications.
UK, London.
Frames Engineer
This role covers the maintenance, provision, installation, commissioning or
modification on BT network services provided at the Main Distribution
Frames (MDF). Area of responsibility was the greater London.
Main responsibilities:
 Provision & maintenance on all services by a MDF e.g. PSTN, ADSL.
 Termination of wires by using either a soldering iron or IDC inserter
 Perform continuity testing and progress jobs through the Work Manager
Delivery Tool.
Achievements:
 Maintained good labour relations and ensuring a safe and harmonious
work environment
 Worked as a team to meet agreed targets /timescales and meeting
deadlines.

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Reason for change:
 Established excellent relations with BT employees and managers.
Opportunity to broaden experience and to get involved in the Cellular
Industry. Took opportunity to relocate to Cape Town, South Africa.
08/08/2005 to
29/10/2005
NTL-Kelly
Telecommunication
UK, London.
Reason for change.
Field Installation Engineer
This role covers the installation, commissioning and the maintenance of the
domestic telephones, broadband internet and digital television for the
Greater London region.
Main Responsibilities
 Installation and maintenance of new & existing telephones lines for new
clients.
 Managed Service Level Agreements to customer satisfaction.
 Maintained good labour relations ensuring a safe and harmonious work
environment.
 Maintained good Health and Safety standards.
Achievements:
 Client satisfaction (Paid per job based upon client satisfaction)
 Meeting agreed targets and deadlines.
 Established excellent team spirit.
Opportunity to broaden experience and to get involved in the
Telecommunication Industry.
03/08/1996 to
31/07/2005
South African National
Defence Force
(SANDF).
SA Navy
Reason for change
Electrical Fitter(Radio/Radar) Ships
Joined the SANDF (SA Navy) in 1996. Trained as a Radar/Electronic
Warfare Operator.
Completed apprenticeship/trade as Electronic Fitter (Radio/Radar) Ships
in 2004.
Completed civilian trade as Electronic Equipment Mechanician (MERSITA
certified 2004)
Main Responsibilities:
 To install and maintain military radio and radar equipment.
 To do fault finding and ensure good workmanship.
 Maintained good labour relations ensuring a safe and harmonious work
environment.
 Maintained good Health and Safety standards.
Achievements:
 Appointed to a rank of Petty Officer. (Passed all leadership and other
courses to qualify for this rank.)
 Confidential security clearance.
 Commurative decorations for good conduct. (nearly 10 years’ service)
Opportunity to broaden experience and to get involved in the
Telecommunication Industry as well as Internationally experiences.
Career aspirations: Permanent position in Electronic Engineering / Telecommunications industry.
(Installations /Commissioning / Maintenance / Technical Management)

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Education:
1994
Wonderfontein High
School
2004
Northlink College:
Goodwood Campus
2004
SA Navy & Northlink
College: Goodwood
Campus
2015
UNISA
Further Studies
MCT Training
2011/01/19
2011/03/04
2012/06/28
2012/07/22
2014-2015
2014-2015
National Senior Certificate (Standard 10):
Subjects: Afrikaans, English, Physical Science, Mathematics, Biology, Business
Economics.
National Certificate (N4): Engineering Studies
Subjects: Industrial Electronics, Logic Systems, Communications-Electronics,
Mathematics.
Successfully completed my apprenticeship/trade as Electronic Fitter
(Radio/Radar) Ships in 2004, also ccompleted my civilian trade as
Electronic Equipment Mechanician (MERSITA certified 2004)
Intermediate and advance Project Management Certificate
First Aid Level 1
FOA
BASIC RF AWARENESS TRAINING
IN-HOUSE INDUCTION TRAINING OH&S
TNW DATA- CAT5E AND CAT6 TRAINING
UNISA PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PUBLIC LIABILITY TRAINING
Other training:
SA Navy
2006
Siemens Training
Institute
Skills training:
 Digital & Analogue Integrated Circuits
 Fibre Optics
 Advanced Electronics, Applied Electronics
 Light Current Communications Part 1 & 2
 Quality Soldering
 Basic Fitting
 Applied Electro technology
 Nuclear Biological and Chemical Defence and Damage Control Part 1 & 2
 Fire Prevention & Fire Fighting
 Seamanship Part 1, Safety & First Aid
 Radar Operator/Electronic Warfare Part 1
 Leadership (Senior Rating – allowing advancement to Chief Petty Officer)
Computer courses
 Windows
 MS Office
 Visio
Siemens Certificate.
 UTRAN Introduction UMR5.0
 UTRAN Node B UMR5.0 OAM

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Reference:
MCT
Telecommunication:
DFA:
SA Navy
Nokia Siemens Networks:
British
Telecommunication:
Friend:
Mr. Brian Joubert- Project Manager
(c) +27(0)84 777 3607
Mr. Billy van Onselen- Project Manager
(w) +27(021) 914 9997
(c) +27(0)82 991 0086
Chief Petty Officer S. Reynolds
(w) +27 (0)21 787 3807/4101
(c) +27 (0)82 398 6680
Mr. Wim Nel
(w) +27(0)21 935 8057
(c) +27(0)72 828 7879
Mr. John Tewkesbury
(w) +44 (0)773 225 0779
Mr. Anton Els
(c) +27(0)73 009 7414